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A month after the open house for the Ferris LGBTQ+ Re- source Center, students of the LGBTQ+ community reflect on their experiences at Ferris. As a bisexual transgender man, Ferris social work senior Connor McGahan has struggled in his time as a Bulldog. “I’ve been hurt by the university because I’ve been hav- ing to advocate for myself and others in the community since I have been here. It’s exhausting constantly having to educate others because Ferris doesn’t value the com- munity,” McGahan said. “I have no problem educating stu- dents, however, I don’t think that the university should be relying on me to be the one to educate their faculty and staff.” While McGahan did acknowledge the significance of the new LGBTQ+ Resource Center, he added that the center came too late for many of the students that needed it. “I hope that Ferris State University understands how im- portant the LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the Coordinator is to the university. I would hate for anyone else to feel like I’ve felt these past six years,” McGahan said. Lucas Gillis, a Ferris advertising and integrated mar- keting communications senior who identifies as a queer transgender man, also describes his time at Ferris to be Photo courtesy of Bill Bitzinger tiresome. The Ferris LGBTQ+ Resource Center held an open house Feb. 28 in which President Eisler was in attendance. “I have had multiple professors openly talk negatively about the LGBTQIA+ community, faculty that have contin- that I have regretted that decision,” Gillis said. advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. ued to misgender me—even after I had legally changed my Gillis has found a great sense of community in his reg- “Fortunately, the professors and staff of the Ferris State name and my gender marker on my state license—and I istered student organizations (RSOs) and other campus campus that I’ve worked with have done a good job of be- have had multiple issues with other students and their organizations, which have helped him to feel safe. ing considerate of the LGBTQ+ community,” Placek said. use of transphobic language. Although these circumstanc- “At the end of the day, it is important to be kind to peo- “Even with that said, it isn’t rare for a professor to say ‘I’m es have allowed me the opportunity to educate and advo- ple no matter their age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual not sure if this student is a boy or a girl.’ I’m really glad Fer- cate for my community, it is very exhausting,” Gillis said. orientation, gender identity and/or presentation. College ris created the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, because a large While Gillis believes that the LGBTQ+ Resource Center is a time to surround yourself with diversity and recognize majority of the student body and staff at Ferris State need was a great advancement for the university, he feels that its importance in order to become a better person,” Gillis the education that could help them better themselves as the institution should spend more time educating the fac- said. compassionate human beings.” ulty and staff. As a member of the Ferris volleyball team, Ferris psy- Ferris pre-medical sophomore Gerald Murphy identifies “I think a lot of folks here at Ferris are under the impres- chology junior Katie Placek identifies as a bisexual female. sion that people in the transgender community ‘choose’ as a gay male who has also experienced stereotypes at Although she has never felt discriminated against on cam- to not identify as the gender they were assigned at birth. Ferris. pus, she feels that the LGBTQ+ community experiences My gender identity as a transgender man is not a ‘choice.’ “‘He’s so gay so he’s going to try and flirt with me or turn some levels of exclusion. The only ‘choice’ I have ever made when it came to my me gay’. That is a stereotype I feel victimized by because Placek notes that her short hair and multiple tattoos gender identity was the day I officially decided that I would I don’t try to make people feel uncomfortable and I would often prompt comments and questions from others. She no longer live a lie to the outside world. I chose to be out explained that she thought Ferris could do a better job for and proud about who I am and there has never been a day Pride| See page 3

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“I’m here because I don’t want to be afraid on campus. I don’t want to have the fear NEWS that I’ll get shot.” - Elizabeth Tatum - See page 4 for story Harley Harrison | News Editor | [email protected] Whatever floats your vote Multiple Michigan government seats open

