Unfortunately, small pockets of flaming liberalism can be found even in snowy Houghton. My son learned that the hard way as a freshman, by attending the ELCA campus ministry congregation. The pastor looks and sounds like George Carlin. Just an old hippie. I had the personal displeasure of sitting through one of his political tirades masquerading as a sermon. One of the most active members of this congregation is the county DNC chair. My son hadn't even yet experienced his first Houghton snowfall before he refused to again set foot at this poorly-attended excuse for a congregation.
On the whole, however, agreed... MTU is still a relatively conservative place and an excellent school!
Excellent! Great company here on FR. What is he studying?
There are some pockets there, but over all it is a great place. Not too much 'in your face' type nonsense there. I was probably 'off the wall' by MTU standards when I was there, have since grown up!! ;-)
Which church does he go to? I went briefly to one on College Ave, our pastor was somewhat hippy-esque, but don't remember too much leftism from him.
Is The Library still open? That was always my favorite watering hole when I got up there. But I haven't been up there (Houghton, not the UP) for at least 20 years.