The Big Rapids Pride festival will take place on Sunday, June 28, from noon to 8 p.m. This year, the festival theme is fearless and free: Better than ever. The […]
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Let’s get political
Let’s pretend for a minute that you’re in your dorm room, then you leave for class, but you know that by the time you get back to your room, you […]
What my nails say (So I don’t have to)
Noah Kolenda – Torch Alumnus I’ve worn acrylic for years—usually so brightly colored they could be seen from space, long enough that I need help at ATMs and sharp enough […]
Care for all
When most people think of gender affirming care, they think of transgender individuals needing hormones and surgery. However, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation describes gender-affirming care as something that benefits […]
The roots of Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration that highlights African American history and achievements throughout the month of February. Black History Month was invented by Carter G. Woodson. Born in […]
From the grassroots
I didn’t grow up looking up to Martin Luther King Jr. I couldn’t relate to his story. My father wasn’t a pastor and I wasn’t a church boy. My role […]
House divided
“You’re either one side or the other,” is a quote I hear more as time goes on when discussing the hectic political spectrum. This election will be the first presidential […]
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