Megan Lewton to politics at a local level. Walk-ins Torch Reporter “My studies do not allow much time for The results of the primary election my involvement in this summer and the general election politics. However, I this fall may vastly change the current do try my best to stay state of Michigan politics. on top of what is oc- In 2018, Michigan residents will be curring at a national welcome voting to fill more than 180 state gov- level,” Bell said. ernment positions. According to a docu- Bell also said she ment published by the Michigan Secre- Amy thinks more students Bell tary of State, the openings range from should vote. national positions, like one U.S. Senator “I believe that Mil- seat and 14 U.S. Representative seats, lennial involvement in elections is very to state positions, such as State Sen- important. I believe that it is a privilege ator and State Representative seats and an American citizen’s duty to vote,” open for all districts. Bell said. The state primary election will take But perhaps the most interesting place Aug. 7, 2018, and the winning vote this upcoming year will be the gu- candidates will move onto the state bernatorial election, in which voters will general election Nov. 6, 2018. be able to choose the next governor to Students vary in their participation replace current Governor Rick Snyder. with local and state politics. Ferris Snyder is not eligible for reelection dental hygiene freshman Emily Crow- as he has already served two terms, ley said she is not typically politically but his legacy may reflect the Flint Wa- involved. ter Crisis, according to the Detroit Free “I think it’s important. I just never re- Press. ally know when it’s happening,” Crowley Currently, according to the 2018 said. Michigan Candidate Listing on the De- Photo by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor Other students, like Ferris pre-optom- partment of State’s website, there are A new walk-in clinic opened April 2 in the Medical Arts Building at 650 Linden Street. etry junior Amy Bell, try to stay on top of five candidates running for Snyder’s national politics but pay less attention position. New clinic open at Spectrum Health Cora Hall Ferris psychology freshman Bri Billman, who Torch Reporter said that students need a more affordable op- Governor candidate Bios: tion on the weekends. Students and Big Rapids residents now have Ferris social work freshman Megan Boyd a cheaper and more available health care op- agreed with Billman, as she had Bronchitis ear- tion. lier this year and needed care on a weekend Bill Gelineau, Libertarian: Gelineau was elected as Chairman of the Spectrum Health announced in a press and had to go to the emergency room. Curtis Libertarian Party of Michigan in 2003. One of Gelineau’s strongest political release that a walk-in clinic that will be locat- echoed the desire for weekend hours, even if passions is protection of the Fourth Amendment. He also supports the le- ed in the Medical Arts Building, 650 Linden they are limited. galization of marijuana and death with dignity, in which competent adults St., which is adjacent to Big Rapids Hospital, “It would be nice, because can have a say in when and how to die. Website: liberty4gov.org opened April 2. The clinic will treat less serious even though it’s not that seri- health needs and if patients require lab work ous, I still need urgent care,” done or an x-ray, they can access those ser- Boyd said. vices across the street at the emergency room. Students have said they Schuette is Michigan’s 53rd Attorney Gen- Ferris pre-pharmacy sophomore Josie Curtis are happy that the clinic Bill Schuette, Republican: eral. He formed the Michigan Commission on Human Trafficking, through said that the clinic will be nice because it pro- has later hours, especially which he planned to fund the testing of many DNA evidence kits to bring vides care for those with less urgent needs that because of Birkam’s limited justice to sexual assault survivors and hopes to continue working to end sex are often an inconvenience for an emergency hours during the week. Boyd trafficking. Schuette also plans to end the Michigan opioid epidemic and is room. Megan also said what students have an advocate for the Second Amendment and rights of the unborn. Website: “You’re taking up the phy- Boyd to do to get an appointment billschuette.com sician’s time when some- at Birkam is “a little outra- thing so simple as an urgent geous” as well. care or a care clinic could “My Mondays, I have classes from 9 a.m. to take care of your problems so 9 p.m., so I’m hopping from one place to an- easily,” Curtis said. “You’re other,” Curtis said. “It’s just hard that you can’t Patrick Colbeck, Republican: Colbeck served two terms in the Mich- waiting with all those peo- just go in. You finally get a free second that you igan Senate and has more than 20 years of private sector experience. Col- ple who have more urgent might have not had because your class got beck is nationally known for his free market health care solutions. Among problems than yours—not out early or something but you still can’t go in Colbeck’s plans are improvement of road quality and making quality health- Josie care and auto insurance affordable. Website: colbeckforgovernor.com Curtis disregarding your health— because you need to have an appointment or but it’s an inconvenience for they’ll make you wait.” the physician and it’s an inconvenience for the Ferris Director of Health Services Lindsay patient.” Barber expressed excitement for the new ur- The Spectrum Health staff are optimistic gent care. Jim Hines, Republican: Dr. Jim Hines has practiced medicine for the about the success of the clinic that will be less “At Birkam Health Center, we are looking for- past 30 years. Hines worked as a missionary doctor in the Central African expensive than a visit to the emergency room. ward to the new Urgent Care Clinic by Spectrum. Republic for four years. He was also the national president of the Christian “The walk-in clinic provides our community We feel this facility will offer our students great- Medical and Dental Association and is the former chief of medical staff of an affordable way to receive immediate care er access to be seen for urgent health concerns Covenant HealthCare. Hines has pro-life views and wants to promote cancer when patients aren’t able to see their primary after hours when we are not available,” Barber research in Michigan. Website: hines4michigan.com care doctor,” hospital President Mary K. Van- said. “It is important to remember that Birkam Driel said. “This reduces wait times and helps Health Center is not an urgent care. Urgent care patients avoid higher co-pays that come with centers practice medicine differently. [Birkam an emergency room visit. This new access op- Health Center] is equivocal to a primary care or Abdul El-Sayed, Democrat: El-Sayed, a Michigan native, earned de- tion for less serious ailments has the additional family medicine health center. We concentrate grees from the University of Michigan, Oxford University and Columbia Uni- benefit of giving our emergency staff more time on each patient as a whole and make medical versity. He became the Health Director of the Detroit Health Department, to focus on patients needing emergency care.” decisions effecting their overall healthcare for where he built programs to ensure that children and expecting mothers had The clinic’s hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the entire life. Birkam Health Center offers ser- lead-free water due to the Flint water crisis. In addition to fighting for clean and there is a plan to add weekend hours at a vices such as preventative care, wellness visits, water, El-Sayed wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, legalize later date, according to the press release. Many women’s health and contraception and medi- marijuana and rebuild old roads and bridges. Website: abdulformichigan. students said they think Big Rapids needs a cation management, which you are less likely com clinic that is open on the weekends, including to find at an urgent care center.” NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 - ON THE RECORD - A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University Pull up, drank Harley Harrison The investigation was closed due to a lack report of assault and battery in North Hall. closed after a lack of leads. News Editor of leads. The investigation is still open. Don’t stop the party Pull up, drank Should’ve taken a cab Thieves on the run March 25, 1:56 a.m., four students were March 16, 6:25 p.m., officers found a li- March 18, 1:14 a.m., officers arrested March 21, 5: 59 p.m., officers investigat- referred to the Office of Student Conduct quor violation in North Hall. One subject was one subject on the 1000 Block of South ed a report of larceny in Robin Court. The and one subject was arrested after officers cited and referred to the Office of Student State Street for drunk driving. One citation case has been closed without action taking found a liquor violation and subjects with Conduct. was issued and the subject was referred to place. high blood alcohol content at Gilbert Drive the Office of Student Conduct. and Northland Drive. Four citations were is- Broken record Guess who? sued and one subject was charged for being March 17, 11:39 a.m., officers investigat- No fooling around March 22, 6:07 p.m., officers investigated a minor in possession. ed damage to property in the West Building. March 19, 8 a.m., officers responded to a damage to property in Lot 66. The case was WEEKLY W RLD NEWS NEWS BRIEFS Harley Harrison Catch up on news around the globe News Editor Asian Pacific American heritage celebration Harley Harrison The New York Times. Join the Office of Multicultural Student Services Thursday, April 5, for News Editor a presentation by the Asian Student Organization and a stand-up com- Beijing, China edy performance by Atsuko Atsuka. The celebration is free and open to Kemerovo, Russia More than 14 years after a string of 11 the public from 6 to 8 p.m. in Interdisciplinary Resource Center room At least 64 people—many of them children—died rape-murders, Gao Chengyong has been sen- 120. For more information, contact Michael Wade at [email protected]. in a shopping mall fire in Kemerovo after emergen- tenced to death after an investigation finally found cy exits were blocked and a security guard had him guilty. The story had caught national attention Bulldog Cinema switched off the fire alarm system. The fire started when investigators had to sift through 230,000 The new independent cinema in Big Rapids, Bulldog Cinema, is set to at about 5 p.m. on March 25 and a criminal inves- fingerprints and could not arrest Chengyong until open Friday, April 6. The cinema is located at 1100 Maple Street STE B, tigation has been opened. 2016. and students and community members can vote for films they would like Original story by Ivan Nechepurenko, March 26, Original story by Chris Buckley, March 30, 2018. to see on the Bulldog Cinema Facebook page. 2018. The New York Times. The New York Times. International Festival of Cultures Paris, France Valencia, Venezuela Join the Office of International Education for a celebration of multiple A French officer has died after switching places Approximately 68 people are dead after a fire cultures on campus Sunday, April 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the University with a woman who was being held hostage. The sparked during a riot at a jail. Worried family mem- Center, room 202. For more information, contact Lisa vonReichbauer at gunman, who claimed to be tied to the Islamic bers and loved ones gathered at the prison to de- (231) 591-2450. State, shot and killed two people inside a Super mand answers only to be sprayed with tear gas by U market and severely injured Colonel Arnaud Bel- police officers in riot gear. “I’ve been very lucky, no one’s trame, who later died from the injuries. Original story by Ana Vanessa Herrero, March 28, Pride ever had an issue with it and I Original story by Alissa J. Rubin, March 28, 2018. 2018. The New York Times. Continued from page 1 definitely haven’t felt unsafe. I’ve never felt like I was endangered or never flirt with anyone who isn’t anything,” Perry said. gay. There is a line that shouldn’t Perry says that the two LGBT be crossed and we know those advocacy RSOs on campus, D-SA- boundaries,” Murphy said. GA and AEGIS, have helped form Murphy suggested that Ferris a safe and accepting environment could provide better housing for Torch Corrections for her on campus. LGBTQ+ students so that all stu- “We’ve worked panels with oth- dents can feel more comfortable After working with Ferris administration, the Torch was sent the following revised graph (below) to er professors and they were very in their living arrangements. accompany the enrollment story published on page 2 of the Feb. 28 edition of the paper. supportive of us, so I’ve had great “I’ve had many encounters experiences.” Perry said. where someone or a group of While the majority of Perry’s ex- people looked at me differently periences at Ferris have been very because of the way I dress, how I positive, Perry still mentions that Projected Number of Michigan look or the way I walk. I try not to small instances, such as jokes, let their judgments affect me per- High School Graduates can still be harmful. sonally, because I will not change “Just little general behaviors my personality to fit someone that aren’t meant to be rude, 130,000 else’s normalities,” Murphy said. they’re just something engraved in “I want other students to know our culture, I would say just kind that LGBTQ people accept you for 125,000 of watch yourself and be really who you are and we would like for thoughtful about your words and you to accept us for who we are.” 120,000 actions,” Perry said. “Guys, don’t Ferris television and digital me- make fun of your guy friends for dia production freshman Emily doing something girly or some- 115,000 Perry identifies as aromantic and thing—don’t make fun of them for asexual. acting feminine like it’s an issue.” 110,000 105,000 HONEST & AFFORDABLE CAR CARE 100,000

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Photo by: Harley Harrison | Torch Photographer Two marchers display their signs at the March for Lives in Big Rapids on March 24. Friends Don’t Let Friends Plead Guilty Big Rapids joins national movement Call Samuels Law Office to fight for gun control Grant Siddall urge young adults to register to 231-796-8858 Torch Reporter vote who are not yet registered. www.samuelslawoffice.com “I’m here be- As March for Our Lives took cause I don’t Attorney Attorney place all over the nation, Mecosta want to be James R. Samuels Erin Barnhart county residents also came out to afraid on cam- participate. pus. I don’t According to the official Face- want to have book page of March for Our Lives, the fear that it is “a movement dedicated to I’ll get shot,” student-led activism around end- Tatum said. “I Ferris State University Elizabeth ing gun violence and the epidemic Tatum hope that in Scholarship Opportunity for Students of mass shootings in our schools this community today.” we are able to not be afraid any- The event took place Saturday, more. I think it’s very important Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship March 24, and while around the that students of all ages stand nation the activism was mostly up and use their voice and raise Applicant must be the child, sibling, grandchild, son or daughter of a Ferris student-led, very few students awareness.” were present at the satellite For many of the people in atten- alumna(us), have a 2.75 GPA and successfully completed a minimum of 24 march in Big Rapids. Instead, dance, the recent school shooting the Big Rapids march was full of in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 earned credit hours at Ferris State University. parents and grandparents of stu- people was a major reason for dents; some even brought their them to come to the march. Please note the following: Students seeking an associate degree must have small children along. “What is “I have kids that are in school happening in completed 24 credit hours at the end of spring semester and students seeking and I also have a daughter in Flor- our country is ida that is about to go into the first wrong and it’s a bachelor’s degree must have completed 56 credit hours at the end of spring grade,” Big Rapids resident and time to stand event organizer Christopher Gilles- with the kids semester. In addition, students must submit an application including an essay pie said. “Something needs to be of Parkland done about the policies we have and say ‘hey, describing their personal career goals and role an FSU degree will play in in place right now so that our chil- Kathy we’re not going dren can be safe in school. It was Bell to take it any- achieving those goals, a letter from the FSU alumna(us) describing the effect a close topic to me that touched more,’” Stan- my heart.” wood resident Kathy Bell said. “We their FSU career had on their professional career, and a recommendation by an The march started at Big Rapids have 11 grandchildren and one on Community Library and worked its the way. Every day they go into a FSU staff or faculty member. way to Ferris’ campus entrance in school and they go there to learn, front of FLITE, where attendees and to socialize, and to grow and For more information and to apply visit: ferris.academicworks.com held signs for traffic to see, spoke be nurtured. I don’t want them to about why they were there and go into a school and be plowed participated in some chants. down and murdered. I don’t know Application deadline: Future Ferris student and how many people are out here, MAY 14, 2018 march attendee Elizabeth Tatum maybe 100, but when I see this *All submissions must be made on line using MyScholarships. held a double-sided sign that read kind of turnout for what has really Visit http:// www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/admision/financialaid/ “I don’t want to get shot at col- been a controversial issue, it gives scholarship/Incoming/myscholarships.htm for more information. lege” and on the other side it read me a lot of hope.” “I vote too,” which is intended to NewsNews 5 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of April 4 - 10, 2018

