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www.fsutorch.com T ORCH Truth, Fairness & Accuracy Since 1931 February 25, 2015 Soulful Sounds Ferris Fest 2015 headliners include soul singer and rapper Mari Ann Loucks & Harrison Watt millions of people all over the Ferris State Torch world on New Years Day 2014. Big K.R.I.T., born Justin Scott, Mayer Hawthorne It has been determined that is a rapper and record producer Grammy nominated singer from Meridian, Mississippi. Th e Mayer Hawthorne and rap- acronym “K.R.I.T.,” stands for per Big K.R.I.T will headline “King Remembered in Time,” 2015’s installment of Ferris fest. the name of his 2013 album. Th e committee booked two of His single “Mayday” was fea- their top three choices for per- tured in the movie “Gravity,” formers at the annual on cam- which won Best Gospel Album pus music festival aft er a process at the 2013 Grammy Awards. that started back in the early fall. Schultz is currently a junior “We did have others in mind in Music Industry Manage- but Big K.R.I.T. and Mayer ment, and was put into the posi- Hawthorne were defi nitely in tion during the Spring of 2014. our top three,” Ferris Fest co- “I applied for it and ordinator Lola Schultz said. went through the inter- Hawthorne is a soul singer view process,” Schultz said. that was born in Ann Arbor, Both K.R.I.T and Hawthorne Michigan. He performed at the accepted the fi rst off er that Schul- Winter Classic in 2014 where tz and the committee proposed. the Detroit Redwings played Prior to taking over as Fer- the Toronto Maple Leafs out- ris Fest coordinator, Schultz doors at the University of Michi- was the programming director gan’s “Big House.” live in front for Entertainment Unlimited. of over 100,000 people and to Before Hawthorne and K.R.I.T. See Ferris Fest on Page 2 Big K.R.I.T.

Photo courtesy of: Big K.R.I.T. Photo courtesy of: The Windish Agency 2 2 NEWS February 25, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH Feeling salty Devin Anderson ris student, commute about 25 Ferris State Torch miles from Bitely to Big Rapids for class. On this particular day, According the Physical Plant, the temperature was below zero. Ferris spent $93,052 on snow re- “Some days, it takes us an moval in 2014. hour to get here,” Darnton said. Th e Physical Plant employs 150 “I know that a lot of students full-time faculty members and live on campus, so they can like, 100 part-time student workers. skate to class. But a lot of us are Since most are familiar with commuters and I feel we should Michigan’s unpredictable weath- be given some consideration.” er, classes at Ferris and most Darnton said that many of his Michigan universities are seldom professors are sympathetic when cancelled or delayed. Ferris’ in- it comes to road conditions. clement weather policy indicates And indeed, some professors that classes are cancelled “only have even given extra credit on under the most severe weather days of harsh weather. However, or other conditions.” Th e deci- there are still professors that fol- sion to cancel classes can only low strict attendance policies. be made by President Eisler or “I’m sure the University is someone he designates to do so. doing what it can and trying to “Cancellation decisions are be sympathetic, but at a cer- tain point when you have these made independent of what other Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer colleges and universities – guid- low temperatures, the school ed by their own unique policy should consider the health of class that they’re paying for.” and weather circumstances – the students,” Darnton said. Ferris’ Physical Plant main- decide,” Sandy Gholston, Ferris’ Regarding Ferris’ rare cancel- tains all campus grounds and fa- SNOW REMOVAL BUDGET News Services and Social Media lation of class, Gholston said, cilities. Th is includes plowing and Manager said. “Th ere are many “Most oft en, we hold classes and salting approximately 820,000 factors to consider, relative to encourage students, faculty and square feet of campus sidewalks. weather class cancellations, in- staff to make good judgments in In addition to snow removal, the cluding the safety of our students, terms of their personal safety.” Physical Plant handles custodial Salt/Sand: $25,812 Repairs: $4,649 faculty and staff . We’re mind- Jessica Wheatley, a junior services, mail, waste manage- ful that we have thousands of in Music Industry Manage- ment and approximately $20 students living on or near main ment, lives in Reed City, about million a year in construction. campus as well as commuters 13 miles north of Big Rapids. Ferris off ers emergency and Overtime: $27,877 Student Labor: $34,714 traveling from greater distances.” “Somedays, it’s detrimen- weather alerts via text message, One such commuter is Paul tal to the student to try to get social media and ferris.edu. To Darnton, a senior English edu- to class,” Wheatley said. “If fi nd out about the status of class- cation major who lives in Bitely, classes aren’t cancelled and stu- es or information on emergen- Total: $93,052 Michigan. Darnton and his wife dents still can’t make it, they’re cies, all the University’s informa- Bailey Darnton, another Fer- missing out on information in tion hotline at (231) 591-5602.

Come in St. Patrick’s Day for our FERRIS FEST from Page 1 40th Year Anniversary Grammy nominated soul singer pairs with rapper and record producer for 2015’s Ferris Fest Corn Beef were announced as headliners, “I’ve heard that Ed Sheer- golf management program said. rumors about possible perform- an might be performing, and Ferris Fest student chair, Lola ers fl ew around campus. Specu- I’ve also heard people say Kris Schultz had heard the rumors pri- lating the Ferris Fest headliners Hitchcock,” Dakota Brandau, a or to announcing the headliners. Buffet may be the only thing that has junior lab sciences major said. “Th e contracts had been sent Buffet gotten students through the pain- “Seeing Ed Sheeran at Fer- to the performers, but we had fully cold recent winter months. ris Fest would make my life.” to make sure the contracts were Th ere had been a lot of Ferris student, David Ar- signed before we could make an Or come in for... l buzz on campus about who nold, has heard similar rumors. announcement,” Schultz said. na would be performing at Ferris “I overheard someone say that Now that mystery is over. The Origi Fest, the day-long spring con- Ed Sheeran or Soulja Boy might Mayer Hawthorne and Big cert sponsored by Entertain- be there. I would love if Eminem K.R.I.T. will headline following rger! ment Unlimited. Th e event is could come to Ferris Fest but I Karmin and Reel Big Fish from S u scheduled for April 25, 2015 know that probably won’t hap- last year. chub in the campus quad in front of pen. It would be cool if Th e Pussy FLITE, and rumors fl ew around Cat Dolls could perform,” Ar- 12 Beers on Tap! Drink & Liquor prior to the announcement. nold, a junior in the professional Awesome Dinners SpeciaLS STEPHEN CHASE, M.D. Starting at 5pm! $1 PBR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGERY AND ALLERGY 231-796-5333 • University of Michigan • Cleveland • Serving Area Historic Downtown Big Rapids Medical School Clinic Fellowship Since 1986 109 N. Michigan Ave. 328 W. Wackerly • Midland, MI 48640 245 E. Warwick • Alma, MI 48801 211 S. Crapo • Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-12am (989) 633-3277 (989) 463-6673 (989) 773-0028 Closed Sunday (989) 633-EARS (989) 463-NOSE FAX (989) 773-5198 3 NEWS 3 FERRIS STATE TORCH February 25, 2015 Photo Of the Week Disorderly subject removed from tournament at Ewigleben. A round-up of this week’s crime across the FSU campus

