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NEWS I’ve learned to cherish life more. “ ” Ferris State Torch - James Chappell See below for story Rolling in style Wheelchair basketball event breaks disability stereotypes Mari Ann Loucks stereotype that people with Ferris State Torch physical disabilities cannot play sports, be active or live fulf lling Ferris has built a strong ath- lives,” Alexander said. “These letic reputation already this players are quite athletic de- year, but asking our athletes spite the fact that they do not to compete in wheelchairs run up and down the court. The is another game entirely. Grand Rapids Pacers seem to The Ferris State basketball have a great time when they play teams played the Grand Rap- and they will tease and trash ids Pacers wheelchair bas- talk just as any athletes will.” ketball team last weekend at This is the fourth year that Wink Arena to raise awareness Ferris has held the wheelchair for those with disabilities and basketball game. This is the to break the stereotypes sur- only sporting event at Ferris rounding disabilities in sports. that focuses on the inclusion All of the players, including of people with disabilities. Ferris players, played in wheel- “I appreciate those guys for chairs. The Ferris team put being around and telling their up a good f ght, but was ulti- stories,” Chappell said. “I was in mately bested by the Pacers. awe from some of the things they James Chappell, a criminal said that they’ve been through. justice senior at Ferris, played I’ve learned to cherish life more. in the basketball game for the I really appreciate them com- second time. ing out and playing with us.” “Playing in a wheelchair is sig- “It is often surprising to peo- nif cantly more diff cult than play- ple how much athletic ability ing without it. After playing in the is required for wheelchair bas- games, I have learned to have a ketball and how enjoyable it different outlook on life because is to watch,” said Alexander. the Pacers are very active, very Raff e tickets were sold at positive, and just having fun the game, raising $100 for playing basketball. They are nev- a scholarship for a student er down on themselves, and they with a disability through the taught me to be more positive.” off ce of Educational Coun- s Julie Alexander, an educa- seling & Disabilities Services. tional counselor at Ferris’ of- “We wanted to show people f ce of Educational Counseling that even if you have a disability & Disabilities Services said the you can still be active,” Chappell g game is meant to show students said. “You can cherish the stuff s that individuals with disabili- you do have because some peo- w ties are just like anyone else. ple don’t have that. Just be the Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer

“The goal is to challenge the best you can be and be grate- Ferris State basketball’s James Chappell looks for an open lane at last week’s wheelchair basketball event. ful.” Clean One Bedroom Apartment Science on tap In Town Big Rapids Ferris offers degree concentration in beer making $500/month Includes Heat & Water Kip Biby offers industrial chemistry as an conducted research with Thom- Ferris State Torch associate degree, but chemistry son. They measured pH in every NO PETS professor Mark Thomson is in stage of the brewing process the process of expanding the and added specif c amounts of 231-796-8142 Craft beer enthusiasts at program to a bachelor degree. calcium carbonate to batches. Ferris have something to look “I’m really excited about the “To learn this stuff through forward to this year as the in- fermentation science program a chemistry perspective was dustrial chemistry program now because it builds on a long his- pretty neat,” Cronk said. offers fermentation science tory that Ferris has had in in- Students not in the fermen- as a degree concentration. dustrial chemistry,” said Thom- tation science program who are Students in this program will son, who has brewed beer at interested in the science behind take classes along with indus- home for more than 30 years. fermentation in wine, cheese trial chemistry major courses “We’ve been doing industrial and bread are not left without such as fermentation chemistry, chemistry at the associate’s the opportunity learn. For years, fermentation analysis, beverage level for more than 60 years.” Dr. Michael Ryan management and principles of Ferris environmental biolo- food science. Ferris currently See Beer gy junior Symon Cronk recently on page 3 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 Skateboarder runs into car, student hit by car TORCH A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University. Devin Anderson sisted McNerney Hall staff with a suspended license. NEWS BRIEFS News Editor a marijuana complaint. The inci- dent was handled by hall staff. Don’t tweet me bro Bumper cars Oct. 12, 12:15 p.m., off cers Devin Anderson Oct. 6, 3:35 p.m., off cers re- The bash brothers investigated the complaint of a News Editor sponded to a two-car accident in Oct. 9, 11:20 p.m., off cers threat via social media. A sub- Lot 1. investigated two disorderly subject was identif ed and referred Andrew Huang Concert jects outside of Clark Hall. The to the Off ce of Student Conduct. Musician Andrew Huang will perform at Ferris at 7 p.m. Getting towed two were arguing loudly outside on Thursday, Oct. 22, in University Center room 202. Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m., a vehicle and were separated. Gassy encounters Huang is known for his video content and blending many in Lot 68 was impounded for Oct. 12, 11:10 p.m., off cers genres of music. This Entertainment Unlimited-coordinat- having multiple unpaid tickets. Party hardy discovered a vehicle with a leak- ed event is free to attend. ing gas tank in Lot 3. The owner Getting rowdy in Hallisy removed the vehicle from cam- History presentation by Dr. Christian Peterson Oct. 8, 7:40 p.m., off cers re- TORCH pus. As a part of the history department’s Passion for the sponded to a disorderly subject Past Series, history professor Christian Peterson will complaint in Hallisy Hall. The Remember middle school? speak at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in University Cen- subject was referred to the Of- ON THE Oct. 14, 1:35 a.m., a student ter room 202. Students can hear about historical topics f ce of Student Conduct. pulled the f re alarm in Travis and their importance while enjoying pizza and soda. RECORD Hall. There was no f re and the Lake Orion theft student could not be located. Interactive theater performance Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m., off cers The Social Work Association will host an event about assisted Lake Orion police with Suspended license current social issues by a North Carolina theater group an investigation involving theft Oct. 10, 12:50 a.m., off cers Oct. 14, 4:50 a.m., off cers called Theater Delta at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in from their jurisdiction. A Ferris assisted the city police in re- performed a traff c stop on University Center room 202. The group will perform and student was identif ed and inter- sponding to a large party on Ives 215th Avenue. The driver of the interact with the audience, discussing racism and sexism. viewed. Avenue. vehicle had a suspended license and was ticketed. Skater hits stopped car, ouch I just came to say hello... Oct. 9, 11:40 a.m., off cers re- Oct. 10, 2:25 p.m., off cers Student hit by car sponded to a vehicle and skate- responded to a harassment Oct. 14, 12:48 p.m., off cers boarder crash on Campus Drive. complaint in Brophy Hall, where assisted the city police with a The skateboarder was being a female student reported un- car accident on Ferris Drive. A towedt by a bicycle. When the bi- wanted texts. The male subject pedestrian crossed the street Follow us on cycle swerved around a stopped was advised to end communica- without paying attention, was vehicle, the skateboarder did tion. hit by a car and crashed through not and hit the vehicle’s fender. the windshield. He was trans- Both the cyclist and skateboard- Stop it like it’s hot ported to the hospital and tick- Twitter @fsutorch er were gone upon off cers’ ar- Oct. 11, 4 p.m., off cers per- eted. rival. formed a traff c stop on State Street for disregarding a traff c DPS issued 305 parking and That smelly smell control sign. The driver of the ve- traff c violations between Oct. 9 Oct. 9, 3:25 p.m., off cers as- hicle was ticketed for driving on and Oct. 15 totalling $5,250.

