It is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to return as the Culture Editor for the Torch next year. While I’m so excited to graduate in December, […]
Posts by Grace Heethuis
Torch Tunes
Happy May, everyone! Summer has finally arrived, and students are finally enjoying a break before resuming in the fall. I know this has been a long-awaited little vacation for most […]
The nightmare of modern life
I believe that in many ways, modern life is hurting us more than helping us. Young people today seem to have it so easy. I hear people all the time […]
Parties, mishaps and memorable moments
From Halloween parties to being tackled by football players, students at Ferris have had so many memorable experiences. College is a time that many people reminisce about for the fun […]
An appreciation of excellence
Educators are constantly presented with opportunities to make a profound impact on their students’ lives. While their impact is most often observed in the education sector, it extends beyond the […]
Postponing the grind
Many college students enthusiastically pursue their degrees in preparation for the workforce, but they aren’t rushing to go to work just yet. College students have a wide range of experiences […]
The pressure of college pursuit
There is way too much pressure on young people to know what they are doing. One of the most asked questions to high school seniors is “What do you want […]
When mothers carry the world
Mothers in the modern world are expected to carry way too much, as there is this pressure on women to be great at everything they do, especially once they become […]
Literature in person returns
On March 18, the spring Literature in Person event was held in the Ferris Fine Art Gallery, featuring award-winning author Colleen Alles. Alles has published numerous books, including three novels […]
Bulldog spring bucket list
With spring fast approaching, Big Rapids will begin undergoing numerous changes. As the snow melts, local spots will begin to bloom and attract visitors. For students, this means the end […]