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Posts by Jessica Oakes

EDITOR’S COLUMN: In defense of Big Rapids

Editor's Column, Opinions March 13, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

It seems like a Bulldog’s favorite pastime includes making fun of and complaining about our city of Big Rapids. I call that a waste. I’ve joked about how hard it […]

DIGITAL EDITION March 13th, 2024

Print Edition March 13, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Spring breaking with my mom

Editor's Column, Opinions February 28, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

My senior spring break is only days away and I can not wait to spend it at brunch with my mom. Pop culture and social media have a specific image […]

Message from President Stephen Bender

News, Top Stories, University News February 28, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

Computer information systems junior Stephen Bender won the Student Government Association presidential election with 659 votes. Finance and economics sophomore Pedro Saltini received 589 votes. The election results, announced at […]

Doing the right thing

Special Editions, Top Stories February 28, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

In 1969, Black students, including a future trustee, were arrested on campus for protesting their treatment as people of color. In the 2020s, students continue to march on Ferris’ sidewalks […]

The bulldog in Detroit

News, Top Stories, University News February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

A crowd of over 50 Ferris alumni, local students and potential donors gathered at Wayne County Community College District last week to “overcome hateful things.” As of last Thursday’s reception, […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Fund student journalism

Editor's Column, Opinions, Top Stories February 21, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

I receive a wide variety of reactions when I tell people that I’m a journalist. My least favorite is when I’m told I’ll need to marry rich. It’s no secret […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Diet culture

Editor's Column, Opinions, Top Stories February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

One day in high school, I was picking up rice cakes and trail mix from Walmart. A silver-haired stranger on a ventilator looked at me with terror on his face. […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Victim complex

Columns, Editor's Column, Opinions, Top Stories February 7, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

In Michigan, we know that if you never find joy in snow, you’ll have less of a joyous life but the same amount of snow. I recently finished reading the […]

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Back where we started

Editor's Column, Opinions January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 Jessica Oakes 0 Comments

My second presidential election as a voter is looking identical to the first, and I could not be more disappointed with both parties. The New Hampshire primaries took place last […]

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