1 www.fsutorch.com Single Issue Free, Additional Copies 50 Cents Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Music Takes Action Ferris State University , St. Lucia rock North Quad Truth, fairness and Jonny Parshall at SXSW, Coachella and Jimmy Kimmel Live. accuracy since 1931 The biggest draw by far was Torch Reporter Lupe Fiasco. The Grammy-award winning hip hop artist played an Ferris State’s first-ever Music Takes Action array of radio favorites including event kicked off on the warm, sunny afternoon “Kick, Push,” “,” “Su- of Saturday, April 23, amidst staggering crowd perstar,” and “Hip Hop Saved My Life.” numbers. His connection with the audience with con- An estimated 3,000 students and specta- tests and gimmicks between songs kept fans tors gathered outside Ferris’ University Center engaged into the early evening. He gave a to watch international touring acts Lupe Fias- shout-out to recently-deceased recording co and St. Lucia perform, with local favorites artist Prince, as well as to police officers The Matchstrikes and Oshea as opening per- on duty at the event. formers. “I thought it was awesome,” The free event, which replaced the univer- said Ferris construction man- sity’s annual Ferris Fest, serves as a benefit agement junior Paul Haney, a for Musicians on Call—a nonprofit organization big fan of Lupe Fiasco. that provides recordings and products for in- “It was the cool,” firmed fans otherwise unable to access music. said Kendall alum- Fans cited this year’s Music Takes Action nus Jaron Love, in (MTA) as a huge comeback in comparison to reference to the last year’s Ferris Fest which was moved inside title of Lupe’s and featured lesser-known headlining acts. 2007 al- “It was the best performance at FSU since bum. 2008,” said Ferris alumnus Nefeteria Love. Fine weather blessed the concert, with at- tendees arriving early for the 2 p.m. festival. Opening on second stage included Big Rap- ids folk rock duo The Matchstrikes, as well as Detroit rapper and Ferris student Oshea. South African-born synthpop musician St. Lucia and his band picked things up on the headlining stage. His set carried audience members through such danceworthy tracks as “Help Me Run Away” and “Dancing on Glass.” His performance at MTA follows recent stints

Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Students gathered in the North Quad to enjoy the warm weather while internationally recognized artisits Lupe Fiasco and St. Lucia took the stage.

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The White team of the Area 5 Big Rapids Bulldogs won 64-59 in a nail biter against the Red team on Thursday night in Wink Arena. The Heart to Heart, Hand in Hand event, which was put on in col- laboration with the sports communication registered student orga- nization (RSO) and the Ferris sports communication class, COMM 389, raised a whopping $1,450 for the Mecosta and Osceola county Special Olympics. Bulldog student-athletes and fans were all in at- tendance to cheer on the teams that were made up of men’s and women’s basketball players and Special Olympic athletes. Kim Kenyon, 31, of Big Rapids had 16 points for the White team in addition to singing the Star Spangled Banner. “It was good to have everyone clap for me after the national an- them then play basketball,” Kenyon said. Josh Bielman, 25, of Chippewa Lake also enjoyed his time playing for the White team. “I had fun,” Bielman said. “My favorite part was playing on the Ferris court with the players.” In addition to the game, there was a slam-dunk contest, a three- point competition and musical chairs. Slam-dunk champion and sophomore point-guard Drew Cushingberry of Romeo sees the event as an opportunity to give back. “It’s an unbelievable feeling; this is my second year doing this,” Cushingberry said. “Most of the Special Olympic players are at every one of our home games cheering us on, so to give back and play in this game with them is really something special. We all love basket- ball and that’s what brings us together out there.” Pat Rosales, the area director of the Area 5 Special Olympics, was pleased with how the night turned out. “They love it. This means everything to them,” Rosales said. “They love the Ferris athletes and mingling with them. Next week they will be asking when they can do it again.” In addition to basketball, the Area 5 Special Olympics offers other sports such as aquatics, bocce, bowling, golf, poly hockey, snow- shoes, volleyball, track and horseshoes. The night ended with a standing ovation for the athletes and a big check. Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer “The game is overall full of laughter, smiles and just us having fun Ferris freshman point guard Greg Williams took part in the Heart to Heart, Hand in Hand basketball event to raise money for the together raising money for a good cause,” Cushingberry said. Mecosta and Osceola county Special Olympics. Ferris parking woes New construction and more students could lead to more crowded parking

