Students expecting to get a college experience similar to more major Michigan universities are finding it difficult to remain within the city limits. Each weekend students are commuting to cities […]
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Ferris reacts to health care reform
History was made Sunday when the U.S. House of Representatives approved the long-debated health care reform and passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The passage of the bill […]
Census for students
The 2010 Census is currently taking place and college students are required to fill out forms with the rest of America. The United States Constitution requires that a Census count […]
Student house padlocked
The Big Rapids City Commission voted to padlock a house located on 120 Locust St., occupied by Delta Chi members, due to numerous noise violations. Responding to party complaints on […]
Torch News Briefs
Dr. Tracy Busch On March 25 join Dr. Tracy Busch with “From Russia with Love?: A 20-year Retrospective on U.S. – Russian Relations.” It will be held from 11 to […]
The philosophy of Facebook
Ferris professor John Scott Gray is currently working on an article regarding philosophy and Facebook for the European Journal of Pragmatism and American Philosophy. His article, “The Stories We Tell: […]
Crime around the clock
MIP On March 16 at 11:30 p.m., there was a report of a minor in possession at the Rock Café. The subject was ticketed and referred to the office of […]
Ferris preps process to be reaccredited
Ferris is scheduled for a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visit next spring for reaccreditation of the university. The Higher Learning Reaccreditation Visiting Team is set to visit the campus on […]
Higher Education Reforms
Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan legislature are looking into a proposal to amend the Tuition Incentive Program that benefits certain college students. As part of Granholm’s proposed higher education […]
Tax Tips For Students
Tax season is well under way and for some college students, filing taxes can be just as stressful as preparing for final exams. With the proper research, resources, and time, […]