Harrison Watt Taxi damaged by non-student Offi cers assisted city police with Editor in Chief Feb. 15, 4:40 a.m. a disorderly subject at the emer- Offi cers assisted the city police gency room of Spectrum Health Marijuana in Travis when a subject damaged a taxi- Hospital. Feb. 19, 10:40 p.m. cab. Th e subject was not a Ferris Offi cers responded to Travis Hall student. Road run-off on a marijuana complaint. Th e Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m. incident was handled by Hall Marijuana complaint in lot 3 A one car road run-off accident staff and the student was referred Feb. 13, 8:00 p.m. was called in and offi cers were to the offi ce of student conduct. Offi cers investigated a marijuana called to the scene to investi- complaint in lot 3, one subject gate on Ferris Drive near Family Suspicious person in Timme was referred to the offi ce of stu- Drive. Feb. 16, 4:20 p.m. dent conduct, while the other A report of a suspicious person subject, a non-student, was tres- Disorderly subject at Super 8 in the Timme Center was called passed from campus. motel in. It was determined the suspect Feb. 15, 8:50 a.m. was attempting to locate a staff Offi cers assisted city police with person that didn’t want contact TORCH a disorderly subject at the Super with the subject. Th e suspect was 8 motel. trespassed from campus and the ON THE victim sought personal protec- Youth hockey game springs ar- tion through the court. gument RECORD Feb. 15, 9:45 a.m. Brass knuckles confi scated Offi cers responded to Ewigleben Feb. 17, 12:30 a.m. Ice Arena regarding disorderly Offi cers stopped a vehicle in lot subjects in the stands during a 19 for an improper turn. Offi cers Marijuana in Taggart Hall youth hockey tournament. One found and confi scated a pair of Feb. 14, 7:10 p.m. subject was removed from the brass knuckles. Th e driver was Hall staff at Taggart Hall were as- game by rink staff . referred to the offi ce of student sisted by offi cers in a marijuana conduct. complaint. Two students were Two car accident referred to the offi ce of student Feb. 19, 10:25 a.m. Argument in McNerny conduct. A report of a two car accident in Feb. 15, 12:30 a.m. lot 10 Offi cers received a report of two Minor at hockey game ticketed subjects arguing in McNerny for MIP Hit and run Hall. Th e incident was found to Feb. 14, 8:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 7:40 a.m. be a domestic argument between A disorderly subject at a Ferris A report of a hit and run acci- a couple. Th e students were re- hockey game at Ewigleben Ice dent that occurred in lot 53. ferred to the offi ce of student Arena was found to be an intoxi- conduct. cated minor. Th e subjected was ticketed for Minor in Possession. Two-car accident Feb. 15, 11:55 a.m . Offi cers investigated a two-car Disorderly subject at Spectrum accident in lot 65. Hospital Feb. 15, 7:55 p.m.

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Photo Courtesy of Photo Services In this May 30, 2014 photo, a demonstration is given in the Ferris Pharmacy Building.

Jennifer Corrie thing extremely diff erent,” said ly, lab sections are each day of the es, Lewellyan also said, “A cou- a lot of the stress from that.” Ferris State Torch Lewellyan. “Both the fi rst and week except Fridays, so it’s really ple of teachers are fl ipping the “Our fall semester last year, the second year students are on cam- diff erent that they’re doing that.” classrooms, so we’re watching last two weeks of school, fi nals Some major changes pus in Big Rapids. So fi rst year “Th en they’ve blocked off lectures online outside of class, week, and the very last week of are being made to fi rst and students in the fall semester will time Wednesdays and Friday and doing diff erent activities in classes, we had eight exams with- second year Pharmacy stu- have two diff erent labs, and then mornings for exams, so we’ll class and then they’re putting in a span of ten days, and it was dent’s schedules, including every other semester, they’ll have never take an exam during most of our classes on Mon- overwhelming, it was too much,” fi rst year Colleen Lewellyan’s. one lab, but they’re taking all of class,” said Lewellyan, who is all days, Wednesdays and Fridays. she said. “Th is spring semester, “Th ey’re completely redoing the labs and putting them on only for the new schedule changes. Usually they separate us, so fi rst between those last two weeks, the schedule and trying some- Tuesdays and Th ursdays. Usual- On top of those major chang- years have class in the aft ernoon we’ll have six exams, but some of and second year students have the fi nals will be the week before class in the morning, but they’re instead of having fi ve exams dur- just throwing everything to- ing fi nals week, and three exams gether, so they’re going to utilize the week before, so it’s going to another classroom a lot more.” be a lot better,” said Lewellyan. “A lot of times, our last class in Overall, Lewellyan is looking the aft ernoon will be an exam, so forward to the benefi ts of her nobody shows up to the classes new schedule. “I’m happy about beforehand, and it’s been a big it, I think it will be really benefi - problem with people skipping cial, because except for that fi rst class because of exams. So the year fall semester, we’ll only have schedule change is supposed to lab once a week, so if you don’t help eliminate that, and make have lab on Th ursday, you’ll have us not as stressed,” she said. only one class that will be an “We always have exams fall- hour long, and you pretty much ing on the same day, or back to have all day to study and prepare back, and it’s going to eliminate for your exams.” Don’t Get Stuck

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Jennifer Corrie Ferris State Torch

