Nex Benedict was a 16-year-old non-binary student who tragically died after they were physically assaulted in their school bathroom on Feb. 7, and the media still doesn’t care enough to […]
Posts by Kourtney Fairchild
Bishop Hall set for demolition
The Early Learning Center is scheduled to close for the summer due to the demolition of Bishop Hall. Facilities Management Associate Vice President Joe Haupt explained that they do facilities […]
SGA re-opens voting after tie
Ferris’ Student Government Association opened a second round of voting for their presidential election after the first round resulted in a tie. Voting is now open until 11:59 p.m. on […]
SGA Presidential Candidates Q&A
The Student Government Association announced that for the first time since 2018, there is more than one candidate for SGA president. Stephen Bender, a junior in computer information systems. What […]
New democratic RSO on campus
Students for a Democratic Society officially became a registered student organization on Feb. 7. They are a group focused on creating a student movement for ongoing injustices. SDS are nationally […]
New SGA members Q&A
Amidst a change in the Student Government Association, the group introduced three new executive members at last week’s meeting. Pedro Saltini Q: What is your year and major? A: I’m […]
How much is too much?
In 2023, five dispensaries in Big Rapids closed and two more opened for a total of 15 in the 4.5-mile city. Big Rapids currently does not have a cap on how […]
Welding program receives record scholarship amounts
Ferris welding engineering students received $319,000 in scholarships from the American Welding Society, marking a new record for the university. According to program director Jeffrey Carney, Ferris welding students received […]
New Health Information Professionals RSO
The Health Information Professionals registered student organization is a new group focused on bringing awareness to the programs and creating community within them. This group was made for students in […]