Opinions
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 […]
Snyder told me unions don’t matter
This weekend I was privileged to attend the annual Michigan Press Association conference, an event held each year to network and recognize the power of journalism in the State of […]
It takes two
I took two days this past week away from homework and my life in Big Rapids to travel to Grand Rapids to explore. For 12 hours I got the pleasure […]