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Kip Biby “It’s a chance for us to meet stu- dents,” Roman said. “We want people Torch Reporter to just relax and have fun.” Participants were buzzing about the The University Center looked more prizes for the people with the high- like Las Vegas as more than a hun- est chip count. These prizes included dred students gathered for the Center Beats headphones, a Keurig coffee for Leadership, Activities and Career maker, $100 in Bulldog Bucks and a Service’s (CLACS) casino night event. Fitbit fitness tracker. The event was held last Friday, Jan. In addition to the games, a wide ar- 13, from 10 p.m. to midnight. ray of foods and drinks were provided Angela Roman, the director of such as sushi, popcorn and punch. CLACS, worked in collaboration with While some students like Ferris me- other faculty and staff to orchestrate chanical engineering senior Shane the event. Nitz were notified about the event “This event is to welcome back stu- through an email, others found out dents and to get them doing some- through word of mouth or flyers. thing fun on a late Friday night,” Ro- Ferris nursing senior Sarah Robin- man said. son was with friends playing bingo Games including blackjack, poker and enjoying the food. and roulette were dealt by different “I think events like this are import- faculty from Ferris departments. ant because it gives students the op- Among the dealers were faculty and portunity to meet other students and staff members from the Office of Stu- also it’s a chance to have fun without dent Conduct, the Office of Housing & drinking,” Robinson said. Residence Life and FLITE library. Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief Students crowded around the roulette table at casino night in the hopes of being the next big winner.
Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief Associate Dean of Student Life Nicholas Campau was one of many Ferris faculty and A large part of the room was devoted to students congregated around long tables, marking their score cards as staff members dealing cards at the casino night event. bingo numbers were drawn and called out.
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“It has been amazing to see how a facility like the University Center can create a sense of NEWS belonging and engagement,” - Mark Schuelke, see page 4 for story Angela Graf | News Editor | [email protected] What is beauty anyway? Ferris State art exhibit challenges social norms
Harley Harrison Torch Reporter
The term “beauty” has an ever-changing definition set in place by society, a defini- tion we—both men and women—strive for. Right now, we live in a culture that tells us we can buy beauty like an expensive product at the grocery store. You’re beau- tiful when your face is plastered in makeup and you’re wearing Michael Kors or Gucci accessories and holding your Starbucks coffee. The FSU Art Gallery exhibit “Strong is the New Pretty” challenges society’s definition of beauty by illustrating beauty in ways that are typically not described as beauti- ful. What I love about this photo series is that the beauty is found in the happiness of women doing what they love, rather than how the women look. The subjects of these photographs are doing messy, dirty things like playing in the mud, competing in a wrestling match or skateboarding. They aren’t worried about what they look like or what they’re wearing Photo by: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer as they wear their freckles and messy hair proudly without a hint of makeup in sight. Kate Parker, the photographer behind the gallery “Strong is the New Pretty,” says her inspiration for the project came from photos of her two daughters. Yet, despite societal expectations, these women are beautiful because of their hap- piness, fearlessness and boldness. An exhibit like this is important for a college campus because it’s easy for students to get lost in the societal definition of beau- Strong is the tiful. What makes “Strong is the New Pretty” so powerful is that it demonstrates beauty in ways many people may not have thought of. If I asked you to make a list of things you new pretty would describe as beautiful, what would rie Weis Stermer. you say? Parker’s project has also inspired part- Do you remember in elementary school, Ferris State nerships with Athleta, Kellogg’s and the maybe even middle school, when you Oxygen television network as well as or- would go to school every single day with- ganizations such as Girls on the Run and out caring what you looked like or what Art Gallery The Bully Project, which focus on health you wore? and education in young girls. Growing up, girls are subjected to make- introduces “Personal strength up, fashion and other things of the pink, and personal power frilly category and they’re told that those are the only qualities things are what makes them beautiful. new exhibit that a woman needs Barbie dolls come with dresses and heels, to be truly beautiful,” not converse sneakers and jerseys. Even Harley Harrison Stermer said. “Real my soccer ball growing up had Disney prin- cesses on it. Torch Reporter beauty does not exist in hair extensions and “Strong is the New Pretty” demonstrates beauty in ways many people may not have Kate Parker, a professional photog- Carrie Stermer body enhancements. Real beauty exists thought of. rapher, is changing the way we define The photographs reveal women in ath- beauty in her new exhibit at the FSU Art when a woman is confident, secure and strong.” letic gear, playing instruments or other en- Gallery. gaging activities. The women are naturally Wednesday, Jan. 18, marks the open- The inspiration for “Strong is the New Pretty” came from Parker’s daughters, beautiful and display sincere happiness ing of the new exhibit, “Strong is the New doing the courageous, non-girly things Pretty,” a photo series of women and girls who are 11 and eight years old, and con- stant subjects of her photography. that they love. of all ages exemplifying beauty in uncon- I encourage you to explore the exhibit ventional and untraditional ways. “I was shooting them every day and no- ticed the images that were strongest and and challenge your definition of beau- “I think everyone should come to the ty. There is such a wide variety of images gallery and experience this exhibit. It is most meaningful to me were the ones where the girls were allowed to be them- throughout the photo series clarifying the an especially critical time, given our cur- true definition of it and, hopefully, exhibits rent social climate, it is a message that is selves, whatever that was,” Parker said. Photo By: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer Additionally, Parker’s photo series has like this will change society’s definition as so very relevant and one that needs to be The goal of the gallery is to remind young women not to lose well. shared,” said FSU Art Gallery director Car- Strong| see page 5 themselves to insecurity and to stay strong in who they are. 