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Stopping opiate overdoses

News, Social Issues, The world at large, Top Stories March 23, 2018March 20, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

Opiate addiction has become an epidemic in the U.S. and has made easy access to overdose reversing drugs more important than ever.  Ferris’ Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) chapter […]

Staying safe

News, Social Issues, University News March 23, 2018March 20, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

Drugs are a common reality of college campuses but addressing safe drug use is a subject not often covered.  Ferris’ Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) said their main concern […]

Ink therapy

News, Social Issues, Top Stories March 16, 2018March 20, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

Lighttouch Tattoo is offering discounts to show their support for suicide awareness.  On March 15, Lighttouch Tattoo offered $30 semicolon tattoos and $25 semicolon piercings all day long. Lighttouch donated […]

Calling all coochies

News, Social Issues, Top Stories February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Landry Shorkey 0 Comments

Amidst a time where issues of sexual assault and harassment are at the focus of society, women stand united.  The V-Day Vagina Monologues took place Thursday, Feb. 8, in Williams […]

The color conundrum

News, Social Issues, Top Stories February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Meg Lewton 0 Comments

A student-run event focused on educating others about a subcategory of racism that deals with prejudices found within one’s own racial group.  The Office of Multicultural Student Services held a […]

VIDEO: 32nd annual MLK Freedom March

Feature Photos, News, Social Issues, Top Stories, University News, Video February 1, 2018 Sid Sabo 0 Comments

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream 55 years ago. He was assassinated 50 years ago. His message lives on today.  Students and staff of Ferris State kicked off a […]

Access denied

News, Social Issues, Student Life, Top Stories January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

Many students don’t worry about access to elevators and bathrooms but those things often aren’t available for students who need them.  When the buildings on campus were constructed, they were […]

Student to staff

News, Social Issues, Student Life, Top Stories January 19, 2018January 16, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

During her years as a Bulldog, Kendree Berg spent much of her time focusing on LGBTQ issues, which made her the perfect candidate for the Ferris LGBTQ Coordinator.  “I think […]

Taking strides

News, Social Issues, Student Life January 19, 2018January 16, 2018 Grant Siddall 0 Comments

A new LGBTQ Center, which has been underway for years, is expected to be complete by mid-February.  The center, which will be located in the University Center next to the […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Ferris’ 2018 MLK events

Feature Photos, News, Social Issues, Top Stories January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 Torch Staff 0 Comments

Nearly 50 years after his death, Ferris students and faculty continue to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a three-day celebration for the 32nd consecutive year. Click here for a […]

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