of these stores will provide great oppor- NewMore retailers come tunities for Big Rapids residents. in Ferris store healthcare systems administration senior to Big Rapids Jacqlyn Reynolds thinks the community will ben- efit from having CareLinc Medical in a convenient Megan Lewton location. Torch Reporter “Big Rapids is a great community for CareLinc Members of the Big Rapids community since there are individu- will soon have two new stores to enjoy in als in every community town. Jacqlyn that need home medi- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store and Reynolds cal equipment and sup- CareLinc Medical, a medical supply store, plies,” Reynolds said. are moving into the Ferris Commons retail These new retailers will also benefit strip located at 1250 Perry Ave., according RSOs. Ferris pre-pharmacy and biology se- to a press release by Colliers Internation- nior Mykala Jeske said the opening of Jo- al, the real estate service coordinating the Ann will be of value to her RSO, Crafters lease. Anonymous. “We think bringing in brand-name retail- “I feel a craft store is something Big ers adds credibility to both the shopping Rapids is missing,” Jeske said. “For Craft- center, as well as the community. Providing ers Anonymous, we always struggle to get reliable quality shopping options and care supplies for crafts that we want to do. We options, in the case of CareLinc, enhances have trouble finding materials for more the overall area,” Colliers International Se- specific crafts and the amount of materi- nior Research Analyst Jeff Hainer said. als we would need for According to the press release, the stores the whole organization are sharing an 80,000 square-foot space to do the craft. With Jo- that used to belong to Kmart. Jo-Ann will Ann Fabric coming to Big occupy 15,000 square feet, with CareLinc Rapids, I think it will al- Medical occupying 10,000 square feet. low the group to expand This space is also taken by Planet Fitness the range of crafts that and Family Farm and Home. we do together.” “It’s not always easy to fill a former big Hainer said that Jo- box like Kmart, so we are just thrilled that Mykala Ann began moving into Jeske we were able to play a role in filling that, giv- the space in February, Photo by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor en the current retail climate,” Hainer said. while CareLinc Medical Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store and CareLinc Medical are moving into the old Kmart space in Big Rapids on Many students believe the availability is estimated to move in around July. Perry Avenue. Dear Mr. President Student Government Association embraces new candidates Harley Harrison Nimtz said. to that, I will also expand my predecessors’ ideas and give News Editor According Nimtz, there will be five candidates this election student government a stronger presence on campus, so we season but only one candidate is running for SGA President. can adequately represent the interest of our campus and Election season has approached at Ferris and students This is the second year in a row where only one candidate community to the best of our abilities.” can soon voice their opinions on Orgsync. has run for president. Last year’s candidate and current The other candidates in this upcoming election include In a Facebook post, the Student Government Association president was accounting and business administration se- Ferris student Mariah Gaither and Ferris criminal justice stu- (SGA) announced that their annual elections would begin nior Patrick Maloney. dent Siarah Oliver, who are running for the position of Sena- Wednesday, March 28. However, due to technological is- Ferris accounting and finance freshman Bobby Gill is the tor for the College of Education and Human Services. Ferris sues with Orgsync, students didn’t have the opportunity to aspiring president for next year, after serving as a senator hospitality management student Maria Rogers is running for vote until 8 a.m., Friday, March 30. for the College of Business. If Gill wins the election, he will Senator for the College of Business and Ferris automotive “We have extended voting until April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Our be the first freshman to have been elected president of SGA. engineering technology student Justin Spires is running to release date for results is April 17 at the general assembly “As president of student government, I plan to continue be a Senator for the College of Engineering and Technology. meeting and the inauguration is still set for April 24. The the legacy of recent predecessors and run the office with For more information about the SGA elections, students voting form is front and center on the Orgsync page,” Fer- complete transparency to not only the students but also the can visit the Ferris Student Government Facebook page, or ris senior and public relations representative for SGA Katie administration and our community,” Gill said. “In addition go to their website at fsusga.com.

April Fools dents to head home and trick their unsuspecting siblings. Continued from page 4 “I always have great goals towards acknowledg- Bulldogs had planned pranks ing it, and so I make a lot of plans. They don’t al- for their roommates and ways get filled out though. I might stick something Work on Mackinac Island This Summer – Make friends. in my brother’s backpack,” Ferris elementary edu- lifelong friends. The Island House Hotel and “I probably will play a prank. cation sophomore Elizabeth Whiteside said. Maybe try and set their alarms While the origins of April Fool’s Day are still de- Ryba’s Fudge Shops are seeking help in all areas: super early so they wake up,” bated, many students at Ferris enjoy the fun op- Front Desk, Bell Staff, Wait Staff, Sales Clerks, Ferris dental hygiene sopho- portunity to prank their friends and family, even more Jenna Thom said. when the day falls on Easter. Kitchen, Baristas. Dorm Housing, bonus, and With April Fools’ Day falling discounted meals. Elizabeth on Easter Sunday this year, it Whiteside was a good opportunity for stu- (906) 847-7196 www.theislandhouse.com 6 OpinionsOpinions Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch

“Good writing is worth the wait and the frustration.” OPINIONS - Alicia Jaimes - See below for story Marley Tucker | Opinions Editor | [email protected] The Ferris State Torch is published on 27 Wednesdays throughout the academic year. Chat with the chief This student-run newspaper is printed by The Pioneer Group. Editor-in-Chief, Angela Graf Citizenship OUR LOCATION Alumni Building 013 Following what has been called the fact that it is illegal for the cen- green card. idea. There is a time and a place 410 Oak Street a “controversial decision,” for the sus bureau to release responses That said, I know as well as for the enforcement of immigra- Ferris State University first time since 1950, the U.S. to law enforcement or immigration anyone that America is a melting tion laws and the census is not an Big Rapids, MI 49307 Census Bureau is going to be ask- agencies. pot; both sets of my grandparents appropriate occasion. fsutorch.com/letter-to-the-editor/ ing whether or not respondents The question does not ask immigrated here from Europe in Despite the fact that it doesn’t are citizens of the United States in whether or not non-citizens are in the early 1900s and they worked ask about whether or not the indi- The Ferris State Torch the 2020 decennial census. the country legally. hard to learn the language and vidual is here legally, there is not welcomes comments on topics of While the goal is to gather more This is in the opinions section, integrate. a doubt in my mind that this will interest to the general readership. information about eligible voters, so what’s my take on all of this? Physically building a wall is a deter people from answering hon- Letters should not exceed 300 words critics of the change fear that it I consider myself moderate in ridiculous, expensive and need- estly, which could impact congres- in length and The Torch reserves the will lead to inaccurate responses my stance on immigration; I think lessly spiteful proposition but I sional representation and federal right to edit for length. Letters will not from illegal immigrants that would if you want to be a part of this believe there is a balance to be funding on a macro level in states be edited for grammar, punctuation or spelling. The Torch will not print avoid answering. country and take advantage of found between inviting diversity with a significant undocumented letters deemed to be libelous or There has actually been a law- its programs and benefits, you and preserving nationalism. population. obscene. All letters must be signed suit filed on the grounds that it should have to go through the All of that aside, I can’t help but by their authors and include his or could skew the results, despite naturalization process or hold a feel that this question is a bad her phone number. Unsigned editorials appearing on this page are the opinion of The Torch and do not necessarily repre- sent the opinion of the university’s administration, faculty or staff. It runs in Signed columns represent the opin- ion of the writer. Inquiries regarding Stay with me editorial content should be directed to the Editor in Chief at the family (231) 591-5978. March Madness is a religion To advertise with the Torch, contact Hannah Evo at the Pioneer Group: (231) 592-8391. [email protected] Cora Hall Torch Reporter

