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April 2, 2025 Vol 121

Category: Opinions

Students and the Recognition of the Sabbath

Students and the Recognition of the Sabbath

Every Sabbath, I ask myself this: to do homework or not to do homework – that is the question. Whether…
Two Views: Would Widespread Economic and Political Freedom Create Global Peace?

Two Views: Would Widespread Economic and Political Freedom Create Global Peace?

Among a certain subset of people in the world, there is a strong belief that the primary requirement for “world…
Two Views: Would Widespread Economic and Political Freedom Create Global Peace?

Two Views: Would Widespread Economic and Political Freedom Create Global Peace?

Though I would agree with Sarah Slater’s point that global peace could never be entirely accomplished due to the presence…
Selflessness and Humility in the NCCAA

Selflessness and Humility in the NCCAA

This past weekend the Houghton cross country team competed at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship meet in…
SPOT Falls Short of Houghton Standards

SPOT Falls Short of Houghton Standards

Crowds filled the Houghton chapel on Homecoming Saturday night for the SPOT talent show. Students stood in line for hours,…
October Break Should Be Extended

October Break Should Be Extended

My home is in eastern Virginia, roughly a ten-hour drive from Houghton. Each year, I must decide whether or not…
Residence Hall Rules are an Insult to Integrity

Residence Hall Rules are an Insult to Integrity

Houghton College prides itself on being different from other schools. What makes Houghton unique is the school’s concentrated effort to…
A Particular Kind of Brokenness

A Particular Kind of Brokenness

“What use could God possibly have for a soul that has been completely emptied?” This question encompassed my reflections back…
Missiology 101

Missiology 101

Hello, Phil. I hear you’ve got to know this new fellow who has moved into your town lately, and I’ve…
Idolization of the Extremes

Idolization of the Extremes

Christians go back and forth on whether ours is a religion of moderation or extremes. On the one hand, we…