The Circle K International organization is putting on a hair drive around the Big Rapids area to give back to the community. For 11 years, this “hair harvest” has been […]
Posts by Katelyn Crain
Spring 2012 enrollment increases
According to university officials, Ferris’ student population has increased by 162 students since the spring 2011 semester, making the current population 13,705 students. Dean of Enrollment Services Kristen Salomonson explained […]
Be contagious
When it comes to being an effective and contagious leader, Donté Hill has got it down. Just read it in his recently published book “Contagious Leadership: 13 Principles to Spreading […]
Remembering your P’s and Q’s
“Hi. You have really great manners, and, well, I admire that you said ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. After you tell me your name, I was wondering if I could take […]
Onto a new chapter
In just over a week, FSU student Mike Ross will be walking across the stage and moving onto the next big step in life. Ross, a construction management major, has […]
Stopping hunger
Imagine going to sleep hungry and waking up to an empty food pantry. Now imagine that happening every day. For many, this is a reality. In order to provide food […]
Thank you for not smoking
The Ferris Colleges Against Cancer RSO is taking big steps to inform students of the effects of smoking. The organization is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and bringing […]
Tuition costs more than living expenses?
The cost of college tuition is rising faster than living and medical expenses and Ferris students are not thrilled to hear the news. According to a report from the Huffington […]
Damage control
Since the beginning of the school year, the number of damages to vehicles and bikes on campus has increased significantly. According to previous “On the Record” reports in the Torch, […]
Dedication in and out of the classroom
Dr. Khagendra Thapa, a professor in surveying engineering, is not only working to promote his program, but receiving awards while expressing his passion. The walls inside Thapa’s office are covered […]