Recent reports have revealed that the average level of lead in Big Rapids water is three parts per billion (PPB) but residents of the city can, for the most part, […]
The world at large
Can’t block the culture shock
Studying abroad means new friends, unique foods and memorable experiences. Ferris television and digital media production junior Lea Wemmers, an international student from Germany, has noticed many aspects of the […]
Local election results
Local elections took the spotlight this week all across the nation and the results are in. According to the official Election Summary Report for the General Election in Mecosta County, […]
Ghost Supper
For many students, the extent of their knowledge about Native Americans is Disney’s “Pocahontas” and the first Thanksgiving. In 2016, there were fewer than 100 Ferris students who identified as […]
Closing time
Local competition for the Ferris Barnes and Noble bookstore will be gone by 2018. Great Lakes Book and Supply, located on Clark Street in Big Rapids, recently announced its closure […]
JFK assassination documents released
Who really killed John F. Kennedy and why? It’s a question many conspiracy theorists have been asking since 1963. On Thursday, October 26, the National Archives and Records Administration began […]
Never give up
Andres Chavez had one recurring message for those who gathered to hear him speak—never give up. Andres Chavez is the grandson of Cesar Chavez, who is widely regarded as one […]
Us too
Your social media feeds are filled with statuses and tweets declaring: “Me too” and hopefully you’ve had an epiphany about sexual assault. If you’re still confused about this trend, “Me […]
Career fair draws mixed reactions
The annual career and internship fair is one of the most popular ways for students to market themselves to potential employers, who came from all over the country. Many Ferris […]
Big Rapids walks to end hunger
The CROP Hunger Walk is working to end world hunger one step at a time. Big Rapids residents and Ferris students gathered on Oct. 8 to do their part in […]