Big Rapids is buzzing with the return of students to Ferris State University. During the first week of classes, Bulldog Beginnings, an organization comprised of representatives from several Ferris groups, […]
Month: September 2013
Ferris gears up for “Bulldog Beach Bash”
Festivities are right around the corner as the Ferris State University homecoming committee puts the final touches on this year’s “Bulldog Beach Bash” celebration. Homecoming week will commence Sept. 30 […]
Coffee lovers
It’s that time of year again. Back to school and back to consuming insane amounts of coffee. There are a number of options available both in and out of the […]
Student government holds first meeting
Ferris State University student government held its first meeting of the school year. New president Erin Williams presided over the meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The meeting included brief discussion […]
Off the record
Q-First off, how did you get into playing volleyball? A-I was in the seventh grade, and my friend didn’t want to go to the tryout alone. So, I went and […]
Meet the interns Past and present
Learning about a job firsthand provides experience not even the best classrooms can teach, making internships a vital part of the college experience. Many Ferris students have been at work […]
Penniless in PR
Welcome back to Ferris. I hope you stashed away some money this summer. When it comes to college life, the constant scramble for cash is mainstay. It’s right up there […]
New surroundings
Leaving home and entering into the first year of college can be an intimating experience, as most students aren’t used to independence that comes with living on campus. The way […]
Highly touted recruit settles in
A Ferris freshman tennis player is ready to make a strong first impression on not only her teammates and coaches, but on the Ferris community as well. Gabrielle Demchenko, a […]
Making changes
This year, The Torch is recommitting itself to doing the news the right way. As a collegiate newspaper, it’s easy for us to get caught up in producing fun, lighthearted […]