The Jim Crow Museum and Fine Art Gallery collaborated to unveil a new exhibit that showcases photographs which represent the past and modern era of the ongoing Civil Rights Movement. […]
Culture
140th year anniversary documentary
On Aug. 28, the Television & Digital Media Production program showcased its documentary honoring Ferris’ 140th anniversary, Legacy of Opportunity. The documentary screening had over 90 people in attendance, which […]
Summer festivities
This year’s annual Summerfest in downtown Big Rapids gathered the community for a chance to come together and enjoy themselves. On August 23, the Big Rapids community hosted the summer […]
Friday farmers market
The Big Rapids Farmers Market is a vibrant environment for students and locals, offering fresh produce, homemade goods and a taste of community spirit. The market’s location has changed from […]
Media Minute
Rapper, writer and producer Logic released his ninth studio album “Ultra 85,” and it is a bold dive into the next chapter of his career. This album is special for […]
Author sparking positive life changes
Author Joshua Berry talked about his book, “Dare to Be Naive,” and life lessons with students to spark opportunities to consider making positive life changes. Berry is a public speaker, […]
Torch Tunes
The beginning of the semester means the transition from summer to fall is upon us, which calls for a welcome-back playlist of tracks to get your mind ready for school. […]
New coffee shop in town
Make way for Belle’s Coffeehouse that opened over the summer in downtown Big Rapids, by a young 21-year-old woman. Belle’s Coffeehouse opened its doors on June 12 and is owned […]
Media Minute
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s long-awaited sequel project “Vultures 2” was released earlier this month, and it was not worth the wait. This album, like the first “Vultures” project, […]
Editor’s statement
After medically withdrawing from the fall semester, my biggest concerns were returning in the spring and missing out on working for the Torch. I was nervous about re-admitting and returning […]