If you’ve been on any social media platform lately, I’m sure you’ve seen the personal action figure trend. While participating in trends is a great way to gain more attention […]
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With each passing moment, the stroke of the pen constricts civil protections. Professionals turn circles, trying to escape the gavel of tyranny. Things look bleak in the world of academia, […]
EDITORIAL BOARDS: Universities cannot capitulate
A letter from the Ferris State Torch, the Michigan Daily, the Grand Valley Lanthorn and The Eastern Echo Editor’s note: This editorial was written collaboratively by Michigan Daily, Grand Valley […]
Thank you for the heartache
I’m grateful my life fell apart. That’s not something you hear often from people, nor is it something that you would necessarily expect to hear. Everyone has moments where they […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Remembering your roots
It’s been a very long time since I felt like my hometown was my actual home. The majority of my past four years have been spent in Big Rapids. Once […]
The live action remake epidemic
“The Princess and the Frog,” one of Disney’s last 2D animated films, was released in 2009. While it’s not the pinnacle of what the studio has put out, the film […]
The loneliness paradox
Is social media making us feel more connected or more alone? According to DataReportal, as recently as January 2025, 86.3% of adults were social media users. For most people, that […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Conversations with custodians
Late nights in the Torch office can be quite lonesome. Sometimes, I’ll be in the office past midnight. After staring at the same monitor for so long, I get delirious. […]
Writing is my identity
As someone who loves writing, I can confidently say it is part of who I am. I developed my love for writing during my freshman year of high school. I […]