Jason VanderLaan wants his wings, and he wants them now. This is my 200th career story as a member of the Torch, and while I could write something profound and […]
Opinions
Legacy of Dr. King
As Martin Luther King Day approaches, many students are gearing up for an exciting day of events held on campus to honor the late King’s work for the civil rights […]
DiCaprio and the Oscar
by Patrick King I love many things on this planet, but there’s one thing, scratch that, there is one man, one who I love and adore the most and that’s […]
Debunking myths about introverts
In the past year or so, I’ve seen a lot of articles floating around on the interwebz explaining introversion vs. extroversion. Most of these posts are very polarizing and chock-full […]
Friends
My friends tell me the truth, whether it’s brutal, fantastic, or otherwise. For that, I love them. As a former swim coach once told me, I can be “a bit […]
Everybody's anal
You may not believe it, but everybody’s anal about something. People can be anal about everything from fruit snacks to their furniture. I know what you’re thinking. “Haha, anal is […]
In favor of New Year's Resolutions
As someone who is already in top shape, is utterly successful and wealthy and has never given in to temptation of alcohol or cigarettes, I have never had the need […]
New Year, New Me
Another year down the drain. Tis the season for high hopes, new goals and making promises to yourself that you’re bound not to keep. Let’s face it, we all do […]
Not a loss
I hate losing more than I love winning. Plenty of coaches use that line in sports. For me, it’s life. Losing doesn’t fly. Failure doesn’t fly. Mediocrity does not fly. […]
National Stage
The house lights dimmed at Joe Louis Arena, casting a shadow over the uncleaned and empty ice. Ferris players milled around the locker room hall ways in the bowels of […]