If you’re looking for an event to go to Th ursday, Feb. 26, look no further than MINDS Afl ame, a 5-Star Event that be featuring an array of speakers. “All issues covered at MINDS Afl ame are linked to the ‘Di- versity’ theme of this year’s BE- YOND Program,” said Martin Healey, the BEYOND program manager. “We have invited 10 speakers and performers from various backgrounds. Students, faculty, and business and per- formance professionals will link their experiences and ex- pertise to help share our Diver- sity message, each fi tting their message into only 12 minutes.” Submitted Graphic Th e event will be held on The MINDS Afl ame event will be this thursday in University Center room 202. This is a 5-star event. Th ursday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Uni- versity Center room 202. “Th e main purpose of the clude Daniel Cronk on “Turn- a Multicultural Marketplace.” of International Education’s BE- like for people with disabilities BEYOND Program in general is ing Passion into Action,” Patrick “By listening to speakers and YOND Program this year. As for around the world. I’m also look- to facilitate dialog about impor- T. Randolph on “Diversity in performers from various, di- empowerment of other students, ing forward to President Eisler tant issues beyond what can be Neurology,” and Andy Phelps verse backgrounds, students are we highly encourage student attending the event, and excited covered in the classroom, and on “Diversity of Abilities.” confronted with new perspec- participation in these events and honored to be introducing this year this important issue is Time slot two from 11 to tives which they might not have and will be working even closer him on Th ursday,” said Healey. diversity,” Healey said. “With 12 will feature Sacramento thought about before. MINDS with students for ‘BEYOND: “Last but not least, I’d like to events like MINDS Afl ame, Knoxx with a piece called Afl ame also looks at diversity Globalization’, the next install- point out that a great event is and the many BEYOND events “Creating the Noise,” Mike from many diff erent angles,” ment of the BEYOND Program.” only great with an audience,” throughout the year, we would Mueller on “Diversity in Sex- Healey said. “By working on the BE- Healey said. “Th is is why I’m like to increase awareness and ual Orientation,” and Enefe Ad- Healey also said that events YOND Program, I have learned particularly looking forward to acceptance of diversity, which I aji on “Diversity and Humanity.” like MINDS Afl ame can be very that the concept of diversity you, the students, faculty, staff believe is much needed at a cam- Th e fi nal slot from 12 to 1 empowering, for anyone who can be applied to all aspects of and the Big Rapids community, pus that is becoming more and p.m. will feature the performance attends. “I have personally ex- life,” Healey said. “An angle that and would like to invite you all more international and diverse.” group ‘Act on Racism,’ Mark Ne- perienced the empowerment,” I wouldn’t have immediately to this 5-Star Event.” Th e Speakers and perform- Camp on “Diversity in Religion,” Healey said. “I’m very grateful thought of is disability. Th is is ers for this event will be divided David Pilgrim on “Stories of Ac- for being given the opportunity why I’m very interested in what into three timeslots. Th e first tivism and Inclusion” and Pierce and responsibility, as an interna- Andy Phelps, fi lm maker and au- slot from 10 to 11 a.m. will in- Hollingsworth on “Diversity in tional student, to run the Offi ce thor, has to say about what life is READ Maple Street Pub Wednesday Night - $1 off Liquor • 50% Off Greeks INTO (Greeks must be wearing letters and show proof to receive discount) Sports Bar, Nightclub, Pool, Dancing, Music, Entertainment, Great hangout for Ferris Students and ALL… IT! 806 Maple St • Big Rapids • 231-629-8108

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6 6 LIFESTYLES“ February 25, 2015 ferris state torch FERRIS STATE TORCH So I understand that most things cost money; this is an all-around free event. Jasmine Barkley Ferris State University LIFESTYLES “ See page 7 for story Fridays at Ferris CLACS off ers Friday night entertainment for students

Hailey Klingel Ferris State Torch

It can be difficult to find weekend activities in Big Rapids that don’t involve dodg- ing the masses at Shooters or a lonely night of Netflix. Fortunately, students can now experience free food and entertainment at the University Center on Fridays at Ferris. “I personally love the Fridays at Ferris concept,” music indus- try man- agement freshman Jessica Marcks said. “It actually gives me something to do on Jessica Marcks Fridays Ferris State University and to get out.” Fridays at Ferris are an activity series put on by the Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services that began on Feb. 6. “Friday at Ferris is an umbrella name,” music industry manage- ment sophomore Josh Olszewski said. “First we were just going to have an open stage but then it kind of formed into having mov- ies and karaoke nights, so I think now that we have sort of an idea of what it is, we can continue to move forward and promote it and have more people show up.” Many of the events so far have been music relat- ed, which has attracted music lovers all over campus. “I like to listen to live music and play live music,” music industry management freshman Devin Vargo said, “So it was just something closer to me. As long as it involves music, it’s pretty safe to say I’ll be there.” Every few Fridays, a movie Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer will also be shown for a more A group of students enjoy hanging out in the University Center. There were fun activities like a DJ and henna tattoos. relaxed night than the open dents who may not want to check out these events first. going out, they don’t necessar- your-own music video night. stage/karaoke nights. Mockingjay walk in subzero temperatures “I think it’s too early to tell how ily have to stay the entire time.” “They haven’t had terrible pt. 1 and Big Hero 6 are two mov- to a frat house every weekend. well people are going to receive it Future Fridays at Ferris will turnouts,” Odette said. “They’ve ies that have been shown so far. “It wasn’t our main intention,” had enough to keep it going, “My friends and I love kara- music industry management but what we want is more. But oke, so we went, but none of us junior Olivia Odette said, “But If someone wasn’t looking to party on the as long as the program’s provid- had seen Mockingjay so that was it’s a good thing. If someone weekend we want to give them a fun ing a safe place for students to kind of perfect too,” Marcks said. wasn’t looking to party on the go, we’re getting the job done.” “I like that there were snacks and weekend we want to give them a opportunity not to do that. For more information on free popcorn for Mockingjay.” fun opportunity to not do that.” Olivia Odette Fridays at Ferris, contact the The biggest asset to Fridays Fridays at Ferris begin at CLACS office at CLACS@ferris. at Ferris, though, is that these 9 p.m. and last until 2 a.m., or which alternative they’re going include more movie nights, edu or 231-591-2685. activities provide some good so even if students are going to choose,” Vargo said. “Even karaoke/open mic nights, old fashioned fun for stu- out, they can stop by and if people are still planning on a trivia night and a make- 7 LIFESTYLES 7 FERRIS STATE TORCH February 25, 2015 Kids on the catwalk Ferris organizations team up for a spring family fashion show