Nick Vander Wulp never parking problems like there is here ing, but not limited to, lot maintenance,” new projects and residence halls, the at Ferris. I’m from Kalamazoo, so I go said Department of Public Safety (DPS) university is still in the planning stage for Torch Reporter to Western a lot and I also visit Central. office supervisor June Swanson. parking,” said Borkovich. “I think the new There’s definitely not the far distance According to Swanson, parking per- residence hall that may go in the north- Parking at Ferris for hall residents and walks like here to get your car.” mit revenue for 2014-15 was $574,653. east part of the campus will target fresh- commuters alike is a source of frustra- The number of commuter parking The amount of revenue from parking men, and we try to anticipate how many tion and a problem that could get bigger. passes and campus apartment passes violations from 2012 to 2015 has re- of them will have vehicles. The number New construction at the West Cam- has risen steadily. Over the past three mained relatively steady, from $247,737 is usually around 70 percent. Now that pus Apartments is to be completed this years, Ferris has recorded 3,610 com- in 2012-13, $268,903 in 2013-14 and we have a shuttle service on campus, the summer, and this will bring more people muter passes and 577 campus apart- $230,166 in 2014-15. number of vehicles on campus for these living on campus and their cars. Another ment passes in 2012-13, 3,629 and Some budget items for lot mainte- first-year students could change.” planned project to build a residence hall 639 in 2013-14 and 3,779 and 679 in nance include striping, lighting, snow re- So far this academic year, DPS has in the northeast part of Ferris State’s 2014-15. moval, resurfacing, signage and security. issued over $100,000 worth of parking campus could bring more crowded park- The number of those registering cars DPS director Bruce Borkovich said in violations on campus. ing conditions. living in residence halls has fallen from the next few years Ferris State will be im- Parking violations range from $10 for Ferris political science sophomore 2,109 registering a residence vehicle in plementing plans to expand parking. The meter violations to $20 for most other Sean Conklin said while it’s not as ex- 2012-13, 2,002 in 2013-14 and 1,791 new residence hall planned in the north- parking violations and the fine increases pensive to park at Ferris as other univer- residence hall parking permits issued in east part of campus will most likely result by $5 after five days. Unauthorized park- sities in Michigan, he thinks parking is 2014-15. in expanded parking, and other plans are ing in a handicapped space is $100. too spread out for students who have to “Revenues from both permits and in the works to expand the parking near carry equipment to and from their cars. parking fines go into the General Fund for the recreation center. “When I go to other schools, there’s the university operating expenses includ- “Regarding the spaces needed for 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Trouble at the Torch A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University NEWS BRIEFS Angela Graf By Angela Graf, News Editor Switcheroo Seriously, shut up April 19, 10:10 p.m., officers News Editor Suspicious situation April 17, 1:45 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on State Street April 13, 1:20 a.m., officers in- received a report of a loud party at for expired plates. The plates were vestigated a suspicious situation in the West Campus Apartments. One not registered to the vehicle and Commencement schedule Lot 4. Two students were referred student received an MIP and was the driver was ticketed for improper Friday, May 6 to the Office of Student Conduct referred to the Office of Student plates. 3:30 p.m., College of Health Professions and warrants were sent to the Conduct. 7 p.m., College of Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy, prosecutor’s office. Stolen from Swan and Doctorate in Community College Leadership Sick of your roommate? April 20, 10 a.m., a report Classmate harassment April 17, 10:15 p.m., officers was received of stolen electronic Saturday, May 7 April 13, 1:20 p.m., a harass- received a report of a roommate equipment from a lab in the Swan 9 a.m., College of Business ment complaint was filed regarding dispute in the West Campus Apart- Building. 10:30 a.m., Kendall College of Art and Design (at a female student being harassed ments. The issue was handled by Street Church) by a classmate. The involved par- housing staff. Fraudulent Charges 12:30 p.m., Michigan College of Optometry, College of Edu- ties were told to leave each other April 20, 2:30 p.m., officers cation and Human Services alone. investigated a report of credit card 4 p.m., College of Engineering Technology fraud in Brophy Hall. A student had Pivot! discovered improper charges on Presidential Pancakes April 13, 1:30 p.m., officers TORCH their account. On Monday, May 2, the Student Government Association responded to a report of a two-car will be hosting Pancakes with the President in the Rock Café. accident in Lot 64. 420 This is intended as an opportunity for students to get out and ON THE April 20, 11:15 p.m., officers take a break from studying, but tutors will be available in the You’re supposed to stop investigated a suspicious vehicle in Rock’s private dining area to answer questions and provide April 14, 4:05 p.m., officers RECORD Lot 23. One student was ticketed guidance. Volunteers are still needed for the event and can stopped a vehicle on Spring Street for possession of marijuana and contact Elaine Kamptner at ext.2504 or kamptnee@ferris. near Cedar Street for failure to stop referred to the Office of Student edu if interested. at a stop sign. The driver was ticket- Conduct. ed for driving with a suspended You used to threaten me on my The Force Awakens license. cell phone Driving drunk, classic On Saturday, April 30, the Center for Leadership, Activities April 17, 11:30 p.m., officers re- April 22, 1:50 a.m., officers and Career Services will be hosting a showing of the movie Pot 4 sponded to Bond Hall in response stopped a vehicle on Knollview Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the University Center as a April 14, 10:30 p.m., officers to threats a student had received Drive for defective equipment. The part of Bulldog Weekends. investigated a suspicious situation over the phone. The calls originated driver was drunk and lodged in jail in Lot 4. One student was ticketed from out of state. for operating while intoxicated. for possession of marijuana. Junk on a trunk That’s assault, dude We’ll report you April 18, 1 p.m., officers respond- April 23, 6:10 p.m., officers Ferris State Torch April 15, 11:15 p.m., officers ed to the report of a damaged received an assault report in the received a harassment report by vehicle in Lot 4. Scratches were North Quad following the Music Corrections a member of the Torch newspaper found on the trunk that were not Takes Action concert. One stu- staff. The party in question was previously present. dent was arrested for assault and contacted and referred to the Office lodged in jail. of Student Conduct. Improper plates on Perry Did we make a mistake? April 18. 3:50 p.m., officers Smoke weed everyday Shh! stopped a vehicle on Perry Avenue April 31, 2:20 p.m., officers April 16, 12:05 a.m., officers for defective equipment and was investigated a marijuana complaint LET US KNOW! received a report of loud music at ticketed for improper plates. in Vandercook Hall. One student West Campus Apartments. They was referred to the Office of Stu- were told to quiet down. GTFO dent Conduct. April 18, 9 p.m., officers assisted Corrections can be submitted through email at SHH! West Campus Apartment staff with From April 15 to April 22, DPS April 17, 12:15 a.m., officers a trespasser. The subject was previ- issued 383 traffic and parking [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978 received a noise complaint at the ously banned from the premises citations totaling $6,360. West Campus Apartments. One and was located and removed and person was ticketed for a noise referred to the Office of Student infraction and referred to the Office Conduct. Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of of Student Conduct. race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, Bulldogs and Dinosaurs housing, public services, or other University operations, including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, Ferris hosts alumni jazz band concert job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation dent admitted. “If I needed another good nap, I against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate Harley Harrison would come again.” complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding is prohibited. Torch Reporter After a brief intermission, the FSU Jazz Band took the stage. With a formal style, the Jazz Band The stage sparkled as audience members played a variety of music that ranged from the Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation gathered from near and far to witness live jazz music you would hear at your favorite classy may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at music in Williams Auditorium. restaurant to an upbeat shuffle. (231) 591-3057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, On Saturday, April 23, at 8 p.m., the Ferris “I liked it all,” Grand Rapids resident Kristen Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and State University Music Center presented the Carter commented. “I really liked how the alumni Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136 in Grand Rapids. Jazz Band and Alumni Concert conducted by played first and then they had the younger kids Employees and other members of the University community Matt Moresi and featuring guest director Harry play.” with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may Dempsey. The director, Matt Moresi, took a moment The Alumni Jazz Dinosaurs kicked off the con- to thank his Jazz Band seniors and soon-to-be contact the Human Resources Department, 420 Oak St., Big cert with a large and powerful ensemble. They members of the Alumni Jazz Dinosaurs. Rapids, MI 49307, or call (231) 591-2150. welcomed back to the stage Harry Dempsey, “Matt’s a really good instructor,” Ferris music a retired Ferris band director, who received a industry management senior and bass player Inquiries or complaints of discrimination may be addressed to standing ovation from the audience and the en- Jen Leitner said. “It’s really easy to learn from the Director of Equal Opportunity, 120 East Cedar St., Big semble in honor of all the work he did for the FSU him and he’s good at conducting, so it’s really Rapids, MI 49307, or by telephone at (231) 591-2152; or Title Jazz Band. great to play with him and all the other people in IX Coordinator, 805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307, or by Passion swept across the stage and into the the Jazz Band, too.” telephone at (231) 591-2088. On the KCAD Grand Rapids audience as the Alumni Jazz Dinosaurs rocked Despite the semester nearing an end, the Jazz campus, contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 17 Fountain the auditorium, although not everyone was en- Band is not done yet. Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m, St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-2787 ext. 1113. thused. the FSU Jazz Band will be playing at the Thornap- “I came because my music professor said we ple Arts Jazz Festival in Hastings. had to or we’d fail the course,” a unanimous stu- 4 Page4 6 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT News Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Ferris State Torch Bulldogs get smart Renter’s ChecklistFerris hosts Money INVENTORY BEGINNING AND ENDING DOCUMENT INSmart WRITING whenWeek reporting repair CONDITION LIST. (Sample provided in Practical Guide for problems and send a copy along with fi ling a report to Neigh- Harley Harrison Tenants and Landlords)The landlord should supply the list. 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Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photgrapher Students kick back and enjoy the sunshine and music at Music Takes Action in the Quad on Saturday, April 23. “It was cool as shit” Jonny Parshall Lupe Fiasco even pointed out this contradiction. cohol being brought into the event. Ferris Department of “Hold up, let me see that sign. Number six: no animals. Public Safety (DPS) officers on site claimed smooth sail- Torch Reporter That’s okay, though. We’ll let that slide,” said Lupe from ing with no problems early into the event, but as the day the stage. wore on the drinks came out. The weather was warm and the music was loud Satur- Hammock village is a regular sight on warm days in the Empty beer cans materialized across the campus day, April 23, as Lupe Fiasco, St. Lucia and guests played quad but on the day of the festival it was in full bloom. ground. One young woman arrived with a flask in hand, the Music Takes Action concert festival in Ferris State’s “You can stay here a lot longer as opposed to standing but did not want to comment. Another young woman vom- North Quad. around,” said Ferris CAD drafting and design freshman ited in the parking lot—after drinking too much Red’s Ap- Students and spectators ranged in the low thousands Hans Lorenz while reclining in his hammock. “You can get ple Ale, according to her friend. and a large team of volunteers showed up early to erect a good view if you put it up high enough. I [was] excited During Lupe Fiasco’s set, DPS officers set about emp- festival stages, tents and sound equipment for the 2 p.m. to see Lupe.” tying the contents of an attendee’s backpack that includ- event. But it wasn’t all just fun in the sun. Festival goers could be seen whizzing about on roll- ed Red’s, Bud Light, Captain Morgan and a glass pipe. Oh, wait. It totally was. erblades, throwing Frisbee, hula-, tossing beach The fan received a verbal warning and loss of the con- For some, attending a concert means standing around, balls or gathered around a circle playing Kendama. Ken- traband, but no further punishment, much to the relief of facing the stage. Others found creative ways to kick back, dama? his friends. enjoy the weather and catch some serious live music. Kendama is the traditional Japanese game that in- “The police officers at Ferris are incredible people,” Some attendees brought their friends. A few brought volves a toy with three cups and a spike for catching an said Central Michigan student David Glowski, a friend of their kids. Several brought their dogs, despite the no an- attached ball. the attendee in violation. “He was a hell of a guy.” imal policy. “We play pretty much all the time,” said Ferris medi- The concert—sponsored by the student finance divi- “It’s good socialization for a puppy,” said Ferris ac- cal laboratory science sophomore Gatlin Wright. “It’s all sion, Grand Rapids’ Intersection venue and many local counting freshman Jason Thompson, who brought his about the atmosphere—with the music, friends.” businesses—was a big success, with high turnout and German Shepherd Skyler to Music Takes Action. “And to The game can be played individually or as a competi- much needed benefit funds raised. But for those whose get numbers.” tion, with rules similar to HORSE. interest lies not in numbers or dollars, it was a success One spectator even hoisted his dog on his shoulders “Land a sick trick and all your friends are so stoked in other ways. Most notably, the value of fun, friends and to get a better view of the stage. Another fan held up a about it. Right now we’re just jamming,” said Wright. having a good time. stolen policy sign in ironic mockery in front of the stage. One concern for the festival was the possibility of al- “It was cool as shit,” said Ferris alumnus Jordan Love. 7 Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Almaree of Arabia The good and bad of an international student’s college experiences Hailey Klingel dents at first. “They get used to just living with each other so it’s Lifestyles Editor harder to get to know new people here, but if you prove yourself, you get to know anyone you want,” Almaree said. After five years and four different colleges, Nizar Alma- “Adapting to new environments is a skill that will get you ree is graduating. many places.” Almaree, 25, a Ferris product design engineering tech- Almaree has only gone home once in the past three nology senior, is an international student from Najran, years and the decision to come to college in the U.S. was Saudi Arabia. a difficult one. He came to Ferris in the fall of 2014 after studying at “You leave your friends and family and you know you Grand Valley for three years. Before that, he studied En- can’t see them whenever you want to,” said Almaree. glish in Irvine, Califorina and at Clemson University, South Figuring out how the U.S. education system works was Carolina. During the summer of 2015, he studied busi- also a learning process for Almaree. He took a calculus ness communication, management and literature review class and got 100 percent on all the exams because he’s at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Almaree always exceled at math. However, he got a B in the class has also had two different internships—one in Washington because he didn’t know homework was worth such a large D.C. and one in Muskegon. portion of the final grade, so he didn’t do it because in All this experience, though, and Almaree has yet to find Saudi Arabia, it’s only worth about one percent. a job. “I have many stories like that,” Almaree said. “It was “I’ve applied to more than 50 companies,” Almaree tough sometimes. At the beginning you’re so fresh to the said. “Some just loved my CV, loved my experience, until language and don’t know how to negotiate. You may do I get to the level where I have to interview. Some don’t more work than anyone else in the class and understand realize I’m international and they need a sponsorship for more but don’t know how to express it.” me to be able to work.” Despite his current situation, Almaree has appreciated According to Almaree, F-1 Optional Practical Training his time at Ferris. gives international graduates permission to work in the “It’s a very friendly campus,” Almaree said. “Everything U.S. an extra three years without a sponsorship but many is in the same location here and it’s not a headache to go companies don’t use it in fear of the difficulties associat- to class every day. It’s a nice city to study in because you ed with processing international students. don’t have a lot of distractions.” “I have one of the best grades in the class and the pro- Almaree lives at Tioga Apartments and loves waking up fessors love me so much and I have diverse experiences, to the Muskegon River outside his window. but I still can’t find a job, and everyone else in the class “The nature here is amazing,” said Almaree. “Who could has at least two job offers,” said Almaree. imagine students our age can live on a river and wake up Almaree wouldn’t mind staying in Michigan but he would in the morning and watch the river from your bed? This is love to go somewhere else in the U.S. that’s warmer. His a privilege only rich people get in some countries. For me, dream, however, is to work in Singapore because of the it’s a big deal to wake up and see that view because my country’s workforce diversity. Even though his job search bedroom used to see different stuff—dry stuff.” efforts have turned up fruitless, Almaree hasn’t lost hope Over the last five years, Almaree’s acclimated to college because he would “love to stay” in the U.S. life and is sad to be leaving it behind. What Almaree doesn’t love about Big Rapids is its lack “That’s what I’m working through right now,” Almaree of a decent movie theater and mall. Also, he said the said. “I like college life, but every story comes to an end.” townspeople aren’t too familiar with international stu-

