Topics such as mental illness and substance abuse may seem hard to talk about, but it’s important incoming students are aware of where to get resources or help for these […]
Summer
We’re Cookin’ now
Captain Jim Cook is the interim director of the Ferris State Department of Public Safety. He is a lifelong resident of Big Rapids and has been employed at Ferris since […]
Bike tour rolls through Big Rapids
Providing another thing to do this summer, the FSU Alumni Office will be conducting a bike tour through Big Rapids on Saturday, June 29. The scholarship-supporting community event promises fun, […]
Big Rapids Checklist
Tubing, tubing, all the time Tubing is as close to a required summer activity as there is in Big Rapids. Activities on the river—tubing, canoeing, and kayaking— are the go-to […]
Spending the summer in Big Rapids
The weather has finally taken a turn for the warmer, and summer approaches. Though many anxious, Big Rapids-weary Ferris students are itching to head home, not all the out-of-towners are […]
Finding something different somewhere bigger
Grand Rapids Are the Rapids here not big enough for you? Don’t fret; they have grander ones about an hour south of campus. Grand Rapids is one hour south on […]
Loosey goosey
As a Type A personality, I understand perfectionists. But let’s be honest—nothing can be perfect. This seems very pessimistic but I have learned the hard way—numerous times— that it is […]
Welcome Week for dummies
It may be summer break, but it’s never too early to start planning for every college student’s favorite time of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas (although who […]
Exactly what not to do
You always hear a lot of great advice about things to become involved in while you’re on campus, but here are some things to avoid while you’re at Ferris State […]
Memorable year for FSU
After the dust settles on the record books 20 years from now and the current students are located in every corner of the globe, there will be things forgotten about […]