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.
February 15, 2014
Stories In Focus
#SPOTOn: Strongest SPOT in Years
This year’s spring SPOT was a clear success. Just by luking at the audience one could tell as everyone constantly…
January 25, 2014
Stories In Focus
A Ritual to Read to One Another (As Well as On Your Own)
If you are anything like me, you looked forward to Christmas break largely due to the plethora of time simply…
November 09, 2013
Stories In Focus
Recommended Reads: Robert M. Pirsig “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”
“Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” – Henry David Thoreau Nature speaks to us and we…
September 21, 2013
Arts
Movie Review: The Great Gatsby
“ ventured, ‘You can’t repeat the past.’ ‘Can’t repeat the past?’ he cried incredulously. ‘Why of course you can!” Unlike…
January 28, 2013
Arts
Les Mis: Still a Beloved Story
Few musicals adapted to the big screen are considered equal to the stage performance, and Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables is…