BEER from page 2 Fermentation a new concentration at Ferris has organized a biology class in Italy each summer, in which Ferris State Torch students witness the production of food and drink. Corrections “The goal of the course is to provide some scientif c back- ground so that students under- On page 1 of last week’s issue, stand such things as making wine and cheese,” Ryan said. Astrology should have read Astronomy This class also examines the anatomy and physiolo- Corrections can be submitted through email at Photo by: Devin Anderson | News Editor gy of taste and smell. This Rick Marek, of the Big Rapids Area Master Mashers, stirs a a batch of home-brewed [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978 class fulf lls a scientif c under- rye pale ale last weekend at BAMM’s “Learn How to Brew” event at Cranker’s standing credit. More informa- Brewery. tion on Ryan’s study abroad can be found at ferris.edu/ international/studyabroad. Saturday December 19, 2015 Thomson is also involved 2015 DECEMBER Ewigleben Sport Complex in the Big Rapids Area Master Mashers (BAMM), a beer-mak- COMMENCEMENT (Wink Arena) ing club that regularly meets at Cranker’s Brewery to discuss College Contact Phone # Location Health Professions Richelle Williams (231) 591-2263 VFS 210 Saturday, December 19 and share their homebrewed Arts & Sciences Barb Hampel (231) 591-3660 ASC 3052 Time College beer. BAMM is encouraging Business (On/Of campus undergrad. students) Carri Grifﬁs (231) 591-2493 BUS 200 student brewers and industri- Business (graduate students) Shannon Yost (231) 591-2168 BUS 200 10:00 am College of Art & Sciences al chemistry students to join. Education & Human Services Jacee Potts (231) 591-2700 BIS 604 College of Education & Human Services BAMM can be found on Face- Engineering & Technology Deb Ducat (231) 591-2961 JHN 200 College of Engineering and Technology book. Note: You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you ofcially graduate and receive your diploma. 1:30 pm College of Business Caps and Gowns may be purchased at the Grad Fair on November 5th, 11:00 am – 4:00pm in the University Center – College of Health Professions Multi Purpose Rooms or starting November 5th – December 17th at the Ferris State University Bookstore (located in the University Center, 805 Campus Drive, Big Rapids MI 49307). Tickets are required for all ceremonies. All students planning on participating in a ceremony will receive (7) seven tickets. Electronic tickets will be available for students to access/print starting November 5, 2015. Extra tickets are not distributed and lost tickets will not be replaced. Commencement Program – Graduates must complete their online graduation application by Friday, October 16, For special accommodations or for more information regarding the Commencement ceremony, please 2015 for their names to appear in the Fall 2015 Commencement Programs or their name will not appear in the visit the Commencement website www.ferris.edu/ Commencement Program. In order to have the program printed and back in time for the ceremonies we have to commencement or call (231) 591-3803. adhere to these deadlines. Contact your college’s Commencement Coordinator if you have any questions. 4 4 News October 21, 2015 Ferris State Torch

Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Lucas Gillis engages with Kerman in a Q&A after her talk at the University Center. Students engage with Piper Kerman “Orange Is the New Black” author Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Kerman speaks to students about the year she spent experiencing the inequalities in the United States prison system. speaks at Ferris Hailey Klingel room was packed as Kerman, man’s speech were the racial, ted comparable crimes who opic, but she does support how Lifestyles Editor author of the book-turned-Em- social and gender inequalities were doing a lot more time.” accurately it addresses many my-award-winning Netf ix se- affecting the prison system— After her lecture, Kerman real issues in women’s prisons. Ferris students connected ries “Orange Is the New Black,” specif cally women in prison. gave students the change to en- After the Q&A, students lined with Piper Kerman Wednesday shared her experiences. She “The experience of incar- gage in an open Q&A session. up to get their copies of “Orange night during her speech about was brought to campus by Fer- ceration is a deeply traumatic She answered questions about Is the New Black” signed and her life before, during and after ris communications profes- and awful experience,” Kerman the differences between the meet Kerman. the year she spent in prison. sor Neil Patten as part of this said. “I was so lucky to only be book and the show and about The University Center Ball- year’s Arts & Lecture series. in prison for one year. There life in prison. Kerman made sure Prominent themes of Ker- are other women who commit- to note that the show is not a bi- Printing in progress Graphic media students settle into new off ce Angela Graf clude printing bumper stickers, Ferris State Torch car wraps and plastic signs; it can even print on aluminum. Last summer, the graphic The lab equipment is new to media management (GMAN) professors and students alike, program at Ferris changed presenting them with a learning the way its students learn en- curve. According to GMAN pro- tirely with a brand new off ce. fessor Pat Klarecki, experience GMAN recently renovated and with the new technology will def - moved into the music industry nitely make students seem more management program’s old of- attractive to prospective employ- f ce space in Business Building ers, and with the f eld growing room 124. The off ce is now so rapidly this gives Ferris grad- equipped with brand new print- uates a competitive advantage. ing equipment, including a FujiF- “The companies that hire Photo by: Angela Graf | Reporter ilm Acuity LED 1600 Inkjet Print- our graduates are like, ‘this is Professor Pat Klarecki assists graphic media management students Harold Burton and Autumn Brooks in the print lab. er valued at $120,000 dollars. exactly what we need,’” said The printer is being used Klarecki. “The problem for them ROOM IN COUNTRY by Ferris for free as part of a is that there are six to eight of FOR RENT consignment agreement with them for every one of our grad- FujiFilm and can print on any- uates. So we are really trying to $500/MONTH showcase and get people excit- UTILITIES INCLUDED thing up to 63 inches wide and a half inch thick. Its uses in- ed about the program so that 231-349-0313 we can get students in here.” When it’s said that the f eld is growing rapidly, this is not an exaggeration. The Bureau of SUBS NEEDED TODAY! Labor Statistics reports 54.3% of the printing industry work- EDUStaff is seeking force is above the age of 45, so with a rising rate of retirement, substitute teachers and more graphic media jobs are becom- throughout school districts in ing more available to graduates. A key aspect of the GMAN Northern Michigan! program is a mandatory internship for all upperclassmen in the program. GMAN senior Please visit www.EDUStaff.org and Samantha Hillock interned this past summer at Phillips click on “Start Application” Printing in Nashville, Tenn. or Call 877-974-6338 with questions. See Printing on page 5 News 5 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 Haunted house to scare in Paris Your words have power Circle K International hosts Halloween fundraiser LGBT student group to organize Devin Anderson some horror to their evening. News Editor Circle K International inclusive speech campaign Nick Vander Wulp President and Ferris plas- tics engineering junior Chris Ferris State Torch Buse will play a clown in the Circle K’s “clown room.” Members of Ferris’ Circle K In- “I really like the clown room,” ternational group will get spooky Buse said. “It’s because you at the f sh hatchery in Paris this can’t see, you can’t hear and the weekend and next weekend. clowns get you. Nobody seems The Circle K International to like clowns, so that one gets Haunted Fish Hatchery will be a lot of people.” open on Oct. 23, 24, 29 and Every year, 30 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. the group re- Photo by: Kip Biby | Reporter and Halloween from 5 p.m. searches new Members of the Advocacy and Education for Gender Identity and Sexuality organiza- to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the horror movies tion plan for a future of Ferris inclusivity at a group meeting. event will fund Circle K Inter- for inspira- Kip Biby not sure of what pronoun some- national activities including do- tion. According Ferris State Torch one prefers to be referred as. nations to the Salvation Army’s to Newman, “Getting misgendered Angel Tree program and area there have Tiffany Newman A new student organization sucks,” said Lucas Gil- foster children through the De- been haunt- for lesbian, gay, bisexual and lis, AEGIS’s treasurer. partment of Human Services. ed houses at the f sh hatch- transgendered student support “It is better to ask than to “The big goal is to get a mas- ery for years and the building is sounding off with a campaign assume and ruin someone’s sive force of people doing stuff itself is always part of the fun. called Your Words Have Power. day,” said Angelica Treu, a to help kids,” said Tiffany New- “It’s a giant, empty, terri- y Advocacy and Education for junior in the psychology pro- man Circle K International vice fying cement building,” New- Gender Identity and Sexuality (AE- gram and the community ser- president. man said. “Even high school- GIS) received registered student vice chairwoman for AEGIS. Split into two levels, the f rst ers will sometimes only do the organization status last April. AEGIS is also in the pro- level of the f sh hatchery is f rst f oor. It’s a creepy place.” “We’re here to bridge the cess of producing videos Photo by: Nick Vander Wulp | Reporter for younger thrill seekers. Students who bring a canned gap between the LGBT com- about the language used on Caleb Schultz will rev up a chainsaw The second level is for those food item to donate will receive munity and the rest of cam- campus and how it can af- during Circle K International’s haunted looking for those more adven- a dollar off the $5 ticket price. pus,” said AEGIS president fect other students negatively. house project next weekend and on turous souls looking to add and Ferris social work fresh- Also included in the cam- Halloween. man Connor McGahan. paign will be a speaker se- YourYo Words Have Power will ries. AEGIS will have a speaker continuecont to spread the AEGIS come in to talk about inclusive PRINTINGPRINTING from page 4 message,mess beginning with an language relating to various Graphic media students enjoy state of the art new off ce event about inclusive language populations every other month and how to make a difference starting in November. The in the community at 7:30 p.m. group is actively looking to oth- “When I f rst came to the he believes that seeing more ing with the old equipment was on Wednesday, Oct. 28th, in er student organizations and program we really didn’t have up to date gear will catch the necessarily a bad thing though. IRC 115. AEGIS is collaborating departments for collaboration. any equipment, just the digital eyes of prospective students. “There were kind of pros and with the Student Michigan Edu- The student group is made up press,” Hillock said. “It’s really “The tech center that I went to cons to it because you get ex- cation Association to organize of seven active members and is nice because I did my internship also had a lot of old stuff,” Bur- perience on different kinds of the discussion-based event. actively seeking new recruits. last summer and I had some ton said. “So if I were in those things,” she said. “But it was Inclusive language is very im- Students interested in joining knowledge about it coming shoes now and I were to come also really antiquated and from portant to the group’s educa- AEGIS can attend meetings at 5 back.” in here and see all this newer, probably before I was born. All tion initiatives. They teach that p.m. on Thursdays in University Klarecki said the internship is more modern equipment I would the new stuff is obviously up to g people should ask if they are Center room 124. imperative to the program as a def nitely be drawn to it.” date and I think it gives you a whole, providing hands-on expe- Until last year, Ferris was a little better perspective on what you rience for the students outside of outdated in the technology as- might be using in the future, the classroom, while also bring- pect of print media production whereas something we used to Welcome Back ing something unique to lectures. themselves. GMAN major Erin have before you wouldn’t see.” “[An internship] is a must,” Deater doesn’t think that work- g Klarecki said. “It really sets them up, and it allows for some FSU Alumni very good discussions in our Would you like your ad in the classes because they’re bring- FERRIS STATE

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Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Ferris optometry student Adrian Wright has the chance to show off his rap skills every week at Cleopatra’s open mic night. Get your voice heard Cody Burkhard ry, spoken word, rap/hip-hop there’s something special hap- Ferris State Torch and various other music genres. pening here. You can pay 10 Open mic night crowd favor- dollars to get into a place like Every Tuesday night, people ite and Chicago native E-Ski this in Chicago and still not see are given a chance to put their compared the event to the the same talent that you do here talents on display and get their famous New York City mu- for free. It’s a lot like CBGB.” voices heard at Cleopatra’s sic club CBGB, where bands Bands become great due Hookah Lounge in Big Rapids. such as the Ramones and in part to the places they This is open mic night. Talking Heads got their start. play, according to E-Ski. Open mic night started as a “This is the liveliest place in “All those great bands that venue for poetry and spoken town,” said E-Ski. “This is the played there weren’t always word but has since expanded spot for spoken word and hip great,” said E-Ski. “They be- Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer to all forms of spoken and in- hop in Michigan. I’ve been in See Open Mic Ferris students Alicia Adams and Jimmiaya Dixon co-host open mic night. strumental art, including poet- spoken word joints all over, but on page 8

