More than 1,000 college students commit suicide every year. To raise awareness of this, Active Minds will be hosting the Walk for Life. The event will take place from noon […]
Culture
Dysfunctional society
Ferris students and faculty gathered to watch a movie that shed light on some of the huge inequalities that exists in today’s society. The screening of “Dysfunctional Societies” was hosted […]
Cultural cuisines
The smell of food filled the air as Ferris students celebrated “A Taste of Thailand” in honor of the 2017 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration. “A Taste of Thailand” took […]
Project Starburst
The Ferris American Marketing Association (AMA) welcomed Project Starburst to Ferris State University by helping them gather non-perishable items. Project Starburst is a food pantry based in Big Rapids and […]
Turn up the success
After six years of entertaining Ferris State students by bringing in national electronic dance music (EDM) acts, the annual Turn Up the Good concert aims to deliver another electrifying springtime […]
Torch Confessions: “Finally, spring is here”
The brutal Big Rapids winter is finally coming to a much-needed close and spring is almost here. Recently, Mother Nature has been teasing us with 65-degree and sunny days, but […]
Questioning social norms
Nudity, sexualization and dehumanization left students feeling shocked at Ferris’ 2017 Women’s History Month lecture. “Sexism and Gender-Based Violence in Print Advertising” was presented by Ferris social work professor Kathryn […]
Leading by example
Ferris State’s Entertainment Unlimited (EU) has invited a reality star from the show “Big Brother” to talk to students about leadership and team building. Dan Gheesling is the winner of […]
Reawakening curiosity
Keynote speakers are invited to Ferris State University because their topics are thought-provoking and important. Sometimes they elicit a variety of emotions. Students felt “curiosity,” “disappointment,” “sadness,” “shame,” “outrage,” “disgust,” […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Takes Action 2017
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