Student media retain the same More anticipated than Christmas in my house- rights, responsibilities, privileges hold, the few weekends of March completely and and protections afforded by the First and Fourteenth Amendments wholly dedicated to basketball have always been of the U.S. Constitution and under the highlight of the year for my family. applicable state laws. Promotional image The Hall family lives, sleeps and breathes The Torch and fsutorch.com, the “Grey’s Anatomy” has aired for 14 seasons. sports and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m student newspaper and its accom- not sure if the love for all sports—especially bas- panying online version focused on ketball—is genetic or taught; if it’s not, there’s got Ferris State University, are public Nobody knows where to be something in our water. forums for student expression. Selection Sunday has always been a family they might end up Alicia Jaimes Student editors have the authority affair and with a house divided between Michigan and responsibility to make all con- Lifestyles Editor State and Michigan fans, there was always trash- tent decisions without censorship I love television. Not movies. Television. talking about who got the better region or who was or advanced approval for both the print and online editions of the I love television the way people love a higher seed. Being an MSU fan, I never had to books. I love the characters and being able the show has gone downhill or that they’re worry about whether or not my team would get in. student newspapers. to paint a life for them. I love the writing glad they killed characters off (to those who But let’s not talk about our record over the past that makes me laugh until my side hurts claim the day George died was the best day couple years or I might cry. or cry until I can barely see. I love the way of their life: I will fight you), and I’m left with I was homeschooled until high school and every - TORCH STAFF - the characters begin and grow into these this feeling of disappointment. year, my mom would put off all our assignments human beings—good or bad—and at the I follow forums on Twitter and Facebook and give us a mini break so we could sit on the Editor in Chief Visual Content Angela Graf Samantha Cavotta end of the series, feeling like I can’t say and find myself getting sucked into nega- couch all day and watch the big upsets that always (231) 591-5978 Kaitlyn Kirchner goodbye to these people I’ve come to love. tive comments. Here, I thought it was great steal the show the first few rounds. Shout-out to Megell Strayhorn Production When a character leaves the show, they to have a place where all of the people my mom for letting us enjoy that while we could, Manager Videographer take a little of my heart with them. When a included are dedicated to “Grey’s” as much because working and having classes during the Sarah Massey Sid Sabo person dies, I feel the pain for weeks. as I am but I guess I was wrong. games now—for lack of a better word—sucks. Interim Production Reporters I get invested. It’s not dedicated to say you stopped I can honestly say that I don’t understand peo- Assistant Jacob Carlson Hannah Way Danny Collins And nothing drives me crazier than see- watching after season six because that’s ple who don’t get the hype of March Madness. Briana Hammontree ing people who don’t appreciate a show for when everyone good leaves. It’s not dedi- Watching history being made when the first ever News Editor Megan Lewton Harley Harrison Kat Merby what it is and don’t understand that charac- cated to hope half the current characters 16th seed to win a game this year was an inde- Grant Siddall ters change and writers evolve. are killed in another plane crash. It’s not scribable feeling. I don’t understand how people Lifestyles Editor Cora Hall Alicia Jaimes Holly Baker I’m a diehard fan of “Grey’s Anatomy.” dedicated and it’s just not cool. Turn off have never felt the heartbreak when your team On March 27, 2005, writer Shonda your phones and sit down. missed a trip to the Final Four or the eupho- Sports Editor Interim Reporters Brendan Samuels Jessica Brown Rhimes changed my life forever. George, I’m not saying that there haven’t been ria when they pull off a massive upset no one Jordan Johnigan Izzie, Alex, Cristina and Meredith were lulls but don’t you owe it to the writers and believed they could. Opinions Editor Landry Shorkey Marley Tucker interns at Seattle Grace Hospital and had yourself to see where it all ends up? I know The tournament gets crazier every year and I Managing absolutely no idea what they were doing Rhimes has tested our trust with plane can’t wait to tell my kids about it one day when Multimedia Editor Copy Editor Abbey Good Jen Corrie with their lives. The show was about love, crashes, buses and shootings but I believe we’re all watching the games together. If there’s sex and surgery. It was great but we all there’s a method to her madness because one thing I pass onto my future kids, it will be that Web Supervisor Copy Editors Keith Salowich Rebecca Bostic knew that wasn’t going to last forever. still, 13 years later, last Thursday’s episode March is the best month of the year and they shall Ebony Morrissette Since then, the show has changed dras- shattered my heart. refer to the dates as Izzo 1st, Izzo 2nd, etc. Office Manager Kaitlyn Kirchner Distributor tically, introducing new characters and top- That’s good writing and good writing is My team may not be in the running for a nation- Keith Salowich ics the audience can relate to. I’m sad to worth the wait and the frustration. al championship anymore but you can bet that I’ll Podcast Manager - - Adviser know that “Grey’s” is never going to be the For 14 seasons, my heart has experi- be watching the rest of the tournament, rooting for Steve Fox same but that’s okay. Things change and enced love, loss, heartache, happiness and every upset and especially for Michigan to lose. Cartoonist (231) 591-2529 Samuel McNeill I’m with this show until the end. misery. I wouldn’t change that for anything. Happy March Madness, people. Enjoy the insan- Too often do I hear people complain that #Greysfordays. ity while it lasts. OpinionsOpinions 7 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 We don’t need no education Oxfordlearning.org also stated that standardized testing Get rid of standardized tests narrows the option of learning and success, focusing on Briana Hammontree specific skills and areas such as math, English and science Torch Reporter instead of promoting creativity and critical thinking. As a kid, I’d always hated taking tests. I was a good stu- Instead of having a science test, promote students to dent but often my test scores didn’t reflect this fact. do projects and get involved. Highlight a student’s skills I remember hating filling out the Scantron forms for the instead of stripping them of confidence. ACT and the bubbles on the MEAP tests; if you didn’t have While the study does promote benefits in favor of stan- Thinking back, I find myself feeling cheated from my a number 2 pencil, you were screwed. dardized testing, having test anxiety is a perfect example own education back in high school and middle school. I Luckily, as I got into college, my degree sent me away of how this data can be skewed. It isn’t bad to learn where admittedly came into college feeling like I didn’t know some from filling in bubbles and taking those tests. However, development is needed and what someone’s performance of the education required of me—I felt unprepared and many students still have to rely on this method and I wonder is but we have to stop crushing students while we’re at it. unqualified. why. A test score shouldn’t define a student, especially when How could I possibly measure up to students who had So, let’s look at the facts, shall we? life itself has shown that these tests only pressure public more opportunities based on test scores and school district In “Standardized Tests Effectively Measure Student systems to have “achieving” students so they can receive statistics? Achievement” on the Opposing Viewpoints database, the federal funding. This issue came to a head in 2009 when As I write this, I realize maybe standardized testing has site gives a few points discussing the benefits of standard- an Atlanta school system was caught changing test scores. something going for it—it’s just nobody has figured out quite ized testing. The document lists facts such as it being bene- This form of competition isn’t beneficial to the students, how to use it. But if that’s the case, why not try something ficial to documenting student performance, targeting areas as it takes away from the true focus—learning and student new, something better? of development and encouraging global competitiveness. success.

We need to take Captain Planet responsibility for can’t save us our messes

When I talk about water conservation can do: buy a reusable water bottle, reuse doesn’t mean we aren’t listening. and vulnerable demographics targeted by plastic bags, walk instead of drive, donate Don’t let Earth Day pass you by without corporations with some people, they laugh Marley Tucker compost and so on. You can also become examining environmental policy and how Opinions Editor and condescendingly call me a hippie. I’ll a conscious consumer and look at the envi- you contribute. Make a difference in any way smile and laugh it off uncomfortably but ronmental impact of businesses you buy you can and protect Mother Earth. my passion for environmental science and from, sign a petition, write to your congress- the people it affects isn’t a laughing matter. against pollution and trash piles swimming man and vote for officials who have the Like, dang Janet, I didn’t know caring about in the ocean. As citizens of Earth, we hold Earth in mind when they make decisions. the health of our planet was a bad thing. a lot of power. There’s a litany of things you Just because the Earth can’t speak Just call me Leonardo DiCaprio because I want to focus on the environment for a moment. Pause that slam dunk before you put that piece of litter in the trash instead of recycling it. Caring about the Earth isn’t a partisan issue, it’s an obligation. We all live on this green planet orbiting in the void vacuum of space. I’d like to know that greener initiatives will be given their due diligence in my lifetime. Don’t just care about the Earth because of your hypothetical future children—care about the Earth because you live on it too. We don’t want to sink our ship before we’re ready to get off, right? As Millennials and Gen-Z kids, we grew up with shows like “The Magic School Bus” and “Sesame Street” teaching us how to recycle and reuse plastic. With nostalgia sitting deep in my chest and Clinton era slogans turning in my brain as I type this, I come to you to say that Captain Planet won’t save the Earth for us, so we need to get a move on. There’s a lot you can do to make green living more accessible, even when you live in a concrete jungle. Earth Day is April 22, so let’s set a goal to do more on every level this month. I knew I had to do more for the environment the moment President Trump erased climate change from the White House home page and mocked scientific experts on Twitter. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that climate change doesn’t exist—insert cringe face here. In 1980, John Trudell, a Santee Dakota Native American activist, said in his famous Thanksgiving Day address, “The Earth is our mother, we must take care of the Earth.” College students can aid in the fight Graphic by: Hannah Way | Interim Production Assistant 8 Opinions Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 Ferris State Torch TORCH POLL RESULTS Who would win in a fight?

