The 2020 general election is expected to have the largest youth voter turnout in decades. Some are crediting this influx in participation to social media and its massive influence. With […]
Social Issues
After two long years, Riley Blair finds her voice
Editor’s note: the following story contains graphic details of sexual assault. Two years and three months have gone by since Riley Blair lost her sense of safety. A year and […]
Students flock to Shooters
Big Rapids’ most popular bar announced its reopening Saturday afternoon on Twitter and saw a turnout of 195 patrons throughout the night, according to Star Shooters owner Jerry Boman. Shooters […]
THE FACE OF A MOVEMENT
193 days after the shooting, a grand jury did not indict the three officers responsible for Breonna Taylor’s death. Taylor was a 26-year-old emergency room technician who was shot and […]
Getting tested isn’t your secret to keep
Do you have a fever? What about a cough? Are foods tasting different or you can’t smell as good? If you have any of these symptoms, GO GET TESTED! Okay […]
#CancelNetflix
Have you cancelled Netflix yet? I admit, I hesitated at first, rolling my eyes and assuming this was another political issue to take a side on. In reality though, this […]
Student offers perspective after having COVID-19
What’s it really like to have COVID-19? A Ferris student who contracted the virus over the summer described her situation to help others understand the severity of this illness. Mackenzie […]
Acknowledge the movement
Social injustice movements continue to dominate conversation, and two Ferris men’s basketball players have opened up about their opinions on the NBA’s approach.
When “OK” is not OK
Article by: Grant Siddall and Ry Rodriguez | News Editor and Torch Reporter
Bringing it back
After becoming the first state to enact a ban on flavored vape products last month, Michigan’s flavor ban may already be at its end.