Andrea Lenhart Families can sit back and relax “We really want support from Ferris State Torch while watching their children clothing vendors to either donate do something fun,” Barkley said. or lend us their clothes for our Two Ferris registered stu- The family fashion show models to wear,” Barkley said. dent organizations (RSOs) are will have boy and girl mod- SFA is hosting a series of working together to host a fam- els ranging from 3-18 in age events for their Fashion Week ily fashion show in Big Rapids. from the Big Rapids area. that began on Feb. 23. Student Fashion Alliance “It’s a way for student families (SFA) and Students With Chil- to be in- “For our fashion week, we are dren are cosponsoring the 2015 volved on having four days worth of fash- Spring Family Fashion Show. c a m p u s ion related activities,” business Advertising and integrat- because administration senior and SFA ed marketing senior and SFA we want teasurer president Jasmine Barkley is to host L a n e y a striving to bring the organiza- events Celleo. tion back to share her love of that are “We have fashion with other students and youth fashion make a difference on campus. friendly,” mash-up “[Students with Children] had Students Monday, Jasmine Barkley clothes the idea for a children’s fash- Ferris State University with ion show, and I wanted to start Children swap Student Fashion Alliance at the direc- Tuesday, Laneya Celleo m o v i e same time,” Barkley said. “It’s a tor Karen GreenBay said. “This Ferris State University good way to promote each other.” is one of those events that night Both organizations decided we can not only bring to our to make the fashion show free Ferris community, but also Wednesday and an informa- for everyone to enjoy and are the Big Rapids community.” tional Thursday followed by the hoping for community support. 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Photo Of the Week Disorderly subject removed from Theater will be debuting a series down to writing a shorter piece. of one-act plays titled Love, Torch: Is this the first time tournament at Ewigleben. Life & Death. The Torch sat Torch: Tell us as much as you you’ve written a play? down with journalism senior can about the plot of the play Rettinhouse: Yes, but hopefully A round-up of this week’s crime across the FSU campus and one of the playwrights, Ben you wrote. not the last! I’m working on Rettinhouse to get the scoop. Rettinhouse: The piece is called another actually, so hopefully Harrison Watt Taxi damaged by non-student Offi cers assisted city police with The Symposium, based off a that goes somewhere. Editor in Chief Feb. 15, 4:40 a.m. a disorderly subject at the emer- Torch: How did you first get the dialogue of the same name by Offi cers assisted the city police gency room of Spectrum Health opportunity or idea to write a Plato, one of the most influen- Torch: What do you like most Marijuana in Travis when a subject damaged a taxi- Hospital. play for FSU Theater? tial thinkers in both my life and about writing plays in general? Feb. 19, 10:40 p.m. cab. Th e subject was not a Ferris Rettinhouse: Well, I basically the history of well…everything. Rettinhouse: I love writing dia- Offi cers responded to Travis Hall student. Road run-off begged. I was dating the stage If I had to categorize it, I guess logue. I find I’m really good at on a marijuana complaint. Th e Feb. 14, 10:15 a.m. manager for last year’s spring I’d call it a love story, but it’s it. I enjoy injecting voice into a incident was handled by Hall Marijuana complaint in lot 3 A one car road run-off accident play, Ajax in Iraq, and being a more like a “falling out of love” character. staff and the student was referred Feb. 13, 8:00 p.m. was called in and offi cers were part of that show inspired me to story. The plot entails a bunch to the offi ce of student conduct. Offi cers investigated a marijuana called to the scene to investi- want to try my hand at dramatic of drunk friends at a party dis- Torch: Is there anything you complaint in lot 3, one subject gate on Ferris Drive near Family writing. Originally, I was going cussing what love is and, more dislike about it? Suspicious person in Timme was referred to the offi ce of stu- Drive. to submit a full length play for importantly, what love isn’t. Rettinhouse: Well, the creative Feb. 16, 4:20 p.m. dent conduct, while the other consideration, but the head of process is always a little frustrat- A report of a suspicious person subject, a non-student, was tres- Disorderly subject at Super 8 the theatre program Katherine Torch: What genre would you ing, but I wouldn’t say I dislike in the Timme Center was called passed from campus. motel LaPietra is on sabbatical this say the play is? It sounds like it. If I disliked anything about in. It was determined the suspect Feb. 15, 8:50 a.m. semester, so the show is student- it could have some elements of play writing, I wouldn’t do it. was attempting to locate a staff Offi cers assisted city police with directed. I wrote a short play comedy. person that didn’t want contact TORCH a disorderly subject at the Super Torch: Were you involved in the with the subject. Th e suspect was 8 motel. casting for your play? 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Q&A from Page 8 Rettinhouse talks about his experience as a playwright

tor, Corey Nichols, had com- on your inspiration? plete control over that. Rettinhouse: Well, I came into college intending to study phi- 50 Shades of Grey (fi lm) Torch: Have you attended losophy until I decided I wanted rehearsals? to get a job after graduation. Sarah Force not two minutes after meet- that far off the mark of the Rettinhouse: I have gone to a The Symposium was an inspira- Lifestyles Editor ing a hugely successful CEO BDSM lifestyle at all. few. tion for the plot. I think reading in an interview you didn’t Between the negotia- plays by other authors is what All I’ve been hearing about even expect to have. I digress. tion of the contract, the toys Torch: How was the experience really helped inspire me to sit is what a wretched representa- You will probably expect used, the rewards and pun- watching your play come to life? down and write it. tion 50 Shades of Grey is of the by now that I’m just going to ishment and the dynamic Rettinhouse: The experience BDSM community. Also, that rip on the entire movie, but of the dominant-submissive has been a mix of excitement Torch: How long did it take you it was a cheesy film. honestly, that first scene was relationship, I think it dem- and terror. I think the hardest to write it? Of course, I had the only issue I had with it. onstrated the basics of the thing about it is accepting that Rettinhouse: About four hours to see for myself. The film had a lot of iconic lifestyle pretty well, consid- I have to let Corey and the cast to write it, and a week to edit it. Having read the books, I quotes from the book that ering this is the first time do their thing and interpret the had a good background of I was pleased to see. There its been in the limelight. show in their own way. Being Torch: You originally said that expectations for the film. were significantly less sex However, the point of hands off has been a struggle, so you wanted to write a full length Right from the get-go, the scenes than you’d expect after the story is that Ana and I’d like to take this opportunity play. Looking back, do you movie opens with Anastasia’s reading the book. I guess they Christian are falling in love, to apologize to all of them for think that it’s better you started interview with Christian, and only had two hours to work and it’s messing up the strict- probably being a nightmare to off with a shorter one-act play it is nothing but unrealistic. with, and they had to get the ly dominant-submissive ele- deal with. or would you still rather have At first, Ana showed story line in there somewhere. ment in the relationship. had the chance to go all out? clumsiness and was unable The playroom was every- Not all dom-sub rela- Torch: Why do you think this Rettinhouse: I would have been to get her nerves under thing I had hoped it would tionships are strictly sexual play will be relatable to college so lost trying to write a full control as she squirmed in be and more. There are hon- and otherwise platonic, but students? length show. I think building front of a young, hot bil- estly no words to describe Christian’s usually were. It was Rettinhouse: Well, it was writ- up my skill as a playwright was lionaire in his empire of an it other than it was well- like a business agreement- ten by a college student, and I something that needed to hap- office. Now that is realistic. equipped with every toy that’s what he is used too. think love and heartbreak, and pen before I could take on the Not even a minute later, he could possibly need. Now that they’re falling in the copious consumption of challenge of writing something she’s interrogating him about I’ve done quite a bit of love, the relationship is no alcohol is something all students two or three hours long. the deep, dark depths of his research on the BDSM life- longer just black and white, can relate to on some level. This soul, accusing him of having style, especially with that last but rather, 50 Shades of Grey. is the only time in our lives Torch: Is that something we a bigger heart than he let on. 50 Shades of Ferris article when we can afford to fuck might see from you in the future Seriously? That’s some- I wrote, and I have to say (No, that’s not where they around and think about things if the director permitted it? thing you talk about after like, that the BDSM community is got the title, I’m just super like that on a consistent basis. Rettinhouse: Well, I graduate in the third date when you’re missing the point. clever.) May, but I’d be willing to collabo- both drunk and its 2 a.m., From what I saw in the Torch: You mentioned that rate post-graduation absolutely. movie, they really weren’t the play was based on Plato’s Symposium. Can you elaborate THINGS TO DO Modern love ON CAMPUS, BIG RAPIDS, GRAND RAPIDS & MORE Why you should never give up on love CAMPUS FUN OFF CAMPUS

