Ferris Buckles Down on Greek Party Regulations

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Ferris State University TORCH Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 Crack A bottle, crack the whip Ferris buckles down on Greek party regulations MARI ANN LOUCKS Caleb Neiman, a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and the Secretary forr the Interfra- Reporter ternity Council (IFC), said thatat they were completely unaware that therere was ggoingoing Nothing more than a six-pack and no liquor. to be a policy change. Fraternities say throwing parties isn’t as easy “We had no idea we would bbee gettgettinging or fun as it used to be, thanks to Ferris’ newly a new alcohol policy and we wwereere nevnev-- enforced Greek event policy. er consulted,” said Neiman. “We“We are The policy, updated this year for the f rst time all really confused about the ppolicy;olicy; we since 2006, states that twelve-packs, cases, are going in blind.” pitchers and beer bongs are not to be present Jones said the policy is beingng put iinn pplacelace at any Greek gathering, whether the gather- to help students participate iinn events wwithith ing is formal or informal. The new policy also alcohol safely. details that kegs and hard alcohol are never “The events with alcoholl popolicylicy i iss a allowed, no matter the size. Playing drinking means of educating our studentsdents on how games and consuming shots of alcohol also to host a safe event with alcohol,cohol, sspecipecif c violates the policy. to Greek Life,” Jones said. “LimitingLimiting RSO “It just seems a little intense,” said Ferris po- events with alcohol and creatingating ru rulesles to litical science senior and Pi Kappa Alpha mem- ensure the safety of our studentsudents has a ber Josh Beshup. “Greek life has become very positive impact on student success.”uccess.” censored because of what’s happened all over Neiman feels like the rules use ffearear ttac-ac- the U.S. I don’t think the policy really makes tics with the specif c regulationsons outlined anything safer.” in the policy. The events to which the policy applies are de- “There used to be a lot ofof discussiondiscussion f ned as a “gathering with alcohol where either about the policies, and therere i isn’tsn’t anany-y- 50% of chapter members are present, or 20 more,” Neiman said. “I feel likeike there are or more attendees, aff liated or not aff liated, so many ways to get in trouble.le. FForor examexam-- are present at one time.” The events must be ple, if someone shows up w withith a f fth ooff registered on OrgSync and must be approved Fireball, we have to f nd a wayay to cover it at least 72 hours prior, with a complete guest up or we will be punished. WWee hhaveave bbeeneen list. Alcohol cannot be present at events held using the old methods for so long. We on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes- need a comprehensive understandingerstanding ofof days, unless there are no classes the day fol- the violations.” lowing the party. At least two sober monitors Similarly, an alcohol task forceorce has been are required at every event. created by the University to f nd trends with Party attendees get wrist-banded and are the alcohol use on campus.s. A Accordingccording to handed a punch card for a maximum of six Vice President for Student Aff Affairsairs Jeanine drinks. Drinks go to a designated beer check Ward-Roof, the task force iss composed ofof person and no more than one alcoholic bever- members of various expertise.e. age can be consumed by a party-goer at a time. “The task force will revieww c currenturrent d dataata “There is a misconception that consuming related to alcohol misuse a andnd abuse bbyy alcohol is just a part of the college experience students to better understandnd how these and everyone does it,” said Matt Jones, Greek issues relate to student success,”ccess,” Ward- life coordinator. “Not everyone is consuming Roof said. “The task force will be askedasked toto alcohol and it doesn’t need to be part of the review the effectiveness of ccurrenturrent pol- college experience. Consumption of alcohol is icies and make recommendationsations f foror very often a contributing factor to other injuries changes and future policies too rem- and crimes.” edy alcohol misuse and abuse.”e.” Jones said the policy was created with the “A new alcohol policy is a help of students. step in the right direction “All social Greek chapters have rules and to improve the Greek Life guidelines from their national headquarters Community at Ferris,” and their insurance providers,” Jones said. Administrative Vice Pres- “The University along with student input, up- ident of the IFC, Austin Vela dated the policy to be sure to include all the said. “The old policy did not rreef ect the current rules they were already mandated to follow. The times. The Greek community has had a proac-proac- University did not want to provide rules without tive approach to understand thethe policy.policy. TheThe or-or- offering support so the new policy also provides ganizations want to be positiveve that they follow tools to assist Greek chapters in hosting safe what the policy states.” and legal events with alcohol.” Graphic by: Jordan Lodge | Production Manager like us on Follow us on ADD US ON watch us on Connect with us ... facebook AT twitter SNAPCHAT youtube Read articles online at Ferris State Torch @fsutorch fsutorch15 FSU torch www.fsutorch.com 2 2 News Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Ferris State Torch

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Veteran delivers heartfelt speech

Photos by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Bestselling author Luis Carlos Montalvan speaks about overcoming PTSD and disability to a packed Wink Arena. speaks to crowd for disabilities awareness month

KIP BIBY service dog, Tuesday and how to be an advocate for issues related to Torch Reporter disabilities. With his life-saving golden retriev- In addition to his decorations er by his side, Army veteran and for service in Iraq, Montalvan was bestselling author Luis Carlos Mon- awarded the Military Outstanding talvan gave an impassioned speech Volunteer Service Medal. He is a to a packed crowd as an event for qualif ed military parachutist and Ferris’ Disability Awareness Month. has conducted airborne jumps with Students packed into Wink Arena Czech, Thai and Slovak armies. last Wednesday to hear Montalvan “Until Tuesday” tells the story of speak about the importance of dis- Tuesday, the charismatic golden ability awareness month and the retriever who helped Montalvan stories told in his bestselling book, overcome post-traumatic stress “Until Tuesday.” disorder and alcoholism. Montal- “The importance is huge. People van also talked about the rights of with disabilities are the largest mi- people using service dogs and how nority in this country,” Montalvan important they are to people living said. “The fact that Ferris State Uni- with a disability. versity has made it such an integral Montalvan stuck around after his part of its academic year, the cul- speech until nearly 11 p.m. to sign ture of the campus and the focus of copies of his book, take pictures some courses is phenomenal.” with fans and to hear stories from Ferris freshman Ashley McFar- others affected by disabilities. lane was hooked after being re- This event rounded off Ferris’ quired to read it for a literature Disability Awareness Month, which class. included a wheelchair basketball “I just fell in love with the book. game, resource fair and several Especially for people who have speakers. This year was the Amer- family members who serve or have icans with Disabilities Act’s 25th served in the military, it’s a great anniversary. opportunity to understand what’s going on with them.” Montalvan, who served as a cap- tain in the Army until 2007, spoke about living with disabilities, his 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Driver hits pole, two televisions NEWS BRIEFS stolen from Walmart DEVIN ANDERSON A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University News Editor Fleeing FLITE Dude, where’s my bike? Another car crash Oct. 21, 5:10 p.m., off cers in- Oct. 23, 5:05 p.m., report of a Oct. 26, 3:05 p.m., off cers Bill Nye visit delayed vestigated a complaint from FLITE stolen bicycle from a rack outside responded to a two-car accident on A visit to Ferris by Bill Nye the science guy, originally scheduled for No- of two subjects yelling profanity. Travis Hall. Maple Street. vember, will be delayed until next semester due to scheduling conf icts. The The subjects had f ed upon off cers’ Student Secular Alliance, which will coordinate the speaking event, has not arrival. That smell Peeping yet announced an off cial date. Oct. 23, 7:40 p.m., off cers Oct. 26, 9:40 p.m., off cers Car accident assisted McNerney Hall staff investigated the report of some- New Kendall president to be inaugurated Oct. 22, 1:45 p.m., off cers with a marijuana complaint. Two one using a f ashlight to peek into Leslie Bellavance will be inaugurated as the 13th president of Ferris’ responded to a two-car accident in students were referred to the Off ce car windows in Lot 5. No one was Kendall College of Art and Design at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Fountain Lot 1. of Student Conduct and one of found. Street Church in Grand Rapids. Bellavance, an accomplished art professor the two students was ticketed for and nationally exhibited artist, was appointed in March. An exhibit of her Outstanding warrant marijuana. Home sweet home art will be on display in the Woodbridge N. Ferris Building in Grand Rapids Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m., off cers Oct. 27, 6:50 p.m., off cers until Dec. 5. stopped a vehicle on Northland assisted Pickell Hall staff with Drive for having an outstanding moving a student. The student had Average Ferris student debt decreases warrant. The driver of the vehicle received a new room assignment Michigan Technological University has now surpassed Ferris as the Mich- was arrested. and refused to leave. igan public university with the highest average student debt. Ferris is now second-highest with 2013-14 graduates having an average of $35,720. Car hits pole TORCH Boo! Oct. 22, 11:40 p.m., off cers re- Oct. 27, 10:05 p.m., off cers Ferris receives record-high donations sponded to an accident in Lot 1 in ON THE responded to the complaint of In the past year, Ferris has received a record breaking $12 million dollars which a driver struck a street pole. someone in a mask scaring people in donations. This includes a $5 million donation by Phil and Jocelyn Hager- outside The Rock. No one was man to the College of Pharmacy. Everyday low price RECORD located. Oct. 23, 9 a.m., off cers assisted the sheriff’s department with Marijuana in public recovering two stolen televisions Oct. 28, 9:40 p.m., off cers Ferris State Torch from Walmart at West Campus That smelly smell investigated a marijuana complaint Apartments. Oct. 23, 11 p.m., off cers assist- in Lot 4. Two students were iden- Corrections ed Travis Hall staff with tracing a tif ed and referred to the Off ce of Followed for 50 miles marijuana odor. One Travis Hall Student Conduct. Oct. 23, 11:40 a.m., off cers resident was referred to the Off ce assisted Grand Rapids police with of Student Conduct. Did we make a mistake? locating a driver from a hit and run accident at West Campus Another car crash Let us know! Apartments. The investigation was Oct. 26, 11:55 a.m., off cers inconclusive. responded to a two-car accident in Corrections can be submitted through email at Lot 2. [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978

