It’s Sunday night. I’m in front of the computer, staring at the same screen I’ve been in front of for six hours today, trying to remember how to divide fractions […]
Opinions
Torch Voices: Dr. Jim Nystrom
Editor’s Note: This is a guest column by Dr. Jim Nystrom, Associate Professor, FFA Executive Board Member, FFA Leadership Council Representative. Today, Wednesday, 13 February of the so-designated year 2013, […]
Torch Voices: Rebecca Kiessling
Editor’s Note: This is a guest column by pro-life speaker Rebecca Kiessling, who spoke on campus Jan. 30. In the January 20, 2013 article of the Torch, “Shaming the Survivors: […]
Holy ShIrony
Oh no! Where will the classy go for a twerkin’ when lubricated to the point of ossification?! The local bar Star Shooters in Big Rapids has decided to limit its […]
When I grow up
The question people seem to constantly ask as graduation approaches: “What are you going to be when you grow up?” My response is always, “I don’t know, I guess I […]
Obama urges equal rights
During his 2013 inaugural address, United States President Barack Obama advocated for equal rights for gays and lesbians. This is the first time in history a president has ever addressed […]
Torch Voices: Richard A. Hewer
Dear Editor, In the future, I hope The Torch checks out the facts—even in opinion articles—a little better and doesn’t completely misrepresent what a speech is about or what someone […]
In defense of the radio
There are few things in music considered less “cool” than listening to the radio. I get it—the corporatization of it, the “Clear Channelling” of it. The same songs are played […]