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Posts by Ben Rettinhouse

Pop culture conflict

Opinions November 13, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

As a member of the LGBT community, I typically try to support my rights through passive protest. I don’t shop at Urban Outfitters, I’ve committed myself to never eating Chik-fil-A […]

The rush of the game

Culture November 13, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

For many, this November has consisted mostly of waiting for what the hunting collective looks forward to most: open season, this year falling on Nov. 15, which begins the 15-day […]

Ahead of the curve

Culture November 6, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

Ferris State University is one of the top universities in the United States for welding. Throughout the entire country, there are six universities which offer a welding-based program. Of those […]

Watching the Dead

Culture October 30, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse 43 Comments

“The Walking Dead” have finally shambled into Ferris. The lack of the cable channel “AMC” has been a long standing complaint among Ferris students living in the residence halls. With […]

Artworks hosts international festival

Culture October 30, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

Ferris is home to many diverse peoples and cultures from all over the world. With events like Festival of Nations, students work to share the diverse backgrounds they bring to […]

Staying alive

Culture October 23, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

The Music Industry Management Association (MIMA) had big plans for this year’s Autumn aLive – until the rug was pulled out from underneath them earlier this semester. Over the past […]

Ferris goes “Beyond”

Culture October 16, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

When did Godzilla first stomp its way into the hearts of moviegoers? Why were people of the Mediterranean terrified of whales? For its annual “Beyond” series of exhibits, Ferris will […]

Getting the Bulldogs Back on Air

Culture October 10, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

Although Ferris State University has a radio broadcast registered student organization (RSO), Bulldog Radio is sorely missing one seemingly essential thing: a radio station. Bulldog Radio hasn’t broadcast to an […]

Grand Rapids Pacers return for round two

Culture October 9, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

Grand Rapids’ wheelchair basketball team, the Pacers, come back to campus this Friday, October 11, to take on Ferris State University athletes and staff for the second year in a […]

Fall favorites

Culture October 2, 2013November 20, 2015 Ben Rettinhouse

The first day of fall, formally known as the Autumnal Equinox, has come and gone. Those who don’t pay attention to the calendar may have instead noted the change by […]

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