FIRST Robotics teams across the state got the opportunity to compete for districts, which consisted of high-level competition and a chance to make states. A total of 41 teams consisting […]
Month: April 2025
Hallie’s journey: Strength in community
When Hallie Crozier faced the fight of her life, she wasn’t alone. What began as a severe headache quickly became a medical emergency, altering the course of her life. Now, […]
Bulldogs focus on defending home turf
After a solid start to the season, the Bulldogs softball team has hit a rough patch following a seven-game winning streak, winning just one of their last five as of […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Conversations with custodians
Late nights in the Torch office can be quite lonesome. Sometimes, I’ll be in the office past midnight. After staring at the same monitor for so long, I get delirious. […]
Movie theater to return
Five years after its closure in 2020, the AMC movie theater in downtown Big Rapids is undergoing renovations and refurbishment. The Big Rapids City Council approved the refurbishment of the […]
Celebrating literacy
The First Generation registered student organization raised $365 for Riverview Elementary School for March to celebrate reading month. The First Generation RSO or First-Gen held a bake sale that generated […]
Spring’s slow awakening
The beginning of April has brought both low temperatures and fickle precipitation to Big Rapids, with sunny days that have been followed by snowy nights. Despite the unfavorable weather, Ferris […]
Football begins spring practice
Preparation never wavers for the reigning champion Bulldogs. With just a short three-month break, Ferris football was back on the field for spring drills to kick off its 2025 season, […]
Big Event returns
Ferris’ Student Government Association is bringing back one of its most impactful traditions, The Big Event, a large-scale community service initiative to help local Big Rapids residents. It is a […]
Writing is my identity
As someone who loves writing, I can confidently say it is part of who I am. I developed my love for writing during my freshman year of high school. I […]