Greek organizations across the country have gained national attention for reports of segregation in sororities and fraternities. However, at Ferris State University, greek organizations are working to promote diversity. In […]
Year: 2013
Ringing in the holidays
Christmas songs are on every radio station and everyone’s sipping on peppermint mochas. The holidays are here, and so is the annual Ferris and community holiday concert. The concert will […]
Student government president says goodbye
After the shock of transitioning into Big Rapids life from Metro Detroit, Erin Williams learned how to adjust. A Macomb county native and fall 2013 student government president, Williams was […]
Hooper named news editor
The Torch announced Taylor Hooper will be the news editor beginning in January 2014. Taylor Hooper, 20, will assume the news editor role at the Torch, previously held by Alex […]
Runner reports driver swerved to hit him
Reckless driver On Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., there was a report of a reckless driver on Knollview Drive. The victim stated he was running along the road and the […]
Embracing nostalgia
It’s hard not to get nostalgic when you’re in your hometown. Having spent this past summer in Big Rapids completing an internship, it’s been awhile since I’ve been home for […]
Today’s Tech
Are you tired of doing a panning swipe of your camera in order to get that panoramic shot you want? Several new cameras are being released to facilitate the process […]
Athlete of the Week
Sarah DeShone Senior Guard FSU Women’s Basketball
Torch Voices
I’m new in my role at the University having been at other institutions with strong traditions around their student paper (Kent State and Colorado State), and places where the paper […]
Torch News Briefs
School of Criminal Justice to open new academy The Correctional Officers Training Academy is coming to Big Rapids through Ferris State University’s School of Criminal Justice. The academy is set […]