Ferris’ Swan Technical Arts Building enters its second semester of use after receiving an extensive expansion to its annex wing. “It more or less just expands our lab capabilities,” College […]
Posts by Dan Deitsch
Rough riding
The roads and sidewalks on Ferris’ campus begin to show wear and tear quickly because of Michigan’s often harsh winters, which can cause problems for commuters on campus. “There’s a […]
Finding the rhythm
A bill is making its way through Michigan’s House of Representatives which would eliminate daylight savings observance in the state. “It gets irritating when it gets dark super early. Everyone […]
Luck of the Irish
The Big Rapids community welcomed St. Patrick’s Day Sunday, March 17, with several businesses around the area holding special events during the day. Many Big Rapids businesses celebrated the holiday, […]
Kicking butts
The American Cancer Society awarded Ferris with a grant in 2017 to help the university become a tobacco-free campus, and students are still working towards this goal. “At this stage, […]
Tax acts
With tax season now until April, U.S. Ferris students will want to set aside time in their schedules to file for tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service if they […]
A history of ignorance
A 35-year-old photograph of Virginia Governor Ralph Northram has sparked a national discussion concerning blackface and its negative portrayal of African-Americans in the U.S. According to The New York Times, […]
Ringing in the new year
The Ferris Diversity and Inclusion Office, in collaboration with the Office of International Education, hosted the Lunar New Year Celebration to honor the holiday. “It’s been a great success in […]
Heated debate
Ferris’ debate team will travel to Berlin, Germany, in March for the 29th Annual Speech and Debate Tournament held by the International Forensics Association. “This will be the first international […]
Dangerous games
According to Big Rapids’ Code of Ordinances, throwing a snowball within the city limits could cause students and residents some trouble. Article § 92.03 of the Big Rapids’ Code of […]