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 - ON THE RECORD - A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University By Angela Graf - News Editor stopped a vehicle on Maple Street Three pot... unwanted guest being on the fied and referred to the Office of at State Street for an equipment Jan. 9, 10 p.m. officers respond- premises. The suspect left before Student Conduct for the use of Smashin’… violation. The driver was ticketed ed to a report of marijuana in Mill- the police arrived. marijuana. Jan. 3, 6 p.m. officers responded for not having insurance. er Hall. The incident was handled to a two car accident in Lot 54. by hall staff and two students were Run dude Six pot... Sloppy drunk identified and referred to the Office Jan. 10, 11:50 p.m. officers Jan. 11, 9:50 p.m. officers … And crashin’ Jan. 7, 1:55 a.m. officers assist- of Student Conduct. received information on threats stopped a vehicle on Campus Drive Jan. 4, 12:45 p.m. officers ed the city police with an intoxicat- made against the university on near FLITE library for defective responded to a two car accident in ed driver who was detained and Four... Facebook. The suspect’s boyfriend equipment. The suspect was Lot 37. lodged in jail. Jan. 10, 10:40 p.m. officers attended Ferris and was threat- found to be in possession and was responded to a report of marijuana ening him as a result of his not arrested and lodged in jail. One pot... Two pot... in Puterbaugh Hall. One individual responding to text messages in Jan. 6, 5 p.m. officers responded Jan. 7, 11:40 p.m. officers was identified and ticketed for what she deemed an “appropriate” The Ferris State Department of to a report of marijuana in Brophy stopped a vehicle on Maple possession. manner. Public Safety issued 250 park- Hall. A warrant was sent to the Street at Michigan Avenue for an ing violations between the dates prosecutor’s office for possession. equipment violation. A warrant for Get out, right now Five pot... of Jan. 5, and Jan. 11, totaling the arrest of the driver was sent to Jan. 10, 11:02 p.m. officers Jan. 11, 12:25 a.m. officers $5,150. Always drive with protection the prosecutor on account of them responded to the West Campus investigated a suspicious vehicle in Jan. 6, 8:30 p.m. officers being in possession of marijuana. Apartments on a report of an Lot 4. Two students were identi- Cartoon special From: Josh Olszewski
I need you to arrange a wire transfer for a payment for an administrative expenses. i will email you a back up documen- tation of the expenses at a later date., let me know if you can handle this right away so I can send you the bank details and also get back to me with available balance in our account.
Regards, Josh Olszewski
Sent from my iPad NEWS BRIEF By Angela Graf - News Editor Blood drive This week, Kappa Psi, Health Care Management Association and Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Honor Society are working together to sponsor Impersonating the President a Michigan Blood blood drive. Those interested in participating can go to miblood.org to make an appointment. The drive will be held in FLITE rooms 446, 442 and 438 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Donors A fraudulent email asked Student not only get the privilege of saving up to three lives, but they also receive a coupon for a free medium Jet’s pizza to boot. Government Treasurere to wire funds
Andrea Lenhart glish was written. “There is no way for Student Government to transfer Torch Reporter Ferris State Torch money in that fashion,” Olszewski said. “Our key card Ferris Student Government Treasurer Patrick Malo- is locked away in our advisors drawer, and we have to Corrections ney received an email Thursday, Dec. 8, from presi- send accurate quotes and invoices, there would be no [email protected] requesting an undisclosed amount way for us to accidently send money in that fashion.” of money through a wire transfer. Olszewski added that there is always face-to-face in- Did we make a mistake? The email was allegedly signed by the Ferris Student teraction when requesting money and it is discussed Government President Josh Olszewski. at their meetings. After receiving the email, Maloney contacted Olszews- “I think Patrick is a great guy, LET US KNOW! ki asking what the email was about and if funds still and he takes his job seriously, like he should,” Olszewski said. “Every Corrections can be submitted through email at needed to be transferred. Olszewski said he had not requested a transfer of student pays money to student gov- [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978 funds through email or at all. ernment, and we do not take that Olszewski filed a report with Sergeant Tim Jacobs lightly, we work hard to make sure from the Ferris Department of Public Safety (DPS). that the money goes to events for all Work on Mackinac Island This Summer – Make It appears that whoever sent the email used the students.” [email protected] email address as an IP address Josh Olszewski Olszewski changed all of his pass- lifelong friends. The Island House Hotel and to hide the identity of the original email. words and encouraged his executive “Sergeant Jacobs said they most likely found mul- board to be aware of more potential situations similar Ryba’s Fudge Shops are seeking help in all areas: tiple emails from different schools and organizations to this so it can be reported. Front Desk, Bell Staff, Wait Staff, Sales Clerks, and then sent a mass email,” Olszewski said. “I have “This is one of those things where you think ‘it’s nev- faith in the student population, I do not think it was a er going to happen to me.’ My email is easy to find, as it Kitchen, Baristas. Dorm Housing, bonus, and student.” should be for students to contact me,” Olszewski said. discounted meals. According to Olszewski and DPS, the email was “But the fact that someone found it and impersonated most likely sent from a foreign country. me is scary. But it’s reassuring to know that we have (906) 847-7196 Olszewski says that it was not a very sophisticated a great executive board that will question things and www.theislandhouse.com approach due to its vagueness and how poorly the En- make sure things are correct.” 