Torch staff members write about a slightly embarrassing aspect of his or her life because hey, we all have those. “I’m not a people pleaser”

I really do try to be a nice person. in your face. If that wasn’t sad enough, I when I still played the piano. I fiddled If someone needs help and I’m able to Jen Corrie happened to not only be a people-pleaser around with songwriting during my sopho- help them, I will. Still, the one thing that peo- Torch Reporter back then but also a doormat, because I more year and one of my friends basically ple ask me to do that drives me absolutely didn’t get paid for most of that work. Lesson commandeered a song I was writing, claim- bonkers is when they try to take advantage learned. ing that it was about her and her boyfriend of my skills or hobbies. four years. Most of these were projects Furthermore, I’ve had people ask me and proceeded to oversee my lyric writing Let me frame the picture for you: my fa- that I didn’t want to do in the first place, to “write something” for them at random and asked if I could record it and burn it vorite things to do are write, draw and paint. but agreed to do because again, I try to be points in time, just so they could see my onto a CD for her. I used to play the piano as well, although a nice person. So I spent a ridiculous por- writing style. What do they expect me to do, Luckily, I haven’t been prodded as much I haven’t touched my electric keyboard in tion of my time and an even more ridiculous just whip out a sonnet there on the spot? lately to do projects for people, and I hope it quite a while. I consider myself to be a cre- amount of my art supplies to create artwork Apparently, that’s not an unreasonable stays that way. I am flattered that people I ative person, so those things come naturally for those people. thing to ask, in someone’s strange mind. I know think that the creative work I do is stel- to me and I enjoy them. However, when you Let me just say that good quality art sup- also had friends in grade school who would lar, but I’m drawing the line, not your face. spend your life creating things for fun, more plies are super expensive. If you thought for pester me whenever I was writing a new sto- Now, if someone asks me to write a haiku people than you’d expect try to use you to one second that my beloved pack of Pris- ry to let them read it, and then pester me about their tragic love life or paint a portrait get something they want. macolor pencils cost the same amount of further until I made them into a character of them in impressionist style, I’ll smile and I’ve had at least 10 people ask me to money as a of Crayola pencils, I’d laugh they wanted to be in said story. Good grief. say, “Sorry, I’m not interested.” do a piece of artwork for them in the last I even had trouble back in high school Join us at the Torch! Looking for: Come and visit us and fill out an application! WE ARE Writers or contact OUR Editor in Chief: HIRING Photographers Keith salowich 8 8 Lifestyles Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Ferris State Torch

“Cardinal”

The music world has produced a substan- dancing, laughing and crying. Hall’s stage tial amount of enjoyable albums so far this presence is that of a rock star. My favorite year, but one album is beginning to break Travis Sacher song of the show was “Waveform.” As the out a recently unheard of band. Torch Reporter song progressed, Hall projected his lyrics On Feb. 12, 2016, Run For Cover Records charmingly and serenaded the crowd in the released “Cardinal,” the debut LP of Mont- way he swayed his hips back and forth be- clair, New Jersey band, Pinegrove. president and Ferris music industry manage- hind his guitar. Pinegrove is fronted by singer, ment junior Jordan McNaughton. Ferris music industry management junior and guitarist Evan Stephens Hall, the driving The album opens with the song, “Old Mike McPherson watched Pinegrove head- force in this album, through his emotional Friends,” which expresses the feeling of de- line a basement show at Western Michigan and honest lyrics. pression in a place where Hall should feel University last Halloween. McPherson, a “Cardinal” is a 30-minute, eight-track al- happiness. The line, “My steps keep splitting songwriter and guitarist himself, said that bum. At first listen, “Cardinal” seems not my grief through these solipsistic moods. I was his first time ever hearing the band and much more than accessible guitar rock should call my parents when I think of them, noted that they absolutely killed the show. songs with a nice singer. After a few in-depth should tell my friends when I love them,” is McPherson immediately took influence from listens, you hear a beautifully crafted al- too real. Hall in his own songwriting. bum that has elements of indie rock, folk, Jumping to the last song, “New Friends,” “His poignant lyrics resonate on how I feel alt-country, pop and punk, with relatable, a newly recorded track previously released growing up as they are very easy to relate to,” heart-wrenching lyrics. on a compilation album, is the bright sequel said McPherson. “When you listen to their “There’s the rootsy shamble of early Wilco, to “Old Friends.” “New Friends” discusses music it sounds completely new to your ears, the wiggly solos and general guilelessness Hall’s appreciation for his old friends but but at the same time nostalgic.” of pre-prog Built to Spill,” said Ian Cohen resolves to make new friends and move for- “Cardinal” will take more than a couple in his Pitchfork review of the album. Built ward. listens to really hear its full effect. The com- to Spill and Wilco are two of the most well- McNaughton said he thinks “Old Friends” plexity shows itself more with each listen. It’s known indie rock bands of the last 20 years. and ”New Friends” is one of the best opener- the type of music that seems ageless. It’s an “Pinegrove does a great job breaking closer combos in music history. album that incorporates attributes of rock, down their influences and piecing them I saw Pinegrove live on April 16 in Pitts- pop, punk and country music. “Cardinal” back into something very special, which is a burgh at Broken World Fest. The band was may not be groundbreaking, but it is definite- hard task to pull off these days,” said Music flat-out amazing. It was an unimaginable ly something special. Industry Management Association (MIMA) experience. Fans were singing, screaming, HONEST & AFFORDABLE CAR CARE

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Marshall Scheldt “Just as quick as my junior season began, it ended.” Sports Editor - Simon Denis SPORTS [email protected] See below for story

