The median age of first-time homebuyers has risen significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching 40 years old in 2025. Many young people attend college hoping, in part, […]
Posts by Grace Heethuis
Ferris versus food insecurity
As a result of the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits have officially been paused. While the WIC program remains operational for now, it is at risk of being halted if […]
Literature in person returns
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Kathleen J. Waites visited campus with her debut novel, “The Faithful Ones,” for the final Literature in Person event of the semester held in the Fine Art […]
Ditching traditional, embracing unconventional
Is the idea of the traditional college student dying? The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) estimates 73% to 74% of college students are considered nontraditional. Nontraditional students can be […]
Why I play devil’s advocate
Recently, I’ve realized that I have a peculiar habit. Whenever I read or hear something, I play devil’s advocate. Even if it is something I agree with, my mind always […]
An account of overcomers
College students come from all different walks of life, overcoming significant challenges to make it to where they are today. Every day, tragic stories fill the news and social media […]
A tangy fall tradition
Michigan is the third-largest producer of apples in the United States, and is home to over 100 cider mills that families enjoy visiting each year. Every fall, countless families flock […]
Energy frenzy
On campuses across the United States, energy drinks have become increasingly popular, receiving criticism from people who question their effects on health. Despite this criticism, many students enjoy consuming energy […]
AI: productive or pernicious?
The advancement of AI is rapid, and its future impacts are currently uncertain. Students at universities across the country are being pushed to consider the implications of such technology. Is […]
The death of morality
The United States is in the center of a moral crisis, and the death of Charlie Kirk has proven it to me once again. There are many reasons why so […]