Category: Columns
Recommended Reads: Jon Arensen’s “The Red Pelican”
Jon Arensen is as masterful a storyteller as he is a lecturer. As a freshman, I recall leaving his classroom…
Sanctus Real to Perform at Houghton on “Run” Tour
This Sunday Houghton will be welcoming alternative Christian band Sanctus Real to the stage for a performance in Wesley Chapel.…
Recommended Reads: Jorge Luis Borges’ “Other Inquisitions”
This past week my wife Nancy mentioned that Pope Francis and I have something in common. Naturally I was thinking…
Houghton Pops Orchestra Ushers in Third Year
The Houghton Pops Orchestra (HPO), birthed in 2011, was the dream of organist Robert Martin (class of ’13). The model…
“Repave”: Just Another Bon Iver Album
A friend of mine recently asked me if I thought Justin Vernon was talented or simply creative. This struck me…
“Survivors” Photography Exhibit Installed in CC Basement
The Houghton Coffeehouse is now featuring a photography exhibition entitled “Survivors.” This exhibition, which has received national recognition, is by…
Master Ceramicist Coming to Houghton
Houghton alumna Jennifer DePaolo is a ceramicist who will be visiting Houghton next week. Gary Baxter, the ceramics professor here…
Movie Review: The Great Gatsby
“ ventured, ‘You can’t repeat the past.’ ‘Can’t repeat the past?’ he cried incredulously. ‘Why of course you can!” Unlike…
Houghton Hires New Photography Professor
Houghton welcomed 11 new faculty members this year, including new photography and digital imaging professor, Ryann Cooley. Professor Cooley comes…
“Diary of Love” Recital
The recent faculty recital, Diary of Love Songs, featured Kelley Hijleh, voice, Sharon Johnson, piano, and Steven Thomas, violin. Martha…