Opinions
Happy Earth Day!
I love Ferris State University and Big Rapids. After hockey and maybe some academic programs, the next nationally known trait of Ferris was and is Ferris Fest. As an out-of-state […]
Chat with the Chief: See ya!
I’ve spent the last two years as editor in chief of the Ferris State Torch, but this will be the last issue published under my leadership. I’d like to keep […]
Dearly beloved
One year ago, we lost one of the most influential pop artists of all time—Prince. 2016 took away many artists dear to our hearts: David Bowie, George Michael, Lemmy Kilmister […]
The real cost of free college
So recently the state of New York passed legislation mandating that the state pay for students attending four-year state schools in New York. Now, this is not without stipulations; the […]
The wait is over
One of the most prominent milestone birthdays occurred for me a couple of weeks back—my 21st. I have dreamed of this age for the entirety of my previous 20 years […]
The rules of English majors
Whenever someone asks me what my major is, I always brace myself for the inevitable question: “So, you want to be a teacher?” English majors have, for some reason, a […]
Dogs for dawgs
Despite endless dog hair, toys littering my floor and stinky cans of food, adopting a shelter dog is officially the best decision I’ve made in my life this year. My […]
Chat with the Chief: Big Event X
The Big Event X is not nearly as cool as the name suggests, but it’s still pretty cool. The “X” isn’t short for extreme. It’s a Roman numeral. That means […]