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Photo by: Marissa Russell| Lifestyles Editor New classes mean new (or rented) books which can rack up a big price tag. The start of a new semester means buying books, but there are ways to save Elizabeth Norvey “There are students who choose to wait until later in the are the online textbooks which students get a code for at Torch Reporter semester, but we always recommend that students pur- checkout when buying in person. This option in the example chase their materials as early as possible to ensure they before would be almost $200 cheaper than buying a new As the new semester starts, the bookstore will be filled have the widest possible selection of books in all formats, version of the physical textbook. with students who are looking to get the best price for text- including used and rental, which typically cost less.” Students also buy from sources other than the bookstore books. While the bookstore sees lines more than 30 students and many of those students find great deals. On Amazon, Some students prefer to order their books before classes long during the first week of classes, many other students the textbook discussed above was about $50 cheaper to even begin, while others wait for the syllabus to be handed opt for the more convenient option of online ordering. buy new and over $100 cheaper to rent. out in class to buy them. “We see a healthy mix of both online and in-store purchas- Another great source for finding great prices on books is “All students are different, but we generally see students es. We also have the option for students to order online and ThriftBooks, a website which offers the same psychology purchasing their materials the week before classes begin, then pick up in-store, which many students enjoy,” Bohren textbook at as much as $250 lower than the price of a new as well as during the first week of class,” Ferris bookstore said. version at the bookstore. Google searches are also a great manager Karen Bohren said. Bohren also stated that renting books is very popular place to start when looking for textbooks. It is common that students sometimes wait far into the se- among students because of how affordable it is. mester to truly see if their classes require a textbook as well. The most affordable option at the bookstore by far though,

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2 News Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Ferris State Torch “Winning is hard. We have been playing the best teams in the country, playing well and getting better every day and every game. That is our focus.” NEWS - Kendra Faustin - See page 5 for story Trenton Carlson| News Editor | [email protected] Stalked in the snow Ferris makes strides to prevent stalking on campus Hannah McKeen students can offer their own input. Interim Reporter To wrap up the week, the Anti-Violence Coalition will officially rebrand as the Anti-Violence Alliance and post more safety tips and general information on their Instagram, @fsuantivio- The last week of the first month of the semester will close with a week-long Stalking lence, including other events such as the Sexual Assault Awareness week in April. Awareness event in the University Center. Leonardo Almanza, staff assistant in the Anti-Violence Alliance, encourages students to Unlike past years, which held similar events for an entire month on end, this event will be spread awareness of the event in person and on social media and to also find a comfortable kept short and run from Monday, Jan. 27 until Friday, Jan. 31. environment they can go to if they feel unsafe. One safe zone he feels is a great resource is In addition to holding stalking awareness workshops, there are plans for a workshop on the LGBTQ+ Center in the UC, where the door is always unlocked. Tuesday, Jan. 28 about the Netflix original series “You,” based on the bestselling novel of If students feel they are being stalked or harassed, the counseling center is also a great the same name. This workshop will cover resource. Appointments are free and staff is always readily available to help. the normalization of stalking behaviors The Anti-Violence Alliance members are open to collaborations with other RSOs and are in present society. happy to accept any new members who visit CLACS and ask for them. “We are open armed On Thursday, Jan. 30, there will to anyone who wants to join,” said Almanza. be a stalking workshop from 7 There are many resources here on campus and it is important to Almanza and the other p.m. until 9 p.m. which will members of the Anti-Violence Alliance that their fellow students know who they can turn to address ways to receive if they need help, and how they can help each other. help toward issues such For now, Almanza encourages everyone to “live in the moment and be blessed to be as stalking or harass- there.” ment. There will also be a table with uni- versity statistics and whiteboards where

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NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 WEEKLY W RLD NEWS Torch Corrections Catch up on news around the globe Did we make a mistake? Trenton Carlson Let us know! News Editor China The Treasury Department released its currency re- Corrections can be submitted Pensacola, Fla. port on Monday, being the first public analysis of Attorney General William P. Barr announced that Chinas currency practices. Following the analysis, through email at the shooting at a Pensacola, Fla., was in fact an the United States will be signing a trade deal with act of terrorism. He has also requested that Apple China. China and the U.S. have agreed to avoid [email protected] or turn over access to two cell phones the shooter devaluing their currencies in order to ensure the had used around the time of the shooting. This most profit of their exports. by calling 231-591-5978 may escalate the ongoing debate with Apple and the Justice Department between personal privacy Original article by Alan Rappeport, Jan. 13, 2020, and public safety. The New York Times

Original article by Katie Benner, Jan. 13, 2020, United Kingdom The New York Times Queen Elizabeth II is in support of Prince Harry Check us out on- and Princess Meghan in their transition to part- Iran time members of the royal family. The queen has After the assassinated of Iran’s leader of elite se- also stated that final decisions will be made in the curity and intelligence forces, General Soleimani, upcoming days. As of now the Dutch and Duchess line for exclusive the next morning, Mike Pompeo appeared on CNN of Sussex will be starting their new life in Canada expressing that Soleimani had been taking ac- while splitting their time in Britain. Although the tion to plot serious harm on hundreds of innocent situation is new and complex to the United King- Americans. He also expressed that although this dom, they are working quickly to come to a res- articles and photo assassination could lead to a potential war with olution. Iran, it was done to protect innocent people. The president also added “We took action last night to Original Article by Mark Landler, Jan. 13, 2020, stop a war. We did not take action to start a war.” The New York Times galleries at Original article by Chris Cameron and Helene Coo- per, Jan. 13, 2020. The New York Times. www.fsutorch.com NEWS Looking for a job? BRIEFS Noah Poser place and proceed to march across campus to honor Editor in Chief the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more informa- tion, contact the Office of Multicultural Student Ser- Spring RSO Fair vices at [email protected]. The Torch is now Come check out all the RSOs available to you for this Squirrel Appreciation Day upcoming spring semester in the UC 4 p.m. Thursday, hiring for Jan. 16. The event is free for all students and runs Come appreciate the furry little rodents that overrun until 7 p.m. For more information, contact CLACS at the Ferris campus in the CLACS lobby 10 a.m. CLACS Podcast Manager [email protected]. lobby Tuesday, Jan. 21. Squirrel Appreciation Day, a national holiday that started in 2001, is a day to recog- 34th Annual MLK Freedom March nize healthy attitudes towards squirrels and commem- If interested, contact Editor-in-Chief Noah Poser at orate our fur-covered neighbors. For more information, [email protected] Celebrate the 34th annual MLK Freedom March 4 contact CLACS at [email protected]. p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. You will meet at the UC fire-

