Attorney, writer and activist Martese Johnson inspired the students at Ferris to be resilient, to tell their stories the way they want to and to succeed, even when things get […]
Culture
New year, new changes at Ferris
Disclaimer: Kylah Robison, one of the new heads of Sistah Circle, is a reporter for the Torch. With the welcome of the new year, Ferris is also welcoming new changes […]
Campus Craze
“To me, locs are a symbol of strength and beauty, almost like a lion’s mane,” Zendaya says in Insider magazine. As part of the African culture, dating back centuries, protective […]
A fun way for students to stay active
In such a small town, it can be difficult to find things to do outside of work and school. Luckily, hidden inside the Student Recreation Center is a gem for […]
The insight on purchasing textbooks
After two years of adjusting to the bookstore’s transition to a fully online format, students and faculty on campus have been able to compare prices and accessibility and reflect on how […]
Examining Ferris’ school shooting protocols
The U.S. has had 2,032 school shootings since 1970, according to Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization that focuses on gun violence prevention. Because these numbers are increasing, it’s important […]
Home away from home
As international students only make up around 1.2% of Ferris’ student body, it is easy to forget how big of an adjustment it can be for them. International students get […]
The holiday season
Winter break is right around the corner, and students are ready to go home and celebrate the holiday season. The Ferris student population has a range of diversity, such as […]
Child prodigy
Imagine being 14-years-old again, starting high school and thinking about what comes after. Emily Larson has gone a few steps further and started college. Larson juggles high school, college, work, […]
RSO Spotlight
The American Arab Pharmacy Association is a newer organization at Ferris, but they have already made a big difference in the Big Rapids community. Dr. Adnan Dakkuri, a professor of […]