The journey of a Bulldog

Photo by: Rebecca Snow | Photographer After playing in the National Championship in his first season, Ferris State defenseman Simon Denis and the rest of Ferris State hockey put the Bulldogs on the map in the eyes of the college hockey world. Ferris hockey senior Simon Denis weighs in on his three-year career Simon Denis other than winning the National Cham- actually still feel my entire body. I was succeed and a group that would do ev- pionship. Through my first two years as shell shocked. erything it took to win. Even though the Guest Writer a Bulldog, we as a team helped grow I had severely injured my fifth and regular season had its ups and downs, and put this team in the national college sixth cervical vertebrate in my neck, an the feeling we had about this time came Five years. It may be hard to believe, hockey spotlight. We weren’t just anoth- injury that would have me wear a neck into action when the playoffs rolled but five years has gone by incredibly er team on the schedule, a group in the brace for the next four months, and yes, around. fast. I can still remember my official visit middle of the pack. We were now the Fer- it sucked. I had surgery on Jan. 2, 2014, In college hockey, with there being so to campus back in November of 2010 ris State Bulldogs, a team competing for placing two screws, a plate and a cadav- few games, all you need to do is get hot like it was yesterday—getting to meet a championship every single year. er bone between the two vertebrate to at the right time in order to be success- some of the players, the coaching staff Just as quick as my junior season be- fuse them together and allow the bone ful. including head coach Bob Daniels, some gan, it ended. Nov. 1, 2013—the night to grow into one large vertebrate. Long Then came a sweep at home of members of the faculty, all individuals that changed my outlook on hockey and story short, I was cleared to play, with Northern Michigan in round one, beat- that I would soon come to know extreme- life. full contact in July of 2014, nine months ing WCHA Regular Season Co-Champs ly well. I still remember the feeling I had As I went back to the corner to retrieve after I suffered my injury. If you were Michigan Tech & Minnesota State in the when Coach Daniels asked if I would ac- a dump in from the Alabama Huntsville wondering, excited would be the under- semis and the finals and just like that cept their offer to become a Ferris State Charger player, I had an awkward run in statement of the century. we were champions. The first playoff Bulldog. All the years of hard work had with the Huntsville fore checker, went Oct. 4th, 2014, Big Rapids, Mich. The championship in Ferris hockey, and I’m finally paid off, and I was on cloud nine. into the corner awkwardly while the op- Michigan Wolverines had come to town extremely proud to say I was a part of it. In the moment, all I could think was that posing player landed on of my head for the season opener, with the Dawg We were headed to our third NCAA I did it, I reached my goal of being recruit- and caused my body to fold. I lay on the Pound rocking and the Ewigleben Ice tournament in five years and once again ed to a hockey team at the Div. 1 level, ice motionless for minutes, and all I Arena as loud as I’ve ever heard it. We as an underdog. We beat St. Cloud 5-4 and I was ready to start my journey. The knew was my neck hurt really, really bad. defeated the Wolverines 4-3, and every- in OT, a team we had “no business” crazy part is looking back on it now, I I still remember it all, from getting put one was feeling very good about the win. competing against, but once again just would never have imagined the next five into a spinal collar, to getting strapped For me, I was relieved. I did it. I was able as Ferris does, we accepted our under- years going how they did. into the stretcher, to asking our team to play hockey again. The 14-15 season dog role, and we did what we always Little ole Ferris State University— trainer Tim Glover if I could maybe play had its ups and downs, for the team and do—compete. Although we fell short in ranked as the No. 1 team in college hock- in a few weeks. Little did I, or anyone, me. I had issues with my neck, but noth- the Elite Eight against Denver, I was so ey. Ferris State—winning the CCHA regu- know how bad it truly was. ing compared to what I went through the proud of every single one of our guys lar season championship over the likes I remember the doctor coming into my year before. As much as I hate to admit and all that we had given throughout the of Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and hospital room at around 5 a.m., about it, I wasn’t playing like the player I was year. Michigan State. Ferris State—winning nine hours after I had been injured and before; I never felt comfortable the en- Coming to Ferris State was the best the Midwest Regional over powerhouses taken there. After numerous X-rays, tire season. And I felt that way up until decision I have ever made, and I truly Denver and Cornell. Ferris State—making MRIs and other medical examinations this year. have had the best five years of my life. it to the National Championship. Are you that I didn’t even know the name of, he Senior year was upon me; I felt good, Three championships, three NCAA tour- kidding me? I 100 percent guarantee told me the news that I never thought I’d ready to play the way I knew I could and nament births, a national finalist. Five that if you were to tell any person in the hear in my life: “It’s a miracle that you’re I was beyond excited to start. Right from years may have gone by quick, but man hockey world that statement, outside of not paralyzed.” Wait, what? Nine hours the beginning of training, the upper- was the ride ever fun. So long Ferris the Bulldog faithful, they would think you ago I was playing the game I love, with classmen had a good feeling about this State, it’s been great. lost a bet. the teammates that I call brothers, and team. There was just something about Safe to say my first year as a mem- now I’m laying in a hospital bed, teary our team that had us confident. We had Go Bulldogs, ber of this team went just about as well eyed, counting my blessings that I can the right group of character, the drive to Simon Denis as I could have ever asked for, I mean, 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Sports Shorts Beau Jensen Torch Reporter Hockey brings in two recruits The Ferris State hockey program continues to reinforce their strong fu- ture as two young men have signed national letters of intent to play for the Dawgs. Justin Kapelmaster is a goalie, originally from Coral Springs, Fla., and Dominic Lutz is a forward from Livonia, Mich. Kapelmaster currently plays for Wichita Falls of the NAHL and gathered an impressive record of 38- 8-2-1 in his time with the Wildcats. Associate head coach Drew Famulak stated in his scouting report that Kapelmaster has an eye for gathering loose pucks and has the ability to compete at a high level. Michigan’s own Dominic Lutz currently plays for Topeka of the NAHL. He was the team’s leading scorer, knocking in 26 goals with 24 assists in the 2015-2016 regular season. Lutz earned the “Mr. Hockey” title in the state of Michigan during his high school career. The Dawgs won their first WCHA Championship during the 2015-2016 season and made it all the way to the final eight.

Men’s golf continues streak The Ferris State men’s golf program has cashed their ticket into the NCAA Tournament for the 14th consecutive time. The No. 7 seed Bulldogs received their unofficial bid to play in the 2016 Midwest/Central Super Regional hosted by Grand Valley State Universi- ty in Allendale at The Meadows Golf Course from May 2-4. Twenty total teams from the Midwest Region and Central Region will battle it out for a position in the top five. Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer The top five teams will then advance to the NCAA Div. 2 National Cham- pionship, taking place at Green Valley Ranch in Denver, Colo., from May Mark Hansen Levy is now on pace to break one of the best records 17-21. Last year the Dawgs came up short in the Super Regional, taking at Ferris—most wins in a season. 16th place overall. Five total GLIAC teams are entering the 2016 Mid- Torch Reporter Paul Marcum set the original record at No. 1 sin- west/Central Super Regional. gles with 31 wins. Levy is sitting at 27 wins and he Ferris State golf has one of the longest running streaks of NCAA Cham- Ferris State athletics had a pretty impressive has a chance to break the record if the team makes pionship appearances in the country, but they will have their chance to week, making it hard to choose just one athlete that it to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. make it to the next level come May 2. stood out above the rest. However, one athlete that Levy also helped the Bulldogs win the Great Lakes deserves to be acknowledged on his impressive sea- Intercollegiate Conference (GLIAC) regular champi- Women’s golf season comes to a close son is men’s tennis sophomore Simon Levy. onship back to back as the Bulldogs clinched over The Bulldog women finished play in the GLIAC Tournament on Sunday, Levy, a Kingston, Jamaica native, is on the men’s Tiffin on Sunday, April 24, in an 8-1 victory. He won Apr. 24, taking fifth place with a total score of 981. tennis team and is playing No. 6 singles. This is his his match against Tiffin 6-3, 6-0 and topped Heitor The women did not make the cut for the NCAA Women’s Super Region- first year being in the lineup, playing only in exhibi- Adegas 6-1, 6-1 against Walsh on Saturday, April 23. al, bringing their 2016 season to an end. tion games last year. After a summer of training and The team will graduate two seniors after this season, in Libby Berens working on his technique, Levy got into the lineup. and Kathleen Koomen. The Villages of Tullymore Open House May 22, 2016

