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October 21, 2026 Vol 122

Category: Opinions

Globalization, Proselytization and the Gospel

Globalization, Proselytization and the Gospel

Last week, Chad McCallum’s chapel message centered around the claim that the gospel is in dire need around the globe. He…
The “Good” and “Bad” Boxes Are Broken

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…
The Crumbling of the Church Family

The Crumbling of the Church Family

The Church has always been big on family. Many churches preach about how today’s society has lost the value of…
From the Editor’s Desk: Stirring the Pot

From the Editor’s Desk: Stirring the Pot

We scroll through our Facebook feed, sighing at our racist uncle that’s sharing an opinion written by one of his…
The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton

The Force of Words: Reflections on Dialogue at Houghton

As outgoing editor-in-chief I’d like to conclude my career at The Star with a few remarks regarding the paper this…
The Danger of Forgetting Foresight

The Danger of Forgetting Foresight

We live in an incredible period of history which might one day be viewed the same way the Renaissance is…
Response: The Right to Die (With Dignity)

Response: The Right to Die (With Dignity)

Despite recent and increasing political attention, end-of-life issues such as physician-assisted suicide (PAS) and active euthanasia are not new. In…
Responses to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”

Responses to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”

Dear Editor: In response to the article on PAS: Suicide, no matter how, is primarily wrong, and illegal. This article…
Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty

Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty

Currently, 31 states in the U.S. still have the death penalty. According to ProCon.org, the remaining 19 states  (including New…
What a Beautiful Garden It Can Be

What a Beautiful Garden It Can Be

The world, be that the broader world itself, the smaller college world, or one’s personal world, can be an overwhelming…