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Posts by Ben Thayer

For the people

Editorials, Opinions February 9, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Sunshine Week refers to the importance of open government and freedom of information to a successful democracy. Sunshine Week 2011 is March 13-19 and seeks to involve the public in […]

Blizzard delays Bulldog hockey game

Sports February 5, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Bulldog hockey team’s game against the Alaska Nanooks originally scheduled for Friday was moved to Sunday due to travel delays. Ferris was scheduled to fly out of Grand Rapids […]

Life is short

Editorials, Opinions February 2, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

As the monotony of the school year continues, each day feels like a battle just to get through it. It often feels that each day rolls into the next and […]

True talking

Opinions January 26, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Communication has been completely revolutionized by technology, but not necessarily for the better. It has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. If you wanted to talk to your friend […]

Winner winner

Sports January 21, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Ferris State men’s and women’s basketball teams won Thursday night, marking the fifth time this season that both teams were victorious on the same day. The men’s team defeated […]

Not going anywhere

Editorials, Opinions January 19, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Many people believe the misconception that the newspaper business is dying. Don’t get me wrong; the fact that so many newspapers have closed over the last three years seems grim. […]

It will cost you

Opinions January 19, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The rising cost of education in the U.S. is causing serious problems for students and financial institutions. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost for undergraduate […]

Resolution or commitment?

Editorials, Opinions January 12, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

A New Year’s resolution is a great way to make a positive change in your life. People make resolutions ranging from quitting smoking to losing weight to spending more time […]

Big Rapids to Glasgow

Sports January 12, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Ferris State junior guard/forward Tricia Principe will travel to Glasgow, Scotland for a two-month graphic design internship this summer. Principe, a native of Kalamazoo and graduate of Mattawan High School, […]

Bulldogs jump to third in conference

Sports January 9, 2011November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

After sweeping Bowling Green in a road series over the weekend, the nationally No. 20-ranked Ferris hockey team moved into third in the CCHA standings. Ferris improved its record to […]

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