Class time is important, but not enough for my friend’s professor to say, “You guys are in college now. You shouldn’t be getting COVID anyway.” Syllabus week has cursed me […]
Posts by Jessica Oakes
Two years later, Brennan speaks
Former physics professor Dr. Thomas Brennan was fired in 2021 following a series of migraines, alleged harassment and conspiratorial tweets. Today, he works as a line cook in Big Rapids. Who was […]
Back in business
Ferris’ Student Government Association began the 2022 academic year with hope for growth and collaboration on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Psychology senior MaeLynn Huhn led her first general assembly as this […]
President Pink tours Michigan
Wednesday, Aug. 31 marks the beginning of President Bill Pink’s “Link with Pink” tour. Less than two months into his presidency, Pink is embarking on an eight-stop tour through […]
In defense of online classes
People from older generations gasp when I tell them about my fully virtual freshman year at Ferris. I appreciate their concern for students during a pandemic, but they overlook the […]
The Ferris community on life after Roe
The Supreme Court ruled against the nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion on June 24, but Ferris students believe the work is not over. As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer explained in […]
Big Rapids mourns Professor Emeritus Thomas Mehl
On May 1, advertising and marketing professor, Ferris graduate and Big Rapids native Thomas Mehl passed away at 80 years old. Mehl retired in 2020 after 40 years of work […]
Every penny counts
It is 2022 and tuition prices nationwide have never been higher. Fortunately, there are ways for college students to protect their savings account while putting in the work for their […]
Protect water, protect life
After years of logging and damming, west Michigan naturalists are committed to protecting the Muskegon River for generations to come. The Muskegon River, spanning 216 miles, has given the city […]
Who is Dr. Bill Pink?
Motivated by his faith and the opportunity to help others, Dr. Bill Pink is looking forward to joining the Ferris community as president. Pink was named Ferris’ presidential search finalist […]