Thursday

April 23, 2026 Vol 122

Category: Stories In Focus

The “Perfect” Local Coffee Shop

The “Perfect” Local Coffee Shop

A half hour drive away in Cuba, NY is the recently opened coffee shop, The Perfect Blend Coffeehouse and Eatery.…
Seven Months Since Graduation

Seven Months Since Graduation

Recent Houghton alumni face the world after college. Recent graduate James Delventhal joked, “Best part of being done….laughing at the rest…
Brothers, Sisters, Teammates

Brothers, Sisters, Teammates

Many pairs of siblings attend Houghton, but one aspect of their college experience heightens through their relationship at teammates. Brothers…
School Horse of the Year, Pumpkin

School Horse of the Year, Pumpkin

Tucked away in a cozy box-stall, nuzzled in dry hay, and munching on crispy treats from his extensive fan-base, lays…
Work Study Jobs on Campus

Work Study Jobs on Campus

Students have the opportunity to serve the community, develop work experience, and earn money through various work study jobs offered.…
Athlete of the Week // Abby Schmidt

Athlete of the Week // Abby Schmidt

Sophomore Abby Schmidt has been playing soccer since first grade.  After dabbling in basketball and track, she continued with soccer…
As the Darts Fly

As the Darts Fly

Foam in the Liberal Arts It’s a Saturday night. As you approach the Chamberlain building you see the lights inside…
Discovering a Symphony in Silence

Discovering a Symphony in Silence

Imagine a room where light speaks, shadows whisper, and introspection reigns supreme. For artist Charles Ritchie, this atmosphere creates an…
Michael Carpenter and Friends Perform in Java

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…
The Misunderstood Experience of Hunting

The Misunderstood Experience of Hunting

For some people, hunting for “sport” implies frivolity—it’s killing for fun—but for participating students at Houghton College, it is a…