Six months after Erin Williams was announced as president of Ferris student government, election results have still not been released. “The numbers and statistics for the last presidential election are […]
Month: November 2013
Clouds of conspiracy
Kurt Melville Look, in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an absolutely ridiculous conspiracy theory! I’m talking about contrails of course – those thin, long clouds that […]
Sports stalking
As a sports writer, I’m given the opportunity to learn the inside scoop on Ferris State sports, but at what cost? For two years now, I’ve been following Bulldogs’ sports […]
Smashing hunger
Ferris State University’s Automotive Management Student Organization (AMSO) held a fundraiser Oct. 29 to raise money for Project Starburst, a local food bank. Despite the cold and windy conditions, the […]
Soldier makes transition
From the United States Navy to Ferris State University, one student opens up about his experience as a veteran. Nicholas Galloway was enlisted in the Navy from 2005 until 2011, […]
Running to Regionals
Despite being pushed to the bottom of preseason rankings, Ferris State’s men’s cross country team is working their way back to the top. The Bulldogs have been preparing for the […]
Acknowledging sexism
First, Ferris State University spurred the discussion of racism with the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia; now, a new conversation about another taboo topic is being opened with the […]
Ferris Anon
To celebrate my own final year here at Ferris State, I’ve decided to interview fellow seniors about their times here at Big Rapids. Under the cover of anonymity, I asked […]
For the children
Ferris Football played with a purpose on Saturday, Nov. 2 when they partnered with Eagle Village to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. The game was played against Wayne State […]
Keeping promises
In a letter from the editor earlier this semester, I announced the Torch had recommitted itself to presenting the news the right way. I apologized for the inadequate coverage we […]