For a guy well beyond the age of 30, Michael Dean Ester sure knows a lot about 21st century university life. Or, at least, that’s the impression the comedian gave […]
Posts by Ryan Parshall
Parent trap
I have been many things in my life. I’ve been a student, a writer, a reporter, an actor, a pizza delivery driver, a cashier, an assistant manager, a heavy metal […]
To serve and protect
Efforts are in place by Ferris State to include anti-terrorism training in its expanding law enforcement instruction. Public Safety Protective Training, or PSPT, and Ferris will be working together to […]
Competitive edge
By this fall, Ferris State will have added a new degree option focusing on the many types of communication within the sports industry. Targeted toward students studying public relations, communication, […]
Torch cartoonist wins Schulz award
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what is the value of a drawing? For John Vestevich, Torch resident graphic artist and cartoonist, it’s worth $10,000. That is because Vestevich, […]
Risqué business
Since its unveiling last January, the Tabu Lounge—a members-only club that offers exotic dancing—immediately caught public attention. Located within Fantasies Unlimited, just south of town in Big Rapids, the lounge […]
Connecting the Rapids
Traveling to Grand Rapids may become easier—and cheaper—due to a shuttle bus service currently being proposed by Ferris State. The service would likely include a small fleet of passenger buses […]
Wrecked at the REC
With New Years resolutions still in recent memory, many students are finding themselves at the student recreation center to burn off the still lingering “freshman 15.” Some of these students […]
Islam and Democracy
With the current political crises in Egypt and Tunisia, spectators and speculators across the globe are left wondering if the Muslim world is truly ready to accept democracy. That was […]
Unwavering perk
This time of year, many students across campus are getting the jitters. Mind you, this is not a result of spring break approaching, but because that’s how their bodies are […]