Ferris State University has had the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) around for years, yet many students have never even heard of the program. TIP is a Michigan-only financial aid program […]
Month: October 2013
James Gartner packs the room
Acclaimed commercial and feature director James Gartner returned to Ferris, taking an hour to speak to students sitting where he himself had once sat. The business building had been abuzz […]
The future of newspapers
If I had a nickel for every sarcastic remark I’ve gotten in response to telling someone I want to be a professional journalist, I wouldn’t have to worry about the […]
Unidentified male strikes victim near McDonald’s
Unknown attacker On Oct. 2 at 2:10 a.m., there was a report of an assault on State Street near McDonald’s. An unknown male struck the male victim in the face […]
Today’s Tech
For those suffering from a bacterial infection by Clostridium difficile (C. diff), the newest treatment involves fecal transplants. Yes, they take the poop from a donor and purify the bacteria, […]
Torch News Briefs
Career Week Career Week kicks off Monday, Oct. 14, with “Career Boot Camp.” Keynote speaker Marc Marcuse is President of Reel Management, a celebrity employment group. The event will take […]
Athlete of the Week
Amanda Foster Senior defender FSU Soccer
Kendall student dies
Kendall College of Art and Design student Austin Fuller, 19, has died, according to Ferris’ president’s office. The university released the information as part of the university-wide notices on Tuesday. […]
Anchor-Bone Brawl
Ferris will battle Grand Valley at home for the Anchor-Bone trophy as the two rival teams continue to fight for GLIAC contention. The football rivalry between Ferris State (3-2) and […]
Beach Bash 2013
Ferris State University welcomed students, faculty and staff were home with a beach bash theme, despite the cold weather. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, Ferris Homecoming 2013 held multiple […]