This past week Dr. Barry Mehler was suspended following a class introduction video that went viral, causing extreme reactions of both support and hate. Mehler explained that numerous former students […]
News
Exclusive: Dr. Barry Mehler speaks on viral semester introduction video
“Welcome to the new season of my show ‘More Bad News,’ brought to you by Camel Cigarettes.” Dr. Barry Mehler began his classes last week with this statement, similar to […]
History professor suspended for profane semester introduction video
On Sunday, tenured history professor Dr. Barry Mehler introduced himself and the new semester in a profane video he posted to YouTube saying, “Welcome to the new season of my […]
Not in touch with contact tracing
Since the beginning of the fall semester the Ferris COVID-19 Dashboard has shown 10-30 active cases each day. While COVID-19 cases in Mecosta County have seen a spike since classes began at the end […]
Annual Security and Fire Report shows increase of rape
This year’s Security and Fire Report showed that reports of rape on campus nearly doubled, rising from seven in 2019 to 13 in 2020. The report is released annually in compliance with the 1990 Cleary […]
Wastewater testing
Wastewater samples are being taken all over the state of Michigan to be tested for traces of COVID-19. The testing is being conducted by the Shimadzu Core Laboratory at Ferris. There […]
Timber!
Timber Cannabis Co. is constructing its soon-to-be third location where the former TTOWA Sushi restaurant once stood. Timber was founded in 2020 and will soon have four locations throughout Michigan […]
The future of tenure at Ferris
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 […]
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. […]