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October 21, 2026 Vol 122

Category: Opinions

A Tale of Two Zip Codes

A Tale of Two Zip Codes

Tonight, along Houghton’s Genesee river banks, I cast my fishing line and hear the ghost of Charles Dickens howling –…
Mental Illness: What is Wrong with Us?

Mental Illness: What is Wrong with Us?

Mental illness surrounds us. 1 in 4 people suffer from some form of it. Personally, I have severe anxiety, and…
Investigating Genetically Modified Foods

Investigating Genetically Modified Foods

There is much confusion and mystery surrounding food. Despite its necessity, the modern consumer can be easily befuddled by contradictory…
Occupational Assumptions: Resisting Stereotypes

Occupational Assumptions: Resisting Stereotypes

How many men do you know majoring in Education here at Houghton? How many women do you know majoring in…
Are We Truly Concerned About ISIS?

Are We Truly Concerned About ISIS?

Over the past several years, ISIS has become something of a household name. We hear about the atrocities they commit…
The Need for a Second Language

The Need for a Second Language

Americans are notoriously monolingual. The United States Census Bureau reports that as of 2009, only 20 percent of Americans spoke…
Letter to the Editor: Emma Brittain

Letter to the Editor: Emma Brittain

Dear Editor, I wanted to address some misunderstandings I believe were in the opinion piece titled “Love Does Not Mean…
Let’s Put the Phones Away, Shall We?

Let’s Put the Phones Away, Shall We?

I’m sitting in chapel and during the middle of the message I happen to look to my right. Five people…
Being Queer at Houghton Adam Reinhardt ‘11

Being Queer at Houghton Adam Reinhardt ‘11

A lot of people discover their sexuality during their college years. For a young LGBT person, Houghton College is not…
Social Justice is More than a Hashtag

Social Justice is More than a Hashtag

Like many of you, I often find myself scrolling through social media when I need a break from the onslaught…