Author Tom Shanahan came to his native town of Big Rapids to promote his new book, Raye of Light. “It’s about Jimmy Raye, the first black quarterback at Michigan State,” […]
Posts by Megan E. Smith
Annual Veterans Day Concert
One of the ways Ferris State University seeks to honor those who have severed in the United States Armed Forces is through the FSU West Central Concert Band’s annual Veterans […]
State Election Viewpoints
Before Tuesday’s state election, students, faculty and staff were polled on their participation, knowledge and personal opinions on the candidates and issues. The poll showed that, as is widely suspected, […]
Bringing violence to a standstill
Domestic violence and sexual assault are two huge issues society faces, and problems that a group of Ferris students are looking to put an end to. Tamira Owens and Jessica […]
Actuarial Science
On Friday, Oct. 10 the new Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science was declared. This was the final step in the process of adding the new major. “The new degree […]
Town hall debates
To get students interested and involved in the upcoming election on November 4, the Political Engagement Project (PEP) is sponsoring an event to bring candidates to campus. “The effort on […]
How to Be a Good Male Ally to Feminism
I’ve seen an increasing number of men claiming to be feminists and, while I’m glad you guys care, there are a lot of things I don’t think most of you […]
Za Best of Za Best
College students notoriously love cheap food, especially when that food is pizza. Ferris’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is meticulously preparing for its first ever […]
Ferris State attempts to go green to size up to comparable schools
Production Assistant Some might say recycling at Ferris State University is mediocre at best, though efforts are being made to create a more environmentally-friendly campus. According to Abby Booms, president […]
Labor Day weekend
Though many Ferris students use the long weekend to travel home, Big Rapids was a happening place over Labor Day weekend. The city annually hosts Riverdays, a series of community […]