As national COVID case numbers and tensions rise, community members found common ground during last Monday’s Deliberative Dialogue event. Deliberative dialogue is a collaborative method of thinking and talking. The […]
Posts by Jessica Oakes
Bulldogs gather for student involvement
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 […]
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 […]