Editorials

With so many things going on around campus, you might ask how the Torch decides on its content every week. What exactly makes a story newsworthy? Many factors contribute to […]

It’s been just over a year since I submitted my application for Torch Editor-in-chief. In the essay portion, I was asked to explain—what I perceived as—the role of a college […]

In the week since the Torch published its special section featuring coverage of the Feb. 1 shooting at Venlo Place Apartments, a few university employees have contacted us and expressed […]

It’s been said that if you want something done right, you must do it yourself. But what about when doing it yourself just isn’t an option? I was in Grand […]

Growing up, things came very easy to me. I should have taken more time to appreciate the smooth sailing because it wasn’t long until I received my first significant reality […]

As a Millennial coming of age in the United States, it’s frustrating to be generalized as part of a population that doesn’t care about anything (other than twerking). Politicians, professors […]

Without fail, the first few weeks of the spring semester always bring a flood of students to the rec center. Reenergized by the idea of a fresh start, students, myself […]

It’s hard not to get nostalgic when you’re in your hometown. Having spent this past summer in Big Rapids completing an internship, it’s been awhile since I’ve been home for […]

Recent comments on the Torch website have prompted me to explain why we are pursuing the student government election results. This past week, a reader left a comment on the […]

In a letter from the editor earlier this semester, I announced the Torch had recommitted itself to presenting the news the right way. I apologized for the inadequate coverage we […]