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March 6, 2026 Vol 122

Houghton STAR

The student newspaper of Houghton University since 1909.

Letter to the Editor

A Reaction to Inclusive Language: A Linguistic Perspective Inclusion is a dangerous game. It is easy to seek to include…

Planet-Pleasing Paper

An opportunity has arisen for Houghton to create a policy that ensures the use of sustainably-sourced printer paper for its…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I would like to address LGBQ Inclusion: Community Covenant Amendment. The Houghton Community Covenant is very important as…

Musician of the Week: Jerbrel Bowens

Born in February 1994, Jerbrel is an aspiring young composer that offers a wide variety of style and sound at…

College Media Conference NYC

Last weekend, six members of the STAR staff traveled to New York City to attend the College Media Association’s Spring…

Response to LGBQ Inclusion

The Community Covenant should not be amended as Luke Lauer proposes in his piece, “LGBQ Inclusion: Community Covenant Amendment.” Lauer’s…

Letter to the Editor 3/6/2015

Dear Editor: You may have noticed the posters which have recently been put up around campus advertising for the VOCA…

Musician of the Week: Malcolm J. Bell

Malcolm J. Bell, a senior music composition major, has always had a love and passion for music. A native from…

Redeeming Gender: Title IX at Houghton

Last week’s STAR described recent mandates concerning the 1972 Federal law on gender equity known as “Title IX” to the…

Letter to the Editor: Rebekah Bunal

Dear Editor, I have concerns about the man who spoke in chapel this past Friday.  My big question is why…