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April 23, 2026 Vol 122

Category: News

5Bites Obsolete in Dorms

5Bites Obsolete in Dorms

Dorm life at Houghton has changed since last semester. The student body has felt the impact of extended open hours…
TobyMac Concert Draws 220 Prospective Students

TobyMac Concert Draws 220 Prospective Students

TobyMac will perform at Houghton College on Sunday, October 11, along with artists Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, and Hollyn on…
Alternative Break Option: Buffalo Missions Trip

Alternative Break Option: Buffalo Missions Trip

This coming October break, ten Houghton students will participate in a service trip in Buffalo. This is the first time…
Afghan Hospital Bombing

Afghan Hospital Bombing

On Saturday, October 3, airstrikes destroyed an Afghan Doctors Without Borders hospital in the city of Kunduz, Afghanistan. Casualties were…
Enrollment Continues Upward Trend

Enrollment Continues Upward Trend

Enrollment at Houghton is continuing  to trend upward, despite previous year’s lows. Ryan Spear, Director of Admissions, has seen a growth…
Solution Proposed for Forest Concerns

Solution Proposed for Forest Concerns

“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his…
Notable Director Hired for Spring Production

Notable Director Hired for Spring Production

The English and Communication departments hired notable four-time national touring  director Kevin Leary to teach a Theatre Workshop course and…
Greatbatch Welcomes New Dean of School of Music

Greatbatch Welcomes New Dean of School of Music

This summer, The Greatbatch School of Music experienced the resignation of the Dean of the School of Music, Stephen Plate,…
Russia Airstrikes in Syria

Russia Airstrikes in Syria

Wednesday morning marked the first Russian airstrike on ISIS in Syria. The attacks, according to the New York Times, came…
Photography Club Article Correction

Photography Club Article Correction

Correction: In the October 9th issue of The STAR, the article, “Student Photo and Film Club Proposed” incorrectly asserted that…