Ferris State University registered student organization (RSO) AdGroup won $1,500 in a national competition for promoting and throwing a party for a Chicago advertising agency. The Monogram Group is an […]
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LGBT community unprotected
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) spoke to students on Oct. 17 about civil rights laws but one law has yet to be enacted; the protection of the lesbian, […]
Looking into Islam
Dr. Mohammad Khalil taught students that Islam goes far beyond the common misconceptions. The Big Rapids Library, FLITE, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Saudi Student Organization […]
Thieves enter Bond through window
Bond Hall break-in On Oct. 16 at 11 p.m., there was a report of a room break-in in Bond Hall. The suspects entered the room through an outside window. Several […]
Making up
Ferris State University optometry students had to make up classes missed during the two day power outage that affected the west side of campus. Optometry student Emily Sanford said the […]
Torch News Briefs
Gender Exhibit challenge students’ preconceptions An exhibit about defining gender, investigating stereotypes and gender inequality will be held until Oct. 23 in Helen Ferris Hall. The Office of Housing and […]
Thefts on the rise
Larceny complaints have jumped 65 percent, according to Ferris’ annual security and fire safety report, which organized the 547 criminal offenses and 733 non-criminal offenses reported in 2012. The report, […]
Diversity Advocate brings insight to Ferris
Ferris State University hosted the members of the West Michigan Presidents’ Council Compact Committee for an event about developing an inclusive campus on Oct. 10. Ferris President David Eisler introduced […]
United Way
The annual United Way campaign kicked-off on Oct. 1 to help local businesses and organizations that provide shelter, health-care services and emergency needs. Money raised or donated to United Way […]
The Torch received 11 honors in college newspaper contest
The Ferris State University Torch snagged 11 awards in the 2013 Michigan College Better Newspaper Contest, including five first place honors. “Staff members put their heart and soul into their […]