Ferris is introducing a new shuttle bus service that will transport students from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids. This is a relief to some students who do not have a […]
Month: August 2011
Songs of summer
Music helps to bring recollections of summer back into mind. Hearing a song that you fell in love with during the warm and free season stirs up memories that can […]
First impressions
According to the skinny blonde star, Velma, in the 2007 remake of Broadway’s Hairspray, “First impressions can be tough…” The fake twit’s song and dance number regarding her previous popularity […]
Switching sides
The all-time winningest coach in the history of Ferris State’s softball program has decided to make a major change in her life: quit coaching. Former Bulldogs softball coach Keri Becker […]
Freshmen just wanna have fun
For freshmen, move-in week can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Some students fling their doors wide-open, awaiting new friendships; others slam them and go into lock-down mode. Eventually, […]
Ferris grad killed in South Dakota shooting
A South Dakota police officer and 2005 Ferris graduate died from injuries Aug. 2 after a shootout while in the line of duty. James Ryan McCandless, 28, of Midland, attended […]
Roommate 101
Entering college for the first time is such a great feeling. No more parents or annoying little brothers and sisters. It is just you, your freedom and your apartment. Until […]
Welcoming new Ferris fans
The NCAA Division II motto is “life in balance.” This is a phrase Ferris women’s basketball coach Tracy Dorow and Associate Athletic Director Jon Coles will come to appreciate a […]
Tuition restrained
For the 2011-12 school year, students may have noticed the cost of tuition has increased. However, the university has restrained the growth to just 5.14 percent. According to Ferris President […]
East Campus Suites LEED Gold Certified
Ferris is going green with the East Campus Suites being LEED Gold Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is […]
