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October 24, 2026 Vol 122

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Senior Art Exhibition 2016

Senior Art Exhibition 2016

On Monday April 18th, the Houghton Art Department opened its annual Student Art Exhibition. At this year’s show, twelve graduating…
Marvel, DC, and the Battle for Longevity: A Review of Two Studios

Marvel, DC, and the Battle for Longevity: A Review of Two Studios

Superhero movies have enjoyed an enviable run the last several years at the precipice of popular culture. Their prevalence in…
Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty

Ethical Contradictions – Abolishing the Death Penalty

Currently, 31 states in the U.S. still have the death penalty. According to ProCon.org, the remaining 19 states  (including New…
What a Beautiful Garden It Can Be

What a Beautiful Garden It Can Be

The world, be that the broader world itself, the smaller college world, or one’s personal world, can be an overwhelming…
Shen to Expand Upperclassman Housing

Shen to Expand Upperclassman Housing

Residence life is expanding housing options for upperclassmen by adding a townhouse floor to the basement of Shenawana (Shen) Hall…
Immigration Policy Debate Continues

Immigration Policy Debate Continues

As tensions rose in Washington over President Obama’s liberal immigration policies, hundreds of protesters surrounded the U.S. Supreme Court on…
When Undergrad Isn’t Enough

When Undergrad Isn’t Enough

While a bachelor’s degree has become the standard for entry-level positions, more and more undergraduates are extending their education further…
The Odyssey Reaches Houghton

The Odyssey Reaches Houghton

Being a student at Houghton College now means having an opportunity to write and to grow as a communicator using…
Social Security, What a Duesy!

Social Security, What a Duesy!

In the 1930s, the phrase “It’s a duesy” meant “exceptionally good”, “simply awesome”.  The phrase came from the automobile company…
Regarding Discourse on LGBTQ Issues

Regarding Discourse on LGBTQ Issues

Dear Editor, Recent public debate in the Star (and the world) regarding LGBTQ issues is provocative because of one reason:…