Fall and haunted activities during the month of October Nick Vander Wulp to 5 p.m. at the Four Green the Charity Baptist Youth Group Rapids Pioneer, all of the mon- Ferris State Torch Fields Farm near Big Rapids. from Paris. Half of the money ey raised goes to United Way Lingering spirits are looking raised goes to support the re- to help local families. There Halloween is right around to spook the townsfolk and stu- spective groups on those nights. will also be a costume contest. the corner, and in the next dents of Big Rapids on the week- Admission is $3 for the Packet pick-up and race day few weeks, some spooky ends at Four Green Fields Farm. daytime maze, which has registration are from 1:30 to events are coming back to life. Lurking inside the maze will be three levels of diff culty. 2:45 p.m. at the Hemlock Park Ferris State students who are a few of Ferris State’s sports The haunted maze is $4. pavilion. Snacks, drinks and looking for something sinister teams awaiting new victims. Skeleton Skurry 5k restrooms will be at available. around this Hallows’ Eve have The women’s rugby team will be The race starts at 3 p.m. Pre-register at [http:// a few options in Big Rapids and frightening maze goers on Fri- Halloween day at Hem- news.pioneergroup.com/bi- Grand Rapids. day, Oct. 23. Men’s basketball lock Park in Big Rapids. grapidsnews/skeleton5k/]. Haunted Corn Maze will be there Saturday, Oct. 24. Tarsal, metatarsal, cuboid Registration is $30 on- Open Fridays from 8 p.m. Men’s tennis will be terrifying and calcaneus bones will be line or the day of the race. those brave enough to venture hitting the pavement for the to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays See Halloween in on Friday, Oct. 30. Hallow- annual Skeleton Skurry at Hem- from noon to 10:30 p.m., on page 8 and Sundays from 2 p.m. een night will be haunted by lock Park. Hosted by the Big 7 Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 Addicted to a capella Andrea Lenhart According to criminal justice Ferris State Torch junior and Acaholics vice president Tyler Karum, social media and word of mouth were a huge Acaholics became a regis- help for getting a good turnout tered student organization (RS0) for the audition process. this fall to spread their love for “I just re- a capella music around Ferris. ally want to A capella is a form of music make a legacy that involves using only voic- here at Ferris,” es for lyrics and instruments. said Karum. “It can be really challenging “I know every- at f rst because we’re using one loves mu- our voices as every instrument, sic and I think but it’s so much fun,” psy- Darcy Deckard this is a start chology senior Darcy Deckard to something great.” and Acaholics president said. Deckard’s favorite part Due to hard work from the so far is getting to know executive board, Acaholics has everyone in the group. Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer already reached 25 members. “I know that I wouldn’t have Ferris criminal justice junior and Acaholics vice president Tyler Karum practices his a capella skills to Acaholics members. “When I tell people about half the friends I do now if I it, their f rst reaction is usually didn’t start this organization,” something about Pitch Perfect, does something called Acabond- capella and the term “holic” Additions will typically be held said Deckard. “I love music, and and that’s something that we ing, where the group tries to hang to create something that once at the beginning of each I just want everyone else to feel are trying to be like with compe- out and bond outside of rehears- means addicted to a capella. semester, but it being a new how I feel when I listen to music.” titions,” said Brooke Ferris, an als to create a close knit feeling. “If you’re really into music, organization, they are willing to According to Karum, Acaholics early childhood education junior. Karum came up with the just give it a shot and come work out details. does more than sing. Acaholics RSO’s name by combing a out to an audition,” said Ferris.

y t s 8 8 Lifestyles October 21, 2015 Ferris State Torch OPEN MIC from page 6 Cleopatra’s hosts weekly open mic night came great at CBGB because nights since he’s been at Ferris. they had a place they could “All I do is go to classes,” go to every week and perfect Patel said. “I don’t have many their craft. Some of these peo- friends here in America outside ple performing at Cleopatra’s those I know in academics, but will make it in their art. We I like coming to this place be- just don’t know who yet. This cause of the music and accept- is where they get their start.” ing culture. I get a chance to The founder and co-host see another side of American of the event is Ferris hospi- culture. The people here are tality management senior Ali- great and I have a good time.” cia Adams, or Cosmic Owl. Open mic night has a simple “The premise of open mic format. People get called up in night is for the local community the order they signed up and to have a place to be heard and are allowed to do what they do, feel welcome and to have a ven- whether it is poetry, music or ue to express themselves artisti- even the occasional comedy act. cally,” said Adams. But beware of the “clappers.” Adams and her co-host ac- There are clappers located at ev- Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Lance Carpenter rocks The Gate at Country Bash 2.0 last Friday, which was organized and hosted by Ferris MIMA students. The counting senior Jimmiaya Dix- ery table and if someone doesn’t Dani Jamerson band opened for Carpenter. Both artists are Michigan natives. on, or Misunderstood Hunt- like what is being said, then that ress, liven the event with their person uses the clapper. soulful, rebellious attitudes. Three clappers and you’re out. Since it began two years Although the clappers are HALLOWEEN from page 6 ago, open mic night has grown there, they hardly get used. from a small gathering to the They are mainly used when Big Rapids and Grand Rapids offer Halloween activities place to be on a Tuesday night. someone gets on the mic and Anyone can perform at says blatantly offensive things. Halloween on Ionia $3,000 cash, second prize will along with live entertainment. open mic night by signing up Most people enjoy whatever Opens at 3 p.m. Halloween win $1,500 and third prize will Michigan craft beer will be when he or she gets there. is put out there on the mic. day and goes until midnight. get $500. You must be pres- on tap featuring over 15 differ- But people have a great time Whether you have poetry, mu- Halloween on Ionia in ent in the f esh to win. Featur- ent brews for the hop heads. simply going in with friends sic or have nothing better to do Grand Rapids is for the ing hellishly heated tents from Tickets can be purchased and experiencing the event. on a Tuesday night, visit Cleop- most dedicated of deviants. restaurants and bars located from www.halloweenonionia. International student and atra’s Hookah Lounge next to Creativity will be rewarded to on Ionia Street between Fulton com for $15 or a limited number Ferris automotive management Save-A-Lot on Northland Drive. three costume contest winners. Street and Oakes Street, there at The Gate on Halloween for sophomore Poorvak Patel said Open mic night starts at 9 p.m. First prize winner will take home will be plenty to eat and drink $20. Attendees must be 21+. he’s been enjoying the open mic and lasts until 11 p.m.

