Art, Reviews, and More
- Dune Part 2 ReviewWritten By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Dune Part 2 was my most anticipated movie of this year. At the moment of writing this, I have seen… Read more: Dune Part 2 Review
- Americans are Weird: A Cultural ComparisonWritten By: Limat Takale (’27) Americans are weird. From their weird ways of measuring things to their habit of smiling at strangers, engaging in small… Read more: Americans are Weird: A Cultural Comparison
- Cyberware Review (April Fools 2024)Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) With all the talk lately regarding human life expectancy, it’s ironic that the biggest breakthrough has been made. After Elon… Read more: Cyberware Review (April Fools 2024)
- The Green Mile (1999)Written By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) “I’m tired, boss. Tired of bein’ on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever… Read more: The Green Mile (1999)
- When you worry — Look to the BirdsWritten by: Karl Schmidt Luke 12:22-25 says, “Then Jesus said to his disciples; ‘therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you… Read more: When you worry — Look to the Birds
- Sword Art OnlineWritten by: Julian Veley (’25) A-1 Pictures’ Sword Art Online is an anime based on a manga series of the same name. Personally, I have… Read more: Sword Art Online
- The Beatles: In ReviewWritten By: Josey Ikker (’24) I don’t know anyone else who has a good knowledge of the Beatles except for maybe a Houghton professor and… Read more: The Beatles: In Review
- Southern Tier SymphonyWritten By: Grace Vuolo (’24) Saturday night, the Southern Tier Symphony performed at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University,… Read more: Southern Tier Symphony
- The Creator (2023) ReviewWritten By: Joseph Schmidt (’24) Set in 2070, 15 years after a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles that started a war against AI, Sergeant Joshua… Read more: The Creator (2023) Review
- 2023: A Beautiful Culmination of CinemaWritten by: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) With Oscar nominations released and the award ceremony around the corner, it is time for another yearly review of the… Read more: 2023: A Beautiful Culmination of Cinema
- The Grinch (2018)Written by: Kat Wojsiat (’24) The Grinch (2018) was a controversial movie upon release. The 1966 Dr. Seuss story already had a classic cartoon rendition… Read more: The Grinch (2018)
- Our Town ReviewOlivia Kleinau (’23) The Houghton University Lyric Theater’s rendition of Our Town, told a heartfelt story of love, life, and death. I appreciated the message… Read more: Our Town Review
- Five Nights at Freddy’s ReviewWritten by: Joseph Schmidt (’24) Five Nights At Freddy’s is a movie set in the year 2000, where Mike Schmidt (played by the talented Josh… Read more: Five Nights at Freddy’s Review
- An Echo in the DarknessWritten By: Julia Collins (’26) Last month, we left off reading A Voice in the Wind, Francine Rivers’ first book of the Mark of the… Read more: An Echo in the Darkness
- Jordan Peele SpotlightWritten By: Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Jordan Peele is a name many people know. Perhaps not associated with his films but rather due to his comedy… Read more: Jordan Peele Spotlight
- Barbenheimer ReviewKat Wojsiat (’24) and Caleb Tiedemann (’25) Now, normally, movie reviews are Caleb’s thing. However, the Barbie review obviously had to be written by a… Read more: Barbenheimer Review
- Review- “A Voice in the Wind”Julia Collins ’26 Hello again, dear readers! This semester, my idea was to read some of the books from the Houghton Library and review them! … Read more: Review- “A Voice in the Wind”
- It is all in God’s HandsBy Rebecca Dailey College is perhaps the most formative four years of any person’s life. For some, it is a chance at freedom; for others,… Read more: It is all in God’s Hands
- Review: DC’s The FlashBy Caleb Tiedemann It’s no particular surprise that DC is on its last legs. We (the viewers) are stuck trekking through the sludge of what… Read more: Review: DC’s The Flash
- Into the Woods Reviewby Kat Wojsiat I had the pleasure of seeing Houghton University’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods twice! Director Amanda Cox did something a… Read more: Into the Woods Review
- Houghton STAR Review (STAR April Fools 2023)By [REDACTED] WARNING: This is not satire! This is a cry for help coming from an unspecified STAR official. If you are thinking about joining… Read more: Houghton STAR Review (STAR April Fools 2023)
- SPOT 2023 ReviewBy Lexi Brown VBS has come to college! I grew up where VBS was a “suggested opportunity” for me every summer, and even though the… Read more: SPOT 2023 Review
- Houghton Choir ReviewBy Alaska Dunstan This past Friday marked the final concert in the Spring 2023 Houghton Choir tour. The theme of the tour was Christ, Our… Read more: Houghton Choir Review
- STARchive: College Charters and CentennialsBy Christian Welker Did you know the Houghton STAR is one hundred and fourteen years old? To put that in perspective, The STAR reported through… Read more: STARchive: College Charters and Centennials
- Review: 2022, A Wonderful Year for MoviesBy Caleb Tiedemann With the Oscars right around the corner, I am scrambling to try and watch each nominated movie to see if they are… Read more: Review: 2022, A Wonderful Year for Movies
- Review: Lviv National Philharmonic OrchestraBy Grace Vuolo Last week, on February 1, Houghton University had the privilege of hosting the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine in our very… Read more: Review: Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra
