If climate change remains unchecked, it is projected to push 100 million people into extreme poverty by 2030, according to the MGH Institute of Health Professions. In response to this […]
Posts by Rebecca Vanderkooi
Sexual Assault Awareness Month on campus
81% of women and 43% of men have experienced sexual harassment or assault in their lifetimes. For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Ferris’ Anti-violence Alliance hosted educational events. April is observed […]
The American dream is circling the drain
According to the Library of Congress, the American Dream is “that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for […]
Tirzah Price speaks
Ferris graduate and published author Tirzah Price spoke to Ferris students on Tuesday, April 12, as part of the once-a-semester literature in-person event. The event, which took place over Zoom, […]
Remembering a legacy
After a 19-year tenure, President David Eisler is retiring at the end of this school year, leaving him to reflect on his legacy at the university. Although he is departing […]
21st annual Ferris Media Festival
The annual Ferris Media Festival returned in person on Friday, April 8th after the two years off due to the pandemic. The event, now in its 21st year was canceled […]
The YikYak problem
YikYak, the anonymous, proximity-based, social media app, has been causing problems at Ferris, due to an increase in cyberbullying happening within the app. Multiple students are being investigated by the […]
Fresh faces
The Ferris Foundation, Ferris’ philanthropic board of directors, welcomed seven new directors in December. The new directors include Matt Bissett, Jenifer Cutter, Denise Graves, Dana King, David Pilgrim, Christine “Chris” […]
Observing equal pay day
Equal Pay Day was observed on March 15 in the United States, the earliest it’s ever been acknowledged. According to a proclamation on National Equal Pay Day released on […]
Media minute:
Spoiler alert: This article contains “Killing Eve” spoilers for the first five episodes of season four. Since 2018 the BBC drama, “Killing Eve” has been a big hit. The first […]