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Call 877-972-7676 and ask for Open House Reservations OR email [email protected] 12 12 Sports Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016 Ferris State Torch Tourney Time Ferris softball heading to GLIAC tournament Cody Burkhard bottom feeders to champions. Watson sees No. 3 seed Hillsdale and No. 1 Torch Reporter seed Wayne State as the toughest opponents in the tournament. Ferris State softball is riding a nine-game “Those two right now are definitely leading winning streak into the GLIAC Tournament af- with their pitching. They’re the strongest we’ll ter a home sweep this past weekend. see in the GLIAC,” Watson said. The Bulldogs took down Walsh, Malone and These two teams have had dominant pitch- Findlay in double-headers on Friday, Saturday ing according to the eye and by the numbers. and Sunday respectively, outscoring oppo- Wayne State and Hillsdale are first and third nents 52-17. respectively in the conference in runs allowed “Right now we’re on a high and that’s what and ERA. Wayne State has allowed 211 runs we want going into the GLIAC Tournament,” with a 1.23 ERA while Hillsdale has allowed assistant coach Jasmine Watson said. 247 runs with a 2.15 ERA. This streak has put the Bulldogs fourth in Yet regular season stats will not matter the conference and provided a wave of mo- when the Bulldogs take on the Ashland Ea- mentum as they head into the tournament. gles in the first round of the GLIAC Tourna- At this time last year, the Bulldogs’ season ment. Ferris took down the Eagles in Ashland was over and Ferris was on the lookout for a on March 26, winning both games by score of new head coach. The man that took the po- 5-2 and 7-4. sition this offseason was former Div. 1 head Ashland has some firepower, placing just coach Wally King. Many of his players give him behind Ferris in the GLIAC at third in the same the utmost credit for the position they are in. hitting categories. However, the Eagles have “Coach King has been awesome and I feel had some of the worst pitching in the GLIAC that he’s had a lot do with our success in how with a 3.53 ERA. he instructs us,” sophomore outfielder Alexx The first round game starts at 10 a.m. on Astorga said. Wednesday, April 27, in Findlay, Ohio. King has inspired his girls to play together like they had not in the past and stifled doubt that infected the Bulldogs in the past. SOFTBALL REGULAR SEASON STATS “We get along as a team so much better. Overall record: 34-16 We play for each other a lot. Some of the up- GLIAC record: 19-7 perclassmen are sick of what has been hap- pening in the past,” sophomore infielder Lex- Consecutive wins: 9 ee Summers said, Earned run average: 2.65 Ferris has gone from 16-36 last year to Runs: 277 Photo by: Rebecca Snow | Photographer 34-16 this season. With the conference tour- Hits: 434 nament approaching, all past mediocrity will Batting average: .305 Ferris State sophomore pitcher Sam Bates slides into home plate in a home win against North- be left behind as the Bulldogs look to go from wood last week.