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10 10 “ SPORTS February 25, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH ferris state torch Even when they have a bad game, it’s our job as fans to be there... Mary Doran “ Ferris State University SPORTS See page 12 for story HOCKEY Home Sweet Home Bulldogs fi ghting for home ice

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Marshall Scheldt Alaska is currently tied with four teams in the league receive all the way to the champion- currently sitting on a 14-18-1 Ferris State Torch Ferris, the Nanooks cannot home advantage for the fi rst ship game, before losing to the record aft er winning their past make the WCHA playoff s aft er round of the WCHA playoff s. Minnesota State Mavericks 4-1. three games against Bowling Th e Ferris State hockey team is sanctions upon the team follow- In order to make the top four, Th is weekend against Bemidji Green State and Alabama- gearing up for their last two home ing, “a series of penalties from the Dawgs will have to fi nish will be a big test for the Dawgs, Huntsville. Th ese three wins games of the season this weekend. a series of eligibility infractions strong as the season comes to an and they will be hoping to came aft er a big slump in which Th e Bulldogs will try to keep spanning the 2007-08 through end. Although they can’t do any replicate the outcome of their Ferris lost 11 out of 13 games. their current winning streak 2011-12 academic years,” better than fourth, Ferris State games against Bemidji last year. In the last home games of the alive at Ewigleben Ice Arena on according to the United States will battle with Bemidji and NMU Th e Dawgs beat the Beavers season, the puck will drop at Friday and Saturday. Th e Dawgs College Hockey Online website. for the fourth spot and a shot at 8-0 and 3-2 in a double over- 7:07 p.m. on both Friday, Feb. will take on the Bemidji State Ferris is only two points home advantage in their second time win in Big Rapids last year. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28 against Beavers in a game that could behind Bemidji State and WCHA tournament appearance. If the Dawgs win both games Bemidji State. very well aff ect their match- Northern Michigan who are Th e Dawgs made the tour- this weekend, they will pass Th e games will be streamed up in the WCHA playoff s. both tied for the fourth place nament last year in their Bemidji in the WCHA rank- on Ferris Television, and also on Th e Dawgs currently sit spot in the conference. Th is puts fi rst year out of the Central ings, and could possibly take channel 97.3 FM where Ferris’ tied for sixth in the Western the Dawgs just one win away Collegiate Hockey Association fourth place alone with a loss own Dominic Hennig and Collegiate Hockey Association from knotting things up for the (CCHA) aft er the league dis- or two from Northern Michigan. Harrison Watt will be calling the (WCHA) with Alaska. Although fourth place position, which banded at the end of the 2012- As the regular season comes action. could become crucial as the top 2013 season. Th ey advanced to a close, the Bulldogs are 11 SPORTS 11 FERRIS STATE TORCH February 25, 2015

HOCKEY Ferris fanatics Ferris fans stay loyal Top Dawg

Keith Salowich just part of what makes Yeager Ferris State Torch keep coming back to sup- port the Bulldogs on the ice. Th e 2014-15 hockey season “I think these are the years has been a severe drop off from when they need us the most. last year’s success, but the loyal Th ey need us out here to pick followers of Ferris State hockey them up even when the sea- haven’t given up on the Bulldogs. son isn’t really going the way Despite the tumultuous sea- the team or the fans want it to,” son, fans of all ages have still Yeager says. “(Assistant Athletic been nearly packing Ewigleben Director) John Coles has done Arena with an average home a lot of things to bring people attendance of 2,169 fans. Th is in and keep the crowds up, and level of support in the face of the fans have done a good job adversity demonstrates just of supporting the team even how resilient and longstand- though they’re losing right now.” ing the Bulldog spirit can be. While the team’s success is “We’ve been coming to important to Yeager, it is not the the games ever since there has determining factor in whether Photo by: Therese Vainner | Photographer been a team. We started com- or not she supports the Bulldogs. Bulldog guard #21 Drew Lehman’s 20 points helped Ferris to topple Saginaw Valley State for the second time this past weekend. ing in 1975,” said Pat Yeager. “Th ey do their best and some- times it works while other times “My husband was the fi rst Keith Salowich Th e Dawgs didn’t dwell in the crimson and gold, as it doesn’t. Th ey have ups and president of Th e Blueline Club, Sports Editor on the defeat, as they topped he leads the team this sea- downs just like the weather, so and it was founded in our liv- Saginaw Valley State 78-72 for son in points per game with ing room, so that was kind of we’re going to be coming to the Th e Ferris State men’s bas- the second time this season 18.5, minutes played per an exciting moment, and we’ve games for as long as we can still ketball team lost in a nail biter just three days later. Lehman game with 33.4 and free stayed involved over the years.” walk,” said Yeager. “It doesn’t to Hillsdale last week 74-73. once again led the team in throw percentage with 79.2. Yeager, who has been in atten- matter if they’re having a stellar A career-high 37 points by scoring, netting 20 points Th e Bulldogs will next see dance for the majority of Ferris year like they had last year, or guard Drew Lehman cata- while also dishing out three action on Feb. 26 in their State’s home games, marks her if they’re going through a rough pulted the Bulldogs with- assists and shooting a perfect regular season fi nale in Wink space in the stands with a cus- time, we’ll still support them.” in reach, but they fell just 8-8 from the free throw line. Arena. Th e women’s team tom Ferris State hockey ban- Another longtime fan who short in the waning seconds Th e 6-foot guard from will start the day against the ner, and dons a custom jersey supports the Bulldogs whenever when the senior captain’s Toledo, Ohio is making the Lakers at 6 p.m. before the covered in Bulldog autographs. possible is Mary Doran. Despite last second shot didn’t fall. most of his senior season men tipoff at 8 p.m. Over the years, she has col- being restricted to a powered lected plenty of memories. wheelchair, Doran has missed ”… Jimmy Baker’s penalty just one home game in the last shot coming right at us. We’ve ten years, and her furry friend always sat—up until this year— can boast the same track record. right behind the goal, so that “Ozzy is my service dog so he was wonderful to see from that comes everywhere with me and perspective,” says Yeager. “We he loves to watch hockey. He used to do the feeding frenzies watches the puck and he keeps MY CARE when school was on break, and track of the players on the ice. we’d make dinners for 6 or 7 He and I are friends of Nancy kids who were still in the area. Motte, who is CJ’s mom, so any- We’ve gotten to know a lot of time anybody tries to knock CJ the kids over the years and into the net, he’ll growl at them.” MY WAY that’s probably the highlight While he may not look like for us, is that we feel like those a bulldog, Ozzy is a bulldog at kids on the ice are our kids.” heart, and he has accompanied Positive memories like Doran to the games for as long as these, and the promise that she’s been attending, dressed in IS there are more to come, are his very own Ferris State appar- See Fans on Page 12 supportive and non-