4 4 News Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State Torch Drilling holes and dropping poles Ferris State Fishing Club hosts ice fishing tournament series Jonny Parshall Liebetreu’s team partner, Ferris plastics engineering freshman Garrett Lesh, has Copy Editor been fishing much longer. “I’ve been ice fishing It was still dark when the 12 participants since I was… three?” Lesh of day one of the First Annual Fundraiser Ice said. “I’d go with my uncle Fishing Tournament Series took to the frozen and grandpa.” surface of Clear Lake just east of Big Rapids. The six two-person Anticipation was high, the temperature was teams were comprised of low and the ice was thick, with surface mea- anglers of varied levels surements estimated between eight and 16 and backgrounds, includ- inches depending on location on the lake. Garrett Lesh ing everyone from stu- The Ferris State Fishing Club’s first event dents and club members in a six-date series was held 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Big Rapids residents and alumni, from Sunday, Jan. 15. hobby fishermen to competitors in pro-level Coordinating the events is Ferris construc- events. Photo By: Jonny Parshall | Copy Editor tion management senior Jacob Otto who Ferris alum and Shooter’s manager Mike Ferris alumnus Mike Politz, and his wife Simone Politz, pose with some crappies caught at Clear Lake serves as vice president of the FSU Fishing Politz partnered with wife Simone Politz. Club. “The key is to find where the fish are,” during the tournament’s first leg. “I would like to see it grow,” Otto said. “It Mike said. in single-digit weather. Several teams packed these days,” LeVanseler said. was a good start for a first event.” Many had scouted the such luxuries as ATVs and shanties to make There is a $40 team fee per day, as well Participants were required to sign a waiver lake throughout the week the experience even more comfortable. as a one-time $40 tournament fee per team. before entering the ice due to the potential before, using such equip- Plenty of bluegill, perch, crappie and oth- Money collected goes toward funding the danger of the activity, despite the likelihood ment as underwater cam- er native species were caught. Out-of-sea- FSU fishing club, with portions allotted as a of actually breaking through or drowning very eras and fish finders to son and/or size-regulated species such as prize to the tournament winners. low due to ideal ice fishing conditions. Still, pick the juiciest spots. pike and bass were released in accordance Weight is used as the deciding factor as the faint groans of the ice creaking from ex- Standard gear included with both Michigan law and the tournament each team has a daily bag limit of 16 fish. pansion can be unnerving for first-time win- poles and tip-ups (a sus- guidelines. Though a full tally of accumulated catches ter anglers. Alex Liebetreu pended bait line attached Baldwin area resident Rocco LeVanseler will determine an overall tournament winner, “First time hearing it, it takes some get- to a ”tipping” flag), bait was not part of the competition, but present it is never too late to sign up. ting used to,” said Ferris plastics engineering such as minnows and waxworms, safety on the ice doing some pressure-free sport “Anyone is allowed to participate,” Otto sophomore Alex Liebetreu. It was Florida-na- ropes, augers, buckets and whatever cloth- fishing. LeVanseler was not bothered by the said. tive Liebetreu’s second time on the ice—his ing necessary needed to stay warm six hours crowd on the lake that day. The second event in the series will be held first being the night prior. “It’s nice to see people actually ice fishing 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Mecosta Lake. Going Strong
UC celebrates two year anniversary
Andrea Lenhart Torch Reporter
The University Center (UC) will be cele- brating its two-year anniversary later this week. According to a 2015 Ferris article, the UC, once known as the Rankin Center, was under a three-year renovation plan, which included remodeling the Rankin Center and turning it into the University Center. The renovation left the building located in the heart of campus, and is meant to be a space for students, faculty and the com- munity. “It has been amazing to see how a facil- ity like the University Center can create a sense of belonging and engagement for the campus,” said Director of the Universi- ty Center Mark Schuelke. “The student traf- fic on a daily basis creates an energy that helps the staff take pride in the facility.” Special celebration events include Bon- go Ball, riding a mechanical bulldog and indoor golf. There will also be an opportu- nity to get airbrush tattoos, make a street sign and sing karaoke. Free food, door prices and much more will be provided. “The street signs are always a hit and the Bongo Ball in the event space will proba- bly be the most popular,” Schuelke said. “Also we will be offering prizes for hole in one’s on the mini golf course.” According to Schuelke, the event gives students the opportunity to get out of their residence hall or to come back on campus to engage with other students while enjoying some food and novelty ac- tivities. The celebration event will be held 8 p.m. Torch File Photo until midnight Friday, Jan. 20. Last year’s University Center celebration drew in hundreds of students and staff with prizes, crafts and lots of free food. 5 News 5 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Checking in with Ferris’ five-year plan building projects on campus
Megan Hiler an addition to and partial renovation of the Students on campus are most concerned Sports Complex. The exciting Center for Ath- with how construction is and will be, effect- Torch Reporter letic Performance project for our student ing parking on campus. Ferris in five years athletes is in the fundraising phase where “Honestly, they’ve already taken a lot of Construction on campus not only comes we are seeking donor support to fund part our parking spots,” said Ferris public rela- 1. The Swan Annex will be as a surprise to students, but it can also of this project,” Scoby said. “The addition tions sophomore Kayla Barwick. “I’m going feel endless at the same time. would be primarily fo- to be a commuter next year, so I’ll be a little renovated According to Jerry Scoby, Ferris vice pres- cused on adding an NCAA upset if I’m going to start losing more and ident of administration and finance, con- Division II collegiate-level more parking spaces next to my classes.” 2. There will be a new PGM struction is moving along as scheduled and strength and conditioning Ferris dental hygiene freshman Shelbie learning center at Katke proposed in the Master Plan published in space.” Elerick is already an irritated commuter. 