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April 23, 2025 Vol 121

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Finally an Agreement on Syria?

Finally an Agreement on Syria?

Hopes are rising as possible breakthroughs are underway in the deadlock gripping world powers concerning the Syrian civil war. This…
Field of Solar Panels: Houghton to Install Green Technology

Field of Solar Panels: Houghton to Install Green Technology

Houghton College plans to build an 11-acre solar panel installation in the Field of Dreams. The panels will reduce the…
New Faculty Hired

New Faculty Hired

A week into the fall semester, new faces are everywhere—including amongst faculty. Departments across campus had hired or wanted to…
Statement of Purpose

Statement of Purpose

Two main criticisms are usually leveled at the Star: number one, that we are too pro-Houghton and, number two, that…
Different Schools for Different Fools

Different Schools for Different Fools

College has become a rite of passage in our society.  The Common Core Learning Standards, supported by the U.S. Department…
Dichotomy in Discourse

Dichotomy in Discourse

Few things are as important to Christians as language.  Our faith and our characters are revealed in and defined by…
New Tennis Teams are a Hit

New Tennis Teams are a Hit

Men’s and women’s tennis are welcomed this fall as the two newest teams on campus. Both teams are practicing hard…
New Vocal Ensemble: “The Houghton Singers”

New Vocal Ensemble: “The Houghton Singers”

This semester Houghton will be welcoming the new vocal ensemble, the Houghton Singers.  This group will be dedicated to bringing…
Annual Faculty Art Exhibition

Annual Faculty Art Exhibition

The start of the new school year offers opportunities not only to grow academically and spiritually on campus, but also…
New Dean of Extension Services

New Dean of Extension Services

In hopes of expanding Houghton’s education opportunities, Scott McClelland has been hired as Dean of Extension Studies. McClelland will have…