We live in a world that is dominated by the male perspective. From language itself to government legislation and everything in between, men are the default perspective. It’s ingrained in […]
Editorials
EDITORIAL: Take responsibility or lose credibility
Since no administrators at this university will speak up to challenge those on their staff who desire to spread misinformation, we will. The confirmed comment by professor Thomas Brennan in […]
EDITORIAL: Go vote, if not for yourself, for others
As student journalists, we believe it is of utmost importance that everyone who able should vote. It’s more important than ever to make your voice heard, especially as college students. […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Have the hard conversations
I’m not really one to seek out confrontation, especially when it comes to my family. I think it ties back to my parents teaching me to respect those in authority […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Women belong in sports
Representation matters, and I have only fully been able to realize that in the past couple years. I’m half Korean, and I never really thought about it until a year […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Failing a dangerous test
The United States is still very much in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of students moved back to Big Rapids, even with remote classes. Ferris State University needs […]
Chat with the chief
When I was a young boy, my siblings and I would sit down and play The Game of Life®. How naive it was of me to think that life in […]
Chat with the Chief: The straw that broke the ocean’s back
If you’ve been on social media or had a conversation with anyone over the past few months, then you’ve probably heard about the controversy behind plastic straws. The debate surrounds […]
Chat with the Chief: Freshman friend-zy
Hey Bulldogs! My name is Megan Lewton and I will be the editor-in-chief at the Torch for the 2018-19 school year. I’m preparing to begin my junior year in the […]
Chat with the Chief: That’s it
I wasn’t supposed to come to Ferris State University. Three years ago I did the thing that every parent fears and every 16-year-old is warned about: I followed my high school boyfriend. I followed him […]