Recently, I’ve found myself thinking about last summer and how it was supposed to be my “last hurrah” of freedom before slipping away into a career. That “last hurrah” I […]
Posts by Dylan Rider
EDITOR’S COLUMN: In the shadow of 9/11
Seven days ago marked the 23rd anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Every year, Sept. 11 is filled with the words “never forget” […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The art of the tailgate
In my eyes, going to a football game always meant going to a tailgate. The relationship between a game itself and the pregame tailgating is incredibly strong, especially if the […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The humanity in politics
In our last few election cycles, the American people have witnessed the political landscape transform into that of a vitriolic, divisive mess. I would be lying if I didn’t acknowledge […]
J.D. Vance rallies in Big Rapids
During vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance’s pit stop in Mecosta County, the Ohio politician focused on the proposed Gotion battery plant in his remarks. The rally, which was held […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: A farewell to the summer job
With my last “real” summer behind me, that also means that the summer jobs that come with the season are over, too. Now, this column isn’t going to be some […]
Back in the saddle
For the first time in nine months, Ferris football head coach Tony Annese and his team are back to compete for another championship. Annese’s return comes a game after his […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: End of beginning
As I enter my final year of college, I can’t help but feel bits of dread with my next step into the future on the doorstep. From our earliest beginnings, […]
Sigma Pi house catches fire
This story will be updated as soon as more information comes out. The Sigma Pi fraternity house, located at 218 W. Pine St. in Big Rapids, caught fire on Wednesday, […]