Reckless driver On Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., there was a report of a reckless driver on Knollview Drive. The victim stated he was running along the road and the […]
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School of Criminal Justice to open new academy The Correctional Officers Training Academy is coming to Big Rapids through Ferris State University’s School of Criminal Justice. The academy is set […]
Being thankful
This year, junior pre-pharmacy major Taylor Pike is more thankful than ever to spend the holidays with his family. Three weeks ago, Pike’s heart stopped while he was working out […]
Column: FOIA spirit
Openness and transparency appear to be characteristics on which Ferris State University prides itself. In recent years, the university has made it a point to be forthcoming with information such […]
Task force suggests increase in aid
The university is considering increasing financial aid for Ferris students by millions of dollars. The Presidential Enrollment Task Force (ETF) recommended increasing Ferris institutional aid assistance by $3 million beginning […]
Medical marijuana case set for trial
A Ferris State University student is set to go to trial in January at the 49th Circuit Court in Big Rapids on felony charges related to a marijuana complaint that […]
Learning for prevention
Ferris students have received training to prepare them with skills and confidence to intervene in a high-risk drinking situation. Students participated in Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS), which is designed […]
SG revisions await approval
Revisions of the finance division’s governing document have been proposed and if approved will go into effect for the new student government president’s term in the spring. Revisions of the […]
SG amends budget
Student government amended its budget by adding $2,000 to send four student government members to a conference at Texas A&M for the BIG Event. Student government facilitates the BIG Event […]
Freedom of the press
The Political Engagement Project (PEP) hosted its third panel discussion of the semester regarding students’ first amendment rights on Nov. 12. Ferris political science professors along with representatives from the […]