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Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Inconvenience with convenience Students adapt to Market scaling back hours of operation

ANGELA GRAF purpose from The Market, the Rock’s lunch count has dipped tors that played into choosing why not just lower prices to in- real culprit behind the change and the Quad’s numbers have the new hours. crease interest in The Market Reporter is suspected to be the University gone up.” “When we originally opened and, in turn, revenue? Center. Although this change doesn’t it was open 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.,” “If you look at any conve- Although bad news for the “Once the University Center impact everyone, particularly said Seay. “Kids don’t get up nience store, if you go to Wesco students that stop in to grab an opened things shifted,” said students that live off-campus or though and even, it is what it is,” said Seay. afternoon smoothie, necessary Retail Service Dining Manager have a meal plan that doesn’t in- they have “The reason that prices are so changes have been made in Laura Seay. clude Bulldog Bucks, those that classes, so it high is because when you go order to preserve revenue and According to Seay, traff c do live close to the convenience was just noth- to a grocery store, Walmart or ideally boost the eff ciency of dropped off at The Rock, The store are a little perturbed. ing in those whatever, they buy cases [of running the on-campus conve- Market, and even lead to the “I think those hours are a little f rst two hours products]. I have to cut a case in nience store. closing of Between Chapters short and that now students will so then I ra- a quarter so cost goes up. There As of Monday, Oct. 26 the Café, previously located in FLITE have to go off-campus during tioned it back are certain warehouses just for Zach Ineson on-campus convenience store, library. the day to get snacks and other to noon be- convenience stores, wholesal- The Market, scaled back their “This semester, now that accessories,” said Ferris mark- cause I know, my son is 21, and ers ... I can order six coffees in- daily hours from 12 p.m. – 2 summer happened and orienta- ing freshman and Miller Hall he’s up until four o’clock in the stead of 24. 24 would go out of a.m. to 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. in an at- tion was over here [near the UC] resident Zach Ineson. morning. So then I thought, well, date and I would have to throw tempt to save money previously and everything else is over here, Despite the inconvenience of we’ll stay open until two!” it away because we just aren’t a being lost in operation costs. the traff c f ow on campus is all this change in hours for some One question many students grocery store, it’s a convenience Although serving a different over here,” said Seay. “Even The students, there were a lot of fac- are asking, Ineson included, is store.” Bridge closing slows trafﬁ c Construction affects Gypsy Nickel, Tioga by the bridge closing as well. Ac- MARI ANN LOUCKS cording to Yer Xiong, the manager of Reporter the Gypsy Nickel Lounge, some customers don’t realize the business is Businesses and residents surro still open due to its proximity to the unding the Baldwin Street bridge bridge. are counting down the days until “Customers are still f nding their their daily commute does not in- way to our establishment but seem clude a traff c jam. to be having a harder time getting The Baldwin Street bridge that around the detour,” Xiong said. “The crosses the Muskegon River has biggest obstacle has been getting been closed for months and is not the word out that we are still open expected to be completed until for business despite the road clo- summer 2016. sure. We have launched a whole Alek Swiercz, a manufacturing new line of daily specials in order engineer student at Ferris, said to persuade customers to come the the bridge closing has signif cant- long way around.” ly increased the time he spends People headed to the northeast commuting to school from his Tioga side of town now travel across the Park apartment. Maple Street bridge and then up “During certain times of the day, North Fourth Avenue. Swiercz said like for my 8 a.m. class, it takes al- that, due to the construction, there most 20 minutes to get to school,” is a speed trap on North Fourth Av- Swiercz said. “It’s the same from enue that is heavily monitored by 3-6 p.m. It should not take 20 min- police off cers. utes to travel 2-3 miles. For my 8 “If you go a couple miles over the a.m. class, I have to leave before speed limit, you get pulled over,” 7:30 because I don’t even get onto said Swiercz. “There’s no way to the main road because traff c is so avoid it. It’s the only way in and out backed up.” of the Tioga Park apartments now Photos by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Businesses are being impacted that the bridge is out.” Navigating the north-east side of Big Rapids recently got more diff cult as the Baldwin Street bridge is under construction. 5 News 5 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Shot o r snot S Birkham Health Center competes v in f u vaccination challenge C

