Dear freshmen, As summer break approaches and the sun emerges from the clouds in the shade of Big Rapids gray, I know you’re itching to get out. If you haven’t […]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN: Running away
I have 36 days until I walk across the commencement stage and 50 days until I run away to the Rocky Mountains. For many years, I’ve dedicated my life to […]
Tastes like chicken
One week ago, I was a run-of-the-mill pescatarian, thinking about starting a TikTok page dedicated to a pescatarian and meatless diet. Today, I’m rethinking my relationship with food. Six years […]
The future of sports journalism
As the sports editor at the Torch, it should be no surprise how important the world of sports and journalism is to me. About a year ago, one of my […]
Walking the halls
As my freshman year begins to close, I’ve realized I could have been more prepared for what comes with living in dorms. I have many problems living in resident […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Behind the wheel
On my 16th birthday, I failed my road test trying to parallel park. This convinced me that I was a terrible driver and that I would never get better. I […]
Finding unconditional love on campus
Growing up, I have always been somewhat shy, finding it difficult to make friends and hesitant to participate in various events and clubs. Upon enrolling in college, joining a sorority became […]
“Dune 2” discourse
The discourse regarding the film “Dune 2” concerns me as a fan of the books by Frank Herbert. People are failing to understand the point of the movie and […]
Consumer ethical dilemma
In an age where more people want to be aware of their impact on the world, where we spend our money and what businesses we support is an important and […]
The self-doubt journey
On Monday, Feb. 26, I sat in the empty Torch office in tears. In our last edition, I helped lay out and put together our Black History Month Special Edition. […]