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Parking passes possibly reimbursed

News, Student Life October 18, 2020October 20, 2020 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

The Department of Public Safety has announced that if the university goes fully online for the spring semester it will provide partial reimbursement to students who bought year-long parking permits.    […]

Student host reflects on John Mulaney interview

News, Student Life October 17, 2020October 20, 2020 Veronica Mascorro 0 Comments

Students came out by the hundreds to watch stand-up comedian John Mulaney answer questions, even in the event’s virtual format. The homecoming comedian event which typically happens in person was […]

The future of job hunting

News, Student Life October 17, 2020October 20, 2020 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

The pandemic has moved many events and internships online, which has made it more complicated for students to make career connections and meet potential employers.   The junior and senior years […]

A disappointing celebration

News, Student Life, University News October 12, 2020October 13, 2020 Veronica Mascorro 0 Comments

On Sept. 25, Ferris announced via email that the Fall commencement ceremony would be canceled for safety reasons. COVID-19 has caused many restrictions to go into place, including limitations on […]

Meeting John Mulaney

News, Student Life, Top Stories October 12, 2020October 13, 2020 Madison Kettlewell 0 Comments

Stand up comedian John Mulaney visited Ferris for our Homecoming celebration this past week.   Mulaney was interviewed by a student over a live Zoom call on Thursday, Oct. 9. He […]

Center for hope

News, Student Life, Top Stories October 12, 2020October 13, 2020 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center has been a place of connection and hope for many on the Ferris campus; despite the changes and challenges since it’s temporary physical shutdown, the community […]

Students flock to Shooters

News, Social Issues, Student Life, Top Stories October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Cora Hall 0 Comments

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 […]

All by yourself

News, Student Life, Top Stories October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 Veronica Mascorro 0 Comments

Ferris has currently has 33 active COVID-19 cases and students in dorms are wondering what it would look like if they needed to go into quarantine or isolation on campus.  […]

Canceling spring break

Culture, Student Life October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 Rebecca Vanderkooi 0 Comments

In an email on Friday, Oct. 2 the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs announced the decision to cancel the spring recess in order to try to prevent the […]

The party prohibition

News, Student Life October 5, 2020October 6, 2020 Alyssa Hubbard 0 Comments

Since the beginning of the semester, there have been around 50 large gatherings reported to Ferris’ Office of Student Conduct. Before classes began, the Dean of Student Life sent out […]

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