Over the past 18 years, the number of tenured faculty members at Ferris has dropped by roughly 18%. This reflects the nationwide downward-trend of the 21st century. Data from the American […]
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Serving those who served
The Ferris State University Student Veterans Association hosted its annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the University Center Thursday morning. Veterans from the Big Rapids community gathered for the event, held […]
Music celebration for veterans
Ferris and the surrounding community celebrated Veteran’s Day three days late with a concert this past Sunday. The Ferris State University West Central Concert Band performed their 18th annual Veteran’s Day Concert. […]
New mayor in town
Big Rapids’ new mayor, Fred Guenther, was sworn into office on Monday, Nov. 8, alongside Karen Simmonds, the new city commissioner, and Jonathan Eppley, who was re-elected as a city […]
Dispos for Dummies
It’s 2021 and recreational marijuana is officially legal in more states than ever (19 to be exact). The city of Big Rapids has around 15 dispensaries that offer a variety […]
Masked musical
Despite COVID-19, student performers were still able to act and sing their hearts out during this semester’s musical. This past weekend, Ferris State Theater put on four live performances of the […]
COVID-19 Counts
Compared to 2020, the number of individuals filling out the Ferris COVID-19 Daily Symptom Checker has decreased substantially. The short, online questionnaire asks individuals whether they have had close […]
New talent at Open Mic Night
Ferris students filled the University Center with original music and comedy at Friday’s annual Open Mic Night. Student-led Entertainment Unlimited (EU) organized the event. Madison MacDowell, EU president and senior studying music and entertainment business, […]
1.3% Room and board increase for the 2022-23 school year
The Ferris State Board of Trustees recently approved a 1.3% increase in room and board rates for the 2022-23 school year. According to a news release from the university, a […]
Candlelight vigil in the wind
The Anti-Violence Alliance concluded Domestic Violence Awareness month with a solemn, third annual candlelight vigil at Robinson Quad Thursday evening. Members of the AVA, students and community members gathered in front […]