The Anti-Violence Alliance is committed to making campus a safer place for every- one. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the AVA prepared eight events to shed light on […]
Social Issues
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 […]
Delta’s return to campus after seven years
When Adrienne Anderson walked onto Ferris’ campus in 2017, Delta Sigma Theta had been inactive since 2013. It was a reality that scared her, not having a Divine Nine sorority […]
Examining Ferris’ Black history
Editor’s Note: The Ferris State University archives were searched for photos from the riots on campus in 1969. There are no official photos, according to University Archivist Melinda Isler, who speculated none were […]
Still we climb
“We will rise from the gold-limbed hills of the west. We will rise from the windswept northeast, where our forefathers first realized revolution. We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities […]
A lifelong commitment
Detroit native John Matlock boasts an expansive repertoire of knowledge, work and life experiences, but it didn’t always look like he was going to live the life he has. When […]
Looking forward federally
On Jan. 20 Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. Since taking office he’s signed dozens of executive orders, including some dealing with racial equity. “Equal […]
Woman sells racist clothing on Big Rapids Facebook group
An ad for racist clothing was posted in the “Big Rapids Online Sales Group” on Facebook this Saturday, resulting in backlash from the community. Haley Joe from Big Rapids designed hoodies […]
What would Martin Luther King Jr. say now?
Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, social media is filled with famous quotes in remembrance of the civil rights activist. Last year, however, King’s quotes began popping up […]
“What was I wearing?”
Ry Rodriguez | Demo 64 The Anti-Violence Alliance plans to host an exhibit in April 2021 to display sexual assault victims’ clothing and they are looking for clothing donations. This exhibit entitled “What was I Wearing?” will […]