With loud music, parking lot parties, the smell of weed and the abundance of beer cans on the ground, I know it’s that time of year—football season. Growing up as […]
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Doing the right thing
In 1969, Black students, including a future trustee, were arrested on campus for protesting their treatment as people of color. In the 2020s, students continue to march on Ferris’ sidewalks […]
March for police brutality victims
On Feb. 21, the sun shined as 50 people joined together to honor those who lost their lives to police brutality during the “We Are” silent march and presentation. During […]
Becoming a Black leader
Ferris State Bulldogs, gear up for some fresh vibes as a new student organization comes to campus providing new opportunities for women of color and leadership. Integrative studies senior Taylor […]
Crabs in a bucket
I didn’t know what to write about when the Torch asked me. Too many ideas came to mind as I had recently returned to campus. With all the time I […]
What does it mean to be Black?
What does it mean to be Black you say, I will break it down in this poem today. Our community will always be aware of the things that aren’t fair, […]
For the next generations
In an age of abundance and instant gratification, the Seventh Generation Principle may be more relevant than ever. Stemming from an ancient Iroquois philosophy, this principle states that each person […]
“As the Earth caves in”
by Maksymilian Sidorowicz As a child, I would pass by this little house on my way back from school every single day, I remember how perfectly shaped the frames of […]
The green tax
As our effects on the environment become increasingly prevalent, people are looking to get rid of unsustainable practices. The cost that comes with it may be more than what’s feasible […]
E.G.L.E.
by guest writer Nate Mathewson What it means to be environmentally conscious is sometimes nebulous. Whether aspiring for activism or looking to be well-informed, it can be difficult to find […]