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Posts by Ben Thayer

Season of giving

Opinions December 8, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Everyone loves to receive gifts during the holiday season, but giving gifts is often even more rewarding. This time of year is called the season of giving for a reason. […]

Michigan’s problem

Editorials, Opinions December 1, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

With the turmoil surrounding the economic conditions in Michigan, it would seem the state government would be more concerned with trying to retain its college graduates. The phenomenon known as […]

Behind the Mask

Sports December 1, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Senior goaltender Pat Nagle is doing something no Ferris netminder has done in more than 15 years. Nagle, a 22-year-old marketing major from Bloomfield, leads the Central Collegiate Hockey Association […]

Historic feat in East Lansing

Sports November 24, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The No. 20 nationally-ranked Bulldog hockey team did something it had never done in the program’s history on Tuesday night. Ferris traveled to Michigan State and shutout the Spartans 3-0 […]

Series preview: Bulldogs vs. Broncos

Sports November 19, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Bulldog hockey team will be without its leading scorer when it hosts the nationally No. 16-ranked Western Michigan Broncos in a conference showdown this weekend. The Torch inaccurately reported […]

Be thankful

Editorials, Opinions November 17, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

I find it astonishing that so many people complain about the most insignificant problems when people in some countries don’t even have the basic necessities. I get infuriated every time […]

Ferris State athletics weekend recap

Sports November 14, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

It probably was a tough day to be a Bulldog fan on Saturday as three FSU athletic teams suffered losses. Here is a recap of the football, hockey and volleyball […]

Common bond

Editorials, Opinions November 10, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Ferris students come from numerous towns across Michigan and across the country. We have different backgrounds, different majors, different friends, different classes and different hobbies. No two people are exactly […]

Faculty pass tentative contract agreement

News November 3, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Ferris Faculty Association has ratified the tentative contract agreement with a vote of 186 to 57. The agreement will now go to the FSU Board of Trustees to be […]

History

Editorials, Opinions November 3, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

If history has taught us anything it is that it often repeats itself. Like the hands on a clock, history continuously comes full circle time and time again. Think about […]

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