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John Sonntag, the Man, the Myth, the Marshal
John Sonntag has been elected to lead the Homecoming Parade as Grand Marshal, a role that recognizes his many contributions and years of dedicated service to Ferris and its community. John Sonntag, a veteran of both the armed forces and the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department,…
Dan Povenmire speaks at Williams Auditorium
After spending 16 long years to get his show, “Phineas and Ferb,” on television, Dan Povenmire came to Ferris State to do a Q&A at Williams Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 23, to tell how he did it. Most popularly known for his show “Phineas and Ferb,” which he co-created with…
Ferris hockey begins new season
With the new season starting, Ferris State Men’s Hockey (8-27-2, 6-18-2 in GLIAC last season) will travel to Canisius on Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs are coming off an eight-win season that ended with a loss in the quarterfinals of the CCHA Mason Cup against Minnesota…
Bulldogs outduel the Knights
The Bulldogs have extended their winning streak to 34 games after taking down the Knights 73-6 on Saturday, Sept. 26. The No.1-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs (4-0, 0-0 in GLIAC) took on the NAIA Kentucky Christian Knights (1-4, 0-0 in AAC) on Saturday afternoon. Ferris showed how…
Bulldogs to duel the Knights
After extending their winning streak to 33 wins in a hard-fought 28-14 victory against No. 9-ranked Central Washington. The Bulldogs will look to face off against the Knights in their homecoming matchup. Ferris took down Central Washington on the back of sophomore quarterback…
Media Minute: “Taskmaster” Season 22
Season 22 of “Taskmaster” is off to a phenomenal start. After more than twenty seasons, the series still manages to maintain its unique air of comedy. For those who are unfamiliar, “Taskmaster” is a British comedy game show created by Alex Horne and hosted by Greg Davies. With…
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…
The concerns of Meta glasses
When you step outside or when you visit your local café in town, you shouldn’t have to worry that the person next to you might be filming you, not with their phone, but with their glasses. As uncomfortable as it sounds, this is a valid fear founded on the creation of Meta…
Connection and community
Modern life has drastically changed the way that communities function for the worst. Not to start off all gloomy and negative, but just think about it for a minute. Personal connection seems to be evading most people. Sure, a lot of us have a couple of close friends we can count…
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
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…