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April 23, 2025 Vol 121

Category: Opinions

Letter To The Editor

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, I’m writing because the Faith and Justice Symposium that focused on Immigration and Refugees has come to end.…
Houghton in Angelica: College Students and Community Frequent Angelica Café

Houghton in Angelica: College Students and Community Frequent Angelica Café

Allegany County is home to several small, well-established restaurants that attract Houghton students and community members, including 3 Bums Pizza,…
With Open Arms: Thoughts on Global Refugees

With Open Arms: Thoughts on Global Refugees

I believe we are a world of immigrants. Each of us is a guest here, sharing space with others who…
Pursuing Vulnerability as Christians

Pursuing Vulnerability as Christians

There must be a switch that’s flipped between junior and senior year. As of late, more and more of the…
Globalization, Proselytization and the Gospel

Globalization, Proselytization and the Gospel

Last week, Chad McCallum’s chapel message centered around the claim that the gospel is in dire need around the globe. He…
The “Good” and “Bad” Boxes Are Broken

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…
The Crumbling of the Church Family

The Crumbling of the Church Family

The Church has always been big on family. Many churches preach about how today’s society has lost the value of…
From the Editor’s Desk: Stirring the Pot

From the Editor’s Desk: Stirring the Pot

We scroll through our Facebook feed, sighing at our racist uncle that’s sharing an opinion written by one of his…
The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton

The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton

As outgoing editor-in-chief I’d like to conclude my career at The Star with a few remarks regarding the paper this…
The Danger of Forgetting Foresight

The Danger of Forgetting Foresight

We live in an incredible period of history which might one day be viewed the same way the Renaissance is…