Blase Gapinski – Editor in Chief One thing that I can’t seem to get away from when talking to people my age about current events is the phrase “I don’t […]
Posts by Blase Gapinski
Record setting Red Out
Every year, the Big Rapids and Ferris communities come together for the annual Red Out event, where money is raised for the local Corewell Health Women’s Cardiac Unit for American […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Crescendo as a crutch
Over the last few years, I have become more conscious of the music I listen to and how it quietly shapes nearly every part of my day. I wasn’t always […]
A year of changes
Several new businesses are set to open in Big Rapids throughout 2026, bringing expanded dining options, redevelopment projects and long-awaited returns to the community. One of the most notable additions […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Don’t believe the rates
Spending the amount of time that I have on campus has allowed me to become familiar with some of the faculty and staff and if it weren’t for them constantly […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Paper trails of the mind
Throughout this winter break, I found myself constantly reading and writing, but it didn’t really feel the same as it once did. Although these are activities I typically enjoy doing, […]
Rebuilding and rising
After losing their long-time head coach and much of their roster, the Ferris State speech and debate team is rebuilding, alongside searching for a permanent coach, yet they are still […]
Hundreds gather to celebrate recent athletic victories
Monday, Jan. 12, marked the start of the 2026 spring semester, along with Bulldog Spirit Day, a celebration of the recent successes achieved by the football and volleyball teams. The […]
Back-to-back once more
The Ferris State Bulldogs claimed their fourth national championship in the last five seasons with a telling win over Harding University. The Bulldogs cruised to their consecutive championship with a […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The final push
As I head into my last semester at Ferris, I’m surprised by how much I’m looking forward to what comes next. For the first time since arriving on campus, the […]