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1 www.fsutorch.com Single Issue Free, Additional Copies 50 Cents Week of Jan. 15 - 21, 2020 HERE’s wHAT’s INSide Ferris State University 10 Years of success The Life of an r.a Ferris athletics unveils the best Melissa Vaughn, Ward hall R.A, Bulldog hockey members of the last balances both her responsibilites decade. Did your favorites make the for her job and her life as a college TORCH cut? student. Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 Sports| Page 10 News| Page 4 Game of Loans: The Textbook Season Edition 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, Got news? Let us know. Like us on facebook Follow us on Twitter Add us on instagram Watch us on youtube Email: [email protected] Ferris state Torch @fsutorch fsutorch Fsu Torch Phone: 231.591.5978 Connect with us on social media - Read articles online at www.fsutorch.com 2 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 Graphic by: William Byrd | Production Assistant 3 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- TRANSMISSION PARIS Rebuilding Special! 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