Anyone needing special accommodations to attend this event or for more information, contact Wendy Samuels at (231) 349-2180 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance. Lifestyles 9 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 ZTA thinks INK Jen Corrie ucation and awareness. Next don’t know,” said Crummel. Ferris State Torch was the Tuesday Panera Bread “So it’s very close to my heart.” fundraiser, where commu- Wednesday was the Pie a It seems like everyone knows nity members and students ZTA event, where you could someone whose had some type could bring in event f yers and donate a dollar to smash of cancer and the battle to de- have 20 percent of the pro- a pie in the face of a ZTA. feat it has continued on for ceeds go to ZTA’s philanthropy. Thursday was a pumpkin years. “So far they’ve gone really smash, and Friday passersby in Last week, Zeta Tau Alpha well,” political the IRC wrote down a loved one (ZTA) dedicated their time science se- who has been affected by breast to raise funds and aware- nior and ZTA cancer on a heart, which they ness for breast cancer efforts member Jamie could purchase to help donate during their Think Pink Week. R i c h a r d s o n to the cause. Healthcare systems adminis- said. “A lot of The week concluded with a tration junior Erin Crummel was people showed dodge ball tournament on Sat- the coordinator for Think Pink up to Pane- urday. Week. Jamie Richardson ra, so that’s In total, Think Pink Week really great. raised over $1,000. Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer “I just started it this year,” ZTA members allow Ferris students to smash pies in their faces for $1.00. Crummel said. “Hopefully it A lot of people are posting will go again next year since pictures on our event wall.” we’ve been successful so far.” Richardson said breast can- Crummel said she heard cer has affected her life indi- about other campuses hosting a rectly through the parents of her successful Think Pink Week so close friends from high school. she started one here at Ferris. “Right after graduation, “It turns out, if you do a whole three of their moms were di- week of events, you get a bet- agnosed with breast can- ter turnout, eventually raising cer,” Richardson said. “So more money we put towards that affected me because I our cause,” Crummel said. was close with those friends.” Think Pink Week kicked off Crummel’s life has also on Monday with ZTA mem- been impacted by the disease. bers passing out pink ribbons “My grandma is a survivor on campus and talking about of breast cancer, but it’s also genetic, so my mom might their philanthropy, which is Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer get it or I might get it, but we focused on breast cancer ed- Members of Zeta Tau Alpha pose in the Quad during Think Pink Week 2015. SPECIALS Located inside the Holiday Inn SUNDAY FUNDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY • 7PM - Close 12 Noon - Close $6 Spaghetti, $3 U Call Its, $4 Craft Pints MONTE MONDAY 12 Noon - Close $5 Monte Cristo’s With 1 Side, 1/2 off $3.50 Selected Mixed Drinks Don’t miss out Appetizers! $2 TUESDAY on the fun! 6PM - Close $2 U Call Its, $2 Sliders, $12 Beer Towers BURGER & BEER THURSDAY 100 oz. 7PM - Close $6 Burger And Beer. Comes With A Side Of Fries. BEER $.50 Extra For Cheese. $2 Extra For Craft Beer FRIDAY ALL U CAN EAT FISH 6PM - Close TOWERS! Our Hand Battered Cod Or Perch Served With Your www.sngbigrapids.com Choice Of Two Sides. All You Can Eat For $11.00 10 10 Sports October 21, 2015 Ferris State Torch

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The Ferris State hockey team will host the Badgers of Wiscon- sin this weekend in what will sure- ly be an exciting home contest. Ferris State opened up their home play last weekend when they faced the Huskies of Mich- igan Tech. In the f rst matchup of the weekend, the Huskies put the Bulldogs away early, scoring four goals before the Bulldogs could notch one, ultimately ce- menting a 5-1 Husky victory. The next night sang a different song for the boys in crimson, as the Bulldogs gained their f rst victory of the season when they scored two goals in the second period and one in the third to bring them to a 3-2 home win. The Bulldogs now hold a 1-2- 1 record overall and a 1-1 conference record. In what will be the f rst time the Badgers will ever make a trip to Big Rapids, the Bulldogs will host Wisco sin in a two-game weekend se- Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer See Hockey Head Coach Tony Annese hands off a game ball to quarterback Jason Vander Laan after his 53-yard touchdown run pushed him past the previous record for rushing yards on page 13 at the quarterback position. Vander Laan salutes the home crowd as the new record holder, currently standing at 5,218 rushing yards with at least four games left to play. Marshall Scheldt his grand total to 5,218 total extra blocker. So for them, it the only person to enjoy the Soccer sets Sports Editor yards rushing. The surpris- kind of stinks because it does record, in a post-game press ing thing about Vander Laan, take away from some of their conference, senior wide receiv- though, is that he doesn’t do carries, but those guys are all er Jake Lampman said, “We records Ferris State quarterback Cody Burkhard Jason Vander Laan can now all of his work on the ground. for the team and Coach Annese love watching our teammates call himself the greatest The FSU quarterback has also has done a great job of imple- succeed. And for our quarter- Ferris State Torch running quarterback in the thrown for 7,137 yards back, our lead- history of college football. in his time as a Bull- er, to get an The Ferris State Women’s The humble, 6-foot-4-inch dog. According to ESPN, We love watching our award like that, Soccer Team has had a qui- senior from Frankfort, Ill. would he has accounted for I think it def - etly historic season this year. probably never say those words seven miles of offense nitely sparks On a weekend where senior though. With a 53-yard touch- with 12,665 total yards. teammates succeed. everyone.” Jason Vander Laan broke the down run against Ohio Domini- The crazy thing about Vander Laan NCAA record for career rush- can last weekend, Vander Laan this record, is that Vander Jake Lampman received a ing yards for a quarterback, became the all-time leading Laan still has so much large amount the women’s soccer team rushing quarterback at any time to distance him- of national at- may have been overlooked. division of college football. self between him and Graves menting a team atmosphere tention before and following The Lady Bulldogs have broken In an interview with ESPN, as the Bulldogs still have four on our team. Everyone is hum- the game. He was mentioned several school records this year. which aired on SportsCenter regular season games to go. ble and we all like blocking for on ESPN’s College GameDay With an overall record of 12-3- last Saturday night, Vander One might think that with the each other,” said Vander Laan. before the game and was also 1, this year’s Ferris soccer team Laan said, “I’ve had a phenom- qu a r ter b ac k After Vander Laan’s histor- featured on SportsCenter where has the most wins in a season enal offensive line all four years rushing for that ic touchdown run, the game he was interviewed over the and the best record through here and I’m just blessed to much yardage was paused and Head Coach phone by ESPN reporter Hakem 16 games in school history. have that. With the system that that the run- Tony Annese gave Vander Dermish and was featured on The Bulldogs had a school we run and the O-line that we ning backs on Laan the game ball. Vander the scrolling ticker on ESPN. record seven-game win streak have up front along with the the team might Laan held the ball up in the Vander Laan set the re- broken by a tie against Tiff n in O-line coach, we’ve always been not be getting air, gave a nod to the crowd, cord against an Ohio Domin- double overtime. The unbeaten able to handle teams up front.” any carries. Al- then got right back to business. ican team that knocked the streak extended to 12 before With the run, Vander Laan sur- Jake Lampman though Vander “I wasn’t 100 percent sure Bulldogs out of the playoffs Ferris State lost to Northern passed Shawn Graves of Wofford Laan does that I got it on that run, but I last season. That was just Michigan in another overtime College, who previously held the receive most of the carries on was pretty certain. As soon as I one more game in a string of game this weekend 1-0. It is the record with 5,128 rushing yards. the ground for Ferris State, he turned around I had eight or nine tough games for Ferris State. only loss for the Bulldogs since The touchdown also put the still values his running backs. guys running to congratulate me Ferris State will take on the the second game of the season. Bulldogs up 14-7 in a game that “Those guys are some of the and all of the guys were jump- No. 17 ranked Michigan Tech They tied the school record they would eventually win 38-17. most humble guys on our team, ing on top of me, so that was Huskies at 12:04 p.m. Saturday, for consecutive shutouts early in and with the quarterback run- awesome,” said Vander Laan. Oct. 24 at Top Taggart Field in Vander Laan ran for 161 See Soccer ning it’s kind of nice; I gain an The FSU quarterback wasn’t Big Rapids. yards in the game, bringing on page 12 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 Fantasy Football This week, having two quar- terbacks worked in my fa- WR2: Pierre Garcon, Washing- vor. Although my dual QBs ton Redskins: Marshall Scheldt put up 41 points, Vander Garcon is one of Kirk Cousins’ Sports Editor Laan almost matched it favorite receivers. The Tampa with 38 points of his own. Bay defense is pretty weak, so The Bulldogs’ defense notched ly getting on the same page. I think that Garcon will catch a f ve sacks and three forced fum- Stafford also has a 6-foot-5- touchdown or two this weekend. bles, which outscored my Buffa- inch security blanket named lo Bills’ defense by eight points. Calvin Johnson to help him. FLEX: Jimmy Graham, Seattle However, I was able to make Seahawks: my point advantage back at the QB2: Kirk Cousins, Washing- After being the best tight end running back position where the ton Redskins: in the league last year, Graham Atlanta Falcons’ back, Devonta This Holland native has has been nearly non-existent af- Freeman, got 21 more points been on-and-off all season ter being traded to Seattle. The than any Ferris running back. long. Look for him to be on Seahawks play the 49ers this One thing about Freeman, against Tampa Bay this Sunday. Thursday, and for some reason though, is that he can’t say he’s Seattle always shows up against the all-time leading rushing RB: Chris Ivory, New York Jets: San Francisco. I think Jimmy quarterback in college football Ivory has been a workhorse Graham will show up as well. history like Vander Laan can. for the Jets lately. I think he’ll Freeman has been a complete be the only constant in the Jets’ D/ST: Buffalo Bills: animal for the Falcons and is offense this week as they take They may have let me down the top running back in fanta- on the New England Patriots. last week, but the Bills play sy football so far this season. the Jaguars in London on Sun- With this win, my record WR1: Golden Tate, Detroit Li- day morning. I think they’ll improves to 2-4 against the ons: bounce back big against Dawgs. Let’s see what we can I’m going to try to double a young Jaguars offense. do next week. Here’s my roster. dip twice this week with my wide-receivers so it’s going K: Sebastian Janikowski, Oak- QB1: Matt Stafford, Detroit Li- to be all or nothing here. Tate land Raiders: ons was one of Matt Stafford’s fa- This guy is getting up there After an impressive outing vorite targets last week and in terms of age, but his leg is last week against the Bears, with a win last week, the Li- still one of the strongest in the I think Stafford and his of- ons might actually be f nding game. He still has some 50+ fensive coordinator are f nal- something with their offense. yard f eld goals left in the tank.