DPS armed only with 7% water pistols A class of sugar-crazed 9% kindergartners A flock of angry geese 22% President Eisler 62% wielding his clarinet

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9:15am Jay Hoelscher Jay is the owner and operator of Think Chromatic, a small business that focuses on developing CGI content for products and space. Think Chromatic is a well-known agency to local and national companies that use CGI for photography replacement, augmented reality, virtual reality, and animation. 10:30am Jee Sukes Jeff Sukes is a Grand Rapids based Cinematographer and Camera operator. He has shot a variety of commercial and narrative projects both domestically and abroad. An avid traveler, Jeff has traveled to, and shot in, countries such as China, South Korea, Denmark, Italy, France, and Germany. 11:45am Daniel He Wang Daniel is currently working on Spider-Man (PS4) as project manager at Insomniac Games, LA. He has also worked on AAA games such as For Honor, Far Cry Primal and Watch Dogs 2 for Ubisoft Shanghai Studio and his CGI credits for TV/Film include Trollhunters and Ratchet & Clank. 1:30pm David VanTuyle David was born in Michigan and began drawing at an early age. This passion for art lead him to Grand Rapids where he studied animation and worked at Yeti CGI. David moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in storyboarding, working for studios such as Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and Disney. 2:45pm Don Perry Don is the CEO of Digital Diaspora Family Reunion LLC, which uses the intersection of history and visual literacy to bring people together. He is also Executive Producer for Family Pictures USA, a new television series in development, the pilot for which was shot in Detroit during the summer. 4:00pm Mike Uguccioni Mike is a Visual Effects Artist based in Southern California. His career is vast with over 20 years of experience in feature film production. Recent work includes several academy award nominated films: The Revenant (2015), American Sniper (2014), American Hustle (2013), and Zero Dark Thirty (2012). April 4, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 7 Ferris State University Tire Fire The second truest, fairest and most accurate student newspaper on campus

Ferris students’ seasonal depression transitions into reg- The Easter disaster ular old depression following Spring Equinox Pg. 2

FSU President Da- vid Eisler vows to make up for enroll- ment decline and decreased budget by playing clarinet on street corners for tips Pg. 3

Residence hall fire drill locks hundreds of freshmen outside in their pajamas, students set fire to building to retaliate Pg. 4

Aging Tire Fire editor tries in vain to appeal to the youth Pg. 512 Ferris early childhood education senior Judy Mitz, along with dozens of other Ferris students, was unpleas- antly surprised to find that they received none of the things pictured in the above photo. Legal Disclaimer: Religious holiday, or rude awakening that you’re an adult? The Ferris State University Tire Fire is a satirical news- paper featuring fabricated Candi Fordaze year, and no Easter egg hunting. Phillips was seen outside Sun- or exaggerated stories writ- Civil War Reenactor “Just because I knocked over day, walking around campus with ten by members of the Fer- my baby cousins trying to get Eas- an Easter basket looking lost and ris State Torch staff. Pseud- This past Sunday, April 1, many ter eggs last year doesn’t mean I’m confused. onyms and false job titles college students found themselves too old, it just means they need to A day of excitement turned have been adopted for each of the Torch staff members with less than they deserved. toughen up,” Mitz said. “Then my into a day of disappointment whose work is included in “I traveled back home for the mom said I should just watch my when Ferris biology senior Ash- the Tire Fire. The Tire Fire holiday expecting a chocolate cousins hunt this year. Why in ley Birdcough went home for utilizes invented names and rabbit to be sitting on my desk the hell would I want to watch a Easter and found the Easter egg quotes in its stories unless at home but I found nothing,” bunch of 3-year-olds looking for hunt was hosted Saturday—the public figures or notable university personas are be- Ferris early childhood education eggs?” day before she came home. ing satirized or described senior Judy Mitz said. “At first, I As well as Mitz, Ferris psychol- “They said I’d always be their for the sake of our per- thought it was an April Fool’s joke ogy junior Fred Phillips discov- baby and then they go and do sonal enjoyment, and the but when I asked my mom about ered his home is no longer a host this?” the 25-year-old said. enjoyment of our readers. it, she said I’m too old for Easter for Easter Sunday. A petition is in the works de- All other use of real names is coincidental. While the baskets.” “I mean, what kind of sick joke manding an Easter egg hunt to be Tire Fire is an extension of Mitz was shocked at this re- is this?” Phillips said. “As soon hosted on campus next year for the Torch, it is meant to be alization and believes that her as I got the call, I decided to stay all the students whose parents no satirical and does not nec- mother has made a grave error in on campus. A campus full of stu- longer care about their children’s essarily reflect the views of judgment when she declared no dents—there’s bound to be an well-beings. the Torch, nor Ferris State University. Easter baskets for the adults this Easter egg hunt going on.” Tire Fire Satirical insert laced with absurdity, hyperbole and going way too far Pull out this section for the hardest-hitting fake news ever put to print April 4, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 7 Dealing with the bullworm

Ferris administrators vote to take South Campus and push it somewhere else

Phil A. Buster Discount Defense Attorney

The reasoning behind building a new residence hall on the north side of campus while several sit uninhabited on the south side of campus has finally come to light. “A fter much consideration by many very important, decision-making people, it has been decided that we’re going to take all of South Campus and PUSH it somewhere else,” a press release from the office of Fer- ris Vice President Jerry Scoby read. The arrival of an Alaskan bullworm, an invasive species in Michigan, was cited as the reason such a decision was reached. “A fter we shut down Merrill-Travis, Taggart and Miller Hall, it became a pret- ty obvious next step. We’ll just surrender that entire side of campus to the Alaskan bullworm,” Pantsnstuff said. “We actually wanted to tear those buildings down but FSU President David Eisler signed a peace treaty granting the Alaskan bullworm all of we thought the heavy equipment might south campus in exchange for protecting north campus as a worm-free zone. anger the worm.” The press release goes on to describe the Ferris students were less optimistic “I hope they decide to push us closer to physically impossible manner in which about the plan. the bars. I hate having to stagger all the way administrators plan to push an entire side “Is this an April Fool’s joke, or is Ferris back to Ward Hall after a night out,” Ferris of campus elsewhere. really trying to bring a stupid, old Sponge- undecided freshman Jake Haustich said. “We’ll need every Bulldog to come to- bob meme into practice? And are you At press time, Scoby was seen shouting, gether to push. If we can just get everyone seriously writing about it as if it’s still fun- “PUUUUSH,” into a bullhorn while a few with hands on the south face of each build- ny? This is ridiculous,” Ferris social work hundred students strained against build- ing, we should be able to move it pretty sophomore Brenda Morrisey said. ings that weigh several tons and are an- easily,” the press release said. Others were more open to the idea. chored to the earth. The first word you see describes you! April 4, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 7 April 4, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 7

Here comes the AskWoodbridge Dealing with the bullworm Submit questions to F.A.R.T [email protected] Ferris administrators vote to for a chance to see Woodbridge N. Ferris take South Campus and push Big Rapids announces new Ferris Area give you personalized it somewhere else Rapid Transit system advice

