As a college student, the pressure to succeed can cause overwhelming feelings, leading to burnout, anxiety or even loneliness. Students are often caught in a juggling act that they cannot […]
Editor’s Column
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Shifting perspectives
It has taken me a long time and battling alone to realize that college isn’t for everyone, and that is okay. Going into my senior year, I’ve realized that my […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Living the cost of college
While summer is supposed to be when students rest and relax, I found myself worrying about covering rent and other expenses for my final year attending university. Everyone knows college […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Vison, voice and values
During times of uncertainty, it is our job as a student newspaper to serve as a source of clarity and light. A torch that offers comfort, support and answers to […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Farewell, Torch
This is the last article I will ever write for the Ferris State Torch. I can’t say how unbelievable that is to me. After four long years, my time is […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Times are a-changin’
It’s certainly been an interesting offseason for a handful of Ferris sports. It started with hockey replacing its head coach of 33 years with Brett Riley last month. Of course, […]
EDITORIAL BOARDS: Universities cannot capitulate
A letter from the Ferris State Torch, the Michigan Daily, the Grand Valley Lanthorn and The Eastern Echo Editor’s note: This editorial was written collaboratively by Michigan Daily, Grand Valley […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Remembering your roots
It’s been a very long time since I felt like my hometown was my actual home. The majority of my past four years have been spent in Big Rapids. Once […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Conversations with custodians
Late nights in the Torch office can be quite lonesome. Sometimes, I’ll be in the office past midnight. After staring at the same monitor for so long, I get delirious. […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Apply, wait, repeat
It’s the plight of most, if not all, graduating seniors: finding a job. Since September, I’ve hit at least one “apply” button weekly. Fast forward to now, and I’ve only […]