Category: News
Longtime History Professor to Retire in the Spring
Professor of history, William Doezema, who came to Houghton College in forty years ago, will be retiring in the spring…
Student Workers See Fewer Work Study Hours
Due to New York’s graduated minimum wage increase, student jobs funded by the Federal work-study program are limited to a…
Louisiana Begins Rebuilding
In August, parts of Louisiana were hit with heavy rain that caused severe flooding, the death of thirteen people, and…
The “Good” and “Bad” Boxes Are Broken
I’ll be honest: I generally hold people I don’t like in quite low regard. By quite low I mean bottom-of-the-well…
Prominent Astronomer To Deliver Commencement Speech
On May 14, 2016, Houghton will welcome Jennifer Wiseman, an astronomer and author, as the commencement speaker for this year.…
Senior Class Gifts Apple Orchard
Saturday April 23, willing volunteers and members of the Eco Reps planted an apple orchard on campus. The orchard is…
New Faculty, Staff, And Coach To Join Houghton
As the academic year wanes, Houghton College has hired one new faculty member, one new residence life staff member, and…
Spring Sports Fight for Postseason Play
Spring sports are entering their last week of regular season play. Every team faces an Empire 8 opponent, which gives…
April 27, 2016
News, International, News
Canadian Killed in Philippines
On Monday, April 25, Canadian hostage, John Risdsel, was executed in the Philippines by Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf. Risdsel’s…
New Academic Dean Addresses Student Government Association
On Monday evening the SGA hosted new Dean of the College and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Samuel J. “Jack”…