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Media Minute: “Taskmaster” Season 22
Season 22 of “Taskmaster” is off to a phenomenal start. After more than twenty seasons, the series still manages to maintain its unique air of comedy. For those who are unfamiliar, “Taskmaster” is a British comedy game show created by Alex Horne and hosted by Greg Davies. With…
The concerns of Meta glasses
When you step outside or when you visit your local café in town, you shouldn’t have to worry that the person next to you might be filming you, not with their phone, but with their glasses. As uncomfortable as it sounds, this is a valid fear founded on the creation of Meta…
Connection and community
Modern life has drastically changed the way that communities function for the worst. Not to start off all gloomy and negative, but just think about it for a minute. Personal connection seems to be evading most people. Sure, a lot of us have a couple of close friends we can count…
The invasion of Flock cameras
If you asked me five years ago if I would’ve thought America was slowly turning into the novel “1984,” I would have called you insane. Then as it sits today, a company named Flock Safety comes along. Flock Safety is a company that specializes in automatic license plate reader…
How sports has influenced my life
Being the case of a sports fan, sports have been a massive part of my life. Growing up in a household surrounded by sports definitely influenced my life. My parents and my brother played tennis, so naturally I followed suit, playing throughout middle and high school. I was also a…
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, I experienced all the emotions that every freshman feels. I was homesick and I felt anxious being away from…
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 […]
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, […]
Bulldogs head into 2026 season
After topping off their historic 2025 season with a national championship, the Ferris State Bulldogs football team looks to repeat their success once again. With the national championship under their belt, the Bulldogs closed out the season with a 16-0 record, becoming the first…
Former Bulldog defensive lineman accused of domestic abuse
Editor’s Note: The following story contains details of domestic abuse Allegations from 2025 came to light shortly after midnight on July 26th against former Ferris football defensive lineman Tyrone Fowler. These allegations were brought to the public’s attention by Fowler’s…
Editor’s parting statement – Grace Heethuis
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to return as the Culture Editor for the Torch next year. While I’m so excited to graduate in December, I will unfortunately have to have a lot on my plate to get there. I have enjoyed this season so much, and it has been...
Editor’s Statement – Nolan Matthews
After spending the last year in the position of sports editor and being named Co-Editor-In-Chief earlier this month, I will be looking to continue to grow our sports section. Sports at Ferris is always changing, and at the Torch, we have the role of getting the news for athletics…