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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…
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 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…
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…
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 semester. The new four-story dorm is located at the center of campus, sitting directly…
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…
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 […]
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 […]