When I first heard about “It Came From the Closet” before its Oct. 4 release, I was excited. As a queer person who loves the horror genre, how could I not […]
Culture
Understanding invisible disabilities
Throughout October, disability awareness events are being hosted at Ferris to educate the campus community. It is especially important to educate people on invisible disabilities. An invisible disability is a […]
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As October begins, so too does Breast Cancer Awareness Month. About 42,000 women and 500 men die each year due to this invasive cancer. So let’s talk about the facts. […]
Belong, believe, become
For two years, the Ready For Life program has been providing young adults with cognitive learning and social disabilities opportunities to develop skills to help them reach their personal goals. […]
Groove with Groves
Ferris humanities and philosophy professor Dr. Randy Groves has been waiting to get back into music and performing with local bands since the pandemic began. Groves plays around the Big […]
Gear up for fall
Street markets occur in small towns across America, so what’s so special about the Big Rapids farmers market? The city of Big Rapids hosts a farmers market in the parking […]
Know their stories
Some spoke about their troubles immigrating, while others discussed the challenges they faced growing up in the U.S. On Wednesday Sept. 28, the Hispanic Student Organization hosted a panel event […]
Dancing with Salsa Fiesta
On Thursday, Sept. 29, the sound of music and laughter was heard from within the David L. Eisler Center’s Ballrooms. The cause of this was none other than the “Salsa […]
Friday nights with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Friday game nights are not unheard of, but the LGBTQ+ Resource Center takes the idea an extra mile. Inside the David L. Eisler Center and underneath the stairs lies the […]
Check in with those around you
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention board member Vicky Mennare hosted an event called “It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health” on Sept. 21 to promote suicide awareness. Mennare has been […]