On Saturday, March 20, an alleged assault by a Ferris State student was reported to Big Rapids Department of Public Safety. The Torch submitted a FOIA request to Big Rapids DPS but were denied due to it being an open investigation. However, […]
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Atlanta shooting prompts concern of rising anti-Asian bias
There was no longer shock or horror for political sciences professor David Takitaki when he heard about the shootings at three Atlanta-area spas on Tuesday, March 16. He felt a […]
A Launch towards success
Ferris is now offering a program that provides free tuition to students with a higher expected need of financial aid. The Ferris Launch program allows cost-free tuition to students with […]
Take care
The pandemic has been financially challenging for many students, so Ferris is offering the CARES Act grant to provide extra assistance. Between the fall and winter semesters of 2020, 11,434 grants […]
Saving an ecosystem
Over the years, levels of E. coli have been a consistent problem for Billings Lake in Manton of Wexford county, causing multiple beach closures every summer. After developments made in […]
The nurturing side of cannabis
Mother Nurtures provisioning center is now open, making it Big Rapids’ eighth functioning marijuana dispensary. This new establishment provides indica, sativa and hybrid as well as cannabidiol-infused products for both […]
Eisler’s era coming to an end
President David Eisler announced Monday, March 15 that he plans to retire in June of 2022 after what will be a 19-year tenure. Some of the most significant aspects of […]
Vaccines for all
The COVID-19 vaccine is about to become widely available across the state of Michigan with the announcement that the original phasing plan is being abandoned. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday, […]
Ready, set, give
The One Day for Dawgs online fundraising event for groups on campus is taking place April 14, and there’s still time for more programs to join. So far 30 groups in categories […]
The science of social justice
Ferris students will soon be able to get a Bachelor of Science in social justice. This new program will be a collaborative endeavor of the College of Arts and Sciences […]