2015. Pre-construction plan- “It’s kind of annoying,” Elerick said. “I’m 3. Improvements made to the “The Swan Annex project is underway ning has also been ap- worried about parking and is scheduled to be completed by the proved for renovations to next year.” Pharmacy Building summer of 2018,” Scoby said. “The early Kayla Barwick parts of the Student Rec- Despite parking trou- part of the project includes site work on the reation Center, according bles, Scoby assures 4. West Campus Apartments south side of the existing Annex, adding a to Scoby. The project is categorized as long- that the location of new expanded new loading dock for the National Elasto- term in the Master Plan, however improve- housing for students was mer Center so there is dock access after the ments to the center will be made within the selected directly from stu- 5. Southeast campus Swan Annex addition is added to the South next two years. dent input. of the existing Annex. The bridge to Ives has student housing demolished As for the ongoing construction of the Shelby Elerick “We think students will been removed, and work has started on the new north residence hall, which is not spe- love the opportunities in and redeveloped new pedestrian bridge that will connect the cifically listed in the Master Plan, it is set to the [north] hall and the close proximity to second floor of the Swan five story building open this summer. Arts and Sciences, the University Center, 6. Ewigleben Sports Complex to the parking lot north of the building.” “This 402-bed facility will open in Aug. FLITE and more,” Scoby said. Scoby also explained that, back in De- 2017 and will be for first-year students,” Students and community members who renovated and added to cember, the Board of Trustees authorized Scoby said. “It will also have three class- are interested in learning more about cur- the administration to retain professional rooms for living/learning programming, nu- rent and upcoming campus construction 7. A major electronic sign on services for the planning of the demolition merous small group study rooms, a fitness can find the entire master plan at www. the corner of Perry Avenue project of Merrill and Travis halls. However, area for residents and a community kitchen ferris.edu/strategic-planning2/2015-mas- it is still in the planning phase. near the main first floor lobby.” ter-plan-final.pdf. and State Street “Preliminary planning has been done for Lions and tigers and emails, oh my! Ferris State spam emails annoy students Megan Hiler over 32,000 consumer emails in one year. en Bohren says that the emails are simply to cording to Bohren. Ferris engineering junior Jeff Krager is keep students informed. The emails are de- “Our emails—students’ most preferred Torch Reporter used to receiving a lot of promotional email. signed by Barnes and Noble College. method of campus store communication— “I get stuff from a lot of different people so “Our research tells us that 79 percent of keep students engaged with timely content When students come to Ferris, they are I’m used to getting a ton of emails,” Krager students reported that they want to hear such as tips for course material savings, given a school email that they use to contact said. “Most of the time I don’t read them, if I from the bookstore the moment they are ac- game day promotions, updates on gradu- professors, other students and be sent ad- know it’s nothing important I’ll just leave it.” cepted,” Bohren said. “As an essential sup- ation apparel as well as special promotions vertisements from all over campus. Ferris mechanical engineering technology port system for students, the bookstore’s ‘Ig- and sales,” Bohren said. Regularly, students are sent emails from freshman Curtis Sharman also claimed to re- niting the New Student Connection’ initiative If you want to unsubscribe from the the Ferris State bookstore updating them on ceive a lot but said it wasn’t all a bad thing. is designed to connect and build relation- emails, be aware that you may take yourself promotions, products and rentals. But what “I get quite a few. Sometimes it is incon- ships with incoming students from the mo- out of the loop when it comes to scoring a seems like harmless advertising, can be con- venient when you are trying to get stuff ment they receive their acceptance letters deal on Ferris merchandise and keeping up sidered a nuisance to others. done. But other than that, I don’t mind it that and throughout key stages of their college with the Ferris experience. “I think it’s very annoying. I don’t open much,” Sharman said. “If the title doesn’t say journey.” “We want to show our students that we’re them. They are just annoying,” said Ferris so- anything important, then I just delete them. The Ferris State bookstore sends 20 emails their full-college support system, not just cial work freshman Kendra LaHaie. Sometimes they are helpful because of cer- a month to students. In addition to this, it has a retailer sending them advertisements,” According to a study done by The Radicati tain things you can get and prices or deals.” an unsubscribe rate of 0.15 percent. Bohren said. Group Inc., the average person receives 88.3 The Ferris State bookstore manager Kar- Students prefer to be reached via email ac- consumer emails per day. This racks up to
JUMP minded of this.” The exhibit will be available for Continued from page 2 students and community mem- also been published into a book bers to view until March 31. that is also titled “Strong is the “Young women need to be re- New Pretty.” minded to keep a tight hold to “The photographs in this exhibit their true self and not allow inse- show us the faces of confidence, curity to creep in because of the the faces of young women who are messages bombarding them in beautiful for the strong, separate popular culture,” Stermer said. individuals that they are,” Stermer For more information about the said. “We need to be reminded exhibit, visit ferris.edu/gallery. of this. It is critical that we are re-
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Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 Ferris State University TORCH Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 6 6 Lifestyles Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State Torch “The pharmacy program here at Ferris is a graduate level program that provides the educa- tion and skills to mold students into professionals, who will soon be positively influencing LIFESTYLES the healthcare field as pharmacists,” -Kate Nelson see page 9 for story Nick Vander Wulp | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected] National Mentoring Month
Photo by: Alexandra Bourne | Torch Reporter Ferris respiratory care junior Lashai Watson (left) was introduced to the peer mentor program as a freshman when she arrived at Ferris alone and stayed on to serve others in the same situation.
