The Mission of The Houghton STAR is to preserve and promote the values of dialogue, transparency, and integrity that have characterized Houghton University since its inception. This is done by serving as a medium for the expression of student thought and as a quality publication of significant campus news, Houghton area news, and events.
News
Opinions
- We Have no Mouth, But We Must SpeakBy Christian Welker As I looked back over my college experience, there was this nagging sensation following me that I struggled to put my finger… Read more: We Have no Mouth, But We Must Speak
- Letter to the Editor: Discipleship, not Gender RolesBy Dr. Kristina LaCelle-Peterson In a culture obsessed with gender differences and gender roles, it’s good to consider how absent these themes are in Scripture.… Read more: Letter to the Editor: Discipleship, not Gender Roles
Columns
- Dune Part 2 ReviewWritten By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Dune Part 2 was my most anticipated movie of this year. At the moment of writing this, I have seen… Read more: Dune Part 2 Review
- Americans are Weird: A Cultural ComparisonWritten By: Limat Takale (’27) Americans are weird. From their weird ways of measuring things to their habit of smiling at strangers, engaging in small… Read more: Americans are Weird: A Cultural Comparison
Features
- Dr. Marcus Dean
By Abigail Bates (’26) Dr. Marcus Dean is a professor of Global Studies, and the Director of Off-Campus Studies at Houghton University. Before coming to… Read more: Dr. Marcus Dean - Rene Stempert
By Anna Catherman (’24) On July 4, 2024, Rene Stempert will celebrate her 30th year on the job. “My first day on the job was… Read more: Rene Stempert