Fearless Award Recipient
by Wesley Stevick ’28 • October 03, 2025
This Saturday, Houghton University (HU) graduate, Derrick Tennant ‘93, will be performing a comedy show in the Van Dyk Lounge at 2:30 p.m…
SPOT Fall 2025
by Liam Gilroy ’29 • October 03, 2025
Homecoming is here, which means that this year’s SPOT, sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB), is on its way! Since the fall of 1998, SPOT has entertained students and faculty every semester, making it a staple in Houghton University (HU) culture…
Israel Accused of Genocide
by Sydney Arnold ’26 • September 26, 2025
On Sept. 16, 2025, the United Nations’ Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) accused Israel of carrying out four of the five genocidal acts outlined in international law against the Palestinians in Gaza. “Israel’s foreign ministry said it categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as ‘distorted and false,’” reported the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)…
Gilette Gets a Glowup!
by Aviery Shuck ’26 • September 26, 2025
Houghton University (HU) is embarking on new renovations and upgrades. One of the biggest is Gillette Hall, which will be renamed East Hall in fall 2026…
Tariffs on Trial
by Makayla Johnson ’27 • September 19, 2025
After lower courts ruled President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal, the US Supreme Court has agreed to expedite the hearing to determine their legality. The court is allowing the tariffs to stand during the deliberation process…
The Serial Pee-er
by Sophia Vernon ’26 • September 19, 2025
‘Twas a dark and stormy night: Aug. 30, 2025. Location: The Houghton University front entrance sign. Act: The Houghton Pisser made their first strike….
2025 Recipients of Academic Titles
by Anna Sumner ’25 • April 25, 2025
At the chapel on March 31, Noah Harley and Esther Tse were announced to be the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2025. These positions are based on the students with the highest GPA at the end of the fall semester senior year…
Time at Houghton
by Jiana Martin ’26 • April 25, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, some seniors feel bittersweet about ending this chapter of their lives. Many parts of Houghton University (HU) will be missed, from its community and atmosphere to the horses at the Equestrian Center…
One Day Giving Challenge 2025
by Caleb Choate • April 11, 2025
I’ve been thinking a lot about creek stone lately. You can’t have Houghton without creek stone. It’s a symbol firmly established in our campus zeitgeist: Houghton’s history is (quite literally) made of the stuff…
Experiencing Equador
by Clancey Cockle ’26 • April 04, 2026
During the spring 2025 semester, Arija Grant ‘26 has been studying in Quito, Ecuador as part of a study abroad program through Living and Learning International. The organization provides Christ-centered education programs throughout the world, including other locations such as Italy, England and the East Coast of the United States…
Experiencing London: Inside Our School’s Study Abroad Program
by Sydney Arnold ’27 • April 04, 2025
Freshman Isaiah Borchert sat back in his chair and laughed, “I had no interest in doing anything that was academically harder for basically no reason…but my mom encouraged me to apply for it.” He recalled thinking during his interview that the London Honors program sounded “like the coolest thing ever” and if he didn’t get in he would have cried…
Disastrous Dragons
by Jiana Martin ’26 • March 28, 2025
Houghton University’s (HU) new Dragon Training Program will be officially available to students after its grand opening ceremony tomorrow at 1 p.m. A lot of planning has gone into the long-awaited event which will celebrate this new chapter of HU’s story…
The Meat of the Matter
by Abvi Batz ‘XXVI • March 28, 2025
It was about 6:15 in the evening on Rebmevon 8, when Alia Welker ‘48 knew something was wrong…
Honoring Pastor Wes Oden
by Victoria Arndt ’25 and Abigail Bates ’26 • March 21, 2025
Down the hill from Houghton University sits the Houghton Wesleyan Church where Pastor Wes Oden currently serves as the lead pastor. He will be…