I am finally passing the Torch and have the graduation cap to prove it. Working at this newspaper since freshman year has easily been the most influential piece of my college experience. […]
Posts by Jessica Oakes
Experts on Middle Eastern history speak at “Understanding Gaza”
Today marks 200 days since Hamas’ invasion of Israeli territory. At last Tuesday’s panel, however, Political Science professor David Takitaki remarked that the conflict in Palestine stretches farther back than […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Bare faced
In preparation for big moves following graduation, I’ve started the journey of donating or throwing away half of everything I own. One item to recently meet the trash was a […]
Students tour Holocaust center and Arab American museum
Over 40 students of various majors signed up to attend an outing to Farmington Hill’s Zekelman Holocaust Center and Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum. Friday’s trip offered students a look […]
3OH!3 leaves Ferris “Starstrukk”
Nearly 700 people filled William’s Auditorium last week to hear hits like “Don’t Trust Me” live in concert. 3OH!3, a musical duo named for their Colorado area code, were selected […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Dear freshmen
Dear freshmen, As summer break approaches and the sun emerges from the clouds in the shade of Big Rapids gray, I know you’re itching to get out. If you haven’t […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Running away
I have 36 days until I walk across the commencement stage and 50 days until I run away to the Rocky Mountains. For many years, I’ve dedicated my life to […]
Snow or shine book sale
An early spring snowstorm was unable to keep Big Rapids residents indoors during the 2024 American Association of University Women’s used book sale. The proceeds from the AAUW book sale […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Behind the wheel
On my 16th birthday, I failed my road test trying to parallel park. This convinced me that I was a terrible driver and that I would never get better. I […]