Phil A. Buster “I’m looking for a book recommendation. Do Discount Defense Attorney you have any for me?” - Bookworm Bill The reasoning behind building a new residence hall on the north side of campus Yeah, how about you read your textbook before while several sit uninhabited on the south lecture for once? Who am I kidding, you won’t do side of campus has finally come to light. that. Even if it is listed as a requirement in the syl- “A fter much consideration by many very labus. important, decision-making people, it has Anyway, if that doesn’t work for you, try out the been decided that we’re going to take all of book of my quotes for you to live by. They’ve got South Campus and PUSH it somewhere copies of it in the library but you’re really better else,” a press release from the office of Fer- off getting your own copy on Amazon. I get a cut ris Vice President Jerry Scoby read. of all sales and you’ll be able to refer to my genius The arrival of an Alaskan bullworm, an anytime you want. Total win-win. invasive species in Michigan, was cited as Out with the old SafeRide buses, in with the F.A.R.T. said Big Rapids officials. I’ll give you a little sneak peek in case you’re still the reason such a decision was reached. on the fence. Tighten your shoelaces, because I’m “A fter we shut down Merrill-Travis, hitting you with the quote that leads off chapter Taggart and Miller Hall, it became a pret- nine. “Please never defame nor sully my name by ty obvious next step. We’ll just surrender Greta Garcia keep it together during the press satirizing me on a monthly basis in some abhor- that entire side of campus to the Alaskan Banned From Walmart conference and were asked to leave. rent psuedo-advice column.” That’s a real doozy, bullworm,” Pantsnstuff said. “We actually However, the Tire Fire reporters were eh? Anyway, buy now and leave a nice review or wanted to tear those buildings down but Big Rapids Public Works director able to suppress their laughter. FSU President David Eisler signed a peace treaty granting the Alaskan bullworm all of you’re kicked out of my school! we thought the heavy equipment might south campus in exchange for protecting north campus as a worm-free zone. Ardith Crank announced the im- Community members attended - Woodbridge anger the worm.” plementation of the new Ferris Area the press conference and expressed Ferris students were less optimistic “I hope they decide to push us closer to The press release goes on to describe the Rapid Transport system (F.A.R.T) their concern. “What is it like to be Woodbridge Ferris? Walk me physically impossible manner in which about the plan. the bars. I hate having to stagger all the way yesterday at a press conference. “Is the F.A.R.T going to smell bad? “Is this an April Fool’s joke, or is Ferris back to Ward Hall after a night out,” Ferris through a day in your life.” administrators plan to push an entire side The F.A.R.T consists of connecting I know the D.A.R.T smells really - Curious Cathy of campus elsewhere. really trying to bring a stupid, old Sponge- undecided freshman Jake Haustich said. railways beneath the streets of Big awful, and all subways are known for “We’ll need every Bulldog to come to- bob meme into practice? And are you At press time, Scoby was seen shouting, Rapids and will be running 24/7 in their lack of cleanliness,” Big Rapids I wake up, smoke a bowl, then usually watch gether to push. If we can just get everyone seriously writing about it as if it’s still fun- “PUUUUSH,” into a bullhorn while a few an effort to provide constant trans- citizen Randy Dallas inquired. cartoons for a while. Sometimes I put on a bow tie, with hands on the south face of each build- ny? This is ridiculous,” Ferris social work hundred students strained against build- portation around town. Crank assured Dallas that the only sometimes I never get out of my sweats. Y’know, ing, we should be able to move it pretty sophomore Brenda Morrisey said. ings that weigh several tons and are an- F.A.R.T stations will be near the odor would be from the natural sul- the usual stuff. easily,” the press release said. Others were more open to the idea. chored to the earth. following locations: Qdoba, Taco fur deposits in Big Rapids soil. - Woodbridge Bell, Star Shooters, the Gypsy Nickel, “This has got to be a joke right? Walmart, Ewigleben Sports Com- We don’t need a transportation sys- “I’ve been having this argument with a group of The first word you see describes you! plex, the University Center and the tem. Everyone has cars already. If we my friends for hours. I can see both sides but I really Rock. Hourly, daily and yearly passes need anything, we need better park- just want someone impartial to weigh in on it so that will be available for purchase at ing! Why does no one understand we can settle this once and for all. It’s of the utmost F.A.R.T kiosks at every station. There that? They keep giving us things importance. will be discounts for students, chil- we don’t ask for. No one wants the Should a hotdog be considered a sandwich, or is it dren, seniors and frequent users. F.A.R.T.,” Ferris junior graphic media something else entirely?” We spoke with Crank about her management junior Sally Greyjoy - Frankie the Foodie plans for the F.A.R.T system. said. “I’m really excited to release the Tire Fire reporters were unable to I’m going to pitch you not an answer but an en- F.A.R.T to the public, I think it will confirm the exact date of the launch tire philosophy. Yes, a hotdog is a sandwich. Just as blow everyone away. I think the stu- of the F.A.R.T, but were able to con- coffee is a soup, lasagna is a cake and sushi is a bur- dents especially will get a kick out of firm that the F.A.R.T will be released rito. Nothing is as it seems and reality is just a pro- it. It’s going to bring our community around Thanksgiving. jection of your own mind. Don’t believe anything. together,” Crank said. Throw away your TV. Live vicariously through gar- Torch reporters were unable to den snails. You are the pope. This guy must be stoned on another level to de- vote hours to something that dumb, so I gave him Eisler Says: the only answer that will make sense in his current state. “What does Brutus look like - Woodbridge under the hockey jersey? Not “Can I get a birthday shoutout!?” in a pervy way but like, is - [Name redacted] it more like a dog body or a You may not. human body?” - Woodbridge April. 4, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 7

“A Ferris State Haiku” Henry David Thoreau From the bathroom stall Never One to Half-ass Things Verses penned by Ferris poets and later discovered There’s never parking scrawled on bathroom stalls around campus Snow and ice won’t cancel class Don’t call it a dorm

“Welcome Home” “A Very Honest Love Poem”

Edgar Allan Hoe Emily Dickinson I’ll break up with you in a few Hot Topic Edgelord Hey, get that out of your son! weeks

My roomate doesn’t knock The night we met, your eyes were I won’t even cry over you, no tears He’s always intruding shining will escape my eye, not even a few My suitemate is next door leaks I can hear him screwing You said “I’m so drunk that I find you attractive” while throwing up Will I actually trust you? This concrete block home and whining Cold and unforgiving Ha! No way, not even in a year, Lacks any creature comfort Frankly, you aren’t even my type definitely not even two Even air conditioning But I’m lonely and you actual- Why should I be in a relationship How much am I paying ly live close to me back home, I then? for this 10 by 10 cell? won’t gripe My loan debt is mounting Because I just want a distraction While I suffer through hell? We don’t have similar goals from my own problems, when?

At least I’m not alone You seem insecure, I guess that’s Right now! The RAs are quick to point out cute since on my face I have seven There’s a program in the lobby tonight moles I’m not waiting for my dream girl, I’m skipping that, no doubt no how For you, I lower my expectations Are we children or adults? Anyways, we’ve been together for Stop forcing friendship on me But you’re a decent kisser, so to 3 weeks, you should totally come I’ll throw a sock on the door myself I say, congratulations over tonight If it means you’ll leave me be I guess I could use the company Don’t worry, I don’t even care At least it’s a place to lay my head about you enough to want to fight I guess I can deal I mean, very few girls find me Wait never mind, what the fuck? attractive, really not many ANOTHER fire drill?! Tire Fire Poll Results What’s the best way to pass the time around Big Rapids? Catching a movie at the Leaving Big Rapids local theatre, sampling some of the local cuisine, or getting to know your 100% fellow Big Rapids citizens at a community event

Enjoying any one of the Going to local bars 0% many recreational parks 0%

Look, we weren’t even supposed to print a paper last week but that whole basketball championship thing really screwed us over. We had to put together that whole special edition issue and I was going to use that time to work on the Tire Fire. Honestly, we kind of phoned this one in so just be cool about it and don’t tell my boss.

Read the Tire Fire published during the last week of every month! Sports 9 Ferris State Torch Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 “Anyone can bring 30 girls to a softball field and ask them to play but it takes spe- cial people to form bonds and chemistry with one another.” SPORTS - Lexee Summers - See page 11 for story Brendan Samuels | Sports Editor | [email protected] A long time in the making

Photo by: Megell Strayhorn | Torch Photographer Redshirt freshman wing Jaylin McFadden smiles wide as he returns to Big Rapids with the national championship trophy. It was a historic season for the men’s basketball team, as they broke several school records. Taking a look back at the Ferris men’s basketball team’s historic season

Now that the dust has settled on an unbelievable season, Only this team was able to accomplish this moment. The it’s time to realize just how special this run was for the Ferris confetti. The mind-numbing noise that left ears ringing well men’s basketball team. into the next morning. The energetic crowd painted onto the National Champions. Jacob Carlson hardwood after the clock hit zero. The records. The national Torch Reporter Forgive yourself for the goosebumps. After all, it is the first championship. time in the history of Ferris that you can let those words fall A moment more than a hundred years in the making. from your lips. If you ask many people involved with Ferris Athletics, What those men did on the court wasn’t just for them- they’ll be sure to remind you that they don’t plan on this 38-1 record on the year. The Bulldogs never lost on home selves or for basketball or an athletics department. It was being the last national championship in school history but it court, including three matchups in the Division II regional for a community—a community created by the overwhelming will forever remain the first. tournament. Not once did anyone think “they can’t do it.” passion displayed by all of those involved with Ferris. The 2017-18 Ferris men’s basketball team: forever na- This team was the epitome of greatness. Everybody knew that this team had the chance like many tional champions. Many teams have tried. Only this team was able to ac- before it but the Bulldogs surpassed expectations with their complish it. 9 10 Sports Week of April 4 - 10, 2018Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 Ferris State Torch Swinging toward success Ferris men’s tennis heating up at the right time