created a Peer Mentor Program in the year a casual meal. your major or sticking to what you are al- of 2000 to help first-year students with the “My freshman year I came here and didn’t ready doing,” Wright said. “They are a great Peer mentoring adjustment that comes with starting college. know anyone and stayed in a suite by my- resource that has already done exactly what “I chose to be a mentor because I know self,” said Ferris respiratory care junior and [mentees] are struggling or simply dealing program helps how hard it is for some students to transi- peer mentor Lashai Watson. “When I was in- with—the transition.” tion from high school to college,” said Ferris troduced to the program, I wanted to make “As a mentor, you can help them when music industry management senior Talesha sure that didn’t happen to anyone else.” they may not have anyone else to turn to, students adjust Wright. “It is important to have somewhere a Watson added that seeing how helpful and you can be a great first resource for student can go or someone they can talk to they are to the mentees and watching them them,” Wright said. “People appreciate hav- Alexandra Bourne when they are experiencing this brand-new grow is the most rewarding part of mentoring ing someone they know they can go to, and environment.” in the program. it is a wonderful feeling to know that you are Torch Reporter The Peer Mentor Program’s purpose state- Ferris public relations junior and peer helping someone become the person they ment reads, “The purpose of the Peer Men- mentor Jada Dill has two mentees; Ferris have always dreamed themselves being.” Ferris students Talesha Wright and Lashai tor Program is to serve as an integral part of general studies freshman Jae’lynn Williams Students interested in becoming or find- Watson are among several students who the University to promote the improvement and Ferris business administration freshman ing a mentor can contact the Director of the take time out of their busy schedules to de- of academic success, persistence and suc- Taneesha Pettway. Dill says getting to know SCHOLAR program Karen GreenBay at schol- vote to younger students on campus. cessful graduation of students participating new people and having someone to talk to [email protected] or visit ASC 1021. National Mentoring Month was named an in the program.” was most rewarding as a mentee. For more information on the SCHOLAR annual, month-long celebration in January of The program hosts group outings each “It’s a very positive organization,” Dill said. program, visit www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/col- 2002 as a campaign to promote youth men- month including horseback riding, lun- “It’s a good organization to broaden horizons leges/university/peer/Program-Information. toring in the U.S. cheons, special trips and more. Mentors and and connect with others.” htm. The Socio-Cultural Holistic Learning and their Mentees get together on their own time “A mentor can be the difference between Retention (SCHOLAR) Program at Ferris to do activities such as study groups or just deciding to stay and dropping out, switching 7 Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017
WordStudents sound off onon their opinionthe of MLK’sstreet efforts Travis Sacher Ross also acknowledges the impact that King has had on his life alone. Opinions Editor “Without him, I may have never been born Only three federal holidays are held on the considering my Mom is white and my Dad is birthdays of individual leaders: Christopher black. At one point, interracial marriage was Columbus, President George Washington not tolerated,” Ross said. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ferris public relations junior Drue Thorn- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best remem- ton was impressed by King’s ability to bring bered as a leading activist in the civil rights so many people together. movement using non-violent civil disobedi- “The fact that he was able to pull so many ence to end segregation in the 1950s and people to individual protests is incredible,” 1960s. Thornton said. “Today, we try to get Face- King’s efforts earned him the Nobel book likes and shares and that is a struggle. Peace Prize in 1964 for fighting racial in- Without modern technology, he was able to equality nonviolently. His work helped push pull over 200,000 people together to protest for the signing of the Civil Rights Act on July for racial equality in the 1960s.” 2, 1964, which legally ended all racial seg- Ferris digital animation design freshman regation in public places. Colin Keeler talked about his celebration MLK day is held on the third Monday of plans for MLK Day. each year, falling close to his birthday of Jan. “I will be marching in the Freedom March,” Torch File Photo 15. MLK Day became a federal holiday Nov. Keeler said. “But I wish more people took Ferris’ annual Tunnel of Oppression is one way in which the university recognizes issues of social 2, 1983, and was first observed Monday this day more seriously and not just a day justice during MLK week as it touches on racism, sexism, various forms of privilege, religion, sexual Jan. 20, 1986. of no school.” orientation, gender identity and many more. Ferris State University honored the works Keeler was asked what he felt would be of Dr. King on MLK Jr. Day, Monday Jan. one thing King would be disappointed with as they were in the 1950s and prior, but I the Constitution. 16. Students sounded off on their opinion if he were alive and well today, to which he feel like right now tensions are growing.” Ferris automotive engineering technolo- of King’s work and what the day means to simply stated, “Our President-Elect.” On the same topic, Ross added, “His gies senior Braden Poole sounded off on his them. Ferris music industry management junior dream has been carried out where black definition of Freedom of Speech. Ferris pre-nursing sophomore Robert Christopher Taber stated, “King was the and white students sit in the same class- “Freedom of Speech is exactly what it says Ross is glad to see his university take the dream he spoke of.” room, but we need to still progress more as in the title,” Poole said. “When I speak, you time to honor the effort of MLK and hold no Taber was asked whether or not he be- a nation.” can accept it or not. Regardless, I said it.” classes on the federal holiday. lieve Dr. King’s dream has been carried out Dr. King was arrested unconstitutionally To view the list of events to celebrate the “We never had this day off in high school to this day. multiple times, disallowing his Freedom of legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., visit fer- and it’s important that in college classes are “His actual dream wasn’t carried out,” Speech and Freedom of Assembly rights, ris.edu/omss. not held,” Ross