College is an exciting and changing time in our lives and for most of us, this is the first time we live on our own without mom and dad. Renting […]
Opinions
Leaving the nest
Where your heart is, your home will be. Sure, we migrate and occupy multiple abodes, but which one is our real home? To me, a home is where you […]
University of El Salvador vs Ferris St.
This summer, I was part of a group of social work students who traveled to El Salvador for a study away trip through Ferris. El Salvador is a Spanish speaking […]
Learning to function as an adult
Everyone reaches that special day. The day where the balloons drop, confetti scatters the floor and the sign reads, “you’ve made it to adulthood!” Not really, but a lot of […]
Moving in and moving on
On one weekend per year, an endless fleet of U-Haul trucks and jam-packed minivans descend upon Big Rapids as parents say a tearful goodbye and students begin a new semester […]
Adding a little Hoo-ah! to your lifestyle
At the beginning of the year, I wrote a Modern Love column about long distance relationships. Here’s a summary: they’re hard. When I thought that the long distance part of […]
FSUS – helpful or a waste?
It’s been two years since I’ve taken FSUS, and I’m still feeling a little bitter about my experiences. My experience with FSUS was a lot like watching any Adam Sandler […]
All about that reality
I was scrolling down my Facebook feed, and I came across a link to an article about Meghan Trainor. Before I clicked it, I read the comments from the folks […]
Haunted?
As I prepare to step into the role of Editor in Chief of the Torch next year, I feel a sense of overwhelming anxiety. No, it isn’t because of the […]
Concert Etiquette
Ferris Fest is right around the corner, and you can feel the excitement buzzing in the air on campus as the weather warms up. However, you can’t just go to […]