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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Man arrested for Venlo break-ins
A 19–year-old man was arraigned Monday at the 77th District Court on multiple felony charges after breaking into Venlo Place Apartments and assaulting two women. Mecosta County officers apprehended the […]
Fallen hero
After being killed in the line of duty, a scholarship was established in honor of a Ferris State University graduate. Trevor Slot, a 1993 Ferris graduate, was killed during a […]
Math makes a difference
A Ferris assistant professor uses service-learning projects to help math students make a difference in the community. Service-learning is applying what’s learned in the classroom to meaningful community service. This […]