said. Taber said. “Racial tensions are not as bad both protected by the First Amendment of Hard to say goodbye Students share thoughts on Obama and this year’s presidential election this country face.” Tia-Jane’ Oakes Ferris business administration sophomore Dylan Wojkov- In his speech, President Obama said that the American Torch Reporter ich said that minorities fear they will be affected negatively government is the most precious in the world. He said that during Trump’s time as president because he’s viewed as the citizens of the United States should do more open to help People all over the country await the Trump administra- the rich white man everyone talks about. America be better. tion’s takeover to see if he will live up to his campaign prom- Obama resonated those sentiments with this statement, “President Obama showed people that yes we can do ises to make America great again. “For white Americans, it means acknowledging that the ef- things that people said we can’t,” Worthy said. “He set that But before Trump receives the keys to the front door of the fects of slavery and Jim Crow didn’t suddenly vanish in the bar as the first black President. No one can take that away White House, the current leader of the free world had to first ’60s. That when minority groups voice discontent, they’re from him. It’s sad to see him go.” say farewell. And there were some Ferris students who had a not just engaging in reverse racism or practicing political Obama ends his speech saying, “My fellow Americans, it few final remarks of their own. correctness; when they wage peaceful protest, they’re not has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won’t stop, in President Obama delivered his final address as president demanding special treatment, but the equal treatment that fact, I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my re- in Chicago, Illinois Tuesday, Jan. 10. our founders promised.” maining days.” “I had in my mind that Donald Trump wasn’t going to be “In recent years’, videos of senseless killings of black men With Obama’s tenure coming to an end, it is time to pre- elected as president so I was not as active in this year’s elec- have black people scared,” said Ferris biology sophomore pare for the inevitable. The Presidential Inauguration cer- tion,” said Ferris technical and professional communication Brianna Hayes. “It’s scary because we still have to fight off emonies for Trump will begin 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in sophomore Dona’ Worthy. “Now that he is elected as presi- oppression in 2017 in all kind of ways mentally, physically Washington, D.C. dent, I wonder how I will be affected.” and financially.” To read the full transcript of President Obama’s farewell “This year’s President Election had the worst candidates speech, visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/farewell. ever,” said Ferris pre-law student Trevor Ulewicz. “Both can- didates, Clinton and Trump, focused on problems that I won’t benefit from.” Midwest Publishing, Inc During his speech, President Obama said, “For blacks and other minority groups, that means tying our own very real 122 S Michigan struggles for justice to the challenges that a lot of people in Big Rapids, MI 49307 Tune in to our weekly 231-796-9276 • Fax: 231-796-9268 JOBS FOR STUDENTS Podcast with Kip Biby WE OFFER: Are you interested in AFTERNOON AND EVENING SHIFTS being featured WORK AROUND MOST SCHEDULES on the Torchcast? $9.00 TO $12.00 PER HOUR Contact Kip Biby at [email protected] PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ENVIRONMENT The Torchcast can be found on our website, WALKING DISTANCE OF CAMPUS Facebook page and YouTube channel CALL NOW TO SET UP AN INTERVIEW 231.796.9276 8 8 Lifestyles Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State Torch A magical evening
Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Torch Photographer Steven Brundage performs a card trick to an audience of more than 300 people in the University Center. Brundage got his start on “America’s Got Talent” and stays close to his audience. Magician Steven Brundage entertained Ferris with Rubik’s Cube bit Adrianna Walker an impressive repertoire of new and unique making quite the first impression to some “I’m like a rubix cube aficionado, I can magic,” said EU programmer Ryan Fouts. students. actually solve five or six kinds,” Brown said. Torch Reporter Fouts personally chose to invite Brundage “It was amazing,” said Ferris industrial “The fact that he could memorize the algo- due to his recent and distinct success. chemistry student Tu Le. “I watch a lot of ma- rithms so well, that he could solve the Ru- Steven Brundage shared his take on mod- Brundage began his performance by ask- gician shows and I know a lot of how magi- bik’s Cube with one hand, even blindfold- ern magic with a room full of fascinated stu- ing for a volunteer right away, the first of cians do their tricks and I couldn’t catch on ed, and so fast with just one movement, I dents Thursday, Jan. 12, in the University many during the engaging evening. His set to his.” thought that was amazing.” Center ballroom. consisted of various original acts, including “My favorite part was when he threw up Brown says that Brundage has now Ferris’ Entertainment Unlimited (EU) host- solving his Rubik’s Cubes one-handed or the Rubik’s Cube unsolved, then he caught it sparked her interest in learning more about ed the award-winning magician, whose sig- blindfolded with ease, making cards appear and it was solved,” Le added. solving Rubik’s Cubes altogether. nature Rubik’s Cube magic carried him to in random places, and guessing what stu- Ferris pre-dentistry student Lauren Brown, Following his performance, Brundage the semi-finals on “America’s Got Talent” dents were thinking. who knows a thing or two about Rubik’s stuck around to take pictures with students and landed him spots on many other televi- Brundage often quipped with the audi- Cubes herself, was also impressed by Brund- and to socialize. sion shows. ence and volunteers, and he mixed his rou- age’s complex act, which she said went be- For more information on Steven Brundage, “Steven had a very impressive run during tine with high-energy and witty humor while yond her expectations. visit stevenbrundagemagic.com. his time on [America’s Got Talent], as well as How bad was your hangover?
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“Putting something in my “The next morning I just “I don’t need a party to get stomach felt good and I know had to pop some Aspirin and drunk. After about 6 shots of it saved me a little from my be on my way. I know my ac- Jack, I decided I was just go- hangover I knew I was going tions have consequences. Be- ing to have Jack and Coke.” to have the next day.” sides, I have drank more than I did last night.”
