IBM Watson, the supercomputer that debuted on Jeopardy with a face-off against two human, soon-to-be-vanquished competitors, is now going to medical school. At Sloan-Kettering hospital in New York City, Watson […]
Month: October 2013
Torch News Briefs
Ferris provided eye examinations for children Ferris State University’s Students in Need Eyecare (SINE) program successfully provided free eye examinations and eyeglasses to students of Mesick Consolidated Schools. The Michigan […]
Athlete of the Week
Dietrich Lever Point Guard Lever, a junior point guard out of Canton, has taken over the Ferris State offensive attack.
Bulldogs run past Huskies
Ferris State battled to beat the Michigan Tech Huskies 30-27 to finish off a short road stand and advance to 5-2 in the GLIAC. The Bulldogs (5-3) traveled to Houghton, […]
The concrete jungle
There isn’t much to compare when it comes to the Big Apple and Big Rapids. As a certified future New Yorker, I’m here to tell you what a day in […]
Minors in possession
Ferris sophomore pre-med major Danielle Metts has heard of many students receiving minor in possession (MIP) tickets at Ferris parties. Despite students receiving MIPs, Ferris Director of the Department of […]
Staying alive
The Music Industry Management Association (MIMA) had big plans for this year’s Autumn aLive – until the rug was pulled out from underneath them earlier this semester. Over the past […]
Ministers of defense
The Bulldogs may have an issue scoring goals early in the season as their endless combinations of forward lines get acquainted. What Ferris State should not have is an issue […]
Building upgrades to save
Renovations to buildings on campus are estimated to save Ferris State University $115,000 a year. The physical plant is continuing to improve on-campus buildings by making them energy efficient and […]
Fun fall recipes
Fall is here, and who doesn’t want to celebrate with caramel apples and pumpkin flavored everything? These students found some extraordinary recipes perfect for this fall weather. From pumpkin French […]