Located in the center of Big Rapids, the Big Rapids Riverwalk is a historic part of the community. Traveling along the Muskegon River, Big Rapids’ Riverwalk starts in downtown Big […]
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Big Rapids renovation
The city of Big Rapids will get a face-lift this summer with the Downtown Big Rapids Streetscape Project, which broke ground May 3. Some of the enhancements include road construction […]
Fire in North Bond Hall
Emergency response teams were called to “full response” when the fire alarm in North Bond Hall was triggered on the second floor April 29. Students stood in the chilly night […]
Michigan texting bans
Drivers may soon be adding texting to their list of illegal things to do behind the wheel. With a vote of 74-33, the State House recently passed a bill that […]
RSO helps abandoned pets find new homes
Cate Arroe has led an effort to stop the trend of student-owned dogs being abandoned at the end of the year. “I have heard horror stories about students abandoning their […]
Pedestrian Safety Task Force report released
The Pedestrian Safety Task Force recently released their comprehensive report as a part of Ferris’ master plan to improve pedestrian safety. The Pedestrian Safety Task Force was appointed by President […]
Torch News Briefs
Torchbearer Awards The Torchbearer Awards presentation will take place on April 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Williams Auditorium. Rising Star, Torchbearer, 5-Star Organizations, Volunteer Center, Greek, Greek Advisor […]
125 years of pride
Ferris’ 125th Celebration brought faculty, students and community members together to celebrate the legacy of Ferris and Big Rapids. The week-long celebration included performances from Ferris’ West Central Chamber Orchestra […]
Fact or fiction: Can a student move off campus before age 20?
Sadie Wise believes when a person reaches age 18, they reach adulthood. Wise, a freshman in communications, is frustrated that she is not able to live in the on-campus apartments […]
Ferris deans retiring
Three deans at Ferris are set to retire after the spring 2010 semester comes to an end. Dean Matthew Klein, College of Arts and Sciences, Dean Ian Mathison, College of […]