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Trenton Carlson With mental health issues among students on the rise, to deal with their mental illnesses and are turning to friends News Editor along with the cost from student’s tuition, it is leaving many for help. Ferris students curious how they can get help. “I do know someone who is battling mental health prob- Many Ferris students believe mental health among fresh- “I believe Ferris makes the effort to address mental lems and no they are not getting professional help, but I am men is a growing problem, and help may not be as obvious health. However, they lack in making students aware of the currently helping them through it,” said Ferris State sopho- as one might expect. recourses available to them on campus,” said Ferris State more and operation and supply chain management major, A national survey studying freshmen, hosted by UCLA an- sophomore and sonography major, Rachel Vanderlaan. Chaise Ford. nually for more than fifty years, released data revealing 11.9 University rules require freshmen to take a “FSUS” sem- With a seemingly lack of promotion on campus, it could percent of freshmen nationwide reported feeling depressed inar course that shows them exactly what Ferris has to prove to be problematic having students turn to friends for frequently. With the enrollment of 1,810 Ferris freshmen in offer. During the one semester enrolled in the course, stu- help coping with depression or anxiety and not seeking pro- 2019, a probable assumption can be made through data dents must complete various assignments navigating Ferris fessional help. that at least 218 students, in the freshman class are or were State’s website and campus, to gain familiarity with the uni- With studies published like the one conducted by the feeling depressed at some point during the school year. versity and its resources, though many students do not find HERI Institutional Research Program, it’s apparent that “I certainly know someone whose schoolwork has suf- it useful in this case. mental health is an issue among college students. It is ex- fered due to mental illness,” said Ferris sophomore and Vanderlaan said, she learned about Birkam’s mental pected that Ferris will be forced to change their approach marketing major Megan Tran. “Schoolwork often puts her health resources through her Psychology 150 professor, Jor- on how the make students aware of the facilities they offer. over the edge and her grades reflect the severity of her men- dan Horan. tal illness.” Many Ferris students are also looking for alternative ways A day in the life of an R.A. How Melissa Vaughn balances her school life with her resident adviser duties

Noah Poser school work and having a pleasant social life. noticed the awkwardness displayed by Vaughn on these oc- Editor in Chief However, according to Vaughn, this is not as hard as one casions where she has to enforce the rules. might think, especially because she is good at time man- “I think she’s the nicest person I’ve ever met,” said Fer- Melissa Vaughn is getting up to go to work. It’s 2:30 in the agement. ris psychology sophomore Rebekah Caudle, a resident of morning, and her long day is already getting started as she “You’ve just got to keep an eye on your residents and Vaughn’s on the second floor of Ward. “But she needs to be prepares to work behind the desk at Ward Hall. make sure no one’s doing anything dumb and that everyone more assertive. To be an RA, I feel you need to be assertive This is one of the many jobs that fall within the scope of is OK,” Vaughn said. “You have to plan events to try and in- as much as you are nice.” being a resident adviser (RA for short). In fact, most people clude everyone and create a community.” While the authoritative side of the job is not her favorite, probably cannot even begin to recognize all of the roles the Of course, that is easier said than done, as residence Vaughn loves the community building part of the job and RAs play in their respective residence halls. Most people halls typically lack in quiet and make up for it with an almost loves how she can help everybody interact in the residence probably do not recognize how vital RAs genuinely are to a constant supply of stupidity and obnoxious activity. hall. residence hall either. This, of course, segues to another part of the never-ending She plays her part too, as many people within the hall So what is an RA, you may ask? In terms responsibilities of an RA. People in this position on campus have sung praises of her impact in the positive vibe in Ward, of what it means here at Ferris, an RA is are also in charge of “documenting” residents when they are her boss included. defined as a trained peer leader who co- doing things they are not allowed to be doing. Whether those “She’s always smiling,” said Chad McConnell, the Hall Di- ordinates activities in the residence halls. things include simply being too loud or starting an eight-per- rector of Miller, Ward and Travis Hall. However, there is so much more to it than son brawl in the hallway, the process starts all the same. This statement is echoed by plenty of other members of those words can even try to explain. This is a dynamic process as it plays out, and one that the Ward Hall community, much to the pleasure of Vaughn. Vaughn, a pre-veterinarian sophomore Vaughn describes as an “awkward” process, primarily when Vaughn takes great pride in this part of the job, as she here at Ferris, has a busy schedule as it includes her friends in the hall. However, while she has en- feels like an RA must make the hall a friendly place. In fact, Melissa she tries to balance helping Ward Hall run forced the rules on numerous occasions, she has only had of all the tasks that she has to perform, this is the one she Vaughn smoothly while also succeeding in her to “doc” somebody once. Despite this, her residents have places above the rest, and that includes working the desk,