Jacob Carlson tough games ahead. Torch Reporter “The next couple of weeks of conference play will be critical. The Ferris men’s tennis team is There’s a lot of work left to get riding an 11-game winning streak done but our focus is to continue after defeating rival Grand Valley building on this momentum by State University by a score of 7-2 getting our job done and to time Saturday, March 31. our peak for end of season when The Bulldogs now sit with a it starts to come down the tour- 14-2 record overall while leading nament, regionals and nationals,” the charge in the GLIAC with an Levy said. unbeaten 4-0 mark. After dropping Though the success has be- two of their first five games on the come something to expect out of year, it has been all business for the program, this year, the Bull- the Bulldogs since. dogs have been excelling while “Overall, we’ve felt decent so also taking the challenge of a new far. We have managed to get on head coach at the helm in Daniel a nice win streak and build some Hangstefer. momentum leading into confer- Hangstefer, who had a wealth ence but I think of success in the last few years Daniil Tarantinov that we’re all at Metropolitan State University in well aware that Denver, Colorado, has helped the Photo by: Keith Salowich | Web Supervisor there’s still team make the adjustment quick- some extra ly, preaching hard work and disci- Danny Collins Against the Timberwolves, Tarantinov won both gears for us to pline to his team. Torch Reporter singles matches 7-6 and 6-4. Tarantinov also paired push into,” se- “Coach Hangstefer has brought up with sophomore Austin Debruyne to win the final nior Simon Levy a whole new dynamic to the team This week’s Top Dawg had an outstanding week- doubles match 8-4. On Saturday, Daniil would con- said. by focusing a lot more on the idea Simon end on the tennis court as the No. 23 national- tinue his success as he went 2-1 in singles play and Levy The Bulldogs of discipline. If I could sum up his ly-ranked Ferris men’s tennis team held onto first won his double match with Debruyne once again 8-4 have hit their philosophy in a single quote it place in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con- over the Lakers. stride at the perfect time as the would be: ‘success starts with be- ference (GLIAC) standings. Overall, Tarantinov went 6-1 on the weekend to team has five games remaining on ing disciplined in the little things,’” Senior Daniil Tarantinov had a dominating week- help aid the Bulldogs to their 11th straight victory. their conference schedule before Levy said. “Obviously, it’s never end of play as the Bulldogs defeated the Northwood The team will be back in action against Edinboro, beginning the GLIAC tournament easy undergoing such a drastic Timberwolves 7-2 on Thursday, March 29, and the Pennsylvania, in a non-conference matchup on Fri- in the latter half of April. The Bull- change in coaching styles, espe- Grand Valley Lakers 7-2 on Saturday, March 31. day, April 6, in Ohio. dogs currently sit atop the GLIAC cially after having so much suc- standings, just ahead of Daven- cess but I think the team is slowly port University, who also sits with but surely starting to adjust.” an undefeated 3-0 conference re- The Bulldogs return to action on cord. Friday, April 6, in Ohio where they Ferris is set to play Davenport play in a neutral site game against at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, Edinboro University of Pennsylva- at the Ferris Racquet and Fitness nia. The game start time is yet to Center. This matchup against the be announced. Panthers is just one of the many Sports Shorts FERRIS IS EVERYWHERE Jacob Carlson Torch Reporter

Earn your degree faster with summer Invitation to play Duke classes at a Ferris location close to home. The Ferris men’s basketball team secured an invitation to play against the University of Duke in October for a preseason tilt between the two teams. After winning the Division II national If you’re headed home for the summer, why championship, the Bulldogs were invited to play the Blue Devils not enroll in classes at a nearby Ferris location at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. or online? With 24 sites across the state, It’s been an annual tradition for the Blue Devils to host the Division II defending champs since 2009. The Bulldogs have uti- Ferris is within reach wherever you are. lized preseason matchups against Division I opponents in the past, including a showdown in East Lansing with the Michigan Register via MyFSU. State Spartans last fall. Contact the Statewide The game is set to be played on a Friday in late October but details have yet to be announced. and Online office with questions. (800) 562-9130 | [email protected] Spring ball underway The Ferris football team has been hard at work the past few ferris.edu/statewide weeks getting ready for the 2018 season. The Bulldogs began spring football drills on March 13. Call a Financial Aid Advisor After making trips to at least the Division II quarterfinals in today at (231) 591-2110 to find each of the past two seasons, the Bulldogs are getting prepared for their 110th season next year. The Bulldogs will be attempting out if you have 2016-2017 aid to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight time in 2018. money available for summer use. In those past four years, the Bulldogs have gone 45-7 while winning two conference championships. The Bulldogs have also Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For posted two unbeaten regular seasons in that span and reached information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. 040218 the Division II national semifinals in 2016. Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 The Dawg days are over Looking for stability Ferris softball finds spark at midway point

Danny Collins Torch Reporter

The Ferris softball team is coming off a pair of tightly contested contests at Saginaw Valley State University Saturday, March 31, in which they lost both games in a GLIAC doubleheader. The Bulldogs fell to the Cardinals 7-6 in the first matchup and then 8-4 in the second game. The sec- ond game was delayed due to heavy rain and harsh winds and was postponed until the morning. The Bulldogs also dropped two games on opening day in Big Rapids in another GLIAC doubleheader against the Northwood Timberwolves Friday, March 30, in which they lost 5-2 and 2-1. The team is currently under the helm of first year head coach Kristin Janes. Janes is a former Divi- sion II student-athlete in the GLIAC and has spent her last five years as the head coach at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas. She flipped a team that went 0-42 the year before she came in into a competitive NCAA Division II women’s softball team in one of the best junior college conferences in the nation. The Bulldogs are very excited to have Janes by their side this season. “One thing that Coach Janes has been stressing is making sure we all give 100 percent ef- fort no matter what and to push ourselves to do better everyday,” Ferris sophomore first basemen Sam Katrina Merrick said. Bates The team is currently 9-17 overall on the season and now is 1-9 in conference play. The season has been a roll- ercoaster ride thus far, where the team has strug- gled to find consistent play. “I think the key to consistent play would be scor- ing runners in scoring positions. We have struggled to get runners across home plate by not executing when hitting. We need to be more consistent at the plate,” Ferris senior pitcher Sam Bates said. The team has struggled to capitalize on scoring runs in year, as they currently sit in last place in the GLIAC with only 96 runs. The team has shown signs on the long ball this season, as there have been nine home runs thus far. Many of the Bulldogs’ con- tests this season could have been flipped around the other way. Seven of their losses have been decided by two runs or less, Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Torch Photographer which goes to show the competi- Freshman guard Adrienne Anderson takes a break to think over her team’s game plan. The women’s basketball team vastly improved this tiveness of this team. season, posting a 15-15 overall record. Lexee “Our team’s best attribute is Summers our chemistry. Anyone can bring 30 girls to a softball field and ask them to play but it takes special people to form Ferris women’s basketball season comes to an end bonds and chemistry with one another. And that chemistry is what makes a great team. Being able Jessica Brown players who made a lasting impact on after an impressive upset win over sec- to bond on and off the field,” Ferris senior second Interim Reporter the program. ond-seeded Michigan Tech in the quar- basemen Lexee Summers said. “Knowing each oth- Ferris senior guard Leah Humes terfinal-round on Feb. 28. er in a softball aspect as well as a personal aspect. The Ferris women’s basketball sea- from Bay City finished her Bulldog ca- “Rachel and Leah both were major The better you get to know your teammates, the son came to a close on March 3 with the reer as the team’s highest scorer in the factors in the rebuilding of our program more familiar you can be with how they play, which Bulldogs suffering a 67-45 loss to rival matchup against the Lakers, posting and they have left us all with an expec- makes playing next to one another easier.” Grand Valley in the GLIAC Tournament 11 points. Battling alongside Humes in tation for excellence,” Ferris sophomore Getting people on base and consistently keeping semifinals in Ashland, Ohio. the contest was fellow senior forward guard Riley Blair said, who pulled out six them in scoring position will be key for this team The Bulldogs came out firing, leading Rachel McInerney from Saginaw, who points in the contest against the Lakers. moving forward in conference play. 24-21 at the half. However, GVSU out- tallied six points and Although they will be saying farewell “I personally believe that Mrs. Coach Janes has scored Ferris 26-11 in the final quarter six rebounds for the to two strong leaders both on and off the stressed many things but she mainly stresses ef- to move into the league title game. Bulldogs. court, a new chapter in Ferris women’s fort. Not giving up on plays, diving for balls to keep With the loss, Ferris closes the 2017- The two senior basketball awaits. The Bulldogs will ap- runners from advancing and giving it your all 100 18 season with a record of 15-15 over- standouts have proach the future with a hopeful attitude percent of the time,” Bates said. “Our team’s best all, making it the program’s most wins earned All-GLIAC as they look to improve on a successful attribute is our togetherness. We are very close on since the 2011-12 season. This year accolades for the season. and off the team. We focus on working as one team also marked the Bulldogs’ first GLIAC 2017-18 campaign “We are all ready to put in work this instead of one individual.” Tournament berth since 2013 and their Riley and together have led offseason and over the summer,” Blair The Bulldogs will be back in action as they host first league semifinal finish since 2012. Blair the Bulldogs to the said. “It’s really exciting to see who is go- the Ashland Eagles at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, for a The Bulldogs had to close their sea- GLIAC Tournament ing to step up and take on some bigger doubleheader. son and say goodbye to two veteran Semifinals for the first time since 2012, roles next year.” 1112 Sports Week of April 4 - 10, 2018Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 Ferris State Torch The brothers Bronkema Andy and Luke Bronkema share success on the hard- wood as head coaches

