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October 21, 2026 Vol 122

Category: Opinions

World Peace: Is it Possible?

World Peace: Is it Possible?

When Pope Francis visited the United States two weeks ago, the whole world was watching.  And the whole world watched…
Spiritualizing Living Pains: The Fall of Emotionalism

Spiritualizing Living Pains: The Fall of Emotionalism

Every week Gillette puts up a new devotional in the shower for their residents to read. I look forward to…
Let’s Talk About Pornography

Let’s Talk About Pornography

Let’s get uncomfortable for a minute. Pornography. Wikipedia defines it as “the portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose…
“There is Money in Them Thar Trees”

“There is Money in Them Thar Trees”

The future is not what it used to be. Many of us mourn the fact that we might just be…
Your Voice

Your Voice

A Responsibility, Not a Suggestion For many of us at Houghton College, the Faith & Justice Symposium is an annual…
God Gave us Animals to Eat, Not to Mistreat

God Gave us Animals to Eat, Not to Mistreat

I love animals. Future plans of mine include living on a small farm, raising my own animals, and growing my…
Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth and in Anger

Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth and in Anger

Before beginning my freshman year at Houghton I spent the summer working as a counselor at Northern Frontier Camp, a…
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

  Over-Churched, Jaded Millennials Dear Editor, Last Monday, the campus center was inundated with tables and booths advertising local churches.…
The Undercurrents of Justice: Can We be Moved?

The Undercurrents of Justice: Can We be Moved?

Justice is a charged word.  I find myself now more than ever bombarded with calls to justice; in class, in…
Syrian Need, European Reticence, & American Bad Faith

Syrian Need, European Reticence, & American Bad Faith

News outlets are currently flooded with information regarding the Syrian refugees. Millions face war in Syria, hatred and racism in…