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Exclusive: Dr. Barry Mehler speaks on viral semester introduction video

“Welcome to the new season of my show ‘More Bad News,’ brought to you by Camel Cigarettes.”  Dr. Barry Mehler began his classes last week with this statement, similar to […]

History professor suspended for profane semester introduction video

On Sunday, tenured history professor Dr. Barry Mehler introduced himself and the new semester in a profane video he posted to YouTube saying, “Welcome to the new season of my […]

Finished business

Confetti. T-Shirts. Hats. Trophy. What do these items have in common? Five words: “Ferris State Bulldogs” and “National Champions.” This goal was established more than ever since 2018, where the […]

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Ferris State vs Valdosta State

One game separates the Ferris State Bulldogs from their first-ever football national championship, this one game sees the Bulldogs look to get revenge on a foe that stopped them three […]

Not in touch with contact tracing

Since the beginning of the fall semester the Ferris COVID-19 Dashboard has shown 10-30 active cases each day. While COVID-19 cases in Mecosta County have seen a spike since classes began at the end […]

  1. Exclusive: Dr. Barry Mehler speaks on viral semester introduction video
  2. History professor suspended for profane semester introduction video
  3. Finished business
  4. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Ferris State vs Valdosta State
  5. Not in touch with contact tracing

News

Dr. Mehler’s attorney sends ultimatum to Ferris

January 18, 2022 Rebecca Vanderkooi

Barry Mehler’s attorney, Matthew J. Hoffer of Schafer and Associates has sent a letter to President Eisler and Dean Cagle with an ultimatum.    The letter, sent to the Torch, […]

  • COVID cases peak, still no tipping point
  • Telling women #IAmRemarkable
  • Get Fit!
  • Students speak up regarding Mehler’s semester introduction video

Sports

COVID and Athletics

January 18, 2022 Dylan Rider

Ferris athletics’ attempts to return to normal in a COVID-19-ridden world seem to be working well. Athletics posted low COVID-19 cases throughout their programs with high vaccination rates in their […]

  • Another split
  • Bulldog hoops carry on
  • Continuing the Ferris Legacy
  • Three Headed Monster

Lifestyles

PB & what?

January 18, 2022 Meghan Hartley

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a childhood classic, made a comeback on our college campus, delighting students on their first day back. On Monday, Jan. 10, the Center for […]

  • Breaking back in after break
  • Media Minute
  • The adventure begins
  • Stuck far from home

Opinions

Regarding Dr. Mehler

January 18, 2022 Dylan Rider

Humanities professor Dr. Barry Mehler was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday, Nov. 11.  This decision from Ferris’ administration came after a viral video was posted online, presumably by one […]

  • New year new nothing
  • Editor’s Column: Disappointment in this field
  • Red (Taylor’s Version) is the moment
  • Winter funderland

Fire Pit

Lifestyles: Ep. 3- Red Flags in Modern Love

March 15, 2021 Marissa Russell

When is something a deal breaker? What are red flags to the women of the Torch Staff? Join Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell talk about red flags with […]

  • Politics: Ep. 3 – More stimmy updates, COVID-19 restrictions lifted? & 2 new house bills
  • News: Ep. 2 – Top Stories for 3/3
  • Sports: Ep. 4 – Ferris Postseason Rundown
  • Editors: Ep. 1: Meet the Editors

Special Editions

Ten years later

  • Sorry, no hablo Español
  • History of Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Culture is pride
  • My culture

Tire Fire

SATIRE: Horror-scopes

Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You had 6 months of doing nothing to find a boo and you still don’t got one… Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20 Why party in person when […]

  • SATIRE: Stories from the bar
  • SATIRE: Spice up your Halloween costume
  • SATIRE: Ask Woodbridge
  • SATIRE: Horror-scopes

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