The Ferris Bulldogs padded up and stormed the field with great enthusiasm for their first scrimmage of the 2011 season. Though thunder and rain post-poned play for a half an […]
Posts by Christa Cwiek
Remember when…
On July 26, President Barack Obama interrupted scheduled programming on TV (meaning the Bachelorette, in my case) to address the nation about debt issues; a countdown clock was presented that […]
Staying on track for summer
Before I left for college, people always warned me about gaining the notorious “Freshman 15.” For those of you who do not know, this is the 15 pounds students supposedly […]
The first countdown
Transitioning from high school to college is scary. Mom and Dad are no longer around to make sure your homework gets done, you’re wearing clean underwear, or consuming a healthful […]
Get tuned in
Ferris students in the television and digital media production program are offered hands-on opportunities that are found at few other colleges. “Our program teaches students to be generalists,” said Chris […]
Manufacturing a major
Taylor Cox, a sophomore in manufacturing engineering, was one of eight students from North America given the opportunity to participate in a competition related to his major. “My professor, David […]
Come One, Come All
With so many talents, this ring leader can do it all. No tent, no animals—just a sole man with many abilities. Michael DuBois, the solitary performer in The Solo Circus […]
Out of the box
With heavy workloads, students often find it difficult to find time to engage in creative thinking. Writers Rendering Insightful Thoughtful Exchanges, a new registered student organization on campus, aims to […]
Facebook: Friend or foe?
Relationships on social media sites can create blurry boundaries between parents, students, and professors. Derek DeVries, interpersonal communications and public speaking instructor at Grand Rapids Community College, weighs in on […]
Serving and returning
The hardships faced by military personnel returning to school after serving in the military are understood by few who haven’t experienced it themselves. The Political Engagement Project at FSU is […]