Seven days ago marked the 23rd anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Every year, Sept. 11 is filled with the words “never forget” […]
Editor’s Column
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The art of the tailgate
In my eyes, going to a football game always meant going to a tailgate. The relationship between a game itself and the pregame tailgating is incredibly strong, especially if the […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The humanity in politics
In our last few election cycles, the American people have witnessed the political landscape transform into that of a vitriolic, divisive mess. I would be lying if I didn’t acknowledge […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: A farewell to the summer job
With my last “real” summer behind me, that also means that the summer jobs that come with the season are over, too. Now, this column isn’t going to be some […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: End of beginning
As I enter my final year of college, I can’t help but feel bits of dread with my next step into the future on the doorstep. From our earliest beginnings, […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Renewed importance
Since being named Editor-in-Chief in March, I’ve asked myself what student journalism meant to me. As this question bounced around my head these past few months, a stronger and more ardent answer formed. Most recently, […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Thank you, Torch
I am finally passing the Torch and have the graduation cap to prove it. Working at this newspaper since freshman year has easily been the most influential piece of my college experience. […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Bare faced
In preparation for big moves following graduation, I’ve started the journey of donating or throwing away half of everything I own. One item to recently meet the trash was a […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Dear freshmen
Dear freshmen, As summer break approaches and the sun emerges from the clouds in the shade of Big Rapids gray, I know you’re itching to get out. If you haven’t […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Running away
I have 36 days until I walk across the commencement stage and 50 days until I run away to the Rocky Mountains. For many years, I’ve dedicated my life to […]