Opinions
Chat with the chief: I get by with a little help
As prideful members of the human race, it’s not easy to admit that we need help, but sometimes and in my current case, it is entirely necessary. This semester, I’m […]
Lessons learned at Ferris: a reflection
By: Matt Valleau Matt Valleau graduated from Ferris in 2011 with a degree in Public Relations. He now lives and works in Grand Rapids. To see more of Matt’s work, […]
Fake claims, real consequences
We all love attention. If you think I don’t love to see my name in the newspaper every week then you are mistaken. I long for the Wednesday night meetings […]
Shooters–home sweet home
If you read the news you’ve probably heard about all the ruckus on college campuses with “safe spaces.” From what I understand, these are where people can go where they […]
Why I hate working out at the Rec
Time to get a run in. I guess I’ll go to the Rec Center and use the track. I show up to the Rec at 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. […]
Working in college
We came to college to learn—to learn how to be a nurse, to learn how to be an engineer, to learn how to be a businessman or woman. While learning […]
What is a “townie?”
In this age, racism, sexism and classism, among other –isms, are not tolerated by an overwhelming majority of the population. Yet, on a college campus—the forefront of progressive thinking where […]
Over the line
Satire is a difficult medium to navigate. There lies a precarious line between humorous and pushing it too far. The article “Inclusion for all?” which appeared in the Torch‘s […]