With the warm sun hitting my face when I sit by the pool drinking a fruity ice-cold drink, I’ve come to realize that summer is the best time of the […]
Opinions
A bright future
As I write my first column as editor-in-chief, the headlines read “WHO declares end to global COVID emergency.” I have waited years for a day like today. My entrance into […]
We’re losing valuable ground
I remember the first gay couple I saw on the small screen, Ben and Derek from season two of “Parks and Recreation.” They played out every stereotype of the time. […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: It’s about the friends you make along the way
In my tenure at the Ferris State Torch, I’ve written 86 articles, held five positions, worked on 84 editions overall and oversaw 30 editions as editor-in-chief, but most importantly, I’ve […]
Media continues to underrepresent female athletes
When Ferris football defeated Grand Valley to advance to their fourth consecutive NCAA DII semifinal, the Torch published the story recap on the front page of the newspaper. When Ferris […]
Oversexualization of bisexuality
Every identifying bisexual eventually faces the dreaded three person question. If the person you’re speaking with is bold enough, you might even get a, “Can I watch?” Imagine this: You […]
The case for less privacy
I know I wasn’t born in the wrong generation because of the joy I get from editing VSCO photos and genuinely laughing at my friends’ stories. My public social media […]
The case for more privacy
With the non-stop ads and peer pressure, it feels like more than ever you need a presence on social media to fit in. I, however, find that constant pressure to […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: You’re not an imposter
From work, to school, to a dreadful travel experience I didn’t think I could make my way out of; I have struggled with imposter syndrome my entire teen and now […]
Dating apps make dating culture too casual
College students have grown used to dating applications such as Tinder and Bumble. In today’s environment, it can be difficult to tell whether someone likes you for who you are […]