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 […]
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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 […]
What you need to know about the flu vaccine
At Ferris, Birkam Health Center is offering vaccines to students, faculty and staff while supplies last. Insurance will be billed but any expense for the individual will be covered by […]
Flannel and Frights: Part one
The Center of Student Involvement (CSI) transformed Robinson Court into an Apple Orchard with free donuts, apples, and pumpkin decorating. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the newly renamed Robinson Court was […]
Longtime Big Rapids resident runs for mayor
Longtime Big Rapids resident, Jennifer Cochran, is running for mayor after six years serving in local government. Cochran began in local government in 2015 after retiring from teaching and administering […]