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Posts by Rebecca Vanderkooi

March for justice

News October 13, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Last Saturday, a women’s march for reproductive freedom and voting rights took place at Mitchell Park in Big Rapids.   Approximately 100 people from ages two to 80 attended the march that […]

For my next trick

News, Student Life October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Award winning comedy magician, Michael Kent, returned to Ferris this past week to put on a show for Friends and Family week.   Approximately 150 students and their families attended the […]

Culture is pride

Special Editions September 29, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Sigma Lambda Gamma (SLG) is the only multicultural sorority Ferris’ campus. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, they take part in campus wide cultural events and celebrate their members of Hispanic descent.   Hispanic […]

Big dreams

Culture September 29, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

I have always had big dreams of working in the entertainment industry, but, coming from a tiny West Michigan town, it never felt like it could become reality.   However, that […]

Texas Heartbeat Bill

News September 15, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court upheld the heartbeat bill in Texas, caus- ing strong reactions from both pro-life and pro-choice individuals. This legislation restricts almost all abortions once a […]

Fight breaks out at welcome weekend party

News September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Early Sunday, Aug. 29, police were called to Campus Creek apartments to a party where a fight broke out and a gun was fired.  A 20-year-old male sustained head injuries after being beaten […]

Everything you need to know about the third dose

News September 1, 2021September 3, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Correction: This photo was incorrectly attributed to Multimedia Editor Cassidy Jessup, it was actually provided courtesy of Danielle Wells.  On Aug. 18, public health and medical experts from the U.S. […]

Police looking for suspect who assaulted man at Campus Creek apartments

News, Top Stories August 29, 2021September 8, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

Police in Mecosta County are investigating after a 20-year-old male sustained head injuries from an assault early Sunday, August 29.   Shortly after 1:30 a.m. law enforcement officers responded to a report of […]

The rise of the delta variant

News, Student Life, Top Stories August 25, 2021August 27, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

As case numbers and hospitalizations skyrocket again, it’s time to look at the high- ly contagious delta variant is becoming the most dominant COVID-19 strain worldwide. According to the CDC, […]

Vaccine hesitancy

Opinions August 25, 2021August 24, 2021 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a hot button topic for over a year and a half now. From mask mandates, to stay at home orders and the more recent vaccine requirements, […]

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