Growing up queer is already a difficult situation, but growing up queer in a religious school is an entirely different experience. The messages and actions of the Catholic Church make […]
Posts by Max Sorek
Ink and identity
Big Rapids has three tattoo shops open now that the town can browse. This has made ink common in Big Rapids, and many students and residents have stories about their […]
Spring’s slow awakening
The beginning of April has brought both low temperatures and fickle precipitation to Big Rapids, with sunny days that have been followed by snowy nights. Despite the unfavorable weather, Ferris […]
A taste of the world
While snow fell on Feb. 23, the Ferris community celebrated the 35th International Festival of Cultures in the David Eisler Center ballrooms. Volunteers and staff dressed in traditional clothing mingled […]
A Valentine’s night of music
Big Rapids’ Festival of the Arts offers multiple artistic shows and workshops throughout February and local artists such as painters, photographers and musicians gather together to showcase their talents. Valentine’s […]
Max Sorek – Freelance Reporter
Hi, I’m Madison (Max) Sorek, a junior Criminal Justice student. Currently, my career goal is to train dogs, especially police K-9s. The many uses of dogs in police work fascinate […]
Lacking luster
On Jan. 17, the Pokémon Company released 2025’s first set, Prismatic Evolutions, which left collectors and shop owners in Big Rapids scrambling as limited stock and scalpers made it nearly […]
Winter fashion choices
With a winter storm sending our thermometer plummeting past zero, the Ferris campus is turning up the heat and pulling out its snow gear. Once again, it has arrived. Winter […]