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May 7, 2025 Vol 121

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Contemporary Contexts Program Cut

Contemporary Contexts Program Cut

With recent low enrollment numbers in Houghton’s three first year honors programs – East Meets West, Science Honors, and Contemporary…
Common Core Curriculum in Western NY

Common Core Curriculum in Western NY

Allegany County schools are currently grappling with new curricula and state-mandated Common Core standards, a new set of national educational…
Addie’s Ice Cream Coming to Houghton

Addie’s Ice Cream Coming to Houghton

An ice cream business selling forty different flavors of handmade ice cream, along with sundaes, handmade waffle cones, and milkshakes,…
“Slut” is Now a Compliment

“Slut” is Now a Compliment

Earlier in September a black woman named Brandi Johnson took her black boss to court after he called her the…
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex

Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex

Many have, rightfully, bemoaned the decline of the family and the unquestionably devastating consequences of the so-called ‘sexual liberation’ of…
Twinkies Over the Bread of Life

Twinkies Over the Bread of Life

Too often, what the church communicates to the world is a weak faith. Within our contemporary Christian culture, I see…
“Repave”: Just Another Bon Iver Album

“Repave”: Just Another Bon Iver Album

A friend of mine recently asked me if I thought Justin Vernon was talented or simply creative. This struck me…
“Survivors” Photography Exhibit Installed in CC Basement

“Survivors” Photography Exhibit Installed in CC Basement

The Houghton Coffeehouse is now featuring a photography exhibition entitled “Survivors.” This exhibition, which has received national recognition, is by…
Master Ceramicist Coming to Houghton

Master Ceramicist Coming to Houghton

Houghton alumna Jennifer DePaolo is a ceramicist who will be visiting Houghton next week. Gary Baxter, the ceramics professor here…
Co-op Faces Uncertain Future

Co-op Faces Uncertain Future

After a recent annual board meeting, the Allegany Harvest Co-op appears to be at a crossroads. This past Wednesday, board…