Danny Collins Torch Reporter

Landing a head coaching position can be difficult for some but for the family of Ferris men’s basketball head coach Andy Bronkema, it seems to run in the blood. “My dad was a coach. My parents went to every game. They supported our competitive nature. More importantly, they taught us who Jesus is and made sure we had bal- ance,” Andy said. Andy and his brother Luke Bronkema are natives to Mc- Bain and both are living their dreams as head basketball coaches at the collegiate level. It hasn’t come easy, how- ever, as both have paid their dues to get to where they are today. Andy is the fifth-year head coach for the national cham- pions, Ferris men’s basketball team, who has compiled a career record of 123-41 in his five years at the helm. During his tenure, Andy has led the Bulldogs to four straight GLIAC Tournament championships, two-straight GLIAC regular season championships, a Midwest regional championship and a Division II national championship this past season. Luke has just recently finished his second campaign as the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders basketball head coach. In two seasons, he has led the Raiders to a record of 43-22 and a National Junior College Athletic Asso- ciation (NJCAA) District 9 championship Photo by: Keith Salowich | Web Supervisor in 2017-18. Men’s basketball head coach Andy Bronkema reacts to play on the hardwood. Basketball runs in the blood of the Bronkema family it As you can tell, the apple doesn’t fall seems, as Andy’s brother Luke is also a collegiate head coach. far from the tree in terms of success for these two brothers. “Both Andy and I chose to pursue a first time this season in an early season exhibition matchup letes on the basketball court. The brothers enjoyed success degree in education with the idea of in Big Rapids on Oct. 28 in which the Bulldogs defeated the at McBain where they won a state championship and they teaching and coaching after graduation. Raiders 103-58. also made the national tournament every season at Corner- Luke It’s hard to speak for Andy but I always “Our family growing up was very competitive. Our dad was stone. Bronkema planned on being a high school teacher a coach. Our group friends loved to play all sports. So coach- Success is something that has been molded into these and coach,” Luke said. “As the leader of ing was a logical option—something that evolved from the two men at a young age and they have continued their hard our family, our father was and is a big influence on our lives love of competition,” Andy said. work, dedication and persistence to get to where they are in general. Throughout our childhood, his coaching and ath- The two brothers have the utmost respect for one another today. letic director roles certainly influenced our world views and on and off the court as well and they have even learned new Andy Bronkema has established a championship culture shaped the vision for our own future careers.” coaching strategies along the way. at FSU and you can tell that Luke is not far behind from do- The two brothers faced off against one another for the Both brothers are graduates of McBain High School and ing that with the GRCC Raiders. Cornerstone University, where they both were student-ath-

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“It’s a fun process altogether, even though it takes a lot of work sometimes.” LIFESTYLES - Ashley Batton - See page 14 for story Alicia Jaimes | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected] That time of the year blackbear set to perform at upcoming Music Takes Action

Briana Hammontree Torch Reporter

Music Takes Action. That time of the year when students can let loose for a day and forget about the worries of upcoming finals. This year’s performance will see alternative hip-hop artist blackbear at Ferris’ Wink Arena. blackbear, originally born as Matthew Tyler Musto, is known for his style being a cross of Justin Bieber and The Weeknd and has collaborated with other famous names such as G-Eazy, Pharrell Williams and Childish Gambino. Some of his most popular songs on Spotify include: “idfc,” “do re mi” and “i miss the old u.” “idfc,” which came out in 2015 on his album “Deadroses,” has a rate of more than 140,205,766 listeners on Spotify, while his hit “do re mi,” which came out 2017 on his album “digital druglord,” has 176,212,612 listeners. Ferris music industry management senior Reanna Kettle is a Music Takes Action coordinator who has been listening to his music more since learn- ing he will be performing at Ferris. “His lyrics are powerful and can truly tell a story,” Kettle said. In addition to blackbear performing, the event will also have concessions and mer- chandise for sale. Having been preparing for the event since Reanna Kettle early September, Ferris music industry man- agement junior Miranda Vesko has been lis- tening to blackbear’s music for three years now and is excited to see how the overall event turns out. “My favorite part of the process so far was choosing an art- ist. It was fun to see who was in our price range and look up all kinds of different music. Selling out the show was also very exciting. I think the day of the show will take over as my favorite part once it starts,” Vesko said. Ferris music industry management sophomore Ally Bala acts as hospitality head for event, with her role being making sure the artist’s requests are met. “I saw him in Detroit last year and he put on a great perfor- mance, so I know he’ll put on a great show for Ferris,” Bala said. blackbear will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in Promotional image the Wink Arena. You can check out some of blackbear’s latest hits on Spotify before his performance Saturday, April 7, in Wink Arena.

“Nailed It!”

Oven mitts are on. It’s time to see who nails it and who fails it. “Some shows are dedicated to the best baker in the world. This is not one of Alicia Jaimes Lifestyles Editor them,” “Nailed It!” host Nicole Byer said. The Netflix original series “Nailed It!” is a fast-paced series that favors the un- derdog. With one hour on the clock, the contestant you hated most. bakers are given a dessert that they need Contestants make various types of to recreate to the best of their abilities. baked goods from cookies to cake pops to During this time, bakers can call for help good old-fashioned cake, all for a chance once as well as use emergency buttons to win a $10,000 prize. that are offered to certain contestants. Along with Nicole Byer is judge Jacques The end products are judged on appear- Torres as well as a special guest judge for ance, taste and the slice that’s cut for the every episode. Released March 9, 2018, judges. this six-episode series is light-hearted, fun What’s interesting about “Nailed It!” is and of course, hilarious. that there is a winner in every episode. I Whether this show makes me want to favor this because there are too many improve my baking skills or veg on the competitive shows that make you wait 20 couch eating cake, I’ll never know. Promotional image episodes just to discover they chose the 14 Lifestyles Week of April 4 - 10, 2018 Ferris State Torch Game on Behind the curtains

Photo by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor MEGA encourages collaboration among members when creating game worlds in hopes of preparing them for future projects. All hands on deck Jordan Johnigan out an exponential amount,” Ferris Interim Reporter DAGD junior and media communi- cations association president Jono Every step in life is made easi- Eaton said. er through the culmination of the College is one of the only times knowledge of our peers. The makers to network with young minds in your of engaging games and animations field through conferences and every- Photo by: Megell Strayhorn | Torch Photographer (MEGA) RSO hosts heavy involve- day interactions. MEGA is dedicated Entertainment Unlimited hosts many events around campus from Grocery Bingo to bringing major artists to campus. ment from digital animation and to the simultaneous development game design (DAGD) students. of skill sets and social skills to best the students who participate in try to ensure they are bringing MEGA aims to improve their prepare its members for careers in Ferris’ unsung it. These students, including Fer- someone students will like to students’ abilities by honing their the field of digital animation and ris music industry management campus by design skills in a time-sensitive game design. heroes sophomore Ally Bala, spend frequently manner to prepare students for “Our main close to 10 hours working to- surveying crunch-time-scenarios. Given 10 to goal is to build gether each week. students for 30 minutes to draw concept art for a sense of com- Holly Baker Along with feedback on a hypothetical game, students are munity within the Torch Reporter previous con- what they able to let their creative energy and school,” Ferris nections to want to see self-expression to flow freely. DAGD junior and When Ferris pre-nursing junior agencies, EU in the future. “Show up, everything you want to MEGA President Ashley Batton joined Entertain- attends a con- “Our events Sammi ference annu- offer students do is going to take a lot of time but Jono Dannielle Rogers ment Unlimited (EU), she didn’t McCoy surrounding yourself with people Eaton said. know she would meet some of ally to care- the opportuni- that are better than you will help you her best friends. fully choose ty to stop stressing about school “Entertainment Unlimited is entertainment and go attend something fun for Ashley the campus programming board. to bring to an hour to take a break. It’s free, Batton We bring things like comedians, campus. and anyone can come. There’s -MEGA is open to all majors magicians, speakers, music “It helps us not a lot of opportunities like -Meetings are on Fridays @ 6:15 in IRC 121 and five-star events. I’m the decide what we want, because that out there,” McCoy said. vice president of the program, you usually get to see a 15-min- To join EU or if you have any -contact [email protected] for and I probably spend the same ute act that they would normally questions, there are weekly amount of time doing homework do. It’s a fun process altogether, meetings on Mondays at 6 p.m. further info as Entertainment Unlimited,” even though it takes a lot of work in UC 217, or visit their office in Batton said. sometimes,” Batton said. CLACS. EU has become a family for As well as EU’s opinion, they

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