The Domestic Abuse Shelter, a non-profit organization, states that 4,000 women die each year due to domestic violence, and one out of every three women will be abused by their […]
Culture
October festivities
As we approach the end of the month, some of us are gearing up to celebrate Halloween. However, not everyone celebrates the end of October in the same way. Samhain […]
Dr. Jinx Broussard dares to dream
Dr. Jinx Broussard visited Ferris on Oct. 12 to share her life story and inspire students. Broussard is a Bart R. Swanson Endowed Memorial professor, and she currently teaches public […]
The disability accommodation process
Ferris’ office of Educational Counseling and Disability Services provides accommodations that help students and employees with disabilities succeed at Ferris. In order to educate students and staff on the subject, […]
Media minute
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 […]
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 […]