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VIDEO: An interview with Dan Povenmire
The Torch sat down with “Phineas and Ferb” co-creator Dan Povenmire ahead of his live Q&A at the Williams Auditorium on Sept. 23. Hosted by: Nolan Matthews | Editor-in-Chief Shot by: Hunter McFarland | Videographer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALLtXzhX2sU
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…
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 shut down from Linden Street to East Bellevue Street, and it was filled with vendors, food, live music, a car show,…
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 […]
Big Rapids farmers market starts up for the summer
People came from all around Big Rapids to the parking lot next to Bernie’s Place for locally made goods of all kinds, from goat milk soap to cutting boards. The first Big Rapids farmers’ market of the season was held on Friday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with vendors offering…
Fun and sun in downtown Big Rapids
June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Michigan Ave will be shut down between Pine and Linden streets for the Big Rapids annual Summerfest. This year’s Summerfest will feature a combination of vendors, live music, games, food, and even a car show. Summerfest is an annual event hosted by…