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Women’s tennis breaks GVSU undefeated streak In decisive fashion, the Ferris State women’s tennis team closed out their fall regular season play against Grand Valley. The Bulldogs handed the Lakers their f rst loss of the season last week with a 6-3 victory. Ferris State added three wins right off the bat when they swept GVSU in doubles play. The Bulldogs and Lakers then split in singles competition taking three wins apiece. The Bulldogs aren’t hanging up their rackets yet, as they prepare for the GLIAC tournament in Midland on Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Ferris State is currently sitting at fourth in the league standings. Volleyball still going strong Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer With a few more wins last weekend to bring the wom- Ferris State freshman Corey Mackin lead the British Columbia Hockey League in points last year with 54 goals and 50 en’s volleyball record to 20-1 on the season, the Bulldog assists. women are not slowing down. The team is currently on an eight game winning streak starting with Grand Valley the Huskies at 1-1. The 5-foot- Express, Mackin lead en- Marshall Scheldt State on Sep. 29 all the way up to Oct. 17 when the team 8-inch, 166 pound forward from tire BCHL with 50 goals and Sports Editor defeated Rockhurst during the Midwest Region Crossover, Philadelphia, Pa. added his f rst 54 assists to combine for the nation’s largest collegiate volleyball tournament. assist of the season on a Tyler 104 points in just 58 games Last Saturday, Oct. 17, The next Bulldog volleyball game will be played against Andrew goal in the third period. during the 2014-2015 season. the Ferris State hockey team the Oilers of Findlay in Big Rapids on Friday, Oct. 23 at Mackin may be a little under- Mackin and the Bulldogs picked up their f rst win of the 5:00 p.m. The following night will see the Bulldogs take on sized, but it is apparent that he will take to the ice again next season against Michigan Tech. the Chargers of Hillsdale at 5:00 p.m. in Big Rapids. A big contributor to the Fer- creates a tough matchup for op- weekend against the Wiscon- posing defenses with his good sin Badgers this weekend. The ris win was freshman forward Men’s golf takes another tourney hands and skating abilities. puck will drop at 7:07 p.m. on Corey Mackin, and that’s why After a big win in Chicago at the 2015 NCAA Midwest Before coming to Ferris Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, he’s this week’s top dawg. Fall Regional #1, the Dawgs traveled to Eureka, Mo. to State, Mackin played for the In the 3-2 win against Mich- Oct. 24 in Big Rapids. get their hands on another victory. A total of 24 teams at- Coquitlam Express of the Brit- igan Tech, Mackin scored his tended the 2015 NCAA Midwest Fall Regional #2 and the ish Columbia Hockey League f rst goal of the season on a Bulldogs beat out all competition with a total score of 606 (BCHL). In his time for the 5-on-3 to tie the Bulldogs with through two rounds. Bulldog golf will conclude their fall season when they head to Detroit for the Wayne State Motor City Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 18 through Monday, Oct. 19.

SOCCER from page 10 The FSU women’s soccer team has set multiple school records

the season with three, but later sophomore midf elder Rachel had a different streak of four to Fouts and freshman defender break the record. Overall they Carley Dubbert have a com- have eight shutouts this season bined 14 assists and 34 points. which is also a school record. Combined, the offense and These records can be at- defense has put Ferris state tributed to an experienced de- ranked second overall in con- fensive unit with three seniors ference scoring 15 more in Hunter Dolan, Ashley Brad- goals than they have allowed. street and Lindsey Scott. They “I really think we can make have allowed the second few- the top four in the GLIAC and est shots on goal in the GLIAC. make it to the national tourna- When they do let a shot go ment,” said Haustein. “We’re by, senior goalkeeper Mad- all excited. We set goals at the die Haustein has been there beginning of the season and the all season with a GLIAC lead- f rst goal is to win the GLIAC.” ing .910 save percentage. The Bull- The success of this defense dogs have two comes from a team philosophy. games left on Senior forward Nichole their schedule Boehnke said, “We put an em- against Ohio phasis on f tness and defense Dominican at the beginning of the year and the No. and that has paid off. We have 4 team in the Maddie Haustein three seniors in our back line nation Grand and they know how to play Valley State. with each other. The commu- Grand Valley is second nation- nication is great and they help ally in goals scored with 73 on the set up what we do on offense.” year while allowing only seven. Boehnke was an all-GLIAC se- Ferris State must win out lection last year and leads her and Grand Valley has to drop team in goals, shots, and shot the next few games if the Bull- on goal percentage with sev- dogs are to win conference. en, 34, and .588 respectively. Ferris plays Ohio Dominican As good as she has been, her at home in Big Rapids on Sun- teammates have been instru- day, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. and at mental in running the offense Grand Valley State in the regular with great ball movement. Ju- season f nale in Allendale at 7 nior defender Meredith Smith, p.m. Sports 13 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015

