Students came together to discuss racism, diversity and segregation issues related to Ferris State University at the first “Mix it Up” lunch of the year. The office of multicultural student […]
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U.S. responds to Syrian chemical weapons
Many Ferris State University students are unaware of the current crisis occurring in Syria. Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons against his own civilians on Aug. 21. The United […]
Running for a cause
Ferris State University students, faculty, staff and community members, including President David Eisler, gathered together to participate in Rx Run for Free Clinic to promote Hope House, a free pharmacy […]
Making a difference
When Megan Moore isn’t out enjoying half-off appetizers at Applebee’s she’s busy pursuing her degree in nursing and dedicating her time to Ferris Idols. Working as a nurse anesthetic for […]
Officers bust marijuana users in Santer Nature Preserve
Intoxicated driver On Sept. 6 at 2:33 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for defective equipment on State Street. Investigation revealed that the 25-year-old male driver was intoxicated. He was lodged […]
Torch News Briefs
Big Rapids’ CROP Hunger Walk accepting walkers The annual Big Rapids’ CROP Hunger Walk is currently registering walkers. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6. The 1:30 p.m. […]
Ferris welcomed more than 14,000 students this fall
Ferris State hit its highest enrollment rate in almost two decades. The fall 2013 semester enrollment recorded a total of 14,707 students enrolled at Ferris, 10,159 of those students at […]
Greater challenges
Military veterans face greater challenges when returning to school than the traditional student. Thankfully, Ferris is here to help. Often times veterans are older, have a different attitude about school […]
Big Rapids DPS cracks down on code violators
Sunbathing Ferris State students lounging on yard couches can expect to receive a tan and a lightening of their pocket books. As the weather stays temperate, instances of lawn lounging […]
Ferris students face felony charges
Two Ferris State University students were arraigned Friday at the 77th District Court in Big Rapids on felony charges related to a marijuana complaint that officers responded to early last […]