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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…
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, I experienced all the emotions that every freshman feels. I was homesick and I felt anxious being away from…
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 […]
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 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…
Editor’s parting statement – Grace Heethuis
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to return as the Culture Editor for the Torch next year. While I’m so excited to graduate in December, I will unfortunately have to have a lot on my plate to get there. I have enjoyed this season so much, and it has been...
Editor’s Statement – Nolan Matthews
After spending the last year in the position of sports editor and being named Co-Editor-In-Chief earlier this month, I will be looking to continue to grow our sports section. Sports at Ferris is always changing, and at the Torch, we have the role of getting the news for athletics…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Message from the editors
Harmony It feels surreal to be writing my very first editor’s column as editor-in-chief. I started at the Torch in 2022 as a culture reporter, but I never imagined the places this publication would take me. I am beyond grateful to be in this position; I wouldn’t be here today…
Editor’s Statement – Tate Zellman
It is an absolute honor to become editor for the opinions section. One of my goals is to keep the section remaining strong. A little bit about me, my name is Tate Zellman. I’m a fifth-year senior English education major from Grand Haven, MI. I started my time with the Torch back…
NBA finals predictions
Devin Wardrop – San Antonio Spurs beat Detroit Pistons Both teams have a gauntlet to go through in their respective conferences. San Antonio has the Timberwolves in the second round, which I think they can go through. Then, in the Western Conference Final is the Oklahoma City…