Ferris is home to many diverse peoples and cultures from all over the world. With events like Festival of Nations, students work to share the diverse backgrounds they bring to […]
Month: October 2013
Offering help
Ferris’ financial aid office launched a new peer mentor program this fall to promote financial awareness among students. The financial awareness student team (FAST) was created this semester as a […]
Blast from the past
Former Ferris State basketball players will take the court Saturday evening as a part of Alumni Day. Two games will be played, the first of which is alumni against alumni. […]
Civilized debate
Last week, I attended “The God Debate,” and I wasn’t the only one. Students, faculty and community members packed IRC 120 for the event sponsored by Student Secular Alliance and […]
Denying dollars
The student government finance division revoked funding for the automotive management student organization (AMSO) due to a policy violation. The finance division allocated the $1,999 to AMSO in September for […]
Big Rapids gets seasonal
Pumpkins were rolling down a North Michigan Avenue populated by superheroes, princesses and ghouls on Saturday. From the crisp autumn wind to the scarecrow and jack-o-lantern décor, everyone was feeling […]
Spotlighting gender issues
Taggart and Pickell Hall Director Emma Mentley said that blunt language shocked students at the “He. She. Us.” gender exhibit. The phrase “quit being a pussy, just man up” was […]
Costume controversy
Depending on whom you’re talking to, preparation for Halloween can mean a variety of different things. Children are drooling over the anticipation of bags of candy. Teenage boys are stocking […]
Safe Ride offers alternative
It’s late; you’re drunk and need to get home. Ferris State University has a free service to help students get home safely. Many Ferris students are unaware of Safe Ride, […]
Suspicious person removed three times
Suspicious person On Oct. 18 at 9 a.m., there was a report of a suspicious person in FLITE. The suspect was removed from the university. On Oct. 19 at 5:30 […]
