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April 23, 2025 Vol 121

Houghton STAR

The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.

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…

 Chapel can be Worth Your Time

By Will Allen Have you ever felt like attending chapel is a chore that you get little out of? Do…

Feature: Andrew Walton

By Anna Catherman ('24) Dr. Andrew Walton has been in school for 21 years. During his undergraduate years at Houghton…

The Senior Art Show

By Rebecca Dailey ('25) This Friday, on April 12, the 2024 Senior Art Show will open in the Ortlip Gallery…

Flesh is Cringe, Embrace the Machine (April Fools 2024)

By Christian Welker People often ask, “Why go through the trouble of replacing every part of your human body with…

The Moon Campus Closure (April Fools 2024)

By Abigail Bates ('26) Houghton University’s Moon Campus will be closing on October 1, 3909. Houghton has officially stated that…

Cyberware Review (April Fools 2024)

Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) With all the talk lately regarding human life expectancy, it’s ironic that the biggest breakthrough…