Although it did not appear to be a major issue initially, declining student credit hours will result in a $2.1 million budget cut. “We will adjust our budget and do […]
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Offering help
Ferris’ financial aid office launched a new peer mentor program this fall to promote financial awareness among students. The financial awareness student team (FAST) was created this semester as a […]
Denying dollars
The student government finance division revoked funding for the automotive management student organization (AMSO) due to a policy violation. The finance division allocated the $1,999 to AMSO in September for […]
Spotlighting gender issues
Taggart and Pickell Hall Director Emma Mentley said that blunt language shocked students at the “He. She. Us.” gender exhibit. The phrase “quit being a pussy, just man up” was […]
Safe Ride offers alternative
It’s late; you’re drunk and need to get home. Ferris State University has a free service to help students get home safely. Many Ferris students are unaware of Safe Ride, […]
Suspicious person removed three times
Suspicious person On Oct. 18 at 9 a.m., there was a report of a suspicious person in FLITE. The suspect was removed from the university. On Oct. 19 at 5:30 […]
Torch News Briefs
Ferris provided eye examinations for children Ferris State University’s Students in Need Eyecare (SINE) program successfully provided free eye examinations and eyeglasses to students of Mesick Consolidated Schools. The Michigan […]
Minors in possession
Ferris sophomore pre-med major Danielle Metts has heard of many students receiving minor in possession (MIP) tickets at Ferris parties. Despite students receiving MIPs, Ferris Director of the Department of […]
Building upgrades to save
Renovations to buildings on campus are estimated to save Ferris State University $115,000 a year. The physical plant is continuing to improve on-campus buildings by making them energy efficient and […]
Future plans
Companies have turned to Ferris State University to discover interns and employees during Ferris’ annual career week. Ferris junior majoring in advertising integrated marketing communications Kyle Srebinski knows people have […]