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 […]
Culture
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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Boycotting grapes
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 […]
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 […]