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The Ferris State track and field teams are getting ready for one of the biggest meets of the year, the outdoor Great Lakes Intercol- legiate Conference (GLIAC) Championship. This meet is not only big because of the conference implications, it is also huge because it is being hosted by the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs haven’t had any home meets this season because earlier this year The Bulldog Open was canceled due to inclimate weather. This isn’t big just to the team, but it means a lot to senior Damonta Madden. “We don’t have a lot of track support at our school as it is. We don’t have like an indoor track or anything like that, fancy equip- ment. So it’s very very interesting because we get to host it, we got a lot of new stuff, we got a lot of money from the GLIAC and other schools are going to pay for a lot of stuff for us,” Madden said. Madden is working on sprints as his only event in the outdoor GLI- AC Tournament Championship. “It’s very exciting because we finally have a home track meet, a lot of Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services people and a lot of competition,” said Madden. “It’s senior year; it’s Ferris State junior Alex Brown eyes down the ball before hitting a backhand in a home match earlier this season. go big or go home.” Junior Hunter Redman is also excited to finally have a home meet Beau Jensen Brown said. “Winning all of these GLIAC Champion- ships in multiple sports puts Ferris on the map as a and have other Bulldogs come out and support. Torch Reporter “I think it is great to finally have a home meet for the Bulldogs. It’s Div. 2 school for athletes that want to be a part of a great chance for Ferris to support the track team in their absence winning programs. That not only benefits my team, The Ferris State men’s tennis team is Midland of home meets for roughly a three-year span. It’s good to get a new but the athletics program as a whole.” bound this weekend for the GLIAC Tournament. track and break it in for the outdoor GLIAC championship,” Redman Brown may be right, as numerous Bulldog athlet- The Dawgs won the GLIAC Championship for the said. ic teams won their league or tournament over the second straight year after an 8-1 victory over Walsh The Bulldogs haven’t had a track championship on the men’s 2015-2016 athletic season. Men’s basketball won last Saturday, April 23, at the Racquet and Fitness team since 1991. After finishing in 11th place in the indoor cham- the GLIAC Tournament, volleyball ran away with the Center in Big Rapids. The team sealed the GLIAC ti- pionship, the Bulldogs will be looking to come out strong and prove league title and won their GLIAC Tourney and foot- tle outright the next day, beating Tiffin 8-1. they deserve to be hosting this event. ball won the GLIAC as well. Alex Brown is a junior for the men’s tennis squad The women’s team also hasn’t had a championship in over 36 Ferris is currently sitting at the top of the confer- and believes his team has what it takes to bring an- years according to the Ferris state athletics records that date back ence with a perfect 9-0 record against GLIAC oppo- other championship back to Big Rapids. to 1980. The women’s team finished in 14th place in the indoor nents. Friday’s first round of the tournament will see “For us, we have the talent to win the tournament, championship and tied with Lake Superior State. No. 3 seed Wayne State take on No. 6 seed Walsh in it is just about keeping our heads on straight and not The Bulldogs will be looking to knock off rival Grand Valley as they match one. In match two, the No. 4 seed Tiffin will go taking any matches for granted,” Brown said. “I think have won the past two years in both the men’s and women’s. up against the No. 5 seed Northwood. a lot of the guys are super excited to have the op- “Grand Valley has been a tough contender for us every year. With Ferris State has clinched the No. 1 seed and have portunity to win the GLIAC title, especially because the resources they have, along with opportunities to compete at big received a first round bye. The Dawgs will see action most of the guys on this year’s team were not on the meets, it’s hard but we can still pull out first place positions, like against the winner of the match-up between Tiffin team last year.” Logan Hammer, who has done a good job in the distance events and Northwood. Last year, Ferris State tennis won the league out- this outdoor season. Also, Tiffin has been a tough team with some The tournament will take place at the Greater Mid- right for the first time since 1994. The Dawgs are runners who are running national qualifying times, ” Redman said. land Tennis Center in Midland, Mich. Matches start currently ranked 36th nationally and Brown said The GLIAC Championships take place at Top Taggart Field on on Friday, April 29, at 6:45 p.m., and will wrap up that he thinks winning the league along with another Wednesday, May 4, through Friday, May 6, with the first event is set with the championship contest on Sunday, May 1, possible GLIAC Tournament win could really elevate to start at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. starting at 8:15 a.m. Ferris as the Div. 2 destination. Ferris plays their first match on Saturday, April 30, “This is a huge year for Ferris athletics, all around at 3:45 p.m. our sports were some of the best in the nation,” MY CARE MY WAY watch us on same-day IS appointments youtube for expert, quality care. 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The Ferris State Torch OUR LOCATION is published on 27 Alumni Building 013 Wednesdays throughout 410 Oak Street Get me the hell out of here Ferris State University the academic year. This Big Rapids, MI 49307 student-run newspaper www.fsutorch.com/let- How it feels to be a graduating senior is printed by ter-to-the-editor/ The Pioneer Group. When our adviser at the Torch told me I should The Ferris State Torch stay away from “sappy, yearbook-style” writing for this piece, I literally thought to myself, “That’s just welcomes comments on Kira Poncin STAFF LIST not possible for me. I have so much love for Ferris topics of interest to the general Managing Copy and so many sentimental things to say.” And truth- Editor Editor in Chief readership. Letters should not fully, I was going to write a sappy article anyway. Keith Salowich exceed 300 words in length and Yes, this was originally going to be an arti- (231) 591 5978 The Torch reserves the right to cle about how sad I am to leave Ferris and how have grown to depend on to survive this soul-suck- edit for length. Letters will not grateful I am for my time here. But now—while I ing semester. [email protected] My advice to those of you who are going to be be edited for grammar, punctu- am certain that I’m sad and grateful somewhere deep down—at this exact moment, I feel absolute- seniors next year is this: don’t wait to do it. Do Production Manager ation or spelling. The Torch will the projects, papers and presentations as soon as not print letters deemed to be ly nothing of the sort. Rather than blow a bunch Jordan Lodge of smoke up your ass in regard to how much I’ve you can. Find the between the need to get libelous or obscene. All letters learned, how happy I am and how excited I am to hammered and the need to get shit done. It’s not must be signed by their authors start the next chapter in my life, I’m just going to about your ability; it’s about time management. Production Assistant and include his or her phone The senioritis is real. Doing things earlier won’t Shelby Soberalski be honest. number. I would pay big money for all of this to end right save you, but it’ll help. Unsigned editorials appearing now. If I could bribe someone to give me that stu- When I walk across the stage and shake Pres- News Editor on this page are the opinion of pid, overpriced piece of paper that implies I know ident Eisler’s hand on May 6, I know there will be tears in my eyes. Not because I’m sad to leave, Angela Graf The Torch and do not neces- shit so I can get a job, I would. But of course, I have no money to bribe them with. not because I’m filled with nostalgia and grati- sarily represent the opinion of tude, but because this whirlwind of stress and Lifestyles Editor the university’s administration, Two months ago, the thought of leaving Ferris instantly brought tears to my eyes. This was my anxiety will be over and I will finally, finally be able faculty or staff. Signed Hailey Klingel home, my favorite place in the world. Now, with to return to my usual cheerful yet sassy self. You represent the opinion of the writ- two weeks to go, the thought of how much - know, until I have to start repaying my loans. Wel- Sports Editor er. Inquiries regarding editorial tional distress this semester has caused me is come to adulthood. Marshall Scheldt content should be directed to what makes me cry. I have never felt so stressed I know that with a little distance, I will eventual- the Editor in Chief at out. I’ve never had so much shit hit me at once— ly be grateful for all I’ve learned and experienced here at Ferris. These experiences have undeniably Opinions Editor (231) 591-5978. not just academically but personally as well. I want to quit. Thank god it’s almost over. Thank god. shaped who I am. I’m sure I’ll even be grateful Kip Biby I am burned out on discouraging professors, for the primarily horrid experience that this last To advertise with the Torch, con- semester has been. But until then, I give this se- tact Alexis Huntey at the Pioneer meaningless assignments and the constant de- pletion of my bank account. I work two jobs, and mester two big middle fingers and a D-Generation Multimedia Editor Group: it’s still not enough to fund the drinking habit that I X style “SUCK IT.” Evan Dulac (231) 592-8391. [email protected] Cartoonist Mikala Piller Student media retain the same rights, responsibilities, privileges Visual Content and protections afforded by the Aubrey Kemme First and Fourteenth Amendments Is it worth it? Christopher Martin of the U.S. Constitution and under Rebecca Snow applicable state laws. Weighing the pros and cons of Music Takes Action Katie Tobak The Torch and fsutorch.com, the student newspaper and its accom- I am a firm believer in always weighing the good panying online version focused on versus the bad when making a decision. For in- Reporters Ferris State University, are public stance, sure, Schubergs is tasty but I could save Shantelle Bonham forums for student expression. Stu- money by making a sandwich. So applying that Cody Burkhard dent editors have the authority and logic to Music Takes Action, I am trying to get into Kip Biby Jennifer Corrie responsibility to make all content the heads of the people who plan it. Opinions Editor Mark Hansen decisions without censorship or ad- First off, Music Takes Action is not an easy thing vanced approval for both the print to pull off. Getting the artist, planning security, Megan Hiler and on-line editions of the student See Music Takes Action on page 15 Beau Jensen newspapers. Jonny Parshall Travis Sacher Nick Vander Wulp Chat with the chief How much bang for the buck? Harley Harrison Editor in Chief, Keith Salowich Managing Copy Editor Kira Poncin Shhhh! Listen closely. Do you hear that? building, but are approximately 154 square question. No, I’m not referring to the birds singing or feet, meaning students are paying about $47 A silver meal plan costs $4,308 for one ac- Copy Editor the students on the quad enjoying the warm per square foot if they live in a single room. ademic year of unlimited meals at The Rock Jasmine Nettles spring air. I’m talking about the passionate That’s not chump change when we’re Café or The Quad Café and four guest passes. and obnoxious moans of vigorous intercourse talking about living in what amounts to an 11- This breaks down to about $16 per day and coming from the other side of the bricks of my foot by 14-foot box. $5.32 per meal if one eats three meals at a Office Manager residence hall wall. The feeling of community and closeness university dining facility daily. Andrea Lenhart I have no issue with consensual sex be- that develops between floormates is truly That’s like ordering fast food for every tween two adults. Seriously, high-five to both unique, however. Whether it’s listening to meal seven days a week for over 10 months Community Engagement of them for finding each other. Though when your suitemates not wash their hands after straight. Admittedly, it’s not as nutritionally Caroline Cousineau it’s a nightly occurrence taking place about using the bathroom or developing an under- damning, but it’s still just as harmful to the 18 inches from my head at 3 a.m. while I’m standing for what’s really going on during that wallet as that nightmare scenario. trying to sleep, it becomes a nuisance. 45-minute , the level of intimacy is tru- It is not cheap to live on campus. There are Distributor Lying awake at night until the two lovers ly unparalleled. some scholarships to fight the cost, but don’t Nick Vander Wulp have exhausted themselves leaves me to That’s not to mention the many times I’ve let the perceived convenience cloud your vi- wonder: how much am I paying to share this had someone pull my underwear out of the sion. Living on campus and holding the key to Adviser wall? community washer because they lingered a pair of endless buffets comes with a steep Steve Fox One academic year in a residence hall room three minutes after the wash cycle ended. We cost, and there are cheaper options. without a roommate will run a tab of $7,214 may as well be related at this point. (231) 591 2529 or $801 per month. The rooms vary slightly by This also calls the cost of dining plans into 15 Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch Week of April 27 - May 3, 2016

