Recent winter storms have inconvenienced the Ferris State University commuter demographic and challenged the campus snow removal team. Over 6,000 Ferris students are commuters. There are also many faculty, staff […]
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Dangerous drinking
College ingenuity has turned a plastic cup, a ping pong ball and a hard surface into a collegiate national past time. Whether there is an occasion worth celebrating or an […]
Stressed out
With spring break just days away, many Ferris students are eagerly awaiting a vacation from their busy schedules. Ferris senior Andrew MacIver is no exception. A typical day for the […]
More than just abortion
Although many describe her as a “Pro-Choice Speaker,” she prefers the term “Reproductive Justice Advocate.” Lynn Paltrow, author and attorney, visited Ferris to explain why the right to choose abortion […]
Board of Trustees kills FFA proposal
Friday held a decision that was not welcomed by the Ferris Faculty Association (FFA), as the Board of Trustees shot down a proposal that would extend their contracts for another […]
Torch News Briefs
Women’s History Month celebration Ferris is offering award-winning productions and presenting awards in order to celebrate Women’s History Month, coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Student Services. On March 19 […]
Disorderly subject punches wall
Marijuana paraphernalia On Feb. 26 at 10:25 p.m., officers recovered marijuana paraphernalia near Lot 21. Fraud complaint On Feb. 26 at 11:50 a.m., there was a report of a fraud […]
Gas or money?
For most of us, finding the money to put gas into our vehicles is not an enjoyable experience, especially for students like Philip Prano, who often drives long distances for […]
Inclusion of homosexuals still an issue
When lifestyle differences are scrutinized, emotions can run rampant. But one student sees the discussion of private institutions and homosexuals as a positive one. “We are taking a wonderful opportunity […]
Shine on
Kayla Konway, senior in Ferris’ journalism professional and technical communication program, understands the impact government secrecy has on journalists and believes an open government is essential. “An open government allows […]