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ANGELAANGELA GGRAFRAF d ReporterReporter b b You grab the door handle to leave your residence hall on the way a to that pesky 8 a.m. lecture, something you dread on a daily basis. But don’t worry, you won’t have to go later this week because you a just unwittingly contracted the most infamous of seasonal bugs: in- w f u e n z a . p There are a number of ways to protect yourself against the f u but “ what has been proven to be the most effective is a simple vaccina- y tion. Birkham Health Center Clinical Coordinator Cande Price tries m her best to stress to students the potential severity of this disease and the importance of prevention early on. e “Inf uenza is not something to sneeze at,” said Price. “It can even a cause death in its worst scenario. It’s very important not only for i the individual to be protected, but also when you’re protected and G I’m protected and somebody walks in that doesn’t want the vaccine a they are protected by the herd and the community.” c Birkham Health Center is working hard to spread awareness of this fact among the Ferris student body by taking part in a f u vacci- v nation challenge with other Michigan colleges and universities put u on by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. S “Basically the state health department and division of immuniza- n tions want young adults to be cognizant of their health and one of “ those things is immunizations,” said Price. e There are 16 schools participating in the challenge and they are “ divided into three categories by student body population. Ferris is t considered a mid-sized school for these purposes, falling between 10001 and 25000 in population. Other schools in the mid-sized i category are Wayne State and Grand Valley State. Ferris is still rela- tively small despite its classif cation as a mid-sized school and as a s result is currently bringing up the rear in the challenge. s Wayne State has administered 900 doses of the inf uenza vaccine thus far in the competition while Ferris is at 110, only ordering n 800 units for the entire season. s Students, particularly those going into health and human services, have noticed the lack of concern projected by younger people s about vaccinations. s “I recently watched a documentary about how under-vaccinated s our generation really is,” said Ferris molecular diagnostic sopho- A more Olivia Licari. “This shows with the large amounts of previous a non-existent diseases like the measles and whooping cough coming n back.” a According to Price, you don’t even have to go to Birkham for your vaccine in order to help increase Ferris’ ranking. “ “Even if you don’t get your vaccine here from us, from the Health k Center,” said Price. “If you got it at Walgreens you can still say that F you are a Ferris student. m As for the people that elect not to be vaccinated, Price has heard any number of reasons as to why they think that not being immu- nized is the safer option. “People have told me such things like ‘I have gotten the f u from that f u shot’ and as much as you tell them that’s not possible they are adamant,” said Price. “There’s a two week period it takes to start fully protecting yourself. Maybe in that two week period you were exposed.” Another common misconception is that reactions to the vaccine itself can appear as f u-like symptoms. Some of these minor prob- lems include hoarseness, cough, fever, headache and fatigue. Price said that these are normal and usually dissipate within 24-48 hours. The importance of these vaccines isn’t lost on everyone though. “I think that getting your f u shot is very important,” said Licari. “It helps keep you and others who are more vulnerable safe.” For further information about immunizations or how to schedule appointments for them, call Birkham Health Center at (231) 591- 261 4.

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From deployment to Ferris FSU Veterans Association helps student veterans transition back to civilian life

Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Members of the FSU Veterans Association pose in the Veterans Association room in the CLACS off ce. This room is place of comfort and understanding for FSU Veterans Association members.

NICK VANDER WULP really important to still have that time. lasting up to a year are being told read that Ferris has one of the high- camaraderie. This is like the safe “Adjusting to the open schedule we need global awareness credits. est retentions of veterans that go to Torch Reporter house. When you’re in the service, of student life can be hard for some It’s almost an insult,” said Johnson. school.” regardless of what branch it is, it’s veterans,” said Veterans Associa- “After coming back from deploy- Green said he couldn’t help but The members of the Veterans As- really nice to come back here and tion student advisor and Ferris com- ment, what more can we do to show wonder if a number of factors help sociation of Ferris State University be with people who have endured puter information systems graduate that we’re culturally enriched?” Ferris retain former and active mili- are like a tight-knit family. the things you’ve endured, or they Chuck Rathbun. “Because of their Adjusting to being around young- tary as students, such as an active To the active duty and former understand where you’re coming time in the military, they’re used to er students can also be a challenge, membership of students in the Vet- members of the military on cam- from on certain issues whether they a rigorous schedule and they can said Rathbun. This can lead to erans Association on campus to the pus, the Veterans Association room be political or not.” often over-commit themselves by what’s known as the “Billy Madison small town feel of Big Rapids and tucked away in the Center for Lead- According to Ferris manufactur- taking on too many credits.” effect” to many student veterans. plenty of things to do outdoors. ership, Activities and Careers Ser- ing engineering technology junior Members of the military general- More true for veterans than the As an organization bringing up vices (CLACS) off ce on campus is a and Veterans Association president ly earn some college credits based general population, failing to adapt these issues, and with the help of safe place. It is a room for veterans William Green, the biggest advan- on their job and experiences while to student life can lead to burn out on-site resources like Jacob Schrot to be social, laugh and joke with oth- tage is the network the Veterans As- in military service. To service mem- and leaving school. speaking with members of the Fer- ers who have served in the United sociation has on campus. Green is bers returning home and attending “Veterans have a high dropout ris State University administration, States military. an Army veteran who served in Iraq. university, some experiences like rate when it comes to school,” said the Veterans Association might “I think the biggest thing for Even with this help and support foreign deployments being ignored Green. “I’ve seen a statistic, I think have a victory in addressing griev- veterans is that it builds morale,” from each other and from resourc- as credit opportunities is a source 75 or 85 percent of veterans who go ances veterans have at Ferris. Ferris television and digital media es provided by Ferris, academic of deep frustration. to school dropout within a very short The Veterans Association meets production senior Amber Johnson life can be challenging for veterans “We as veterans who have gone amount of time. They just can’t ad- at 11 a.m. every Thursday in room said. Johnson is an Army veteran coming to a university for the f rst out to foreign countries on tours just or they can’t deal with it. I also 121C of the University Center. and served in the Iraq war. “It’s Saturday December 19, 2015 2015 DECEMBER Ewigleben Sport Complex COMMENCEMENT (Wink Arena) College Contact Phone # Location Health Professions Richelle Williams (231) 591-2263 VFS 210 Saturday, December 19 Arts & Sciences Barb Hampel (231) 591-3660 ASC 3052 Time College Business (On/Of campus undergrad. students) Carri Grifﬁs (231) 591-2493 BUS 200 Business (graduate students) Shannon Yost (231) 591-2168 BUS 200 10:00 am College of Art & Sciences Education & Human Services Jacee Potts (231) 591-2700 BIS 604 College of Education & Human Services Follow us on Engineering & Technology Deb Ducat (231) 591-2961 JHN 200 College of Engineering and Technology Note: You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you ofcially graduate and receive your diploma. 1:30 pm College of Business Caps and Gowns may be purchased at the Grad Fair on November 5th, 11:00 am – 4:00pm in the University Center – College of Health Professions Multi Purpose Rooms or starting November 5th – December 17th at the Ferris State University Bookstore (located in the University Center, 805 Campus Drive, Big Rapids MI 49307). twitter Tickets are required for all ceremonies. All students planning on participating in a ceremony will receive (7) seven tickets. Electronic tickets will be available for students to access/print starting November 5, 2015. Extra tickets are not distributed and lost tickets will not be replaced. Commencement Program – Graduates must complete their online graduation application by Friday, October 16, For special accommodations or for more information 2015 for their names to appear in the Fall 2015 Commencement Programs or their name will not appear in the regarding the Commencement ceremony, please @fsutorch visit the Commencement website www.ferris.edu/ Commencement Program. In order to have the program printed and back in time for the ceremonies we have to commencement or call (231) 591-3803. adhere to these deadlines. Contact your college’s Commencement Coordinator if you have any questions. 7 sLifestyles 7 hFerris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Live Group Sex Therapy at Ferris What really goes down when you get it on JEN CORRIE to other women when they have questions about men, vice versa for men about women, and going Reporter to friends instead of the partner directly in all ro- mantic relationships. Packard hopes to address Daniel Packard’s mission in life is to make peo- the miscommunication and other issues that can ple laugh. create a barrier between two partners in a rela- What better to laugh about than other people’s tionship. frustrations? The Live Group Sex Therapy web page says, Ferris students can air their sexual greviences “Women love the show because they learn help- at Packard’s Five-Star event on Monday, Nov. 9. ful information most men will never tell them. Using cell phones to his advantage, Packard Men love the show because they get insight into will be using a combination of stand-up comedy, the way women think. The result for both is more live polling and communication technology to an- self-conf dence and the tools for a more success- swer any questions the audience has about their ful relationship.” love lives, hook ups or anything about their partner in general they might be embarrassed to ask. Any attendee can have a question answered anony- Five Star Event Photo courtesy of ciaspeakers.com mously from the audience, potentially providing a good laugh Information for other attendees while get- Josh Moscatello ting their question answered. “The show should have a good mix of humor Date: Mon., Nov. 9 and education,” said Ferris applied mathematics This isn’t about sex, this and computer science senior Josh Moscatello. “I’m going to the event, and am excited to see how the students react to it and what they take Time: 7 p.m. is about the politics in sex away from the event.” r “You know why we like to hear ‘Yes! Yes! Yes!’ that sometimes get in the way of when we’re in bed? It’s for all the other times Place: UC Ballroom we’ve heard ‘No! No! No!’” said Packard in a pro- motional video on his presentations. “This isn’t - love. about sex, this is about the politics in sex that o - Daniel Packard sometimes get in the way of love.” Cost: FREE It’s hinted in the video that women will often go t p - e - e d p f GWAR! t KIP BIBY - , Torch Reporter t - Fox News host Greg Gutfeld once said about Gwar, “If Pearl s Jam had a male singer, if U2 didn’t have a ttoolool m as a frontman, if Metallica actually had balls,s, they still wouldn’t be Gwar. That’s because, plain and simple, Gwar rules.” Gwar is not your grandma’s metal band. They are loud, mean and other- worldly. Simply put, Gwar is a shock- rock band that Bill O’Reilly undoubtedly has frequent nightmares about. Best known for their outrageous cos-- tumes, disturbingly violent live performanceses and a ffanbaseanbase rivaled only by Diet Coke drinkers, Gwar hasas controlled their niche genre since their album “Scumdogss o off the Universe” came out in 1990. None of the original Gwar members are stillstill active in the band. The last to go was David Brockie, known better by his hilarious stage name, Oderus Urungus. He died in 2014014 ofof an apparent her-her- oin overdose. Gwar has two songs that stick out to me as their greatest hits. The f rst is a cover of Alice Cooper’s “School’s OOut.”ut.” LLyricsyrics such as, “I never went to school, if I did I would have majoredajored in killing,” make the song just slightly better than the original. Thee next song tthathat wwillill gragrabb tthehe hearts and souls of every listener is Gwar’ss cover of the classic Kansas song, “Carry On My Wayward Son.” I wouldn’t blame you for leaving Gwar offf your dinner party playlist, but do not write them off. Something about theireir music makes you feel at home, at peace and ready to take on your f nance midterm.midterm.

