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March 6, 2026 Vol 122

Tag: news

Though COVID-19 Cases Surge Nearby, Most Students don’t fear a Campus Outbreak

Article written by Megan Brown (‘23). October 9th marked the halfway point of Houghton College’s fall semester and served as…

Remote Learning: Hindrance or Help?

By Vicotria Hock (’23) The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in a unique semester for students at Houghton. Some students are…

Voting this November

Article written by Matthew Uttaro (‘22). One of the greatest rights afforded to Americans is the right to vote. It…

Tuition Reset Will Make Houghton College Best-Priced Christian College in the Nation

Article written by Vanessa Bray (‘21). Houghton College is set to become the best priced Christian college in the nation.…

We Are All Houghton Project Challenges School to Listen to Past and Present LGBTQ+ Experiences at Houghton

We recognize that controversy surrounding this topic is ongoing, particularly regarding the recent paintings of the Spirit Rock. The STAR…

Homecoming Looking “Virtually” the Same Despite Pandemic Restrictions

Article written by Hannah Fraser (‘23). Legacies are built over time. The Houghton legacy continues to grow as students, alumni,…

New Ortlip Gallery Exhibit Reunites Alumni to Share their Experience

Article by Elise Koelbl, with contributions from Josiah Wiedenheft The Ortlip Gallery has had many interesting and unique creations from…

Finally an Agreement on Syria?

Hopes are rising as possible breakthroughs are underway in the deadlock gripping world powers concerning the Syrian civil war. This…

Statement of Purpose

Two main criticisms are usually leveled at the Star: number one, that we are too pro-Houghton and, number two, that…