Houghton STAR
The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.
September 20, 2024
Stories In Focus
Ransom Poythress
By Lydia Merrill ('25) “If you’ve ever been a student in one of Dr. Ransom Poythress’s STEM classes at Houghton…
September 13, 2024
Columns
Madame Web Review
Written By: Caleb Tiedeman (’25) Madame Web is a genuine abomination to filmmaking. Like a ruined spider’s web, the entire…
September 13, 2024
Opinions
Theology Matters
By Danielle Skinner I hear them all the time: subtle, and not so subtle, arguments against theology. “Why don’t we…
September 13, 2024
Stories In Focus
Embracing the Shift
By Hannah Strudivant ('25) Embarking on a lifestyle change can be both exhilarating and terrifying. Whether someone is driven by…
September 13, 2024
News, Campus News, News
Freshmen 2028
By Rethy Armes ('26) Each year the number of enrolled students has increased here at Houghton University. Houghton is founded…
April 19, 2024
Columns
Dune Part 2 Review
Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Dune Part 2 was my most anticipated movie of this year. At the moment of…
April 19, 2024
Opinions
We Have no Mouth, But We Must Speak
By Christian Welker As I looked back over my college experience, there was this nagging sensation following me that I…
April 19, 2024
Stories In Focus
Dr. Marcus Dean
By Abigail Bates ('26) Dr. Marcus Dean is a professor of Global Studies, and the Director of Off-Campus Studies at…
April 19, 2024
Stories In Focus
Rene Stempert
By Anna Catherman ('24) On July 4, 2024, Rene Stempert will celebrate her 30th year on the job. “My first…
April 19, 2024
Stories In Focus
Rachel Wells
By Anna Catherman ('24) Senior Rachel Wells took Transitions this Fall 2023 semester. Wells came to Houghton from New York…