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November is about to get musical. Almost every week this month there will be a concert where Ferris students can show off the skills they’ve been perfecting all semester. What to expect at each concert is featured below.

FSU Jazz Band – Fall Concert: Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in Williams Audi- torium. Free admission. According to Matt Moresi, the FSU Jazz Band director, a jazz band is closely related to the stage bands of the ‘20s and ‘40s, which played swing music for people to dance to. The modern version continues that style, but plays a more diverse set of musical styles. According to Devin Vargo, a Ferris music industry management sophomore and FSU Jazz Band guitar player, the band has been pre- paring for the fall concert since the beginning of the semester and the audience should expect to hear a lot of well-played music. The fall concert will feature the music of iconic piano player and jazz composer Thelonious Monk. The styles of the music will be swing, rock, funk and Latin. “We do more improvisation than most bands on campus, which means we get to play stuff off the top of our heads and do solos,” said Vargo. “We just have to play it in the same key as the song.” According to Moresi, besides learning techni- cally challenging individual parts, the band has to make them all f t together. “A lot of the members returned from last year, so we are comfortable with each other as a group and have found our sound and way of playing things,” said Vargo. “We really hope that we get a great turn out from the audience because it will be a good show.”

FSU West Central Concert Band – 13th Annual Veterans Day Concert: Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in Wil- liams Auditorium. Free admission. The FSU West Central Concert Band (WCCB) will perform their 13th annual Veterans Day Concert this weekend. The band consists of 70 woodwind, brass and percussion players and is a mix of Ferris students and community members. The WCCB is sponsored by Ferris State Univer- sity as part of its “Music for Life!” program and presents a series of varied and diverse concerts throughout the concert season. According to Scott Cohen, the director of the band, this concert will celebrate the vital role that our veterans and active military personnel have provided and continue to provide for our nation.

FSU Symphony Band – Fall Concert: Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. at Williams Auditorium. Free admission. The Ferris Symphony band consists of 70 woodwind, brass and percussion players and is primar- ily made up of Ferris students and a few community members. This concert is a fun mix of very contrasting genres, including f lm music from Westerns, a world famous circus march, a beautiful lullaby, electronica, a Spanish style march composed by Scott Cohen and a collection of brand new pieces composed this summer based on the Ferris’ Fight and Alma Mater songs.

FSU West Central Concert Band – Fall Or- chestra Concert: Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. in Williams Auditorium. Free admission. This orchestra is composed of only string instru- ments and according to Scott Cohen, the orchestra’s director, there are 24 string players who play the violin, viola, cello or the string bass. This concert will have a variety of pieces from classics by Mozart, Bach, music from England, Ita- ly, France and modern American pieces. “Something the audience should expect to hear are pieces that were composed by a member of the orchestra,” said Ferris radiography sophomore Brandi Brandt, who is a member of the orchestra. “Marshall Williams is a member and composed original pieces over the summer.” Williams is a retired Ferris professor and during the fall concert the orchestra will premiere his Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer original piece, “Serenade for Strings.” Ferris music industry management senior Elizabth Smith practices her bassoon skills at a FSU West Central Concert Band rehearsal. 9 Lifestyles 9 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015

Every week, a Torch staff member will write about a slightly embarrassing aspect of his or her life because hey, we all have those. “Gilmore Girls”

Confession: I thoroughly enjoy watching the TV series “Gilmore Girls”

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There are several paths to demon- Keith Salowich snarky quips and music sense, which pretty much solidif ed the series’ total strating masculinity, but watching Editor in Chief “Gilmore Girls” on television is not one control over my life for a time. Both of of them. these characters—among others on the show—listened to and often referenced The show features a pair of quick-wit- the screen. great music. Giving nods to the likes of ted female leads in single mother Lore- Rory is 16 when the show begins, but Metallica, The Ramones and Black Sab- lai Gilmore and her teenaged daughter the series follows her development and bath established a pipeline between Rory who engage in rapid-f re dialogue journey through young adulthood. She the writers and my soul, and allowed wracked with references to pop culture, dreams of attending Harvard University, them to win over my undying fandom. music and literature. but in a twist of events, ends up at Yale The full series is available on Netf ix, One needs only to look to the femi- where she serves as editor in chief of and it was even recently announced nine nature of the theme music of the the Yale Daily. that the show would be reborn exclu- show, both to get a feeling for why my It may seem strange for me to closely sively on the streaming service, in four fanaticism for the program is consid- identify with a female character, but I’ll new 90-minute episodes that I am way ered a confession, and to understand admit that as a 14-year-old boy I essen- too excited for. my loyalty to the show. tially wanted to be Rory Gilmore. A release date has not yet been set “Where you lead—I will follow any- Not in the sense of a gender change, for the revival of the show, but rest where,” sings recording artist Carole but because she was intelligent, approx- assured that 360 minutes of my exis- King and her daughter, as images of imately my age and had dreams of be- tence will almost immediately be spent Rory and Lorelai f ash across the screen coming a journalist. Ending up just like binge-watching them soon after they’re and my imaginary pair of X-chromo- Rory was my goal. made public. somes surface, thus gluing my eyes to I also related to Lorelai through her

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“Last year we took the breaks Marshall Scheldt off and took our foot off the gas pedal. This year is different. “ Sports Editor -Shakur Sanders SPORTS [email protected] See below for story CHASING PERFECTION

Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer The Ferris State football team has won 23 straight regular season games. They will look to improve that streak to 24 as they take on Northern Michigan this Saturday in Marquette, Mich. Ferris football looks to remain undefeated against NMU

