In an age of abundance and instant gratification, the Seventh Generation Principle may be more relevant than ever. Stemming from an ancient Iroquois philosophy, this principle states that each person […]
Posts by Jessica Oakes
Faculty contract discussions continue late in fall semester
Five months after the expiration of the last collective bargaining agreement, Ferris’ administration and faculty union are maintaining civil contract maintenance meetings. Associate Provost Steve Reifert and Ferris Faculty Association […]
25 years of the Ferris Foundation Benefit
The 25th annual Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit brought current and former Bulldogs to the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. By the end of the night, Ferris Foundation Chair Arlen-Dean […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Chilling free speech
One of my greatest frustrations with Ferris these past four years has been the overall neutrality of our campus culture. I thought that entering college during an election year, a […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Female billionaires are not the answer
When working towards a more equal society, we do not need billionaires of all shapes, sizes, colors and gender. We need less billionaires. Bloomberg broke the news late in October that […]
Local women’s shelter to move locations
After a “dedicated” eight-year search, Women’s Information Services found a new location on nine acres of green property. Known as WISE, the women’s shelter will be purchasing a home in […]
“Belonging” added to Ferris’ new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan
Ferris’ Diversity Office released the 2023-2027 Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging plan last week titled “Helping Others Rise.” It is the first plan developed by the university with belonging as […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Type B with straight As
To me, leadership has never been synonymous with dominance. I’ve found myself in leadership positions ever since I was a young student. Because of this, people assume I’m something like […]
Editor in chief haunts the office
After four years of late nights and early mornings at the newspaper, the ghost of editor in chief Jessica Oakes refuses to leave the office. Some from the Arts and […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Working out impossible tasks
The thought of running, playing sports or lifting weights in front of people used to be the most embarrassing thing imaginable. Now, I can hardly go a day without spending […]