Terms including “redskin” and “featherhead” have been used in derogatory ways towards Native Americans for years. More than 60 students, faculty and staff attended “Imaginary Indians,” hosted by the Ferris […]
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That was then, this is now
Students can reflect on the history of women throughout the month of March as OMSS sponsors Women’s History Month. “I think Ferris State is doing a great thing by honoring […]
Investment approved to improve housing
A $1.6 million investment to improve housing for 2014-15 was approved by Ferris State University’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 21. The investment focuses on improvements […]
Property destruction in Bond Hall
Malicious destruction of property On Feb. 23 at 3:15 a.m., officers investigated a malicious destruction of property in Bond hall. The subject was identified and lodged in the county jail. […]
Learning from the past
Racial oppression was prevalent in music, books and figurines in recent history in the United States. On Friday, Feb. 28, the Black History 101 Mobile Museum displayed racist memorabilia in […]
Torch News Briefs
Women’s History Month Ferris State University will celebrate Women’s History Month March 3 – 31. All month, the Women in the Workforce case display will be in FLITE and Williams […]
Ferris Fest headliners announced
Entertainment Unlimited has revealed the headliner of this year’s Ferris Fest as Karmin. The young pop duo is known for their covers and the 2012 Top 20 hit “Brokenhearted,” which […]
RSO representative rule dropped
The student government amendment to require RSO representation in the general assembly of student government will not go into effect. Due to a contradiction of the student government governing document, […]
Students feel safe
Despite a stabbing having occurred in their hall early Sunday, Feb. 23, Brophy residents remain calm and feel safe. The suspect and the victim, both Ferris Students, live in Brophy […]
Guns around the globe
With the constant debate over what should be done about U.S. gun control, students discuss whether the solution can be found by looking at the laws of other nations. Ferris […]