CODY BURKHARD other teams are starting to notice,” Agurs Our defense and our offense are locked in. said. We want to win a championship. A confer- Reporter Ferris senior quarterback Jason Vander ence title isn’t enough. We expect that. We Laan will not be the only record-setting want a national title.” After breezing through Lake Erie 70-19, quarterback on the f eld. Sanders came into the year as a pre-sea- the undefeated No. 3 Ferris State football Northern Michigan ju- son All-American and has 157 yards on 13 team will take on the 5-4 Northern Michi- nior quarterback Shaye catches with four touchdowns this season. gan Wildcats this weekend. Brown set a school re- The numbers may seem smaller than last Last year, Ferris beat Northern Michigan cord for passing touch- season, but this year Ferris State has an 35-17. The Bulldogs outgained the Wild- downs in a season this abundance of talent at the receiver posi- cats 483 yards to 278. Northern only con- past weekend throwing tion drawing targets away from Sanders. verted two of their 13 third downs. for his 23rd. Sanders has also missed some time this This year’s matchup looks favorable for Antonio Agurs Brown has passed for season due to injury. Ferris as the Wildcats have allowed seven 2,595 yards, completing Senior receivers Agurs and Jake Lamp- 30-point games and 414 yards per game 188 of 284 attempts this season. man are the leading receivers on the team this year. Ferris averages 538 yards and Ferris junior receiver Shakur Sanders so far this season. Agurs has 49 catches, 45.8 points per game on offense. Senior said that around this time last year, com- 519 yards and Lampman has raked in 34 receiver Antonio Agurs said that the Bull- placency set in for the Bulldogs, but this catches for 516 yards and seven touch- dogs will prepare this week like any other year is different. downs. week. “We got complacent and didn’t have a Ferris will look to keep their 23 regular “We’re just going to come at it like we do sense of urgency,” said Sanders. “Last season game winning streak alive against every week. As a receiver, it’s not really our year we took the breaks off and took our Northern Michigan on Saturday Nov. 7 at 1 job to get the ball. We want to set the edge foot off the gas pedal. This year is different. p.m. in Marquette. and block to open things in our offense and We’re going full steam and not letting up. 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 No. 5 bulldogs coming home Sports Shorts Soccer drops game to GVSU The Ferris State women’s soccer team ended their winningest regular season in history with a road loss to the No. 2 Grand Valley State Lakers 2-0 on Friday. In a matchup of the top two seeds in the GLIAC, Ferris State only had one shot on goal which came from senior forward Casey Shauman. The Bulldogs are 8-1 at home outscoring their opponents 19-5, but Ferris has had far less success in away games. On the year, they are 4-3-1 on the road being outscored nine goals to 10. Grand Valley has been unstoppable regardless of venue all year outscoring their opponents 76-7. However, a Ferris defense that has eight shutouts on the season held the Lakers to a below average scoring day. On the year, Grand Valley averages 4.47 goals per game. Looking towards the GLIAC Tournament, Grand Valley and Ferris State are the one and two seeds respectively. If both are able to win their sides of the bracket, they will play again in the f nals. In the f rst round, Grand Valley will host Malone and Ferris will host Northwood at Big Rapids High School.

Cross Country prepares for Regional Championships The Ferris State cross country team is heading to the NCAA-II Midwest Regional Championships on Nov. 7. Last year, the FSU men’s squad placed seventh overall by totaling 291 points while the women’s squad was 14th overall with 398 points. Last year, Andrew Harper was the top dog for the Ferris men taking the 19th spot. Junior Logan Hammer was the top runner still on this year’s ros- ter placing at 41. For the women, junior Samantha Humphrey led the team placing 54th overall. Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer The Ferris State volleyball team dropped from No. 1 to No. 5 in the nation after last week’s loss to NMU. FSU football blows out Lake Erie No. 3 Ferris State football had a blowout win against Lake Erie this past BEAU JENSEN en kills of her own. Both Hunt- 2-1 through the f rst three. This Saturday 70-19. Nine different Bulldogs ended up scoring in the game. The ey and Vander Meer have been was Ferris volleyball’s second defense was stout as well as Ferris had three interceptions and six sacks Reporter dominant in that category this loss of the season. allowing only 4.3 yards per play. The leading tackler for the Bulldogs was season and are sure to play a In order to get back to the senior David Churchwell with 10. The No. 5 ranked Ferris State big part in this weekend’s con- top of the nation among Div. II There was a quarterback not named Jason Vander Laan that ran for two Bulldog volleyball team will play tests. Senior libero Danielle teams, it will be imperative for touchdowns. Junior quarterback Tyler Birmingham came in for relief duty their last regular season home Dowd was great in last year’s the Bulldogs to win out the rest passing for 181 yards on 10-12 throws. Vander Laan threw for 200 yards games this weekend. game against the Timberwolves, of their regular season games. and four touchdowns and led the team in rushing with 105 yards. The lead- The Lady Bulldogs will host leading the team in digs with The University of Tampa, the No. ing receiver for Ferris was senior Antonio Agurs with 112 yards on six catch- Lake Superior State this Friday 13. Vander Meer led the team 1 ranked team in the country es. Junior Shakur Sanders and senior Jake Lampman had two touchdowns before taking on Northwood on in kills with 12. before Ferris State was crowned a piece with 35 yards and 58 yards respectively. Saturday. Last year the Bull- Ferris State suffered their the best, slid all the way down to Ferris State has two regular season games left against Northern Michi- dogs sweep the Lakers in Sault f rst GLIAC loss of the season f fth in the division-two poll after gan and Walsh. Ferris looks to keep their 23 game regular season winning Ste. Marie 3-0. Ferris State’s last weekend when they made a suffering a weekend-upset loss. streak alive. The Bulldogs will take on the 5-4 Northern Michigan Wildcats competition against Northwood trip to Marquette to play North- Ferris State will start the Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in Marquette.. last year saw similar results ern Michigan. The Wildcats of weekend’s contests off with when they defeated the Tim- Northern Michigan, who the Lake Superior State at noon on berwolves 3-0 on Northwood’s Bulldogs beat 3-0 last season Friday. Saturday’s game against court. in Big Rapids, defeated Ferris Northwood will start at 3 p.m. team torch Alexis Huntey led the Bulldogs State 3-2 on a Halloween day Both games will be played in the in kills against Lake Superior matchup. Northern Michigan Ewigleben sports complex. Position player stats points State last year with eight, while came back to win the last two ANDY DALTON 23-38, 235 TOTAL Megan Vander Meer added sev- sets after the Bulldogs were up QB: CINCINNATI BENGALS YARDS, 1 TD, 2 INT 11 TODD GURLEY 146 TOTAL YARDS, 1 TD RB: ST. LOUIS RAMS 20 ANTONIO BROWN The Ferris fantasy WR1: 6 CATCHES, 47 YARDS, 1TD 11 PITTSBURG STEELERS JOHN BROWN WR2: ------0 When I saw that Ferris State Marshall Scheldt ranked 28th in pass defense. He ARIZONA CARDINALS dropped 70 points on Lake Erie has been getting consistent tar- Sports Editor last weekend, I knew that my fan- gets from Derek Carr. I expect the GREG OLSON 6 CATCHES, 79 YARDS, 1 TD 14 tasy team was going to have a Steelers to key in on Amari Cooper, FLEX CAROLINA PANTHERS tough time matching up this week. see if we can both get a win this leaving Crabtree with single cover- I was right. week as Ferris takes on Northern age and the possibility of a big day D/ST: ARIZONA CARDINALS 20 PA, 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 SACK 7 The Bulldogs put a beating on Michigan at 1 p.m. on Saturday, come Sunday. Lake Erie and could have pro- Nov. 7 in Marquette, Mich. FLEX: Giovani Bernard, Cincinna- MATT PRATER, 1 FG, 1 XP duced many more fantasy points QB: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: ti Bengals: This is a hit or miss op- K: DETROIT LIONS 4 to beat me this week. Ferris State’s Ryan has been iffy lately but I ex- tion. Despite only getting one carry second-string quarterback Tyler pect him to have a big day against last week, I think Bernard will pick TOTAL 67 Birmingham would have put up 26 the 49ers. San Francisco is ranked up the work load against the hor- fantasy points this week with an 29th overall in pass defense. rendous rush defense of the Cleve- impressive stat-line. RB: Doug Martin, Tampa Bay land Browns. ferris state Birmingham completed 10 of 12 Buccaneers: Martin matches up D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles: The passes for 181 yards, a TD, and against a Giant’s defense that let Eagles match up against a Dallas an interception. He also ran the up 52 points last week. Sure all Cowboys team who is currently QB: JASON VANDER LAAN 305 TOTAL YARDS, 4 TD 34 ball f ve times for 57 yards and two of the touchdowns were through starting their third-string quarter- touchdowns in the 70-19 victory. the air, but Tampa Bay’s offense back. Romo will be back soon but RB: ROBERT THOMAS 48 YARDS, 1TD 10 He replaced Vander Laan late in revolves more around their ground I don’t think it will be this week. I game with rookie quarterback Ja- the second quarter after the Bull- don’t know if Matt Cassel has what JAKE LAMPMAN 58 YARDS, 2 TD dogs had already pulled ahead to meis Winston at the helm. Look for it takes to make a huge impact for WR1: 17 a 42-6 lead. Martin to put up big numbers. an NFL team. The FSU defense stepped up big, WR1: Julio Jones, Atlanta Fal- K: Blaire Walsh, Minnesota Vi- WR2: SHAKUR SANDERS 35 YARDS, 2 TD 15 forcing four turnovers in the con- cons: Julio Jones might actually kings: Walsh has been kicking the test and compiling six sacks. David be from a different planet. If San football very well lately and he’ll be FLEX JAJUAN POLLOCK 88 TOTAL YARDS, 1 TD 14 Churchwell led the Dawgs with 10 Francisco keeps him to under 100 playing against a stout St. Louis total tackles and 2 interceptions. yards and a couple touchdowns, I’ll defense that doesn’t allow many FERRIS STATE 19 PA, 6 SACKS, 3 INT, 1 FF, 1 FR My record sits at 3-5 against the be very surprised. touchdowns. Look for Walsh to D/ST: 16 Bulldogs in fantasy football. Their WR2: Michael Crabtree, Oakland make some long f eld goals to get record on the gridiron is 8-0. Let s Raiders: Crab and the Raiders the Vikings on the board this week. K: NATE IVESON 10 XP 10 take on a Steelers defense that is TOTAL 116 12 12 Sports Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Ferris State Torch

Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Andrew Dorantes had two goals and an assist last weekend for FSU, including a game-winner.

MARSHALL SCHELDT played a big role once more. On Halloween night the Bulldogs Sports Editor Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief and Huskies were locked in at 2-2 FSU head coach Andy Bronkema and the FSU basketball team will have their hands full this week as they take on as the end of the game was nearing. The Ferris State hockey team received Central Michigan University and Michigan State University in preseason exhibition games. big contributions from sophomore An- With 1:21 to play in the third period, drew Dorantes last weekend. Dorantes got one by MTU goalie Jamie The 5-foot-10 forward from Waterford Phillips off assists from Brandon Anselmi- tallied three points in two games for the ni and Corey Mackin. Ferris State won 3-2 Bulldogs as they split a series with the to improve their record to 3-3-2 on the Big Competition Michigan Tech Huskies. In the f rst game season. of the weekend, Dorantes scored a goal Dorantes has f ve points this season late in the f rst period and assisted on a with two goals and three assists. He will FSU basketball to take on MSU and CMU Corey Mackin goal in the second. look to tack on some more points this up- The Dawgs couldn’t hold onto an early coming weekend as the Bulldogs take on CODY BURKHARD USA Today Coaches poll. best coaches in college basket- the WCHA’s top team in the Minnesota Michigan State has quite the ball. lead and lost in an overtime thriller 5-4 Reporter with just 46 seconds remaining in the State Mavericks. history and under Coach Tom “It’s going to be a lot of fun. The puck will drop at 7:07 p.m. on Fri- Izzo’s tenure and has been ex- Great opportunity and the fact contest. Ferris would even out the se- The Ferris State men’s bas- ries on the following night, and Dorantes day, Nov. 6 and Saturday Nov. 7 at the ceptional. One national cham- that he is willing to play us and Ewigleben Ice Arena in Big Rapids. ketball team takes on Division pionship and seven Final Fours help us out there, but we’re just I schools Central Michigan and in 17 seasons would be consid- trying to see how our team is Michigan State this week in ex- ered great by any measure for a going to develop. We got some CONFERENCE RECORDS hibition match ups. normal coach. Coach Izzo is not guys that are wondering if they The Bulldogs take on Central a normal coach though, he takes are going to be in the rotation Michigan University (CMU) at teams that aren’t considered or whether they are going to fall Football the Chippewas McGuirk Arena championship into play this year. I’m sure he’s in Mount pleasant on Nov 7. The caliber teams got some question marks about GLIAC Standings Chippewas were chosen to win and wins his team and the preseason is 1. Ashland 9-0 9. Northwood 4-4 the Mid-American Conference games. the time to get those answers West Division (MAC) and the 2. Ferris State 8-0 10. Findlay 3-5 Ferris red- and that’s what I’m focused on,” league tournament in preseason shirt fresh- Bronkema said. 3. Grand Valley State 6-2 11. Hillsdale 3-5 poll. The Chippewas have two man Andrew The Bulldogs were chosen in 4. Michigan Tech 6-2 12. Lake Erie 2-6 seniors, Chris Fowler and John M e a c h a m preseason polls conducted by Simmons, that were named to 5. Ohio Dominican 5-3 13. Walsh 2-7 James Chappell has been a the conference’s head coach- f ve-member All-MAC Team. huge Michigan es to f nish second to Saginaw 6. Northern Michigan 4-4 14. Saginaw Valley State 1-2 Senior wing James Chappell State fan while growing up. “It’s Valley State in the GLIAC North 7. Tiffin 4-4 15. Malone 0-8 was able to talk about the op- exciting getting a chance to play Division preseason poll. Bulldog portunity of the team playing 8. Wayne State 4-4 against one of the better division seniors, Josh Fleming and Jared these games. “I think when we one programs in the country. Stolicker were among the f ve play these few exhibition games I grew up going to MSU games players named to the preseason Hockey VOLLEYBALL we have to focus on us exactly. and cheering for them, so it’ll be All-GLIAC North Division First WCHA Standings GLIAC NORTH DIVISION We still are competing to win different going to East Lansing Team. the game but if we do more on and trying to beat them,” Mea- Senior wing Josh Fleming is 1. Minnesota State 4-0 1. Ferris State 12-1 focusing on defensive rotations cham said. prepared to battle against CMU 2. Michigan Tech 3-3 2. Grand Valley State 10-3 and things of that nature we will Michigan State will be facing and MSU. “It’ll be fun to go out win,” Chappell said. 3. Alabama Huntsville 2-1-1 3. Sagniaw Valley State 9-4 a talented Ferris State Bulldog there and compete with those After the Bulldogs take on the team that’s bringing back four teams. They both have really 3. Alaska Anchorage 2-1-1 4. Michigan Tech 8-5 Chippewas, two days later the seniors and two talented sopho- good players and MSU’s basket- 3. Northern Michigan 2-1-1 5. Northern Michigan 6-7 Bulldogs will take on Michigan mores that saw signif cant time ball program has a lot of great State University (MSU) at the in their initial seasons a year history behind them. I’m excited 6. Ferris State 2-2-0 6. Wayne State 6-7 Breslin center in East Lansing 7. Bowling Green 1-1-0 7. Northwood 6-7 ago. for the opportunity to see how and the game will be televised Ferris coach Andy Bronkema we match up with those two 8. Bemidji State 0-3-1 8. Lake Superior State 0-13 on Big Ten Network (BTN) plus. will be coaching against Izzo, good teams,” Fleming said. 9. Alaska 0-2-2 Michigan State is ranked 13th who is considered one of the in the nation according to ESPN 9. Lake Superior State 0-2-0 13 Sports 13 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Dawgs return home to play Minnesota State

Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Above: The Ferris State hockey team celebrates a win at home, something the Dawgs will try to accomplish this weekend against Minnesota State. f Left: FSU junior defensmen Ryan Lowney and the Bulldogs have a tough matchup ahead of them against the WCHA’s top ranked team.