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setting up programs and enforcing the rules among other fun for everyone. We’re not just here to get them in trouble.” of what the true mission is of the job, but if one thing is sure, roles. Of course, trouble inevitability comes with the territory, Vaughn’s eyes are still wide open and can see that Ward “The importance of an RA is to build the community, and but Vaughn works to offset that with the joy she brings to Hall is thriving because of it. a lot of people just see them as police officers,” Vaughn said. the hall. “We’re here to enforce the rules, but we’re trying to make it The job of an RA is challenging, and it is easy to lose sight

game. That is our focus.” thick of their conference schedule, games are seem- Ferris continued their winning ingly coming fast and furious. Ferris senior guard Re- Getting Back when they beat Northwood Thurs- nee Sturm thinks her team needs to slow things down. day, Jan. 9. Anderson again led the “Right now, our main focus is each game ahead,” team in scoring with 22 points and Sturm said. “In conference play, the season starts to Ferris freshman guard Chloe Idoni pick up pace and the biggest thing is to stay grounded chipped in 21 points of her own. in the moment and not get too far ahead of ourselves.” on Track Playing on the road typically The Bulldogs’ three most recent wins have them sit- thrusts the away team into a hostile ting at 9-5 overall on the year. environment and gives the advan- With a focused mindset and a few Kendra Faustin tage to the home team. However, consecutive wins in the bag, the Bull- Women’s basketball starts Ferris has a core group of fans who dogs will turn their attention to the support the traveling team, some- remaining games on the road trip. thing Blair greatly appreciates. With the Saturday, Jan. 11, game at New Year with a bang “We have an awesome fan base who come support Saginaw Valley State postponed due us even on the road, so we always have familiar faces to weather, Ferris will next take the to play for each night,” Blair said. “That being said, on court Thursday, Jan. 16, at North- Brody Keiser of high intensity, but those other the road we do have to focus more so on minimizing Renee ern Michigan and wrap up the trip Torch Reporter teams are used to those situa- the home team’s runs.” Sturm Saturday, Jan. 18, at Michigan Tech. tions and making game winning With the season picking up and the Bulldogs in the Winning on the road is not an plays.” easy feat, but it was exactly what Blair believes the women Bull- the Ferris women’s basketball dogs will close out the next close team was tasked with. contest they play with a win, stat- After a sizzling 5-1 start to the ing there’s “not a question in my season, the Bulldogs cooled off a mind about it.” Your Place to be... touch in December. They dropped That close game hasn’t come three of six games and then fell at quite yet, as the next two contests Burgers: It's What We Do! home to Grand Valley State Uni- for the Bulldogs ended in victories versity (GVSU) 72-68 Wednesday, of nine points or more. FERRIS STATE Jan. 1. Saturday, Jan. 4, brought the Torch The inability Bulldogs to Davenport where they Best Of Big Rapids Best of Michigan’s to win the close coasted to an 85-74 victory over 2017 games plagued the Panthers. Ferris junior guard Top Ten Burgers! the Bulldogs in Adrienne Anderson led the team December and with 22 points. 12 Beers on Tap! carried over to Starting a five-game road Voted Best their matchup stretch with a win was big for the Awesome Dinners with GVSU. Fer- team and Ferris women’s basket- Hamburger Starting at 5pm! Riley ris senior guard ball head coach Kendra Faustin Blair Riley Blair indi- was pleased with the progress her cated winning team made. in Town! tight games is the next step for “Every win is important,” Faus- her team. tin said. “Winning is hard. We 231-796-5333 “We need to make the bigger have been playing the best teams plays at the end of the game,” in the country, playing well and Historic Downtown Blair said. “We play a whole game getting better every day and every Big Rapids Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-11pm • Closed Sunday 109 N. Michigan Ave. 6

6 Lifestyles Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Ferris State Torch “It has been one of the best decisions I have made because I gained another family, created friendships, and grew professionally.” LIFESTYLES - Katie Kurburski - See below for story Marissa Russell | Lifestyles Editor |[email protected] Pharmacy phamily Leading women into the professional world

Veronica Mascorro ever hoped for when I came to college,” did just that. Torch Reporter Schrotenboer said. “We are given many As a pre-pharmacy major at the time, opportunities to further ourselves in the Rice wanted to meet more people with- Serving as the only professional fraternity for women on pharmacy community such as job shad- in her major who had similar interests. campus, Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) has been striving to owing and networking with pharmacists Rice felt immediately welcomed by the uplift women, which is why Ferris pre-pharmacy sophomore all around the country.” community when she went to recruitment Katie Kurburski clicked immediately with LKS hosts many events during both the events. She said that her one regret was the organization. fall and spring semesters for academics not having joined the organization her “When I came to Ferris, I didn’t know Samantha as well as for their philanthropy, Project freshman year. anyone. I really wanted to reach out and Schrotenboer Hope. They hold events for applying to “Although it might seem intimidating, get to know other women in the field of pharmacy school as well as how to write Micaela joining Greek life is honestly one of the Rice pharmacy and LKS was the answer,” Kur- curriculum vitaes, a brief biographical resume of one’s ca- best decisions a college student can burski said. “I found out about LKS at a reer and training. Every spring, they host a chili cook off to make,” Rice said. “I have made lifelong pre-pharmacy meeting and one of the raise money for Project Hope which sends medical supplies friendships, had amazing leadership experience, contribut- sisters approached me there. It has been and aids disaster relief to developing countries. On top of ed to a variety of philanthropies and made a lot of wonderful Katie one of the best decisions I have made that, LKS holds a variety of recruitment events for students memories.” Kurburski because I gained another family, created who are interested in joining. If students are interested in learning more about Lambda friendships and grew professionally.” Although LKS is an associate member of the Panhellen- Kappa Sigma, they can contact the fraternity’s recruitment Serving as a professional fraternity, LKS is able to help ic Council, they have separate governing rules from other chairs Katie Kurburski through email at kurburk@ferris. prepare its members for their futures, something Ferris sororities on campus. LKS is reserved specifically to those edu or Sydney Lorenz at [email protected]. Students can pharmacy freshman Samantha Schrotenboer could reso- who are pre-pharmacy or pharmacy students. That being also follow the organization’s Instagram @ferrisstatelks to nate with. said, it is acceptable for members to change their major at learn more information about upcoming events they have “Our sisterhood is the greatest support system I could’ve any time. Ferris biology and psychology senior Micaela Rice planned.

