Hankycode is a queer magazine cofounded by Ferris and Torch alumnae. 2022 journalism and technical communication graduate, Rebecca Vanderkoi, who is the publications Editor-in-Chief, and 2023 design graduate, Sienna Parmelee, […]
Posts by Harmony Goodman
Community togetherness
The Big Rapids Pride festival will take place on Sunday, June 28, from noon to 8 p.m. This year, the festival theme is fearless and free: Better than ever. The […]
Care for all
When most people think of gender affirming care, they think of transgender individuals needing hormones and surgery. However, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation describes gender-affirming care as something that benefits […]
Turning donations into opportunities
The Big Rapids branch of the American Association of University Women hosted its annual used book sale on April 17 and 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Big […]
Ferris announces Dr. Lancaster as new provost
Last week, it was announced that Dr. Sean Lancaster, a current administrator at Grand Valley State University, will be taking over the role of provost. Previously held by Dr. Robert […]
Media Minute
Pokémon Pokopia, released on March 5, has sold over 2.2 million copies. The long-awaited game is a Switch 2 exclusive, meaning it’s not just copies of the game selling; more […]
More answers, less hormones
Imagine this: you just turned 18 and it’s your first year at college. You are away from home and your family for the very first time. It’s wonderful and freeing, […]
First look into the exercise science program
The new exercise science program was launched this past year in the Fall of 2025. This new program has been under discussion for the past two years and was finally […]
Media Minute
Pop artist Harry Styles dropped his fourth solo album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally”, on March 6, 2026. The album features 12 tracks, each with its own unique sound, […]
Rejecting the death of empathy
Empathy is a concept that grade schoolers have had drilled into their heads since day one. So why is it that those who are deemed more emotionally mature than a […]