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The budding rivalry will resume this weekend when the Bulldog hockey team hosts the Minnesota State Mavericks. The last two Ferris State hockey seasons have seen some intense games between the Bulldogs and the Mavericks, but the Dawgs have not been able to come out on top. The Bull- dogs are 0-8 when facing Minnesota State in the past two seasons, playoff games included. Last year, the Mavericks knocked the Bulldogs out of the WCHA semi-f nals. The 2013-2014 season saw Minnesota State take the Bulldogs out of the hunt for the Broadmoor Trophy and the WCHA title, but Ferris State was still able to make it into the NCAA tournament. Head Coach Bob Daniels saw the rough point in last year’s season as an opportunity for his team to overcome and bounce back. “Last year, while it was a tough year right in the middle for a stretch where wins were allusive, we f nished the season very strong,” said Daniels. “I was so proud of them. We never gave up on ourselves and we never gave up on the season.” Daniels knows the importance of perseverance, especially in a long hockey season. The Bulldogs currently sit at 3-3- 2 on the season with a 2-1-2 home record. Last weekend saw an exciting series in Houghton against the Michigan Tech Huskies. An overtime goal sealed a 5-4 victory for the Hus- kies on Friday, but the Bulldogs came back ready to play on Saturday, taking down the Huskies 3-2. In Friday’s game, the Bulldogs looked dominant with three goals in the f rst period, and the Huskies only found the back of the net once. The rest of the game saw a dominant per- formance from Michigan Tech as the Huskies outscored the Dawgs 4-1 after the f rst period. Junior goaltender Charles Williams had 26 total saves. Freshman goaltender Darren Smith played a huge role in Saturday’s win, reeling in 18 third period saves. Smith summed up 36 total saves in the Bulldog’s Saturday victory. The winning goal came courtesy of sophomore forward Andrew Dorantes with only a few minutes left in the game The Bulldogs are aware of the fact that Minnesota State is a challenge in their season that will be no easy feat to accomplish, and Daniels has conf dence that his team can make this rivalry interesting. The puck will drop on both Friday and Saturday at 7:07 pm in Ewigleben Ice Arena. 14 14 Opinions Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Ferris State Torch

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The Ferris State Torch OUR LOCATION is published on 27 Ferris State Torch Stand with Planned Parenthood Wednesdays throughout Alumni Building 013 the academic year. This 410 Oak Street student-run newspaper Ferris State University is printed by Big Rapids, MI 49307 The Pioneer Group. www.fsutorch.com/let- STAFF LIST ter-to-the-editor/ Editor in Chief Keith Salowich The Ferris State Torch (231) 591 5978 welcomes comments on [email protected] topics of interest to the general readership. Letters Production Manager should not exceed 300 Jordan Lodge words in length and The Production Assistant Torch reserves the right to Shelby Soberalski edit for length. Letters will not be edited for grammar, News Editor punctuation or spelling. The Devin Anderson Torch will not print letters deemed to be libelous or Lifestyles Editor obscene. All letters must be Hailey Klingel signed by their authors and Photo courtesy of MCTcampus.com include his or her phone Both the pro-life and pro-choice sides of the debate hope to make their voices heard by protesting. Sports Editor number. Marshall Scheldt Unsigned editorials ap- pearing on this page are the It’s more than just abortions Opinions Editor opinion of The Torch and do It is widely known that in the life-threatening medical situations. - - not necessarily represent the past year there have been a num- How about just not wanting to have ber of videos released by anti-abor- a child because of an accident? Angela Graf opinion of the university’s tion activists in a smear campaign The videos that were released Multimedia Editor administration, faculty or against Planned Parenthood. Reporter were edited far past the point of Evan Dulac staff. Signed columns repre- These videos were nothing more accurately portraying what was than a stunt that allowed for po- turbing watching Cecile Richards, being discussed in them, which sent the opinion of the writer. litical conservatives allied with Planned Parenthood’s President, there was nothing wrong with in Community Inquiries regarding editorial anti-abortion activists to push attempt to publically apologize on the f rst place. These fragments YouTube for something that it is Engagement content should be directed to the same dangerous misogynistic play on emotions and make the Specialist agenda that they have been push- simply unnecessary to apologize for. blunt references to various meth- the editor in chief at ing for decades: ban abortions, One of the biggest f aws within ods of abortion out to be some- Katie Thornsberry (231) 591-5978. shut down health care centers and the pro-choice movement is that we thing villainous and despicable. cut women off from critical repro- sidestep the real reason that most Is it so diff cult to understand that

