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April 4, 2025 Vol 121

Houghton STAR

The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.

Madame Web Review

Written By: Caleb Tiedeman (’25) Madame Web is a genuine abomination to filmmaking. Like a ruined spider’s web, the entire…

Embracing the Shift

By Hannah Strudivant ('25) Embarking on a lifestyle change can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Whether someone is driven by…

Freshmen 2028

By Rethy Armes ('26) Each year the number of enrolled students has increased here at Houghton University. Houghton is founded…

Dune Part 2 Review

Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Dune Part 2 was my most anticipated movie of this year. At the moment of…

We Have no Mouth, But We Must Speak

By Christian Welker As I looked back over my college experience, there was this nagging sensation following me that I…

Dr. Marcus Dean

By Abigail Bates ('26) Dr. Marcus Dean is a professor of Global Studies, and the Director of Off-Campus Studies at…

Rene Stempert

By Anna Catherman ('24) On July 4, 2024, Rene Stempert will celebrate her 30th year on the job.  “My first…

Rachel Wells

By Anna Catherman ('24) Senior Rachel Wells took Transitions this Fall 2023 semester.  Wells came to Houghton from New York…

Letter to the Editor: Discipleship, not Gender Roles

By Dr. Kristina LaCelle-Peterson In a culture obsessed with gender differences and gender roles, it’s good to consider how absent…

Americans are Weird: A Cultural Comparison

Written By: Limat Takale (’27) Americans are weird. From their weird ways of measuring things to their habit of smiling…