- Book Review: Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManusBy Julia Collins Karen M. McManus has written some incredible books, and Nothing More to Tell (2022) has a mystery, family drama, romance, and of… Read more: Book Review: Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus
- Book Review: Lock the Doors by Vincent RalphBy Julia Collins Lock The Doors (2021) is a mystery YA novel recommended for ages 14-18 (though even if you don’t fit the age group,… Read more: Book Review: Lock the Doors by Vincent Ralph
- A-Compelling ClubBy Caleb Tiedemann It is not uncommon knowledge that Houghton is almost literally located in the middle of nowhere. Due to this common problem which… Read more: A-Compelling Club
- Coffee ReviewBy Victoria Hock Nestled in Cuba, a town almost 30 minutes from Houghton, is the Perfect Blend, a small coffee shop that features a breakfast… Read more: Coffee Review
- Club Highlight: Sigma Zeta Honor SocietyBy Josh Carpenter For the fall 2022 semester at Houghton University, the Sigma Zeta National Honor Society is reaching out to diverse audiences as it… Read more: Club Highlight: Sigma Zeta Honor Society
- Alien (1979): A Horror ClassicBy Caleb Tiedemann “I admire its purity.” – Science Officer Ash Alien is just that. Purity. Through and through, it is perfect. At this time… Read more: Alien (1979): A Horror Classic
- Creative and Comfortable: Deitrick’s Approach to FashionBy Megan Brown While the first day of a new school year may mark a time for new classes and new friends, for senior theology… Read more: Creative and Comfortable: Deitrick’s Approach to Fashion
- Review-Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)By Caleb Tiedemann There is no doubt about it, Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is amazing! Typical of Tarantino, it’s… Read more: Review-Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
- Review- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)By Caleb Tiedenmann Now I may absolutely adore film, but I have very high standards for what constitutes a “good” film, which is why I… Read more: Review- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)By Caleb Tiedemann To end the year I wanted to find a good movie, one that I could recommend as a finale to all the… Read more: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
- Senior Art ShowBy Mary Hannah Kennedy On Friday, April 22nd from 6-8 pm, the Ortlip Gallery will host a public reception for this year’s show for the… Read more: Senior Art Show
- The Batman (2022)By Caleb Tiedemann With Marvel producing more content than rabbits producing offspring, I have grown somewhat tired of the continual unchanging and bland structure that… Read more: The Batman (2022)
- Contrasts and Way Over in Beulah LanBy Rachel Huchthausen During the weekend before break, the Greatbatch School of Music presented two concerts: Contrasts and Way Over in Beulah Lan’. The Wind… Read more: Contrasts and Way Over in Beulah Lan
- Armageddon (1998)By Caleb Tiedemann Armageddon is a movie that I randomly remember renting from the library because I was looking for something to watch that night,… Read more: Armageddon (1998)
- Valentine’s Day Chocolate SamplingBy Anna Zimmerman The Center for Sustainability hosted a chocolate sampling event in the campus center on Valentine’s Day. There were eight different types of… Read more: Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sampling
- Night at the Moviesby Rachel Huchthausen Dr. Sharon Johnson, Prof. Roy Smith, and Mrs. Julie Smith shared a magnificent program of film music arranged for flute, trumpet, and… Read more: Night at the Movies
- Spider Man: No Way Home (2021)By Caleb Tiedemann MAJOR SPOILER WARNING! Spider-Man: No Way Home was one of the most hyped-up and anticipated Marvel movies to come out this year.… Read more: Spider Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Movie Review: The Suicide Squad (2021)The Suicide Squad is a movie that I fell deeply in love with. Similar to Free Guy, this was a movie that I watched multiple… Read more: Movie Review: The Suicide Squad (2021)
- Lanthorn Lite: “The Journey of a Leaf” and “Valentine House”Published in collaboration with The Lanthorn. “The journey of a leaf” By Essie Fenstermacher, from The Lanthorn Fall 2013 Edition I was born and grown… Read more: Lanthorn Lite: “The Journey of a Leaf” and “Valentine House”
- Artist of the Week: Tess Shilke
- Artist of the Week: Sophie Tierney
- Artist of the Week: Emily Mulindwa
- Lanthorn Lite: “Coffee Mug Conversations”Published in collaboration with The Lanthorn, from their February 2019 volume, “Imprints”. Poem by Tyger Doell with commentary from Lanthorn editor Ally Stevick. “I have… Read more: Lanthorn Lite: “Coffee Mug Conversations”
- Coping with COVID: Houghton MANRRS, “Adapting and Thriving”Article written by Ryan Ozzello (’21), treasurer of Houghton MANRRS Whether we like it or not, most of what happens to us in our lives… Read more: Coping with COVID: Houghton MANRRS, “Adapting and Thriving”
- Ever Wonder… The Story Behind Houghton’s Boulder?Lost in the clouded annals of history is the story of the Houghton Boulder. As people on campus will recall, The Boulder is the name… Read more: Ever Wonder… The Story Behind Houghton’s Boulder?
- Humans of Houghton: Elijah TangenbergElijah Tangenberg is a senior at Houghton, majoring in political science with a minor in economics. After Houghton, Elijah says that he hopes to do… Read more: Humans of Houghton: Elijah Tangenberg
- A Mountain of Work, A Molehill of TimeAre you the kind of student with an eight page paper, forty pages of reading, and two sets of calculus problems due by Monday? Let’s… Read more: A Mountain of Work, A Molehill of Time
- Religious Diversity in Houghton“Catholics on Campus”, along with St. Patrick’s Campus Ministry, sponsored Coffee & Catholicism in Java. A number of Houghton students gathered, coffee cups in hand,… Read more: Religious Diversity in Houghton