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Posts by Grace Heethuis

Parties, mishaps and memorable moments

Culture April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Culture April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Culture April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Opinions April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Special Editions, Top Stories March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Culture, Top Stories March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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

Culture March 18, 2026March 23, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

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 […]

To read or not to read

Culture March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

This semester, many students have been constantly busy reading and they are not just burying themselves in textbooks. Some students enjoy reading books for their personal enjoyment, but others are […]

Student Spotlight

Culture, Top Stories February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

It’s not every day that students spend a lot of time with their parents during college, but for Lydia Pink, college has been a unique experience filled with quality time […]

International adventures

Culture February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Grace Heethuis 0 Comments

Where in the world have the Bulldogs gone? Turns out, they’ve been everywhere from our northern neighbors to the Caribbean region with Canada being the most talked about destination. Travel […]

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