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The Ferris State Torch Published September 17

New Jim Crow Museum set to open Sept. 30

The new Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery will open later this month, with opening days set for Sep. 30 and Oct. 1. The Jim Crow Museum is the nation’s largest publicly accessible collection of artifacts of intolerance. The museum, previously housed on the bottom floor of FLITE,…

The Ferris State Torch Published September 17

Former Ferris athletic director dies at 91

Former Ferris State athletic director, Dean Davenport, died on Sept. 3 at the age of 91. Davenport was the athletic director from 1979 to 1993 and was inducted into the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame in 2009. Davenport oversaw many accomplishments during his time as athletic…

The Ferris State Torch Published September 13

Women’s Soccer Begins GLIAC Play

With the four non-conference games completed, Ferris State women’s soccer began GLIAC play on Friday, September 11, when Wayne State came to Big Rapids. The Bulldogs went 2-1-1 in their […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 12

Bulldogs head to Washington

After starting the season off on a high note, with a statement win against Pittsburg State and a 38-3 home opener victory against Bentley. The Ferris State Bulldogs football team […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 11

Labor Day Festival fills downtown Big Rapids

Hundreds of people filled downtown Big Rapids as it held its 58th Annual Labor Day Festival on Monday, September 7th. From 10 AM to 2 PM, South Michigan Avenue was […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 10

Former Ferris athletic director dies at 91

Former Ferris State athletic director, Dean Davenport, died on Sept. 3 at the age of 91. Davenport was the athletic director from 1979 to 1993 and was inducted into the […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 07

New $38 Million residence hall opens at Ferris State

Ferris’s brand-new $38 million dorm opens its doors after less than 2 years of construction. Ferris State’s newest dorm, Stadium Hall, welcomed over 200 incoming freshmen for the 2026 fall […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 06

Transition in feelings

From the start of my freshman year to now becoming a fifth-year senior, my feelings about my present and my future have changed drastically. When I first arrived on campus, […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 05

Bulldogs win big against Falcons

A week after they took down Pittsburgh State 42-14, the Ferris State football team followed it up with the home opener against Bentley at Top Taggart Field. Sophomore quarterback Wyatt […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 03

Goodbye print, hello digital

Harmony: As we step into this year, the torch is sad to announce the end of our weekly print editions. Since our start in 1931, our student staff has worked […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 03

New Jim Crow Museum set to open Sept. 30

The new Jim Crow Museum will open later this month, with opening days set for Sep. 30 and Oct. 1. The Jim Crow Museum is the nation’s largest publicly accessible […]

The Ferris State Torch Published September 01

Bulldog volleyball begins new season

Following a 27-8 season in which they finished first in the GLIAC and reached a national championship appearance, the Ferris State Bulldog Volleyball team has started the new season 4-0. […]

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