Countless times I have been with friends and have been in deep conversation when they whip out their phones and start texting someone else. I suppose there’s a part of […]
Opinions
High price hooptie
High cost accessories on cheap cars. It makes me laugh. I saw a Ford F-250 from the late ‘90s with huge diesel stacks attached to it. Mind you, it had […]
Finding our potential
As the end of the semester approaches, Ferris State University’s 2012 graduating class is preparing to take a step forward into a new beginning. Graduation is not only a right […]
Torch Voices
Dear Editor, We’d like to thank the Torch for its coverage of the Ferris Nontenure-Track Faculty Organization’s 14-month-long contract negotiation with the university. We feel that the process of establishing […]
Watch your words
All right, I’ll admit it: There are times I catch myself getting caught up in the gossip world. I’m not proud of it, but I do. I’m sure you are […]
Loud noises
While sitting in a class in Johnson Hall, I can hear the bass being played outside, through the building, in the street coming from students’ cars. Not that I mind […]
Press 1 for Algonquain
Aaniin ezhi-ayaayan? Niin Zhakz nindizhinikaaz. You have no idea what’s written unless you’re one of a very select group of people. It’s not a secret or dirty language, and you […]
Bigger meaning
Over 1,600 Ferris State University students joined the Big Rapids community for the Big Event. FSU students walked throughout neighborhoods in packs carrying rakes, trash bags and cleaning supplies. As […]
Prejudice is ruining us
The word prejudice is defined as a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience that entails dislike, hostility or unjust behavior formed on such a basis. […]