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September 14, 2013
News
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…
September 14, 2013
News
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…
September 14, 2013
News
New Faculty Hired
A week into the fall semester, new faces are everywhere—including amongst faculty. Departments across campus had hired or wanted to…
September 14, 2013
Opinions
Statement of Purpose
Two main criticisms are usually leveled at the Star: number one, that we are too pro-Houghton and, number two, that…
September 14, 2013
Opinions
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…
September 14, 2013
Opinions
Dichotomy in Discourse
Few things are as important to Christians as language. Our faith and our characters are revealed in and defined by…
September 14, 2013
Sports
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…
September 14, 2013
Arts
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…
September 14, 2013
Arts
Annual Faculty Art Exhibition
The start of the new school year offers opportunities not only to grow academically and spiritually on campus, but also…
September 06, 2013
News
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…