Photo by: @ferrisstatelks Instagram The ladies of Lambda Kappa Sigma pose for a group photo for their Instagram page. 7

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Rambo: Last Blood I do not know what it is, but whenever Sylvester Stallone stars in a movie I must go see it. Wil Roy Lifestyles Reporter This is especially the case when there is a new Rambo re- leased. Over Christmas break is done, something else hap- my dad and I rented “Rambo: pens. Most people would curl Last Blood” and without any up in a ball and not want to go hesitation we sat down and back outside after the second readied ourselves for this mov- conflict but not John. What ie. This is the sixth installment John does next does not sur- of the Rambo movie series. prise the typical Rambo fanat- This movie is different than ic but what he does to end the the first few because unlike movie will surprise anyone. He the others the story takes does things I have never seen place in the U.S. and Mexico. done in a movie or in real life. Like the others, this movie has The great end to this movie you at the edge of your seat also had a montage of scenes for the whole time, and also from the earlier Rambo mov- contains several different plot ies. That caught my attention twists which happen through- most because I have not seen out the story line. some of those movies in a Of course, I am going to tell long time. Seeing the mon- you I love this movie because tage brought back memories I of the past imprint these types had forgotten about and it just of movies have left on me. This made me want to watch all the movie has everything expect- Rambo movies in one sitting. ed of it. It has a protagonist This movie had me on the who encounters a conflict. We edge of my seat the entire watch as the main character time and I do not regret rent- tries to overcome this pickle, ing it at all. I would rank this which is obviously bigger than movie as a must see whether most of the other movies’ con- you are a Rambo fan or not. flicts. If you love entertaining and The best part about this action-packed movies you do struggle is that if you have not need to look much further seen the other Rambo movies than “Rambo: Last Blood.” you know it will be dealt with right away. I think what made this movie great is what the movie’s hero, John, had to do just to try to overcome the initial conflict. When he final- ly makes it back to the U.S. and thinks the first problem

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Events calendar 2019 WRAPPED WEDNESDAY Jan. 15 RSO Workshop Location: UCB 213 TOP SONGS MINUTES LISTENED 1. Party All the Time by Eddie Murphy Time: 1p.m. 2. Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder 3. Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels – Todrick Hall 67,578 4. He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) by Jill Scott Campfire & Cocoa 5. What You Won’t Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell 6. Tia Tamera (feat. Rico Nasty) Location: North Quad 7. WATER by Salatiel, Pharrell Williams, 8. Big and Chunky by will.i.am Time: 1 p.m. 9. Crew (feat. Brent Faiyaz & Shy Glizzy) TOP GENRE 10. Caroline by Aminé THURSDAY Rap Jan. 16 2019 WRAPPED Last Day to Drop Classes Time: Ends at 5 p.m. Graphic by: WIlliam Byrd | Production Assistant Sydney Stevens’ “2019 Spring RSO Fair Location: University Center Wrapped” by Spotify Time: 4 p.m.

TOP SONGS MINUTES LISTENED bad guy- billie eilish Peach Scone- Hobo Johnson FRIDAY Envy Me- Calboy 29,443 Romeo and Juliet- Hobo Johnson Airplane Mode- Limbo Jan. 17 Creve Coeur 1- Hobo Johnson break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored- Study Abroad Information Workshop Ariana Grande TOP GENRE 3%- Hobo Johnson Location: IRC 104 Who Do You Love- The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer Pop Time: 1 p.m. Killer Queen- 5 Seconds of Summer

Fridays at Ferris: Anniversay Party Location: University Center Time: 9 p.m.

Graphic by: Kaylin Johnson | Copy Editor 2019 WRAPPED MONDAY Marissa Russell’s “2019 Jan. 20 Wrapped” by Spotify Martin Luther King Jr. Day No classes 34th Annual MLK Freedom March Location: Meet at University Center Fireplace Time: 4 p.m.

34th Annual MLK Student TOP SONGS MINUTES LISTENED Tribute and Special Robbery // Juice WRLD Skydive II // Boogie & 6LACK 23,623 Presentation Self Love // Dreamville Woah Woah // Mustard Location: UCB 202 Pretty Little Fears // 6LACK & J. Cole Out the Hood // Gunna TOP GENRE Time: 5 p.m. Envy Me // Calboy Lolsmh // Boogie Pop Broken Clocks // SZA Butter Pecan // YNW Melly

TUESDAY share this time with you. Jan. 21 Squirrel Appreciation Day Location: CLACS Lobby Graphic by: WIlliam Byrd | Production Assistant Time: 10 a.m 2019 WRAPPED Graphic by: WIlliam Byrd | Production Assistant Ice and Fire Kendall Rooks’ “2019 Location: North Campus Quad Wrapped” by Spotify Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

For more events, check out calendar.ferris.edu TOP SONGS MINUTES LISTENED Mind on My Murder- YNW Melly Paper Chasers- Kevin Gates Middle Child- J. Cole 14,563 Pop Brothers- Lil Tjay Mo Reala- Zaytoven, Future Goat- Lil Tjay Walk Thru- DC The Don Sanguine Paradise- Lil Uzi Vert TOP GENRE All Rise- Yonas Akbar- Youngboy Never Broke Again Rap