“I had more than enough to “It was a fun night. I had “I probably had like 20 drink that night. At midnight I about 5 shots and then I’m drink/shots during the night. turned up because I was final- not sure about the rest.” It was lit. A lot of my guy ly 21 and the drinks just kept friends were buying me drinks coming.” as well.” 9 LifestylesLifestyles 9 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 We are Pharm-ily Future pharmacists give insight to their busy lives as Ferris pharmacy students Alicia Jaimes other interesting class available—a pharmacy technician class. Torch Reporter Within days, Wise fell in love with the subject and changed his In celebration of National Phar- life plans because of it. macist Day, Thursday, Jan. 12, Fer- Although, like Wise, Ferris first- ris pharmacy students discussed year pharmacy student Lindsey dedicating the next six years to Gerstler did not have pharmacy juggling social lives, good study as her original choice, but instead habits and time management. wanted to become an orthodontist Ferris first-year pharmacy stu- in high school, her interest in sci- dent Kathryn Nelson has always ence and helping people directed enjoyed science-related courses. her towards the pharmacy pro- With her aunt being in retail phar- gram. macy, Nelson became inspired “Ideally, I would like to become with how her aunt interacted with a long-term care pharmacist and patients and aspired to build the work with the elderly,” Gerstler same relationships, landing her said. “My grandma was diagnosed in the Ferris College of Pharmacy with Lewy Body Dementia a few program. years ago, and that really stimu- “The pharmacy program here at lated my interest in how medica- Ferris is a graduate level program tions affect the geriatric popula- that provides the education and tion.” skills to mold students into profes- Gerstler has not had a job or in- Submitted Photo sionals, who will soon be positively ternship in the program yet. How- (Left to Right) Ferris pharmacy students Kate Nelson, Lindsey Gerstler, Cody Wise and Lindsay Cavanaugh. influencing the healthcare field as ever, she is looking forward to her pharmacists,” Nelson said. “It’s three-week internship this sum- nice to be in classes where every- mer at a community pharmacy in one has the same shared interests Michigan. and goals of becoming a pharma- While some students are await- cist.” ing their chance to work in their Because she’s taking 17 cred- field, Ferris pre-pharmacy junior its a semester, Nelson discovered Connor Anderson is a student who that studying each night and hav- was able to dive right into his when ing professors who are always he arrived at Ferris. open to answering questions are Anderson had the opportunity to the key to a lighter work load. volunteer at a pharmacy care clin- Ferris first-year pharmacy stu- ic dispensing free prescriptions to dent Lindsay Cavanaugh has also those in need and was able to job experienced busy schedules and shadow at McLaren Central Hospi- putting in the time, but discovered tal. the joys of building relationships Having those opportunities only with other students and staff solidified his decision to enter the members. pharmacy field. Anderson now “We are a big ‘pharmily,’ which works at a local pharmacy in his is what we say instead of family,” free time and was accepted into Cavanaugh said. “The teachers the College of Pharmacy for the have all been wonderful. They fall of 2017. know their stuff and always want “Working in a pharmacy during to help us succeed.” undergrad is a great experience Ferris first-year pharmacy stu- to have,” Anderson said. “I was dent Brian Wheaton also de- surprised by the amount of work scribed pharmacy students as very pharmacy technicians are allowed studious and somewhat nerdy. to do in the pharmacy and how fun Aside from making connections it has been to work there prior to and friendships, the pharmacy starting grad school.” program, according to Ferris first- Anderson said he finds the op- year doctor of pharmacy student portunity to work in a job that ap- Cody Wise, is to pharmacists what plies to his field fulfilling. medical school is to doctors. “I’m slightly nervous for the high- Wise said that becoming a phar- er difficulty of classes and busy macist was not his first choice. schedules, but my excitement to Since kindergarten, Wise wanted start grad school outweighs being nothing more than to become a nervous,” Anderson said. “I’m con- firefighter. However, when his high fident enough with my undergrad school no longer held the class he education from Ferris to do well needed to follow in his family’s come fall.” footsteps, this led him to the only Check us out online! www.fsutorch.com 10 10 SportsSports Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch
The level of competition is always high. We always have pressure to be SPORTS the best we can be, any quote - Zach Hankins See below for story Apply Now! | Sports Editor Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
Photo by: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer The men’s basketball team has claimed first place in the GLIAC standings with their most recent win against Northwood, but a host of conference competitors are tailing them by just one game in the standings. GLIAC opponents in hot pursuit of 1st place Dawgs GLIAC STANDINGS Brendan Samuels team was stuck in a heated three-way tie in the GLIAC standings for first place. Torch Reporter Now by virtue of that win, the Bulldogs have vaulted themselves into the top 1. Ferris State 7 - 2 9 GP The Ferris men’s basketball team has spot in the conference. enjoyed an outstanding season to this The Bulldogs are not in the clear quite point, but opponents within the GLIAC yet as five teams are only one game 2. Findlay 6 - 3 9 GP pose a huge threat to their success. back, threatening to take Ferris’ No. 1 Currently standing at a 13-3 overall re- spot. Leading the charge is one of only 3. Lake Superior State 6 - 3 9 GP cord, the Bulldogs have blasted out of the two teams in the conference to have gates to a hot start. Ferris has also taken beaten the Bulldogs—Findlay. care of business within the GLIAC, with a It’s easy to get caught up in what this 4. Wayne State 6 - 3 9 GP 7-2 conference record. team has done early in the season, but “The interconfer- the Bulldogs know that they need to fin- ence games are ex- ish strong to be sitting pretty when the 5. Grand Valley State 6 - 3 9 GP tremely important,” playoffs roll around. said sophomore center “The second half of the season