Allyson Murphy
Growing up locally in Houghton I have enjoyed being a part of this town and
now my college community. At college I stay busy as a member of the Soccer Team,
Print Matters Press, Freshmen Honors Program, and working at the Campus Store.
I am declared as an art and psychology double major as of now, though I feel quite
certain that English will replace one of those two. Writing for the Star has given
me an opportunity to practice my writing and editing skills, while at the same time
learning to critically analyze art and culture in the world around us today.
April 21, 2016
Opinions
Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty
Currently, 31 states in the U.S. still have the death penalty. According to ProCon.org, the remaining 19 states (including New…
February 12, 2016
Stories In Focus, Reviews, Stories In Focus
SPOT: A Wicked Good Time
This Spring Semester SPOT, the fresh princes of Houghton, seniors Garren Barna and Jon Eckendorf, hosted an excellent 90s-inspired SPOT.…
January 28, 2016
News
The Injustice of Mass Incarceration
According to United Nations Human Development Report of 2015, the U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world.…
October 22, 2015
Opinions
Hospitality: Welcoming the Other
I grew up going to a small public school: this meant that though I grew up with close friends who…
September 10, 2015
Opinions
A Ring of Fire: Living in the Midst
Evacuate. This is a command I never pictured myself to be a part of. And yet on July 22nd of…
April 13, 2015
Opinions
Can I Get An Awomen: Inclusive Language
Houghton College’s doctrinal statement asserts, “We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and…
February 19, 2015
Opinions
What Feminism Should Do
A couple weeks ago in the STAR an opinions piece stated, “While I’m at an immediate loss for what exactly…
January 26, 2015
Opinions
“Please Silence Your Phones.” Now.
Many of you may have watched the Oscar-winning film Her last year and if you didn’t, then you should. The…
March 29, 2014
News
“Take Back the Night” Events Raise Awareness
A 2007 Department of Justice study revealed that 20% of U.S. college women reported being a victim of sexual abuse/assault…
March 15, 2014
Opinions
L.I.F.E. Club Panel Disappoints
I was horrified when I first received the L.I.F.E. club email stating in big bold letters “Abortion: A Modern Day…