On Wednesday, Sept. 8, dozens of registered student organizations (RSOs) and Mecosta County vendors engaged with students at Robinson Quad for the annual Bulldog Bonanza. Student activities specialist Teresa Fogel […]
Posts by Jessica Oakes
Albums to fall for
Many people I know highly anticipate fall festivities. They thrive on tailgating, pumpkin spice coffees, apple orchards and scary movies. I wish I could be as enthusiastic as they are, […]
Ferris rewards vaccinated students
In light of the FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, Ferris State University is randomly selecting names of vaccinated students for cash, daily and weekly prize drawings. #VaxUp and cash in is […]
Clickgait: news in the age of social media
In a recent conversation with a family friend, I was told that news today is “all propaganda.” As I assured them that the Torch would most certainly not fall into […]
Relationships, respect and resources
Ferris is inviting first-year FSUS students to attend Relationships, Respect and Resources for a sexual misconduct presentation. On Sept. 16, University counselor Andrew Slater and Violence Prevention Coordinator Raven Hills […]
Navigating the online bookstore
As of June 30, 2021, Ferris’ contract with book retailer Barnes and Noble has expired. In its place, the online bookseller Akadem- os will handle present and future textbook sales. […]
From the perspective of pandemic professors
Nearly fourteen months have passed since COVID-19 changed the lives of the Ferris community and beyond. While profes- sors were advised to be considerate of their students, it is time […]
People of the AVA on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Anti-Violence Alliance is committed to making campus a safer place for every- one. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the AVA prepared eight events to shed light on […]
Contextualizing the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause
In response to the Michigan Department of Health and Hu- man Services’ recommendation, Ferris will not be distributing the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. A message sent […]
Celebrate National Poetry Month with M.L. Liebler
Roughly two decades following the program’s inception, Ferris will be celebrating National Poetry Month with a virtual Literature in Person. Author, professor and literary arts activist M.L. Liebler will be […]