Thursday

May 1, 2025 Vol 121

Houghton STAR

The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.

Michael Carpenter and Friends Perform in Java

Michael Carpenter and friends perform in the Java Coffeehouse. Michael Carpenter, Annie Hassen, and Hunter Gregory perform a mock cover…

Anchorage

Anchorage played in the Java coffeehouse Tuesday night, and covered a variety of songs by numerous artists. Members of the…

Two Views: On Climate Activism

In the mid-14th century, Italian officials and scientists became convinced that the paint in frescoes covering the inside walls of…

Two Views: On Climate Activism

I hear it all the time, and I couldn’t agree more; “Don’t listen to the alarmists!”  The world is full…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I have observed two areas which are rapidly undermining our culture. First, people do not believe the authority…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor of the Star, Holly Chaisson’s editorial in in the October 24 issue of the Star, “Homosexuals and the…

The Role of Social Media Outlets at Houghton

“Students have a lot of influence on what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to social media at…

Yik Yak: Why I Keep It

“You know what Twitter needs? Less accountability. That will improve things.” This posted on Yik Yak by an anonymous poster…

Kerr-Pegula Athletics Complex: Influence on Admission and Athletics

The Kerr-Pegula Athletics Complex (KPAC) will be dedicated tomorrow and Admissions anticipates a boost in enrollment to follow the opening…