“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 […]
Culture
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 […]
From a dream to a reality
When marketing senior Charles Cartwright was a kid, entrepreneurship was always at the top of his mind. Cartwright wanted to do something that would help other people out, so that […]
Jazz It Up
Mellow and sophisticated sounds of jazz music filled the Williams Auditorium the night of Ferris’ jazz band’s fall concert. The young musicians have been working hard since the third week […]