Category: News
September 16, 2016
News, Campus News, News
Houghton Highlanders Welcome Three New Coaches to Athletic Department
This school year, Houghton will welcome three new coaches to campus. Two of the three coaches are Houghton college alumni.…
September 16, 2016
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Longtime History Professor to Retire in the Spring
Professor of history, William Doezema, who came to Houghton College in forty years ago, will be retiring in the spring…
September 16, 2016
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Student Workers See Fewer Work Study Hours
Due to New York’s graduated minimum wage increase, student jobs funded by the Federal work-study program are limited to a…
September 16, 2016
News, National News, News
Louisiana Begins Rebuilding
In August, parts of Louisiana were hit with heavy rain that caused severe flooding, the death of thirteen people, and…
The “Good” and “Bad” Boxes Are Broken
I’ll be honest: I generally hold people I don’t like in quite low regard. By quite low I mean bottom-of-the-well…
April 27, 2016
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Prominent Astronomer To Deliver Commencement Speech
On May 14, 2016, Houghton will welcome Jennifer Wiseman, an astronomer and author, as the commencement speaker for this year.…
April 27, 2016
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Senior Class Gifts Apple Orchard
Saturday April 23, willing volunteers and members of the Eco Reps planted an apple orchard on campus. The orchard is…
April 27, 2016
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New Faculty, Staff, And Coach To Join Houghton
As the academic year wanes, Houghton College has hired one new faculty member, one new residence life staff member, and…
April 27, 2016
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Spring Sports Fight for Postseason Play
Spring sports are entering their last week of regular season play. Every team faces an Empire 8 opponent, which gives…
April 27, 2016
News, International News, News
Canadian Killed in Philippines
On Monday, April 25, Canadian hostage, John Risdsel, was executed in the Philippines by Islamic militant group Abu Sayyaf. Risdsel’s…