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Homecoming comedian

Ferris has announced the 2021 home- coming comedian to be Whitney Cummings who will be taking the stage Wednesday, Sept. 22. Cummings is a stand-up comedian, actress, filmmaker and podcaster […]

Ferris hires new athletics director

Ferris State University has found their new athletics director. Vice President for Administration and Finance Jim Bachmeier announced that Michigan native Steve Brockelbank has joined the Bulldog nation. Brockelbank will […]

Mandatory vaccinations

All athletes, coaches and support staff for Ferris athletics are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine for the 2021-2022 season, per an official statement from the University and its Athletic […]

Police looking for suspect who assaulted man at Campus Creek apartments

Police in Mecosta County are investigating after a 20-year-old male sustained head injuries from an assault early Sunday, August 29. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. law enforcement officers responded to a report of […]

The rise of the delta variant

As case numbers and hospitalizations skyrocket again, it’s time to look at the high- ly contagious delta variant is becoming the most dominant COVID-19 strain worldwide. According to the CDC, […]

Homecoming comedian
Ferris hires new athletics director
Mandatory vaccinations
Police looking for suspect who assaulted man at Campus Creek apartments
The rise of the delta variant

News

Homecoming comedian

September 15, 2021 Noah Kurkjian

Ferris has announced the 2021 home- coming comedian to be Whitney Cummings who will be taking the stage Wednesday, Sept. 22. Cummings is a stand-up comedian, actress, filmmaker and podcaster […]

Bulldogs gather for student involvement
Texas Heartbeat Bill
Run, Hide, Or Fight
Short staffed shutdowns

Sports

An inspiring promotion

September 15, 2021 Brandon Wirth

Imagine not being able to brush your teeth on your own ever again. Never type a text message. Never shoot a basketball. For Mitchell Peterson, these limitations are reality. The physical limitations […]

Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Week 2
Back to the playing field
Ferris hires new athletics director
Things are looking up

Lifestyles

Aiming higher with new leadership

September 12, 2021 Trenton Carlson

After finishing top ten in the nation in 2021, Ferris States American Marketing Association is optimistic about this upcoming year. With hopes of being in person for the semester to […]

10 Things To Keep In Your Backpack
Something New In Store
The ALC Bringing Students To Sucess
Media Minute:

Opinions

Is it worth holding celebrities to such high standards?

September 17, 2021 D'Andre Head

Society finds some of the most outlandish celebrities intriguing, making blog posts, fan pages, and even digging up their secrets. Being a fan of a particular musical artist, actor, or […]

My COVID-19 Experience
Albums to fall for
The changed movie landscape
If they can’t have love, they want power

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

Remembering our female founder

Equality for all
Dana King sculpts history
EDITORIAL: Living in a world where the default perspective isn’t yours
Women building a career

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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