News across Greater Big Rapids
Jim Crow Museum opens to the public
From a 500-square-foot room in the Starr Building in the 1990s to a 26,000-square-foot building, the brand-new Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery has opened to the public on Wednesday. On Sept. 30, the all-new $22 million building located between the Starr Building and State…
Bulldogs head north to play Wildcats
Ferris State football will look to continue its 34-game win streak when they travel to Marquette to play Northern Michigan on Saturday, October 3. The Ferris State Bulldogs (4-0, 0-0 in GLIAC) went undefeated in nonconference play and begin GLIAC play at the Northern Michigan…
Big Rapids or Ferris
When thousands of college students arrive in Big Rapids every fall, the town changes. But where does Ferris State’s influence end and Big Rapids begin? Walk a few blocks away from Ferris State’s campus, and you’re still in Big Rapids-but are you still in “Ferris”? This is a…
Grieving the loss of a grandparent
Grieving a grandparent is something I do not think anyone can fully prepare you for. You can know that losing someone is a part of life, but knowing that does not make it easier when it happens. My grandmother died on October 9, 2025, after battling cancer. As the first…
Homecoming hits Big Rapids
The streets of Big Rapids came alive for the Ferris State Homecoming parade as students, families, local schools and community organizations came together to celebrate the community. Floats and decorated golf carts; cars, and costumes filled out the route of the parade. An…
Flu Shots
RA events– why should you go?
As I enter my fourth week at Ferris, something that has really stuck out to me is the number of activities that the Resident Advisors (RA’s) of each hall put together. These activities are known to be a lot of fun for the people who decide to attend. Unfortunately, though, these…
Media Minute
Earlier this month, on September 12, My Chemical Romance officially teased their fifth album during their final concert stop on tour in San Antonio. Leaving fans equally shocked and excited. My Chemical Romance is an American rock band that was formed in 2001 in New Jersey. The…
Ferris hockey begins new season
With the new season starting, Ferris State Men’s Hockey (8-27-2, 6-18-2 in GLIAC last season) will travel to Canisius on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs are coming off an eight-win season that ended with a loss in the quarterfinals of the CCHA Mason Cup against Minnesota…
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…
Ferris State goes tobacco-free
Starting in Jan 2026, Ferris State University became a tobacco-free campus, marking a new direction on what is and isn’t allowed on campus property. The ban is in accordance with two Acts passed in the state of Michigan at different dates: Public Act 188 (Michigan’s Smoke Free…
Bulldogs outduel the Knights
The Bulldogs have extended their winning streak to 34 games after taking down the Knights 73-6 on Saturday, Sept. 26. The No.1-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs (4-0, 0-0 in GLIAC) took on the NAIA Kentucky Christian Knights (1-4, 0-0 in AAC) on Saturday afternoon. Ferris showed how…