The Academic Senate voted on and approved three proposals in a collaborative meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1. With 32 senators in attendance, the virtual meeting’s “new business” covered recommended changes […]
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Charges filed in the Mehler v. Ferris case
On Wednesday, Jan. 25 four counts were filed in the Barry Mehler v. Ferris State University case after Mehler’s class introduction video went viral, leading to his suspension. Mehler’s attorney. […]
Local dispensary temporary closes
Mother Nurture, a medical and recreational adult cannabis dispensary located at 520 S. Third Ave, has temporally closed due to the tough cannabis market in the Big Rapids area. The […]
Support for stalking victims
Critical information about cyberstalking and harassment was presented to Ferris students Thursday evening. The presentation was organized by the Anti Violence Alliance at Ferris State. The AVA covered signs of […]
Mehler taking legal action against Ferris
Dr. Barry Mehler is taking legal action against Ferris State University after he was suspended when his class introduction video went viral. Ferris did not meet the demand by Mehler’s […]
What happens after testing positive?
My return to campus for the spring semester was immediately interrupted by Omicron, sending me to quarantine on the first day of syllabus week. On Monday, Jan. 10, I received […]
Big hirings in Big Rapids
Despite the end of winter break and the beginning of the spring semester, many places are still looking to fill job vacancies. Many businesses within Big Rapids have been hiring […]
The Omicron variant
In December the CDC reported the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the United States, now two months later experts are hopeful that the variant infection rate will […]
Ferris State COVID-19 Dashboard
Since 2020, Ferris State University and Kendall College of Art and Design have been working closely with local health departments to track confirmed COVID-19 cases. The university and KCAD report […]
Dr. Mehler’s attorney sends ultimatum to Ferris
Barry Mehler’s attorney, Matthew J. Hoffer of Schafer and Associates has sent a letter to President Eisler and Dean Cagle with an ultimatum. The letter, sent to the Torch, […]