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10 Sports Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Ferris State Torch “This year’s team is just finding a way to win a couple of the close games down the stretch.” SPORTS -Andy Bronkema - See page 13 for story Brendan Samuels| Sports Editor | [email protected] 10 years of success Ferris hockey unveils All-Decade team

Greg Williams wards who made great impacts early and often in their ca- mond finished with 90 points in 141 games. He was also a Torch Reporter reer. They were all members of the 2014 team who won the CCHA First All Star team member and All-American for the WCHA regular season. McDonald had a dominant slap shot Bulldogs in 2011. This last decade saw some big stars emerge for the Fer- and had the ability to score in bunches. Corey Mackin was The second pair included Scott Czarnowczan and Simon ris hockey team, and to celebrate, the team revealed their second in points for the decade with 101. Kane was known Denis. In the 2013-2014 season Czarnowczan was named All-Decade Team. for the famous second half of his senior year scoring 21 Captain and led the team-defensemen with 25 points in The Bulldogs wrote up a 20-man roster with four lines in- points in 16 games. 41 games. Denis is the only Bulldog to have been a part cluding three different pairings of defensemen and two goal- The third line comprises Kyle Schempp, Jordie Johnston of three separate NCAA Tournament appearances. His only ies. Altogether the fantasy team consisted of 12 forwards, and Travis Ouellete. Schempp was one of the best leaders goal of the season in the 2012 campaign was the goal that six defensemen, and two goalies. the Bulldogs have ever seen. He was 12th in the decade propelled the Bulldogs to the Elite Eight for only the second These players were featured in some of Ferris’ best teams with points (66) and had 29 goals and 37 assists. Johnston time in school history. throughout head coach Bob Daniels’ career and in Ferris had a 20-goal season in 2011-2012 and had the final goal The third pair consists of Nate Kallen who is the only ac- hockey history. to send the Bulldogs to the Frozen Four. Ouellete is fifth in tive member on the Bulldogs and then Ryan Lowney. Kallen In 2012 the Bulldogs had their most successful season points scored for the decade with 82 points, 37 goals and currently has 60 points through 128 career games. Kallen’s after a deep playoff run where they finished as national 45 assists. 41 assists is tied for 10th in the decade, along with 19 goals runner-up. In 2014 the Bulldogs won the Western Colle- The fourth and last line of forwards includes Justin — the most for a defenseman in the decade. He is also the giate Hockey Association (WCHA) title but fell short in the Buzzeo, Jared VanWormer and Kenny Babinski. Buzzeo had all-time leader in power play goals with eight. Lowney was conference championship to Minnesota State who was the a 13-game stretch to start the 2013-2014 season in which the 12th highest scoring player of the decade with 58 points number two ranked team in the nation at the time. In 2016 he scored 16 points and lead the team to their longest win including 51 assists which is fifth all time. the Bulldogs won the WCHA Conference Championship and streak in program history. VanWormer finished the decade eventually lost in the NCAA West Regional Final. as the 14th highest scorer with 60 points. He is known most GOALIES for his late goal in the 2016 National Tournament to send FORWARDS the Bulldogs to the Elite Eight. Babinski finished with 52 Only two goalies cracked the All-Decade team and that points for his career and had 26 of his 29 goals in his last included CJ Motte and Taylor Nelson. Motte has nearly every The top line consists of forwards Gerald Mayhew, Kyle Bo- three seasons. record conceived for the Bulldogs. He had 66 wins, a save nis, and Garret Thompson. These were prolific scorers and percentage of .926, a goals-against average of 2.13, 15 were top four in points scored for the decade. Mayhew had DEFENSEMEN shutouts, a single season save percentage .928 and single the most points (119), goals (52) and assists (67) for the de- season shutouts with five — which he did twice. He was also cade. Bonis was a former walk-on who was second in goals The top pairings were Chad Billins and Zach Redmond. a Hobey Baker Top Ten finalist. Nelson entered the stage for the decade with 47. Garret Thompson had 42 goals and Billins had 67 points in 149 games in 2011-2012. He was his senior year in the 2011-2012 season with a .924 save 45 assists in 87 career games. an All-American, All-NCAA Tournament team member, led percentage. He had three shutouts and a 21-7-3 record as The second line includes Chad McDonald, Corey Mackin the CCHA in assists by a defenseman, CCHA first All-Star the head goaltender — one of the top all-time single season and Cory Kane. These three players were highly skilled for- team member and CCHA Scholar Athlete of the Year. Red- performances in program history.

Photo by: | FSU Photo Services Ferris hockey alumnus Gerald Mayhew celebrates with his teammates. Mayhew was one of 20 athletes named to the All-Decade Team announced by Ferris Athletics on Friday, Dec. 20.