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FANS from Page 11 Despite a relatively tough season, loyal Bulldogs fans still help to pack the house on game day el made for dogs. Both Doran about a million dollar contract, and Ozzy hold a connection to it’s about the love for the game.” Motte. Th is passion and dedica- “One of my favorite moments tion to the sport that the play- was last year when the new lock- ers display can also be seen in er room was unveiled and John the inspiring commitment that Coles actually let me be the one fans like Yeager and Doran to give CJ his senior ring. I think hold for Ferris State hockey. I was tearing up even more than “Coming to these hock- he was that day,” Doran said. ey games is just the best part Yet just as her favorite goalten- of winter for me. I love com- der is sometimes forced to stand ing here, seeing everybody and helpless in the crease as the team watching the sport,” Doran said. struggles, Doran endures even “It’s fun to be a part of some- the toughest of games. However, thing that’s so big, yet so small.” she still takes every opportunity Th e Bulldogs and the thou- to make her voice heard from sands of fans that support them the crowd as she attempts to rally still have something to fi ght for. support for the Dawgs. Riding a three-game winning “Even when they have a bad streak, the Bulldogs will hope game, it’s our job as fans to be to continue their winning ways, there whether they’re at the top as it could earn them home-ice of their game, or at the bottom advantage in the fi rst round of of it. We need to be their sup- the upcoming WCHA Playoff s. port system,” Doran said. “It’s Th eir fi rst opportunity to do so not like the NHL. I’ve been to will be this weekend, when they plenty of Red Wings games, and host Bemidji State. Th e puck will nothing compares to watching drop on both Friday, Feb. 27 and these guys play college hockey, Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:07 p.m. because they really put their Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer heart and soul into it. It’s not Bulldog fans share a musical moment with a special guest during a media timeout. Stop Smoking Today! E-Cig Outlet Big Rapids DAILY SPECIALS: Monday - Mod Monday Opening Monday March 2nd at 10am 15% of all Mod related Products Tuesday - 2 Stamps Tuesday • WE use only Premium We Specialize In Get double stamps for each E-Liquid order Kosher grade, USDA E-Cigs, E-Liquid, food safe ingredients Mods, VV/VW, Wednesday - purchased only from Prize Wheel Wednesday Coil Building, Japanese spend $50 spin the prize wheel the USA. Cotton,Accessories. • Each Bottle of E-Liquid is Thursday - Thirsty Thursday made when it is ordered HUGE VARIETY Buy one get one 1/2 off any size E-Liquid • Over 100 Flavors Friday - Ferris State Friday OF PRODUCTS! ALL Ferris State students get 15% off • Sample any flavor with student ID before you buy it • 3 years Experience in the industry • Watch your E-Liquid being made in our E-CIG OUTLET non-porous, super clean Your Vapor Superstore Juice Room 732 Perry Ave • Big Rapids M-F 10am-8pm • Hepa Filter in juice room Located Behind Apple Bees Sat 11-7• Sun 12-4 13 SPORTS 13 FERRIS STATE TORCH February 25, 2015

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Tennis triumphant in home opener Men’s basketball vs. SATURDAY, FEB. 28 Grand Valley State, 8:00 Track & fi eld at GLIAC Th e Bulldogs’ men’s tennis team won their fi rst game p.m. Championships, TBA at home in a non-league match-up against Northwestern Men’s tennis vs. India- Ohio. Th e Bulldogs came out fi ring on all cylinders, and napolis, 9:00 a.m. all four of their singles victories were in straight sets. Th e fi nal score was 6-3, moving the team’s record to 2-1 on Women’s tennis vs. India- the year. Next up for the Dawgs is a league match-up napolis, 2:00 p.m. on the road against rival Grand Valley State on Feb. 25. Th e Ferris State women’s tennis team also got their sea- son started right with a commanding 7-2 victory over Northwestern Ohio. Aft er winning two of the three doubles contests, the Bulldogs were near perfect in singles, winning fi ve of six, including victories at each of the top fi ve positions. Th e Bulldogs play their next two matches at home and will look to continue their success against Olivet Nazarene on Feb. 27, and Indianapolis on Feb. 28. Basketball struggles to stay consistent Be our Th e Ferris State women’s basketball team won in impressive fashion on the road against Hillsdale on Feb. 19. A dominant 69-49 victory was spearheaded by junior guard Katie Mavis who scored 21 points. Th e SUmmer Term May 13 – July 23 Bulldogs held Hillsdale to only 14 points in the fi rst half. guest However, the team failed to follow up on their eff ort with a 64-58 loss against Saginaw Valley State on Feb. 21 at home. Th e Dawgs put up a valiant eff ort, but they only managed to shoot 31.8% from the fi eld. Th e loss dropped them to 11-13 on the season and 9-12 in GLIAC play. Th e Dawgs will play rival Grand Valley State at home in the regular season fi nale on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Th e men’s team has also had trouble putting together a win streak as of late. Earlier in the week, the team lost in heartbreaking fashion to Hillsdale 74-73. Th e game was highlighted by a career high 37 points from senior guard Drew Lehman, but his poten- tial game-winning shot came up just short in the fi nal seconds. Th e Bulldogs took the loss in stride and rebounded with a 78-72 victory over SVSU at home. Nine total players scored points for the Bulldogs in the contest. Th e Bulldogs have now clinched home court advantage for the quarterfi nals of the GLIAC tournament, and are set to wrap up the regular season at home against Grand Valley on Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Choose from these programs: Architectural Engineering Architecture Audio Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering Interested in Business Administration Chemical Biology Accelerate your Chemistry advertising Civil Engineering Computer Engineering academic progress Computer Science in the Construction Engineering Technology with transfer credits at FERRIS STATE and Management Electrical Engineering Lawrence Technological Embedded Software Engineering 2015 English and Communication Arts Torch University2015 2015 this201 5summer. MILITARY Environmental Chemistry FRIENDLY AMERICA’SBEST BEST COLLEGES TOP 100 Game Art UNIVERSITY S C H O O L UNIVERSITIES in the Midwest Highest Alumni G.I. Jobs® Graphic Design U.S. News & Princeton Salaries World Report® Review® PayScale Humanities Industrial Design 1 20 5 Industrial Operations Engineering 2015 2015 2015 MILITARY FRIENDLY Information Technology AMERICA’SBEST BEST COLLEGES TOP 100 UNIVERSITY S C H O O L Interaction Design UNIVERSITIES in the Midwest Highest Alumni G.I. Jobs® Please contact U.S. News & Princeton Salaries Interior Architecture World Report® Review® PayScale Mathematics Alexis Huntey Mathematics and Computer Science Waive your application fee at Mechanical Engineering at 231-592-8391 Mechanical and Manufacturing www.ltu.edu/applyfree Engineering Technology Media Communication OR Molecular and Cell Biology Physics [email protected] Physics and Computer Science Psychology Robotics Engineering AD DEADLINE: PRINT PRICING: Column Widths: Transportation Design Thursdays at $6.50 PCI 1 column = 1.9” 5 p.m. $25 For Color 2 columns = 3.925” 3 columns = 5.95” Lawrence Technological University | Office of Admissions ONLINE PRICING: 4 columns = 7.975” 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075-1058 Leaderboard: 728px by 90px-$50.00/week (7 consecutive days) 5 columns = 10” 800.225.5588 | [email protected] | www.ltu.edu Sidebar: 100px by 100px-$25.00/week (7 consecutive days) 14 14 OPINIONS February 25, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH ferris state torch “Major recruiting websites have taken to following athletes who can’t even successfully buy a PG-13 movie ticket.” Keith Salowich Ferris State University OPINIONS See page 14 for story FERRIS STATE TORCH

