When one hears the phrase “Native American,” most people simply think of moccasins, teepees, or cheesy jokes involving the word “how.” However, there is more to this culture than these […]
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Missing goods
Marijuana complaint Nov. 21 at 9:45 p.m., officers assisted residence hall staff with a marijuana complaint in McNerney Hall. Two students were referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
Stopping hunger
Imagine going to sleep hungry and waking up to an empty food pantry. Now imagine that happening every day. For many, this is a reality. In order to provide food […]
Saying good-bye
After more than 30 years at Ferris, Dr. Michael Cron, dean and professor at the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO) announced his retirement effective after Aug. 23, 2012. Cron felt […]
Keys to college students’ success often overlooked, report says
Carla Rivera Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES – Colleges should examine a wider set of social, economic and personal characteristics to determine how they can help students remain in […]
Ferris and Occupy Wall Street
The nationwide movement known as Occupy Wall Street has been growing since it started in September. Occupy Wall Street has been defined as a “leaderless resistance movement with people of […]
Uncertainty of Obama’s student loan plan
Ferris students have felt the effects of raising tuition and a slow economy, but Obama’s new student loan plan promises to help ease the pain. Amidst the turmoil, President Obama […]
Cost considerations
The Ferris State University Board of Trustees has approved a zero percent increase rate for room and board to keep costs low amid rising tuition. “We always strive to keep […]
Halls to be demolished
More changes are coming to Ferris’ campus. Carlisle and Masselink Halls are officially set to be demolished by August 2012. The closing of these two halls is a result of […]