Music Takes Action from page 14 The good and bad of Oh behave, baby Music Takes Action Being a respectful party-goer at Music Takes Action set up and all the things that go into a concert is probably pretty daunting. Next, you have to worry On Sunday morning, I woke up and saw two recklessly thrown bottles break about the money. Lupe Fiasco is awesome, but looked out of my window at Oakwood within 10 feet of me and even closer to geez-louise getting him had to have been pricey. Townhouses to see what the damage others. Within that same hour, a woman And paying staff for setup, security and other ex- was after the annual party during Music threw a bottle off a sewer cover attempt- penses adds up. Marshall Scheldt Takes Action, formerly known as Ferris ing to break it, but it bounced straight at Safety is another huge concern. I do not think Sports Editor Fest. my head. Luckily, I was able to stop the it is the responsibility of the school if someone I saw trash, beer cans, furniture, a bottle with my hands before it hit me in decides to drink during Music Takes Action and bike, a tire rim and broken bottles litter- to throw away anything one might need the mouth. walks in front of a car. That being said, obviously ing the courtyard of my home. Having to get rid of. I saw a post on Twitter that advised people are going to make poor choices over the lived at Oakwood for three years now, I Instead of doing that though, people people not to bring dogs to Oakwood course of the fest’s weekend. So that’s anoth- was not a bit surprised at the scene that decided to just drop their trash in the during the party because of all the bro- er negative, giving students the excuse to act laid before me. yard, break their bottles on the basket- ken glass, accompanied with a photo stupid. For example, while driving by Oakwood In the words of every parent of all ball court and carry on with their festiv- of a dog’s paw cut open badly by said at around 6 p.m., I saw a person who had been time, I wasn’t mad. I was just disap- ities. glass. Fuckin’ DOGS, man! If we can’t pulled over puke out the door. Puking in front of pointed. Why is it so hard to walk over to a coexist with dogs, then I have lost all the cops is basically an admission of guilt. Tell Why is it that a bunch of drunk col- trash can and throw away your empty hope. them you have the flu, I guess. lege students think that the earth is Solo cup or put your beer bottle in a I’m not saying don’t have fun and Alright, now you’re probably thinking I’m a their trashcan? Oakwood has multiple bag to be recycled later? Why can’t we rage your faces off, I’m just saying try to Negative Nancy. But there are some definite dumpsters and even had 12 trashcans respect the ground we walk on and re- respect the surrounding space and the pros to having Music Takes Action. set up for life-sized beer pong that could spect those who live at Oakwood and surrounding people and most impor- Right off the bat, music industry management also be used as garbage receptacles. were nice enough to invite us into their tantly, the surrounding canines while (MIM) students get some great experience. Go- Add that to the amount of trashcans apartments? you’re having the time of your life. ing into music industry management is a risk— in the 52 apartments surrounding the On Saturday, I was walking across Oh, and wear sunscreen. I look like these jobs are tough to get. But Music Takes Ac- courtyard and you’ve got enough space the basketball court at Oakwood when I a tomato. tion offers students in this program the priceless opportunity to flex their music muscles. What better industry experience than hosting a Lupe 10 ways to not be an idiot at concert? Next, Music Takes Action is a great time. This Oakwood during Music Takes year, I did not have the opportunity to partake Action/Ferris Fest in the festivities to the level I would have liked to because of work, but I did spend a little bit 1) Throw your shit away. of time at Oakwood during the day. There is nothing wrong with a little bit of fun. Oakwood 2) Don’t break bottles & shit. was poppin’, as it usually is during Music Takes Action and for the most part people were just 3) Don’t steal shit. having a few drinks and hanging out with their friends. 4) Don’t burn shit. Lastly, Music Takes Action is an investment in our school’s future. When taking high school 5) Go see the musicians. seniors on a tour of the school, pointing at the quad and saying, “This is where nothing hap- They’re good. pens,” is not a great sell. We want people to be excited to attend our school. If we cut out fun 6) Don’t get too drunk. events like Music Takes Action, we are no better than Hope College, home of the, “I guess we’ll 7) Be nice to the police. just go to IHOP again,” Friday night routine. All in all, Music Takes Action’s pros outweigh 8) Be nice to everyone. the cons. Sure, we see an uptick in MIPs and some people use the day as an excuse to get drunk. And sure, we have to pay a king’s ransom 9) Meet new people. to get fantastic artists like Lupe Fiasco. But you have to put something in to get something out Photo courtesy of Justin Macauley 10) Have fun. and in this case, the returns are worth it. Oakwood turned up hard this weekend, leaving the apartment complex littered with broken glass and smashed cans, among other garbage.

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Megan Hiler “LP: Megan Hiler” Literally, it says that. Los Torch Reporter Photo courtesy of Harrison Watt ing pitcher, Megan Hiler. Seeing that after - “Legs” and “Meg11,” to “Scrawny,” “Sticks” The first time I threw a pitch in a game every loss was like a personal slap in the or “Little Meggy Hiler.” But probably the up and nodded. Classic. was the first time I threw a pitch… ever. face. I know, you win as a team, you lose nickname I have been called most in my life I could go on for hours about Coach Dock. I was 10 years old and I played for the as a team. is “God Dammit Hiler.” Has a nice ring to Great coach, smart man and downright hi Green Gators. I remember we were getting Yet when you give up a bomb over it, eh? larious when I was in the dog house. Once, beat pretty bad and our pitcher had walked the center field fence, people aren’t say- - My coach in high school was the best he just gave me his watch and told me run probably eight girls in a row. My mom, who coach I have ever had. Denny Dock. He is and to come back in a half hour because he was my coach at the time, turned to me and a Hall of Fame football coach that coached couldn’t deal with my jokes anymore. said, “Wanna give it a shot, Meg?” I can’t imagine softball, too. Coach Dock treated us like Pitchers are held more accountable by I was a shortstop at the time (you wouldn’t football players. He didn’t care that we were coaches as well and from day one, that know from my fielding now), but I figured my life without girls and what not; he held us to the same was the case for me. You’re in the middle hey, why not? I ran out to the mound and standard. That guy knew what he was doing of the field, so by default, you’re a leader. gave it a whirl. I guess I did okay, because pitching. It brought and he knew how to coach. He is a legend The game doesn’t continue until you throw from then on, the circle was my home. in Southwest Michigan. And boy, did he the ball. As I have gotten older, my relationship me to Ferris State. It have some good one-liners. with my position has been a rocky one. It is also the position that requires the One day when I was pitching, I threw a most work. All athletes know the term “no Some days I curse my mother for throwing made me a Bulldog... garbage curve ball. The hitter smashed it days off” or “on that grind” but for us, it’s me in that game when I was 10, but some back up the middle, right into my shin. I went vital: pitchers can’t take days off. I remem times I’m happy she did. Pitching is definite- - down. I could hear Coach Dock screaming ber the days in high school when I would Contact your local ly the most stressful, yet rewarding position Megan Hiler at me from the dugout to throw her out, but - get done with basketball practice and go in softball and baseball. I was down for the count. Coach then comes straight to pitching. There were definitely I have always had a hard time dealing ing “Hey, their first basemen blows, they out and says to me, “Hiler! Are you okay?!” times where I thought, “Man, I should have with the blame. When your team loses a should take her out.” But they are saying, I tried to stand up, wobbled a bit and said, been an outfielder” when I was jumping off game, it doesn’t say in the write up “losing “Wow, that pitch was right down the pipe, “Yeah, coach, I just need a minute,” being the rubber a million times with legs that felt shortstop” or “losing center fielder,” it says Hiler needs to come out.” And I always had the tough chick I was. Then, I kid you not, he trouble with that. like Jell-O from the basketball court. It would yells to me, “Well god dammit, Hiler! If you have saved my poor dad some bumps and sales representative I’ve been called names from “Slingshot,” didn’t throw it there, that wouldn’t happen!” bruises from pitches that went awry or one I wiped my tears away, flashed the thumbs- hoppers he took off the legs catching for Connect with us ... like us on See Bullpen on page 13 Follow us on facebook AT ADD US ON Ferris State Torch twitter watch us on @fsutorch SNAPCHAT Read articles youtube fsutorch15 online at Hannah Evo FSU torch www.fsutorch.com Call today for available sizes! 231-592-8391 or AD DEADLINE: [email protected] Thursdays at 5 p.m.