HOCKEY from page 10 FSU hockey will play Wisconsin in a Ready for conference tourney home series this weekend Mark Hansen Coach Chad Berryhill has this The Bulldogs know they are ries this weekend. Last sea- this year and knows that he has Ferris State Torch team playing well as they have going to have a tough f rst round, son, the Dawgs tied one and a group of guys who are going won their last their previous meeting with lost one to the Badgers when to give their all every time they The Ferris State women’s three matches. Wayne St. ended in a 6-3 loss. they made the trip to Wis- step out on the ice. He stressed tennis team is preparing for “If we’re able “I feel that as a team, we consin for a weekend series. the fact that his Bulldog squad the Great Lakes Intercolle- to pull out the set the tone because it doesn’t The Bulldog in goal, junior has great leadership and is giate Athletic Conference (GLI- win, more than matter what the lineup is or Charles Williams, stressed the prepared for the upcoming Wis- AC) tournament this weekend. a chance than who the opponents are, we still importance of being able to consin challenges and beyond. The top eight teams in the not we will support each other and play as get a rematch hard as we can to make sure play a big-name team like Wis- Daniels said, “I like where GLIAC will head to the Great- Shawnee- consin at home in Ewigleben. our team is right now. I real- er Midland Tennis Center and Ann Brelsford against Grand to get the win,” Brelsford said. “The crowd plays a big fac- ly feel that as play each other in a playoff for- Valley, which The matches will be this tor in a game. I can def nitely the season un- mat. Ferris is the fourth seed obviously after the win against Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:45 p.m., feed off of their energy and it’s folds and we heading into the tournament. them yesterday they we will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3:45 nice to have that kind of sup- get further and If the Bulldogs win their f rst very excited to play us but we p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 25 port when you’re out there. further down match they will take on the will be excited to play them as at 8:30 a.m., respectively. They’re almost like the seventh the road that winner of match one which well. It will be a great opportu- man,” said Williams. “I try to we’re going to will be either Grand Valley nity for our team,” Berryhill said. stay as calm as possible wheth- be a real good or Walsh. A rematch against er we’re playing at home or on Kyle Schempp team, and a Grand Valley is something that the road, but it’s def nitely an team that can both teams would look for- advantage when other teams certainly contend for a top ward to as Ferris beat Grand come to play at our house.” spot in our conference.” Valley this past weekend 6-3. Captain Kyle Schempp is a “Our next few weekends Shawnee-Ann Brelsford, Follow us on junior Bulldog who also knows are going to be some really number one singles and dou- the importance of taking on a good tests for us early in the bles explained what was go- team like Wisconsin at home. year,” said Daniels. “It’s not as ing to be heavily stressed Twitter @fsutorch “I think when we went there though we’re going to be able in practice this week. last year, we weren’t all that to ease into this, we’re going “Def nitely doubles because satisf ed with how we played so off the ten foot diving board that was key in our victory in I think that motivates us more right in the beginning, but winning against Grand Valley than anything,” said Schempp. we’re excited about that and because that helped take a “The Dawg Pound and com- we’re looking forward to it.” bit of pressure off of singles munity give us tremendous The puck drops once again even though we played real- support that everyone appre- here in Big Rapids at 7:07 pm ly hard we were able to get ciates. We want to come out both on Friday, Oct. 23 and Sat- the win that will give us more and perform well for them.” urday, Oct. 24 in Ewigleben Ice momentum heading into the Ferris State head coach Bob Arena. tournament,” Brelsford said. Daniels is conf dent in his team