Hockey Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball WEEKEND Jan. 10 - Ferris 0, Jan. 9 - Ferris 75, Jan. 9 - Ferris, 87 Minnesota State, 5 Northwood, 64 Northwood, 68 Jan. 11 - Ferris 1, Jan. 12 - Ferris 82, Jan. 12 - Ferris, 86 SCORECARD Minnesota State, 5 Saginaw Valley, 77 Saginaw Valley, 82 11

SportsSports 11 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Bulldogs going pro Graduating seniors look to make the jump to the pros Brendan Sanders Sieler. After a strong career for Edwards scoring more sacks in his Torch Reporter Ferris in which he was a Harlon senior season. Hill nominee, Sieler was the first Senior linebacker Avonte Bell is It is notoriously difficult to reach Bulldog to hear his name called in another potential prospect after the professional level as a college the NFL Draft. He was selected by manning the middle of the defense football player, let alone from the the Baltimore Ravens in the sev- over the last two seasons. Stand- Division II level. enth round of the 2018 NFL draft. ing 6-foot-1 and weighing 235 lbs., On average about one in fifty After appearing on waivers this Bell led the defense in tackles his college football seniors are drafted past December, Sieler was quickly senior season with 70 tackles, in- to the NFL. When you reduce this signed by the Miami Dolphins and cluding 13 tackles for a loss and pool to Division II college athletes, received extensive playing time 4.5 sacks. With the appropriate the numbers drop even further. against the Cincinnati Bengals, size and productions, it wouldn’t Only five players were drafted out where he achieved his first career be surprising to see a team take a of the Division II level in the 2019 sack and two pass deflections. flyer on the Lansing native. NFL draft. Sixty-six Division II play- Other players on NFL rosters re- The final potential pro who could ers made it to opening day rosters ceiving playing time are defensive come out of this class is senior or practice squads. back and returner Tavierre Thom- quarterback Jayru Campbell. Even Yet, with such a slim chance of as, defensive lineman Justin Zim- after an injury-plagued senior sea- making it to the NFL, Ferris foot- mer and linebacker Brady Sheldon. son, Campbell’s 6-foot-5 frame ball has seemed to earn a slight There are multiple players look- and great running ability may see foothold in the NFL. Currently, five ing to continue the streak of Bull- him able to stick on a roster. It may former Bulldogs are on NFL ros- dogs making their way to the NFL not be at quarterback, but like ters, all of whom have entered the and follow in these players foot- what the New Orleans Saints have league within the last four years. steps. done with utility player Taysom Hill, These players include former Harlon Hill nominee and GLIAC Campbell may be able to showcase two-time Harlon Hill winner Jason player of the year Austin Edwards his athleticism by running, receiv- Vander Laan, who quarterbacked leads the pack. The senior defen- ing and throwing the ball. the Bulldogs from 2012 to 2015. sive end from Lansing was the The pre-draft process is still in After transitioning to tight end, he team’s defensive leader this past its infant stages as the NFL is in has appeared on 53-man rosters season, scoring 17.5 tackles for its postseason play. These play- for the Indianapolis Colts, Caroli- a loss and 10.5 sacks. At 6-foot- ers along with other graduating na Panthers and most recently the 5 and 280 pounds, he has the seniors will be working hard to try New Orleans Saints. frame to be an NFL contributor. and achieve the dream of playing Another player seeing action His career at Ferris is somewhat in the NFL. in the NFL is defensive end Zach comparable to Zach Sieler’s, with Graphics by: Jonny Parshall | Opinions Editor

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12 Sports Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Ferris State Torch

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THIS WEEKEND’S SPORTS FOR FERRIS Thursday, Jan. 16: • Men’s basketball at Northern Michigan at 5:30 p.m. • Women’s basketball at Northen Michigan at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 17: Photo by: Name | FSU Photo Services • Hockey hosts Alaska at 7:07 p.m. Brendan Samuels the University of Alabama (.789) and Chris Peterson • Track and Field at Grand Valley State open Sports Editor of the University of Washington (.803). Clemson and Alabama are both powerhouses in Di- To kick off the new decade, Top Dawg honors are vision I football, combining for eight NCAA Division I Saturday, Jan. 18: given to the winningest active head coach in college National Championships since 2009. • Hockey hosts Alaska 6:07 p.m. football, Tony Annese. Helping boost that win percentage is the fact An- • Men’s basketball at Michigan Tech at 3 p.m. Annese has accumulated an 87-16 overall re- nese has posted an undefeated regular season three cord as head coach of the Ferris football team, good times in the last five years (2015, 2018 and 2019) • Women’s basketball at Michigan Tech at 6 p.m. enough for a .845 win percentage. Annese is also 9-5 in the postseason over the last To place that number into perspective, Annese five seasons, leading the Bulldogs to a Division II Na- has a better win percentage than some head coach- tional Championship game a year ago. es who might sound familiar. Among those are Dabo The Bulldogs are done for the 2019 season, but Swinney of Clemson University (.801), Nick Saban of more wins are on the horizon when Annese puts on the headset again next fall. Can’t COME WE’VE GOT to a Ferris YOU COVERED Follow us on SPortING twitter @fsutorch for live updates watch us on youtube event? on the game! Football FSU torch Continued from page 11 Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual “We try to come into every game focused on what “I wouldn’t be against that. The better opponents Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of we have to do to play our best, so when we’re pre- we play, the more prepared it gets us for the harder orientation,race, color, gender religion identity, or creed, age, national marital origin, status, sex, veteran sexual or military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic paring for a game, it’s never really preparing to win or games throughout the year,” Carr said. “But again, it orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or preparing to lose,” Carr said. “We’re preparing to play doesn’t matter who we play because at the end of the information,military status or ,any height, other weight,characteristic protec protected distedability, by applic geneticable the best possible game we can play. It doesn’t matter day, if we execute the plays, we think we can beat any- Stateinformation, or federal or any laws other or regulations characteristic in educ protecation,ted byemploy applicment,able who we really schedule because, at the end of the day, body in the nation.” housStateing, or federal public lawsservic or esregulations, or other in educ Universityation, employ operations,ment, it doesn’t matter what our opponent does. It just mat- Also, on top of being a barometer, it is not like this is inchousluding,ing, but public not s limitedervices to,, or admissions, other University programs, operations, activities, ters whether we can execute and make the plays we something Ferris has not done before. Back in 2013, hiring,including, promotion, but not limited discharge, to, admissions, compensation, programs, fringe activities, benefits, need to make to win the game.” the Bulldogs traveled to Fargo, North Dakota to take However, as mentioned above, in the eyes of the Di- on FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, a team that jobhiring, training, promotion, classification, discharge, referral, compens or ation, retention. fringe Retaliation benefits, vision II football committee and national media mem- would go 15-0 that season and win the FCS title. While againstjob training, any classification,person making referral, a charge, or retention. filing a Retaliation legitimate bers, big games matter, so this leads to an interesting they would go on to lose that game 56-10, it helped cagainstomplaint, any testify personing, makingor participating a charge, in anyfiling dis a c legitimaterimination question for Ferris. 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Sports 13 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 A tale of two years Men’s basketball team looks to improve on last season’s early exit