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PHOTO EDITOR * * * * * * Last week, it was -26 degrees in Big Rapids, SHELBY SOBERALSKI or so iPhone Weather told me, yet it was the first day of summer for sports fanatics. Yes, baseball season started on PHOTOGRAPHERS * * * * * * February 19 when pitchers and catch- MICHAEL A. CORN ers reported to their respective camps IRMA COLLINS all-around Arizona and Florida. THERES VAINNER It took the prodding of former Ferris REPORTERS hockey player Justin DeMartino to get me Photo Courtesy of mctcampus.com * * * * * * thinking. He brought up on twitter that the Kids participate in a group camp with the San Francisco 49er’s, quarterback Colin Kaepernick, in Pacifi ca, California. JUSTIN AIKEN DEVIN ANDERSON season is obscenely long and seems to start JENNIFER CORRIE earlier every year. HAILEY KLINGEL Being a huge baseball fan, I enjoy the early MARSHALL SCHELDT National Signing Day recently ed following these athletes, start. Unfortunately, I emotionally invest in MEGAN SMITH came and went, meaning that who will graduate high school my team of choice, and the grueling span ANDREA LENHART the 2015 class of football recruits Keith Salowich in 2021, after they had good of 162 games from March to October, not Sports Editor are pledged to their school of performances at the NextGen including the playoffs, wears on the fans. choice, and it’s time to look to Boston Camp. I’m assuming the INTERIM REPORTERS I feel as a baseball fan that I need that doesn’t change the fact that future classes. However, some fact that they didn’t cry when * * * * * * more time away from baseball since he needs his mother to accom- recruiting scouts may be look- their parents dropped them off I’m not fully recovered from the pany him to a PG-13 movie. ing a bit too far into the future. played a factor in what made COPY EDITORS Tigers collapse of last season. The other touted tot that * * * * * * Rivals.com, a popular scout- their showing so impressive. Baseball is that sport that connects the Rivals is tracking is quarterback NICHOLE BOEHNKE ing website that generally tracks I’ve also heard rumors that end of a school year to the beginning of Daron Bryden from Enfield, JESSE DICKINSON high school recruits around Bryden always helps out his par- JASMINE NETTLES the next. Connecticut. Bryden is listed the country, has recently added ents with the dishes at home, and Games are long already, with at 5-foot-2 and 105 pounds. two controversial athletes to Thornton can dunk on a regula- PRODUCTION MANAGER pitchers stalling on the mound Comparatively, Ferris State’s its database. Unlike the web- tion basketball hoop so long as * * * * * * and instant replay additions. own Jason Vander Laan stands KAILA PARENT sites usual clientele, these he gets to start by jumping off Is it possibly time that base- 6-foot-4 and weighs 240 pounds. athletes are in sixth grade. a chair. Both of these impres- ball season shortens up? Conclusion: if this kid dupli- That’s right. A scouting web- sive displays of hard work and Physically a game doesn’t require an cated himself and sat on his PRODUCTION ASSISTANT site is analyzing the skills of athletic prowess surely garnered * * * * * * incredible exertion of energy in compari- clone’s shoulders while wear- 12-year olds to see how they these young athletes plenty of JORDAN LODGE son to sports like water polo or swimming. ing a long trench coat, he’d look will fare in college athletics. well-deserved media coverage. It’s a game that requires a high-level of almost as big as Vander Laan. While the young athletes have Perhaps once these pros- hand-eye coordination and concentration. What’s perhaps even more yet to be assigned a star rating or pects get through puberty, WEB EDITOR That day-to-day concentration absurd about Bryden’s recruit- * * * * * * national ranking, their physique they’ll be deserving of the becomes an impossible challenge when ing profile is the fact that it KIRA PONCIN and position have been listed. national spotlight. Until then, the season stretches from the months lists him as a “pro-style” quar- Tyson Thornton, who is they shouldn’t have this kind where the ice thaws into those where terback. I’d like to know how a running back hailing from of pressure heaped on their DISTRIBUTION it tops 100 degrees Fahrenheit and exactly he earned that distinc- Springfield, Massachusetts underdeveloped shoulders. * * * * * * back to the days where the leaves fall. tion. Did he showcase his arm NATHAN PRYTULA stands at an imposing 5-foot-11 These kids should be more Baseball could be cleaned up by a short- strength by managing to throw and weighs in at 170 pounds. worried about watching car- ening of the season. Plain and simple, it a decent enough spiral a whole Admittedly, the kid is quite a spec- toons on Saturday mornings keeps interest higher throughout the pro- twenty yards downfield, or did OFFICE STAFF imen for his age group and prob- he just dress up as Tom Brady than which university they’ll * * * * * * cess of a season and the players fresher. ANA CORNELIA ably tears up the gridiron against last year while trick-or-treating? represent on football Saturdays INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST WRITER ? Pop Warner competition. Still, Rivals states that they start- in six years.

