Thanks to a new college application website and the promotion of the university, student enrollment rates for Ferris State are shown to be higher than last year. Semester enrollment is […]
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.
Training day for RSO presidents
Presidents of registered student organizations met on Sept. 4 to learn what it takes to become an RSO and what it means to be an RSO leader representing the students […]
Ferris food pantry grand opening
As the giant gold scissors snipped the red ribbon on Aug. 28, the new Bulldog Pantry opened its doors to students across campus who need groceries. The opening ceremony was […]
Rite Aid closure
Big Rapids will bid farewell its Rite Aid out of stores all across the state, beginning with their closing down sales before their permanent closures. The Big Rapids Rite Aid […]
Summer life on campus
After spring seniors graduate and most students leave for home, other students stay behind to soak up the warm weather as they continue working on their degrees. As the coolness […]
Second year of Lavender Graduation
Lavender is not just a sweet-smelling flower anymore, it is a graduation ceremony coordinated by the LGBTQ+ Resource Center. The point of Lavender graduation is to celebrate seniors taking place […]
A campus explorer’s journal
I have always liked to think of myself as an explorer whenever walking around, so when I first arrived on campus in my first year, I was curious about what new […]
Campus kiddos
For kids, April 13 marked a day away from school with their families to enjoy inflatable obstacle courses, carnival games with prizes, face painting and free food. Around 50 people […]
Shaking things up
As the spring and summer season approaches, The Milkshake Spot has reopened its windows on April 5. This little building located at 250 State St. in downtown Big Rapids is […]
Make way for Mr. Pharmacy
Move over Miss America, the College of Pharmacy building held its annual Mr. Pharmacy pageant on Tuesday, March 26. With an audience of 35 people, the eight contestants competed for […]