St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the most hallowed holidays, a time when college students can let loose, party and in Big Rapids, this has almost become a norm […]
Culture
Politics and culture at Ferris
Looking around, it is obvious that many Americans are dissatisfied with the country’s current culture. Looking at social media alone, it’s easy to see why many Americans are in a […]
Embracing cringe culture
Cringe culture is a newly developed term defined as a group of people who target others to make fun of for their interests, according to Urban Dictionary. With this in […]
Media Minute
“Invincible” season three is, so far, everything fans could’ve hoped for. Building off of its emotional setups and explosive action sequences, the series continues to push the envelope for what […]
A taste of the world
While snow fell on Feb. 23, the Ferris community celebrated the 35th International Festival of Cultures in the David Eisler Center ballrooms. Volunteers and staff dressed in traditional clothing mingled […]
Big Rapids’ 18th Festival of the Arts
The Festival of the Arts celebrates its 18th year with over 75 events, uniting the Big Rapids community through concerts, workshops and performances focused on creativity and health. Besides hosting […]
Unleashing voices
The Black Student Union celebrated creativity and culture with an Open Mic Night through performances that highlighted artistic expression. On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Black Student Union hosted an Open […]
Legacy of music
Playing in three orchestras simultaneously is unprecedented, but playing in the same orchestra for 52 years and being in two other orchestras is unheard of. For 86-year-old Ella Villa, it’s […]
Perseverance through fiber art
Detroit-based fiber artist Cat Washington presents “Insoluble Fibers” in hopes of inspiring the community through her story and overcoming her struggles through fiber art. “Insoluble Fibers” is Washington’s solo exhibition […]
A Valentine’s night of music
Big Rapids’ Festival of the Arts offers multiple artistic shows and workshops throughout February and local artists such as painters, photographers and musicians gather together to showcase their talents. Valentine’s […]