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Posts by Alyssa Myers

Embrace the gay

Faces of Ferris, Lifestyles, Top Stories April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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 […]

A community effort

Lifestyles March 9, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Opinions, Special Editions February 24, 2021March 4, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Social Issues, Special Editions, Top Stories February 21, 2021March 4, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Lifestyles February 2, 2021February 16, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Lifestyles, Top Stories January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

News, Student Life November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Lifestyles October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Lifestyles October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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

Lifestyles October 13, 2020 Alyssa Myers 0 Comments

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 […]

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