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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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…