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It’s that time of year Pell Grant. The Pell Grant is your this award, I haven’t gotten any should be done in no time. again. FAFSA time. friend. You can get up to $5,730 money from this. I’m assum- When filling out the form, I A majority of students I’ve and you won’t have to pay a Dylan Peters ing the financial aid money is often have a hard time with the Opinions Editor talked to during the past cou- penny of it back. The only down- what you’re paid on the job. taxes part. Once you get to that ple of years have struggled side is that you have to have a loan called the Federal Perkins Now that we know what part (which is often the final with the FAFSA and with “low expected family contribu- Loan. It’s basically the Stafford everything is, let’s get to part), just make sure you put each passing year, it seems tion.” What this means is that Loan, but it’s given to you by the the dark and gritty part. the right numbers in the right like you get less financial aid. if the FAFSA doesn’t think your school instead of the government There are three ways you parts (parent’s tax information If you’re struggling with family can pay at least half of your and the fixed interest rate is 5%. can file the FAFSA; online, on question 18 or whatever). your FAFSA and you’re look- tuition, then you get the Grant. In case you don’t know by now, by phone and by paper. We’ll The most important thing to ing for knowledge and guidance, The second award is called the higher the fixed interest rate, just ignore the phone and know is that the question marks you’re reading the right article. a Stafford Loan. This is money the more you have to pay back. paper parts and pretend that are there for a reason. If you’re Now get comfortable while the government gives you (yes, The fourth and final award the only way to file it is online unsure what to put down, click Ol’ Dylan guides you through. you have to pay it back). It has is the Federal Work-Study (trust me, it’s the easiest way). them. As long as you have the Before beginning, I’m going to a fixed interest rate of 4.66%. Program. In order to be eligi- Go to FAFSA.gov. This is necessary documents (your explain the four different finan- Whenever I file the FAFSA, this ble for this, you must have a where you file your FAFSA. parent’s tax information, your cial aid awards you can be eli- loan is roughly $5,000 every year. part-time job on campus. For It’s pretty easy from there. Just tax information, social security gible for. The first one is called a The third award is another the past two years I’ve accepted follow the directions and you number) you’ll be fine. 16 16 OPINIONS February 25, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH The art of Steampunk Why it’s the most beautiful, underrated piece of history Faces of Ferris

Photo By: Sarah Force | Lifestyles Editor This creation and many others like it can be seen at the Disparate Elements: A Steampunk Revolution exhibit in the University Center. Aaron Biever Junior, Pre-Physical Therapy

Through the wonderful was amazing to see the artwork 1) How did you get into the neurokinetic therapy, 2) What do you offer in your therapy, and 3) How would a typical session go? world of Tumblr, I was exposed in person. to the art of Steampunk. Sarah Force There were robotic lamps, I learned of NeuroKinetic Therapy, founded by David Weinstock, when I was reading the online works of a Chiropractor by the name of Perry Nickelston. It was my undying curios- Lifestyles Editor life-like automations, a The way he performed his chiropractic practice was inspiring to me as it ity and sense of wonder that Steampunk motorcycle, and even was very similar to the future practice I intend to have myself as a current personal trainer and future rehabilitative specialist. prompted me to pour myself tion during the 19th century. a deer head wearing a gas mask. into research of the intrigu- Steampunk works are often Honestly, it felt like NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) is a method for resolving pain when that pain is set in an alternative history of due to faulty movement sequences stored in the brain. Think of when an in- ing era about a year ago. I was in some kind of alter- dividual sprains his or her ankle and is forced to limp for weeks on end. Many I quickly came to the conclu- 19th century’s British Victorian nate realm of awesome. / times those new movement patterns become ingrained as movement habits era or American ‘Wild West,’ and are never “unlearned” leading to improper use of muscles to accomplish sion that Steampunk is absolutely For you skaters out there, they movements that those muscles were never designed to do. As a result, pain the most underrated style in the in a post-apocalyptic future.” had some pretty sick Steampunk is a frequent occurrence. Get the idea? history of basically everything. skate decks hanging on the Someone coming to me for a session of NKT would fi rst sit down and inform So, you could imagine my Unlike a lot of people walls too. I was thoroughly me of any and all past injuries. This is important because past trauma and here, I actually love Ferris, so scars can interfere with movement patterns and these must be addressed if excitement when the Disparate impressed. I wanted to buy one, we are to fi x the root of their problem. Elements: A Steampunk for Ferris to bring back and and I don’t even skateboard. honor one of my favorite artis- Once I have a general idea of what is bothering him or her and what may be Revolution exhibit debuted in Shout out to the artists and the cause, I can begin testing individual movement patterns to discern which the University Center. tic eras makes me so proud. Ferris students that contributed patterns are compensating for others. If compensatory patterns are found, Steampunk caters to my love the “facilitated” pattern is released to make way for the “inhibited” pattern For you textbook definition to the exhibit. It is so beau- to be turned back on. lovers, let me Google that for you. of all things quirky and strange. tiful and shows true talent. The best thing about it? It is If the proper relationship was found, pain can many times be gone or at least Wikipedia defines Steampunk I could sit here and describe made signifi cantly better within one session. Although not always the case, as “a subgenre of science fic- not one particular objective Steampunk and the exhibit for you, the same can be done within three sessions. If no improvement is made thing. It’s a style. To some, even within three sessions, I inform the individual that their issue may be beyond tion and fantasy literature, but but even I couldn’t do it justice. my personal scope and would refer them out to someone that I believe can has developed in recent years a lifestyle. Steampunk can be If you get a chance, seriously, be of more aid to them. seen in literature, fashion, archi- to become a craft and life- check out the exhibit. Nothing I offer NKT to any and all individuals who have gone through other treatment style movement that com- tecture, and any form of art. will entice you with imaginative modalities, but have yet to receive true relief from their pain. Once their When I walked into the exhib- pain has been resolved, they can continue under me in post-rehab training to monly features some aspect of wonder like the Steampunk art- better learn how to move and gain a more resilient and strong body. steam-powered machinery.” it in the University Center, it work featured in the exhibit. If was everything I had imagined TNT Gym and Heart & Sole Yoga here in Big Rapids is where this is all Wiki continues to add that what you see doesn’t peak your performed. it to be. The exhibit captures “steampunk is often inspired by interest, then nothing will. By: Irma Collins industrialized Western civiliza- the slice of time perfectly, and it RATES AS LOW AS $299 + GET ONE MONTH FREE RENT*

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