Opinions
Torch Voices: Student House Padlocked
TO THE EDITOR: Each week the staff of Big Rapids’ daily newspaper, the Pioneer, looks forward to reading the latest edition of the Torch. We have been very impressed with […]
The Real Madness
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has seen its share of upsets in the first weekend, but the real “madness” does not happen on the court. The graduation rate of male […]
Letter from the Editor: Healthy healthcare conversation
Love it, hate it, or misunderstand it, healthcare reform is a massive and important step in our society. But I believe that equally important as the reform to an industry […]
Michigan weather: unpredictable since 1837
When living in Michigan, one never knows what to expect, at least in terms of weather. The thought of spring usually brings to mind singing birds, green grass, sweet-smelling flowers, […]
Fearless Community
To wrap up the celebration of Women’s History Month, prominent speaker Dolores Huerta will be coming to campus on March 30 to speak about social justice. Huerta took an active […]
A confession at 30,000 feet
There is something about planes. Just something. They’re safe, really for the most part, any fear is a product of our own imaginations. But on a plane we are all […]
Getting Jig-gy With It
Does St. Patrick’s Day have historical “drinking roots” or is the practice of imbibing some modern skew of the original celebration? Irish and non-Irish alike are out in their finest, […]
Only 15 Minutes
The speed at which the day goes by can be daunting. Weeks evaporate and months turns into semesters and years. In all of this moving forward, we inevitably neglect the […]