Category: Opinions
February 05, 2016
Opinions
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 –…
January 28, 2016
Opinions
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…
January 28, 2016
Opinions
Investigating Genetically Modified Foods
There is much confusion and mystery surrounding food. Despite its necessity, the modern consumer can be easily befuddled by contradictory…
December 10, 2015
Opinions
Occupational Assumptions: Resisting Stereotypes
How many men do you know majoring in Education here at Houghton? How many women do you know majoring in…
December 10, 2015
Opinions
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…
December 10, 2015
Opinions
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…
December 10, 2015
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
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…
December 03, 2015
Opinions
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…
December 03, 2015
Opinions
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…
December 03, 2015
Opinions
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…