Greek organizations across the country have gained national attention for reports of segregation in sororities and fraternities. However, at Ferris State University, greek organizations are working to promote diversity. In […]
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Student government president says goodbye
After the shock of transitioning into Big Rapids life from Metro Detroit, Erin Williams learned how to adjust. A Macomb county native and fall 2013 student government president, Williams was […]
Hooper named news editor
The Torch announced Taylor Hooper will be the news editor beginning in January 2014. Taylor Hooper, 20, will assume the news editor role at the Torch, previously held by Alex […]
Runner reports driver swerved to hit him
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 […]
Torch News Briefs
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 […]