Austin Arquette This year the Bulldogs are again dealing with injuries, but has taken a jump in field goal percentage (47.5 percent) Torch Reporter Bronkema believes this year’s squad is less banged up than from last year’s 45.7 percent. last year’s. The most notable loss was junior wing Jaylin Mc- As the season progresses, the Bulldogs will discover if Change is inevitable. Sometimes change can be for the Fadden who is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. talent-added will propel them past last year’s GLIAC Tourna- worse, but for Ferris’ men’s basketball team, change has “Jaylin is still with us and still very valuable to us. His role ment quarterfinals exit. As for their focus, Bronkema notes them looking like the team who won a championship two is just different than normal,” Bronkema said. that the team is adopting a ‘one game at a time’ mentality. years ago. After graduating four seniors in DeShaun Thrower, Mark- “You have to prepare every game to win, and if you don’t, It seems only yesterday Ferris alumnus Zach Hankins was ese Mayfield, Taylor Adway and Andrew Meachem, an infu- then you know you did your best,” Bronkema said. “Last year dominating the paint for head coach Andy Bronkema’s 2017 sion of youth was needed to pair with veterans like seniors we gave it everything we had and we got knocked out in the squad. But following Hankins’ departure to Xavier Universi- Cole Walker and Greg Williams. first round of the GLIAC tournament, and we were ranked in ty, the team hit a rough patch in 2018. Enter freshmen Deng Reng, Ryan Segall and Aiden Shore: the region but Walsh upset their conference and won the Injuries hurt the Bulldogs last year, but the team still fin- a core of young players that have the Bulldogs’ future look- bid. We are preparing the same way and doing all of the ished 20-12 overall. That finish was a far ing bright. same way and this year’s team is just finding a way to win a cry from their 38-1 championship run the Segall and Shore have yet to play a game this year, but couple of the close games down the stretch where last year year prior. Reng is averaging nearly eight points and 3.3 rebounds per we dropped a couple of those with losses.” “Injuries are a part of every season and game through 18 games played. Add Division I transfer in Ferris currently stands at 16-2 overall with their losses be- every team deals with them and it’s unex- junior Logan Ryan who has added valuable minutes in four ing by four points or less to Lewis and Davenport. The team pected and sometimes you just got to roll games played and the Bulldogs have found a good rotation. is also tied for first in the GLIAC with a 5-1 record in-confer- with it,” Bronkema said. Through 18 games, the new additions — along with steady ence. Pair the injuries with the fact Bronkema gameplay from the starting lineup — have improved their The Bulldogs head north next for a meeting with the claims his squad wasn’t fully prepared to numbers from a year ago. Northern Michigan Wildcats 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Andy lose Hankins and a perfect storm limited Bronkema’s squad is averaging two additional rebounds Bronkema their success. per game (41.8), three more assists per game (21.4) and

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14 OpinionsOpinions Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch “It feels like [Ferris internet]’s current state is not able to support the cur- rent amount of traffic.” OPINIONS - Hunter Pariseau - See page 15 for story Jonny Parshall | Opinions Editor | [email protected] The Ferris State Torch is published on 27 Wednesdays throughout the academic year. Chat with the chief This student-run newspaper The “Winter Blues” is printed by The Pioneer Group. Editor in Chief, Noah Poser OUR LOCATION Alumni Building 013 The “winter blues” may sound feelings during the winter months. If you feel that doesn’t help and in a while. I know that this can 410 Oak Street like a made-up phrase by people However, there are ways to get it’s getting harder and harder to sometimes be a challenge. Maybe Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI 49307 who feign sadness with each com- past these feelings of sadness function, seek out a counselor or you’re snowed in or maybe the fsutorch.com/letter-to-the-editor/ ing winter but it is all too real. that I recommend all people feel- other professional for help. temperature is at sub-arctic levels. Now, first things first, I want ing this winter sadness to partake Something else that can help This doesn’t mean you can’t The Ferris State Torch to clarify that the “winter blues” in. yourself feel better is simply trying have fun though. Try having a welcomes comments on topics of and Seasonal Affective Disorder First up is being active. It can be to think better thoughts. Thinking movie night with friends, or maybe interest to the general readership. Letters should not exceed 300 words (SAD) are not the same thing. If hard to pull yourself out of bed on positively can give you a whole you can finally complete the 2000 in length and The Torch reserves the you feel you or someone you know cold, dark days, but it is important new outlook on events in your life piece puzzle that your Uncle right to edit for length. Letters will not are dealing with something much to keep busy. One way to achieve and greatly improve your mood. Charlie gave you for Christmas be edited for grammar, punctuation more severe such as depression, this is to exercise, as it has been An exercise to help you do this five years ago. Whatever it is, try or spelling. The Torch will not print it’s important to speak up or reach proven to lower the symptoms of would be to write down all the doing some fun activities, even letters deemed to be libelous or obscene. All letters must be signed out to a mental health profession- depression and make you feel good things you have going on in if it means you have to study for by their authors and include his or al for help. better. your life to see the bright lights in your physics exam for six hours her phone number. It’s not uncommon to feel a lit- On top of that, keeping yourself your life. instead of seven. Unsigned editorials appearing tle sad or irritated when it comes busy with tasks will lead to a Speaking of lights, turning on So there you have it. A complete on this page are the opinion of The to winter. There are a lot of factors greater focus on what you need your lamps in your room or your guide on things to do to overcome Torch and do not necessarily repre- sent the opinion of the university’s that lead to people less energetic to get done, making it easier to overhead lights also can help those chilling “winter blues” right administration, faculty or staff. and more “down” than usual, with weather the winter storm. improve your mood, as crazy as it here in this very article. Signed columns represent the opin- one of them obviously being lack Another thing you can do is sounds. So next time you wake up Now as you move forward fol- ion of the writer. Inquiries regarding of sunlight during the dark, cold simply talk about how you’re feel- to nothing but darkness, “lighten lowing these steps to relieve your- editorial content should be directed months. ing. If you’re a little sad or having up” and turn on those shining self of this winter-induced sad- to the Editor in Chief at (231) 591-5978. This leads to a drop in serotonin a hard time keeping motivated lights. ness, remember, it’ll be summer levels. Serotonin is a notable neu- to get stuff done, talk to a friend Finally, this last one can be before you know it. To advertise with the Torch, contact rotransmitter due to its contribu- or a family member. The people hard for a lot of people, especially Bray Benner at the Pioneer Group: tions in helping you feel happy. closest to you are likely going to college students who find them- (231) 592-8391. Therefore, the lack of sunlight sympathize with what you’re going selves on a strict budget. [email protected] leads directly to more negative through and will want to help. Try to treat yourself every once

