After a five-year strike and a 25-day fast in 1968, civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the National Farmworkers Association (NFA) won fair wages and working conditions. The film about […]
Culture
Women’s History Month
As part of Women’s History Month, Ferris continues its dedication to recognizing influential and important women. The Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS) will host another event focused on commemorating […]
Torch Confessions: “Survival skills”
An average day for me contains lots of laughs, screams and smirks. I’m a senior in college working towards my bachelor’s degree and trying to keep my sanity at the […]
Green eggs and beer
St. Patrick’s Day started early for some Ferris students looking to get a nutritious breakfast with a side of green beer, but hold the cries of alcoholism. The promise of […]
There’s a first time for everything
Some students at Ferris are the first in their families to attend a four-year university, and some have formed a registered student organization (RSO) to support each other. First Generation […]
Good vibes only
As the doors of room 122 cracked open and students’ laughter echoed into the halls, Ferris Vibrato Vibes music director Andrew Mass hit a note on a nearby piano and […]
Appreciating women
Members of the Ferris campus community have the opportunity to create thank you cards for influential women in their lives. Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS), the […]
Media Minute: “Get Out”
The horror of “Get Out” is a cultural feeling all too familiar to African-Americans and their experience in the United States of America. The premise of the movie is a […]
Feelin’ Irish
It’s almost time to break out the green tuxedos, dresses, socks and Leprechaun hats to get down with St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s day, a holiday known in the United […]
Likemelikeyou closes out Indie Showcase series
The pop-rock group likemelikeyou made its official debut as a four-piece for a nearly packed auditorium in the business building, sharing original tunes and covers of popular songs. Likemelikeyou was […]