Category: Opinions
March 27, 2021
Opinions
Finding God Amidst Declining Mental Health
By Samantha Gorski (’23) When you think of the word “Dissonance,” what exactly comes to mind? Music majors might think…
March 05, 2021
Opinions
The Only Kind of “Radical” God Wants Us to Embody: Radical Love
By Brianna Engler (’22) Out of all the commandments that Jesus could have focused on during his ministry and time…
October 30, 2020
Opinions
Farmer’s Markets Will Heal The Divide
By Collin Zehr ‘22 Whatever political affiliations you may associate yourself with, we can all agree on one thing: Farmer’s…
October 25, 2020
Opinions
My Experience: Asexuality and Coming Out in a Christian Environment
By Sarah Evans ’22 Asexuality Awareness Week is October 25th-31st so I thought I would share a bit about myself.…
Acknowledgement Does Not Equate Demand
By Caroline Zimmerman ’24 Houghton College has given me so many good things in the short amount of time I…
Conservatism: A Dialogue on the Pressing Subject of LGBTQ Awareness
By Christian Miller ’21 Before writing this opinion, I attempted to reach out to the artists responsible for the We…
January 24, 2020
Opinions
Journalistic Speculation: Responses to Predictions from 2010
On January 20, 2010, the STAR staff published observations of current events at Houghton and their predictions for the coming…
January 24, 2020
Opinions
Why is Science Up For Debate? Burning Coal & its Effect on our Environment
One of the most divisive and bitterly fought over issues that Americans face today is the issue of climate change.…
January 24, 2020
Opinions
New Decade, New Us?
It’s a brand new decade! Hopefully the years 2020-2030 will bring all of us great joy, fantastic memories, and a…
November 01, 2018
Opinions
Sovereign Grace and Human Depravity: Good News?
“The chief end of man,” the Westminster Shorter Catechism declares, “is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.” I believe…