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July 25, 2026 Vol 122

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Solar Panels Prove Profitable

Solar Panels Prove Profitable

Last spring, the new array of solar panels on Houghton’s field of dreams promised a viable option for energy. It…
Film and Panel Debate to Educate on Income Inequality

Film and Panel Debate to Educate on Income Inequality

Under the coordination of psychology professor Richard Stegen, Houghton Student Enterprises (HSE), and Psi-Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology),…
Professor Initiates Retirement With College’s New Plan

Professor Initiates Retirement With College’s New Plan

Longtime professor, Gary Baxter, will be retiring from his position as professor of art  as he decreases his teaching load…
Zika Spreads Through the Americas

Zika Spreads Through the Americas

The mosquito-borne Zika virus is projected to infect up to 4 million people across the Americas in the next year.…
Me, Marriage, and the Myth of Sexuality

Me, Marriage, and the Myth of Sexuality

I am what some would call “ex-gay”. Let me explain. Since late middle school, I have almost exclusively been attracted…
The Dark Side of Humor

The Dark Side of Humor

I heard a joke about drone strikes yesterday, and it got me thinking about our fascination with provocative comedy. Normally,…
A Tale of Two Zip Codes

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 –…
Mental Illness: What is Wrong with Us?

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…
The Injustice of Mass Incarceration

The Injustice of Mass Incarceration

According to United Nations Human Development Report of 2015, the U.S. has the highest rate of incarceration in the world.…
Investigating Genetically Modified Foods

Investigating Genetically Modified Foods

There is much confusion and mystery surrounding food. Despite its necessity, the modern consumer can be easily befuddled by contradictory…