The city of Big Rapids celebrated its grand re-opening Sept. 3 with activities in historic downtown. Walking through a large inflatable symbol of Ferris State University’s bulldog mascot, community members […]
Posts by Antonio Coleman
Six ways to save
Rent or borrow used textbooks- Besides room and board, textbooks are a major college expense that hits most students’ pockets hard. Buying brand new textbooks each semester can cost hundreds […]
New law hopes to make textbooks affordable
A new federal law of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires textbook publishers to give detailed information in writing to faculty choosing course material. Taking affect July 1, the […]
Contract negotiations continue
Ferris State University’s Faculty Association (FFA) is continuing negotiations with the Employer Negotiations Team (ENT) in hopes of reaching a possible contract settlement. Beginning July 23, 2009, the Employer Negotiations […]
Will work for summer
For many students at Ferris State University, finding a summer job can become one of the toughest tasks to accomplish. As tuition and other college expenses build throughout the academic […]
Avoiding the freshman fifteen
With all the heavy studying and quick meals, a number of first-year students fall victim to the freshman fifteen. The freshman fifteen is a term used to describe the increased […]
Where there’s a wheel, there’s a way
While most Ferris students ride two wheels to class, unicyclist Marshall Torsch needs only one. Known by Ferris students as “the unicyclist,” Torsch has gained a reputation for the seemingly […]
Ferris celebrates 125 years
Ferris State University’s 125 Celebration will feature a week of events beginning April 19 and lasting until April 24. The events are a celebration highlighting the past, present and future […]
Fact or fiction
With students at Ferris getting minor in possession (MIP) tickets, many believe posting signs stating “You must be 21 to drink” can prevent their parties from being busted. While apartments […]
Center Ice closes its doors
Ferris State University’s Center Ice food court will not be reopening for the 2010-11 academic school year. Located on Bond Circle Drive on the campus’ west side, Center Ice will […]