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If they were general surgeons Kip Biby [email protected] As a woman and an advocate get an abortion, we have to mumble discussing the slicing and dicing Cody Burkhard for women’s health, it was dis- things about incest and rape and See Abortion on page 15 Jennifer Corrie Angela Graf Mark Hansen Chat with the chief Beau Jensen Registration frustration Andrea Lenhart Editor in Chief, Keith Salowich Mari Ann Loucks Nick Vander Wulp Registration for the winter term hundreds of dollars per cred- ing of extreme anxiety leading tion and relief can come from this of classes has already begun it hour, they’re also committing up to the moment of registra- brief melding of minds may leave for some, and like every regis- hundreds of hours over the span tion can be a toxic amount of a bit to be desired. Web Editor tration period, it is a bloodbath. of the coming f fteen week semes- stress for students to deal with. For as much as students are Lyndzi Sakowski There are no friends when it ter to a select group of classes Each student is issued an ad- spending on tuition, it shouldn’t comes to registration; there are that they may or may not get into. viser to help guide him or her be such a struggle to get into only competitors for the coveted That helps to explain why I un- through the tumultuous and the classes that are necessary Distributors seat in the class with the highest blinkingly stared down the clock stressful path to graduation. Yet to graduate. In an ideal world, Nathan Babcock rated professor on ratemyprofes- at 10:29 a.m. Monday while on with multiple students to over- such stiff contention wouldn’t be sor.com. my laptop. I squatted in the Arts see for every adviser, it must be necessary thanks to plenty of op- The perfect class times are and Science Commons lobby, diff cult to prioritize individual tions at varying times throughout Copy Editors also up for grabs, but only for just daring the clock to roll over students, especially during reg- the day, but unfortunately that Jasmine Nettles those who painstakingly await to the next minute so that I could istration season when everyone world cannot reasonably exist. Kira Poncin the hour when the f oodgates frantically type in my desired is clamoring for their attention. Therefore, registration will go on open and students are allowed courses before they f lled up and Nevertheless, each student has as a Hunger Games style show- to enter their previously decid- I was added to the dreaded pur- a hold placed on his or her ac- down, where there are no winners. Advisor ed upon CRN course numbers. gatory that is a course waitlist. count, which forbids the adding or All that we can hope for is that the Steve Fox It’s such a desperate process I was fortunate enough to get dropping of classes until that stu- odds be ever in our favor. (231) 591 2529 simply because of what’s at stake. into all of the classes that I was dent seeks out his or her adviser Not only are students forfeiting hoping to, but the mounting feel- for a meeting. How much clarif ca- 15 Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 How do I go from college to career? When I was a senior in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I had no passions, no clue Hailey Klingel where to go to school, no idea Lifestyles Editor where I wanted to end up and didn’t know what to do when I doodled to later become great graduated. At the end of my senior artists, I sat in class to take notes year, I f lled out a lot of scholarship and become a great test-tak- applications. On every applica- er. While others would come to tion, there was always the ques- class without their homework tion: “What are your career and done because they were reading life goals? Describe them below.” about an interest of theirs, I nev- Whenever I was asked that, I er missed an assignment. While would answer it in a way so that others were creating music and it related to the scholarship I was writing lyrics, I decided to do ex- f lling out. Since I had no decid- tra credit, even though I never ed career plans, I decided that needed it. When I leave educa- meant I could pretend I was con- tional institutionalism, will I be sidering everything. If I was f lling successful or forever lost? I have out an application for women who no clue about what I want to do planned to go into technology, I with my life; I have no interests would say I wanted to be an engi- because I saw every subject of neer (I didn’t want to). If I was f ll- study as work, and I excelled at ing out an application for potential every subject just for the purpose scientists, I would say I wanted to of excelling, not learning. And be a chemist (I def nitely didn’t quite frankly, now I’m scared.” show that you made something of go from taking two- want to). You get the picture. Needless to say, I yourself. The constant questions hour naps at 1 p.m. Though it was unethical, I had didn’t get the scholarship. of, “What do you want to do? and doing home- a pretty good strategy going. One But, when I feel the panic of Have you applied for jobs yet? work until 1 a.m. time, I f lled out an application for cluelessness that I felt as a high Where do you want to work? Are to working for eight a student council scholarship (I school senior, I always think back you going to move somewhere?” hours straight at the went to f ve meetings in four years, to that quote and think how true it can induce an anxiety attack same desk? What? so I deemed myself a member). I is for me and many other students. when the best answer you can Now, I know this had already f lled out too many And, lately, I have been think- provide is a timid “I don’t know.” isn’t the case for applications to count and I knew m ing about it a lot, because I’m And you know what? I don’t many students. I know I had absolutely no chance of in the exact same position now. know. I have absolutely no clue. a lot of people who found winning, so I f lled it out honestly. Like many other Ferris stu- Sure, I have interests, but most their passion in college, When I was prompted to dents, my time here is coming to of them have stemmed from in- know for sure what “Explain how I would use the an end. In six months, I’ll be done ternships, jobs or things I enjoy they want to do in leadership skills I learned with my undergraduate educa- on my own time completely un- life and can’t wait in student council in my fu- tion. After being told what to do for related to school. I’ve loved the to start their career. ture career,” I cracked. 21 years, I will be handed a piece internships I’ve done, but I’m not However, I know were when we entered? I wish Instead of stretching the truth of paper signifying that I can now sure I would have if they had last- more people who are scared the 9-to-5 job wasn’t the expecta- as I had been doing, my ballsy be a real, working adult—which ed longer than a few months. I’ve and half-heartedly consider- tion of life after college, because self answered the question with is what I’ll be expected to do. also had classes I’ve enjoyed, but ing life paths that just sound it is going to be a wake up call 100 percent honesty. I quoted a And, quite frankly, that is terri- none that have piqued my inter- “okay” because they don’t for those (myself included) who graduation speech I had read a fying. I know that I don’t have to est enough to help me f gure out really know what else to do. were memorizing def nitions of few weeks earlier by a student do anything I don’t want to come where and how I want to spend We are taught to work the sys- abstract terms a few weeks prior. from another school named Eri- May, but when you’re in your last 40 hours of my life every week. tem, but what do we do when ca Goldson. The quote was this: year of college, there is a certain The thought of having a real, we’re almost out of the system “While others sat in class and pressure to get a kick-ass job and 9-to-5 career is crazy. I’m going to and we’re still as clueless as we Welcome Back like us on facebook at FSU Alumni Ferris State Torch

ABORTION from page 14 nobody that considers themselves People that hold issue with that fact A Homecoming “pro-life” wants to hear: an abort- are of course going to hold issue Planned Parenthood ed fetus is medical waste. Simple with anything involving abortions provides many services Tradition as that. The mothers are not ig- and might as well stop reading. for women norant to what is going to happen Additionally, nobody is talking involved in transplant surgeries with their aborted baby either. If it about the reasons behind these Best of as opposed to abortion providers wasn’t being taken and used for late-term abortions, which is when there wouldn’t be such a problem. research, which could potentially most fetal tissue used for medical Michigan’s I am going to say something that benef t countless patients in the research is procured, or the learn- future, it would be thrown away. ing and positive results of that research because that isn’t the image Top Ten they are trying to paint. In a stroke of irony, the primary use of this re- Burgers! search is to f nd and create treat- Te police ments for other sick infants and 12 Beers on Tap! children… but abortion providers are demonic beings that steal living never think babies from their mothers without Awesome Dinners consent and chop them up for no good reason to make a prof t, right? Starting at 5pm! If you are personally against abor- it’s as funny tion, that’s f ne. Nobody is telling you to get one. Just do me a favor and try to have that same level of 231-796-5333 as you do. respect for your counterparts, because they are leading a whole life Historic Downtown Big Rapids under a set of circumstances that 109 N. Michigan Ave. www.samuelslawofce.com you know nothing about. For them, Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-12am obtaining a safe and legal abortion Closed Sunday 231-796-8858 might just be the right decision. 16 16 Opinions Week of Nov. 4 - 10, 2015 Ferris State Torch Netﬂ ix and chill How it can be healthy

Taking 13 credits, working and being sonal development and mental wellness, an RA, I’ve turned into that person who I need to be MIA sometimes. will quickly retreat back to their residence Jasmine Nettles Ironically, I have no friends who would hall room for some well needed “me” time. rather sit and watch movies with me in- And you guessed it, that time almost al- Copy Editor stead of taking shots. So Netf ix and chill, ways involves two things: Netf ix. And chill. bed for one. No friend, not that Netf ix and top, change out of my jeans and throw I encourage every student and chill. I’m talking about the worn out on my fuzzy Little Mermaid pajama even faculty or staff to take a night pajamas, Jimmy John’s and dark- pants then crawl into bed. With my and just chill. Whether it’s with ness type of Netf ix and chill. Alone. Netf ix queue ready, I scroll and pick. bae, your cats or a friend. Do it. There are some days I forget that I’m Lately, it’s been “The Off ce” and “Drop My hall director has taught me that just a student like you all. I’m a stu- Dead Diva” at the top of my list. I pick an ep- it’s okay to want to be by yourself. Some- dent with a full time course load, RSO isode, cuddle under my blanket with that times you need to be. Don’t be afraid commitments and a job that requires good ole Jimmy John’s sub and just, chill. to say, “Hey, I’d love to hang out, but I my attention 24 hours a day and sev- It’s perfect. And I try to do it twice need to just chill by myself for a while.” en days week. Sometimes I f zzle out. a week. Although it may sound friv- When you’re planning your schedule It’s on those days that I make it a olous, because apparently everyone for the week, set aside time for some priority to get away from everything thinks that getting drunk and partying chill. It doesn’t have to be a six-hour chill that’s causing me to run out of my juice. should relieve stress, it’s so needed. session, but you could just relax and Even though it’s just me in my room, I have had friends get upset with me watch that movie you’ve been dying to I lock the door and try to disappear. for being MIA, when really, I wish I could see that’s saved in your Netf ix queue. My room is pretty cozy, so I’ve been be partying. So Netf ix and chill. It’s LIT. told, so it’s fairly easy. I set up my lap- But I know that for the sake of my per-