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Bulldogs to spearhead GLIAC slate
Ferris State Volleyball has gotten off to an undefeated start to the season, as they are looking to continue the streak into conference play. After securing their twelfth consecutive win last Friday, September 18th, against GLIAC foe Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs will look ahead to…
Women’s Soccer Begins GLIAC Play
With the four non-conference games completed, Ferris State women’s soccer begins its GLIAC play on Friday, September 11, when Wayne State comes to Big Rapids. The Bulldogs went 2-1-1 in their four games, beating Southwest Minnesota State and Walsh University both by a score of…
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 together to create the printed publication. The decision to do away with print was a tough decision; however, it was one…
Suicide Prevention starts with a conversation
At Ferris State and many universities around the world, students, no matter the age, major or background, are struggling. For some students, those struggles may not be visible to those around them. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising…
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…
The loneliness of college that Ferris students don’t talk about
The student sitting next to you in class, the teammate laughing with you at practice, or the friend you see every day might be feeling lonelier than you realize. Ferris State University, a school that houses almost 4,000 students on its campus, might not be as tight-knit as it…
First United Methodist Church lends a helping hand to the hungry
Every Thursday evening, First United Methodist Church of Big Rapids opens its doors to anyone in the community who’s hungry or looking for a place to gather. This free community dinner has been going on since 2012 and continues to serve the community weekly, offering good food…
Big Rapids welcomes a new sculpture at Hemlock Park
Members of the community gathered at Hemlock Park as Big Rapids held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 18. The ceremony took place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., filling the park with excitement as members from the General Federation of Women’s Club Big Rapids (GFWC) joined with…
When financial aid becomes a financial stress
Financial aid at Ferris can be helpful, but I think the communication needs to be better for students. Since I have been at Ferris, I have had to contact Financial Aid three different times because something was wrong with my financial aid. Honestly, I feel like it is ridiculous…
Torch Tunes
For our first Torch Tunes of the year, a group of our staff has decided to share songs that remind them of the fall season. Below is the list of songs that brings us into the fall spirit as the fall season approaches. Harmony Goodman | Co-Editor-In-Chief: We Fell in Love by girl…
Ferris students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, and to celebrate, many organizations on campus have teamed up to plan events throughout the entire month. One such event, “El Orgullo,” was held at the Robinson Quad, outside of the David L. Eisler Center, on September…