Currently, Sarah Doherty serves as the Ferris LGBTQ+ Resource Center coordinator, but for most of her adolescence her grasp of what queerness could be was faint and molded by the […]
Posts by Alyssa Myers
A community effort
Homelessness in Big Rapids might not be as extreme as it is in bigger cities, but it is a real problem in our township that affects people of all ages […]
We can be upset about cultural appropriation
Black culture is beautiful and it has slowly evolved into what it is today. Some parts developed out of necessity and some out of sheer creativity. It is something that I am […]
A lifelong commitment
Detroit native John Matlock boasts an expansive repertoire of knowledge, work and life experiences, but it didn’t always look like he was going to live the life he has. When […]
The cancel culture debate
Cancel culture has become normalized by users on social media platforms and it spares nobody. A-list celebrities and small content creators alike have become targets of cancelling. Cancel culture is […]
Building up Black Leaders
In universities across the nation, Black students take part in Black Greek Letter Organizations. These organizations provide opportunities for networking, character development and community growth. Omega Psi Phi is an […]
First gen students overcome unique challenges
Like most universities, Ferris has a sizable number of first-generation students. These students are pioneers of their futures and as such, they have had to work through unique challenges. The […]
Seniors of 2020: Justin Veltema
Editor’s note: In the coming weeks until commencement in December, the Torch will be doing features on Ferris seniors, who have spent their last two semesters in college in unprecedented […]
Readers rejoice
For the past six weeks the LGBTQ+ resource center has been putting on a new weekly book discussion group that meets over Zoom. The group is headed by Sarah Doherty, […]
This is Halloween
Halloween, a time for trick or treating, pumpkin carving, haunted houses and the ongoing discussion of whether it’s a satanic holiday. The meaning of Halloween differs for everyone and speaking […]