The humanities and mathematics departments gave the second of two projects to tackle genocide studies to increase awareness and prevention efforts. A colloquium was on Jan. 23 inside the David […]
Posts by Kate Babel
My name is Kate Babel. This is my third year at Ferris and my major is Journalism and Technical Communication. I've worked at the Torch for about a year now. My favorite things to do are creative writing, painting, binge watching my favorite shows, and swimming. My favorite food is mac and cheese, and I love to travel to different places.
CSI holds spring RSO fair
After a long day of classes, students eagerly stopped by the Spring RSO Fair to explore various student organizations on Jan. 16. The David L. Eisler Center ballrooms displayed 68 […]
Changing climates
Climate change affects everyone worldwide, and Michigan weather is no exception. Big Rapids weather has seen shifts from snowfall to warmth and rain throughout December and January. Michigan has its […]
Commuter lot changes
Commuter spaces in Lot 1A by Williams Auditorium were converted to faculty-only spaces over winter break. This change was applied by representatives from the Jim Crow Museum Committee, university facilities, […]
Finals frenzy
Dec. 9 to 13 marks the start of finals week, and students are using every strategy to prepare themselves. Each exam is different, and each student is different. Regardless of […]
Walking for awareness
Diabetes Awareness Month brought students to the Student Recreation Center to educate them about diabetes on Nov. 12. This educational event raised diabetes awareness while encouraging healthy habits and exercise […]
“Our Spirits Don’t Speak English”
With the start of November marking the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Services celebrated the start with a documentary screening in the David L. […]
The start of flu season
It’s the season of coughs, sneezes, sore throats and stuffy noses, as the weather changes throughout October and continues into November, the flu season is in play. While students attend […]
Candlelight remembrance
On Oct. 24, the Anti-Violence Alliance held a candlelight vigil to honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence, bringing Domestic Violence Awareness Month to a close. Small battery-operated […]
The IRC Creeper
A grumpy old ghost haunts the halls of the Interdisciplinary Resource Center. Legend has it he used to be a janitor named Gordy O’Brian, dubbed the IRC Creeper, often seen […]