Student media retain the same rights, responsibilities, privileges and protections afforded by the First and Fourteenth Amendments A decade’s change in taste of the U.S. Constitution and under applicable state laws. How my choice in music has The Torch and fsutorch.com, the Jonny Parshall student newspaper and its accom- changed in the last ten years Opinions Editor panying online version focused on Ferris State University, are public It’s amazing how much can forums for student expression. change for a person in just one Student editors have the authority decade. That includes person- and responsibility to make all con- al tastes, and more specifically, tent decisions without censorship taste in music. or advanced approval for both the print and online editions of the Recently I looked over some of my old notebooks and was student newspapers. startled to see how much my preferred jams of choice have changed. I created the two pie - TORCH STAFF - charts below to illustrate just how much has changed. Editor in Chief Visual Content Noah Poser Samantha Cavotta The first thing I noticed was 2010 (231) 591-5978 Will Holden how my music was even chang- Hunter Pariseau Production ing then. In 2010, most of the Manager Videographer angsty, youthful screamo stuff I Abigail Maskill William Byrd liked throughout 2006-2008 was Production Reporters on its way out. At the same time, Assistant Austin Arquette William Byrd Brody Keiser I began listening to weird heavy Veronica Mascorro metal from Northern European News Editor Elizabeth Norvery Trenton Carlson Wil Roy countries. Brendan Sanders Ten years later, well, things Lifestyles Editor Grant Siddall Marissa Russell Sydney Stevens have changed a whole freaking Greg Williams bunch, boi. Sports Editor Brendan Samuels Interim Reporters The first chart (top) illustrates Mackenzie Kidder the music I listened to toward the Opinions Editor Hannah McKeen Jonny Parshall Kendall Rooks end of 2009 and entering 2010. The second chart (below) Multimedia Editor Managing William Byrd Copy Editor depicts the music I listen to now, Jonny Parshall entering 2020. Web Supervisor Veronica Mascorro Copy Editors Just how much has changed, Kaylin Johnson and how little has remained, Office Manager Sydney Stevens Marissa Russell might just shock you! Distributor Podcast Manager Grant Siddall 2020 Zach Schildhouse Adviser Cartoonist Garrett Stack Jonny Parshall (231) 591 - 5869 15

OpinionsOpinions 15 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 Time to High-Fi the Wi-Fi Ferris internet lacks the strength to burden 17 the load TORCH POLL votes

I can recall going back to mid- Hunter Pariseau dle school where we received a Torch Photographer grant for a tech room where each Q: What is your mood as table had their own projector com- puters and were equipped with I should be encouraged to want enough laptops for individual proj- to spend my time in the facilities winter break ends? ects. The idea was marvelous that provided by Ferris, but only find- we were connected to the web in ing myself wondering why I am order for us to have an engaging not able to have a solid internet experience. experience. Later in high school, laptops I am not saying I am sure of Results: were rented to classrooms for var- what is holding the internet back, ious projects, not being limited but it feels like its current state for only one classroom for use. is not able to support the cur- Is it summer yet? 53% With college, it is essential to rent amount of traffic. I even find connect to the internet daily to myself struggling on my phone to work on assignments given via keep a connection in the middle Blackboard. Any research paper of the night when the web traffic Just need one more assignment mostly comprises should be at a lower point. 29% sources found online. Needless to I want to send a plea to have our week! say, the use of internet has lost its internet access improved through- magic, only leaving us with head- out the university. I appreciated aches and frustration. the fact that linking to the internet Glad to be back 18% Ferris has seemed to add to this was made with less hassle with frustration with its poor fidelity. some devices not having to be I find myself in the later after- registered. But, if it would help noon in the library losing inter- the workload, further address the net connection time after time. issues that would improve the This continued interruption only integrity of internet, that in turn, encourages me to use my desktop makes classwork less of a stress. in the dorm, or to work elsewhere Stay updated on campus news by liking us on there is a non-Ferris connection. Facebook or following us on Twitter

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