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Opinions Editor appearing on this page are would ban fracking in Michigan, If you believe the gas/oil the opinion of The Torch on the November 2016 ballot. As wonderful as that sounds, companies and the politicians, - - and do not necessarily rep- I took my petitions to the there is a big downside and it is then do nothing. But if you be- that fracking may cause mas- resent the opinion of the Music on the Muskegon pro- lieve that there is no way that Multimedia Editor gram on Oct. 3 and was sur- sive water pollution. In the f rst the deadly water is going to Evan Dulac university’s administration, prised to f nd that very few Fer- place, frack wells can use from just sit there and not eventu- faculty or staff. Signed col- ris State students even knew 20 to 35 million gallons of our ally follow a crack or a f ssure pristine water. Sand and up to Community umns represent the opin- what fracking is. Since fracking or fault line or be forced by in- is in a very real sense a threat 175,000 gallons of toxic, can- ternal pressures toward our Engagement ion of the writer. Inquiries regarding editorial content to our planet, I want to urge cer- and birth-defect causing wells, lakes and streams, then Specialist chemicals are added to it. This should be directed to the Ferris students to learn about please join us in the battle to Katie Thornsberry it and hopefully, help ban it. mixture is forced into the ground ban fracking. Please look for editor in chief at Fracking, or “high volume where it breaks up oil/gas bear- a petition to sign or better yet, Visual Content (231) 591-5978. horizontal hydraulic fractur- ing rock and releases them. sign up as a volunteer to help. The problem, of course, is Aubrey Kemme ing” is an amazing technologi- Get informed. Once that toxic cal process where oil and gas that most of the millions of gal- water is in the ground, the only Christopher Martin To advertise with the Torch, contact Alexis Hunt- can be released from deep lons of poisonous water from way out is through your faucet. Katie Tobak each well is left in the Earth. ey at the Pioneer Group: shale and other rock forma- Check out our web site [http:// tions, by the injection of huge The gas/oil companies and www.letsbanfracking.org]. Reporters (231) 591-2901. amounts of chemical laden wa- even Michigan’s Department Kip Biby [email protected] ter and brought to the surface of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to be sold to the highest bidder. want us to believe that the wa- Cody Burkhard Jennifer Corrie Angela Graf Mark Hansen Chat with the chief Beau Jensen Witnessing greatness Andrea Lenhart Editor in Chief, Keith Salowich Mari Ann Loucks Nick Vander Wulp It’s diff cult to quantify ous record with 5,128 yards. rary talent isn’t recognized and same level of glitz, glamour greatness in an individu- Yes, you read that correctly, appreciated fully in its time. Ed- and media attention that the Web Editor al, but 5,218 rushing yards Vander Laan has more right gar Allan Poe died nearly pen- big dogs in Div. I athletics do. at the quarterback posi- now with at least four games to niless, and Vincent Van Gogh Still, Vander Laan is off cially Lyndzi Sakowski tion is a good way to start. play, meaning that he is the new wasn’t much better off when his the best rushing quarterback Senior Ferris quarterback record holder for most rushing genius was largely appreciated in college football history, re- Distributors Jason Vander Laan, who is yards for a quarterback ever. only years after his passing. gardless of level of compe- Nathan Babcock gracing the front page of our Because Graves’ record It can be easy to not fully tition. Reread that previous newspaper this week, currently stood for 26 years, it indicates appreciate Vander Laan’s in- sentence a few times until it Copy Editors stands at 5,218 rushing yards. that Vander Laan is—for most credible accomplishments, sets in that a student-athlete The last time another athlete of us quite literally given our since Ferris football has only on Ferris State’s campus— Jasmine Nettles at any level of collegiate foot- age—a once-in-a-lifetime tal- found success in recent years, one of our peers—is the best Kira Poncin ball competition came near ent. He is certainly the most and Big Rapids is certainly of all time in that category. that mark was 26 years ago talented player to strap on no Tuscaloosa, AL. At the end It’s an exciting time to be a Advisor when Shawn Graves from shoulder pads for the Bulldogs. of the day, it is Div. II foot- Bulldogs fan, and Vander Laan Steve Fox Wofford College set the previ- Still, sometimes contempo- ball and doesn’t receive the is a big reason why. (231) 591-2529 15 Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch October 21, 2015 Dogs in the dorms Photo of the Week Pet ownership while in college Is there any better feeling than returning home from school—not to see family and old friends—but to visit your dog? Keith Salowich In my opinion, being greeted Editor in Chief at the door by my dog as his tail wags enthusiastically and ideal, since dogs are so reliant he purges several week’s worth on our company, being that they of pent up excitement is one of lack the ability to freely leave the the greatest pleasures on earth, home and meet other canine and I know that I’m not alone in comrades. that belief. They also need to exercise It will always be better to col- regularly. Depending on the lapse into a heap on your couch breed and age of the dog, he or if a furry friend is there to join she may need to exercise multi- you, however owning and caring ple times per day. While this is for a dog in college is no easy no problem to most owners in task, so occasional trips back the warmer months, it can be home to visit man’s best friend a lot more diff cult to build up are the typically the best course the will to take a dog for a walk of action. if the wind chill is in the nega- Not only do many apartment tive twenties, yet it still needs to buildings prohibit the ownership happen. of pets, but even those that do Though it’s also possible to allow it typically charge an addi- give a dog too much attention tional fee. Purchasing food, toys while in college. Of course, the and paying potential vet bills dog will benef t from spending also adds to the cost of owning time with people, but if a person a pet. Unfortunately, f nancial must ignore academic or work aid isn’t meant to pay for Fido’s related obligations to care for a new dog bed, so these costs dog, then that individual is not have to come out of pocket. ready to balance caring for a pet Perhaps the bigger obsta- with the rest of their responsibil- cle that owning a dog in col- ities. lege presents is the amount of If I had my way, my labrador time that you have to dedicate would be in my dorm room right to them. While we are going to now, but sadly I have to accept class, meeting friends or cheer- the fact that I’m incapable of ing in the Dawg Pound at a Fer- properly caring for a dog here at Ferris. ris hockey game, dogs are sit- Photo By: Devin Anderson | News Editor ting home alone. This is far from Big Rapids area master masher Leif Duddles drains a freshly brewed stout outside Cranker’s Brewery LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 16 16 Opinions October 21, 2015 Ferris State Torch Empowering young people to talk about mental health

Photo by: Evan Dulac | Multimedia Editor Individuals can text “Start” to 89800 to begin a series of informative and interactive text messages on the subject of maintaining good mental health and how to help individuals struggling with it.

The campus tragedies that tween the ages of 14 and 24, it’s 89800 and receive a series of people are eager to join the con- have occurred over the past crucial that young people know text messages that guide the versation and become commit- few weeks at Northern Arizona they’re not alone, learn to talk group through a 45-minute con- ted to being part of the solution. Raquel Goodrich University, Texas Southern Uni- openly about mental health and versation on mental health. The So let’s make a resolution to Guest Writer versity and Umpqua Community seek help as early as possible. text messages provide prompts talk to each other. Let’s com- College in Oregon have, once Some warning signs that may about topics such as why talking mit to learning the warning again, brought mental health indicate a young person needs sage enabled community events about mental health is import- signs and starting the conver- issues to the forefront of the help include frequent sadness; going on throughout the months ant and how to help a friend in sation when a young person nation’s consciousness. These changes in mood, behavior and of October and November. need. The messages include needs help. As a communi- large-scale, horrif c incidents – eating and sleeping patterns; These events are designed to videos, social media interac- ty, let’s learn our needs, f nd while still rare, receive a lot of not wanting to go to school reach young people right where tions and a series of questions, out about recovery resources media attention. Unfortunate- or work; f ghting with family they live, through the use of some of which invite partici- and explore ways to improve ly, they only tell part of the sto- and friends; drug and alcohol mobile technology and social pants to text in ideas on how in- and augment our resources. ry. The reality is that there are abuse and feelings of hope- media. The events, which will dividuals and communities can Come to one of our events many mental health stories, in lessness, anger or confusion. be occurring across the country, improve mental health. Partic- or organize your own. Orga- every community, sometimes When teens and young adults encourage candid, face-to-face ipants’ submitted ideas are nizers of Text, Talk, Act events very close to home. The ma- learn to recognize these signs discussions on mental health visible in real time to all other can win $1,000 prizes for their jority of people struggling with and have the tools to address to reduce isolation and misun- participants around the country. schools or community orga- mental health issues do not mental health challenges, they derstanding and teach teens As the conversation comes to a nizations and the campaign resort to violence, and instead can step up, contribute to the and young adults how to get close, participants receive links provides all the materials are more likely to have acts of conversation and ultimate- and give help when necessary. to resources to continue the needed to organize an event. violence happen against them. ly, help formulate community Here’s how Text, Talk, Act conversation and/or seek help. To f nd an event in your area, Mental health can be one of solutions to issues of mental works: Participants gather at Previous participants have sign up for the contest, get ma- the most diff cult topics to bring health diagnosis and treatment. any time throughout the months said Text, Talk, Act events helped terials for your own event or up, but it’s also one of the most With this in mind, the Nation- of October or November, in small them better understand men- learn more about mental health, important. Given that one in four al Institute for Civil Discourse groups (3-4 people), with one tal health and left them feeling visit [http://creatingcommunity- Americans struggles with mental is launching the national Text, cell phone per group. They text more comfortable talking about solutions.org/texttalkact]. health issues and three-fourths Talk, Act mental health aware- the word “START” to the number mental health. We learned that of all such problems arise be- ness campaign, with text-mes- when given a safe forum, young RATES AS LOW AS $299 + GET ONE MONTH FREE RENT* SIGN A 2016-17 LEASE & ENTER TO WIN* A 40” SAMSUNG LED TV +XBOX ONE COMBO! Apply online CampusCreekApartments.com or text/call for availability (231) 796-5680

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