is real- Zach Hankins. “The ly where the top teams get weeded out,” 6. Michigan Tech 6 - 3 9 GP level of competition Hankins said. “Generally, a few teams is always high. We al- will begin to stand out and end up with Zach Hankins ways have pressure to records that place them in decent seeds 7. Walsh 5 - 4 9 GP be the best we can be. in the tournament.” But seeing the competition right up there With a month and a half remaining in with us adds some focus to who we need the regular season, the Bulldogs will look 8. Ashland 5 - 5 10 GP to beat and how to do it.” to build on their strong season at the Prior to the Bulldogs’ 91-59 rout of home of the Saginaw Valley State Cardi- Northwood over the weekend, the men’s nals 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Head-to-head with GLAC’s top teams 81-77 OT Loss against Findlay, Dec. 4 82-77 Win against Ashland, Dec. 17 65-59 Loss at Walsh, Dec. 8 111-103 Win at Lake Superior State, Jan. 12 Ferris vs. Wayne State, 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Sports Shorts Markese Mayfield By Brendan Samuels - Torch Reporter
A tale of two jerseys It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Bulldogs fans have experienced both while watching the men and women’s Ferris basket- ball seasons unfold. The men’s team has experienced unyielding success, currently riding an eight-game win streak on their way to a 13-3 overall record. Their most recent win came in dominant fashion when they defeated North- wood 91-59 Saturday, Jan. 14. The women’s team on the other hand has lost three straight games and currently sits at 3-12 overall. Both the men and women’s teams will be looking for their next win when they hit the road to take on Saginaw Valley State Thursday, Jan. 19.
I thought they won? Ferris hockey recorded two consecutive ties with one coming against Alaska Anchorage Saturday, Jan. 7, and the other against Alaska Fair- banks on Friday, Jan. 13. According to the NCAA, any game extended to double overtime or that ends in a shootout is considered a tie, regardless of who wins the overtime period or shootout. The team that comes out on top, however, is awarded two points in the standings while the losing team is award- ed just one point. The Bulldogs have recorded two ties this season as a result of games being settled by shootouts, four ties total, and are 7-13-4 on the sea- son.
Athletic and academic Ferris athletes do their best to shine on the field, but it seems that they’re also getting it done in the classroom. According to the Ferris State Athletics’ Twitter page, the roughly 400 student athletes that make up Ferris’ sports teams earned a combined 3.17 GPA for the fall semester. Way to go, Dawgs! Can’t COME to a Ferris SPortING event? Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Multimedia Editor Follow us on Keith Salowich inating the Timberwolves 91-59, and Mayfield played a key role coming off the bench. twitter @fsutorch Editor-in-chief The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Godwin Heights native scored 18 points and secured 12 rebounds in his 24 for live updates This week’s Top Dawg honors are awarded to Ferris minutes off the bench against LSSU. Mayfield then net- sophomore wing Markese Mayfield for his play at Lake ted seven points, four rebounds and two steals against on the game! Superior State Thursday, Jan. 12, and against North- Northwood. wood Saturday, Jan. 14. Mayfield and the rest of the Dawgs will hit the road The Bulldogs came out on top in both contests, first to take on Saginaw Valley State 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. defeating the Lakers in a 111-103 slugfest before dom- 19, at SVSU’s James E. O’Neill Jr. Arena. HONEST & AFFORDABLE CAR CARE Mufflers • Brakes Struts • Shocks Undercarriage Specialist Off to the races FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
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Photo by: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer The Bulldogs currently sit at a 3-12 overall record, but solid play from some young players like redshirt freshman guard Riley Blair provide hope that the program can turn the tides late in the season. Blair bringing hope Bulldogs have high hopes of turning the season around behind Riley Blair and company Beau Jensen Blair spent her high school basketball ca- are all on board and ready to put in the work Of the fifteen women that make up the reer on the court at Divine Child High School necessary to bring some great success to Ferris State women’s basketball program, Torch Reporter where she helped the team to a Class B re- this program.” only one of them is a senior and that senior gional title while also making it to the Catho- Freshman guard Renee Sturm is another is a transfer student. The women’s basketball program at Fer- one of the young Dawgs in the program, and “Also, having so many new players, we are ris State has been having a rough season so along with Blair, feels that success will come still getting used to playing with one anoth- far, but the young team has a bright future “Each practice, with trust in the system and time. er and are still searching for our groove as ahead with Riley Blair on their roster. “I think the key for us is to stick together a team,” Blair said. “On the other hand, us As the second leading scorer on the team, when it gets tough and work to do the little young players are fortunate enough to get a Blair averages 12.1 points per game as a each game is things, build consistency and trust together,” lot of reps in our first years that players at redshirt freshman guard. Second only to ju- Sturm said. “We will find our way this season other schools may not have the opportunity nior forward Rachel McInerney’s 16.3 points and doing the little things will make us far to take advantage of.” per game, Blair’s added scoring is a much another more competitive and successful in the long Blair’s points bring great promise for this needed boost for the Dawgs. run.” program going forward and said that the Blair is one of the underclassmen who will The team currently sits with a 3-12 overall team’s captains do a phenomenal job of be with the program for the next few years. opportunity.” record on the season with a 2-7 GLIAC re- keeping the women’s hopes up for the po- And Blair is a player who understands the cord. Playing 27.2 minutes per game, only tential to turn the program around. importance of patience when it comes to - Riley Blair second to McInerney again, Blair has be- “We rely on each other heavily, which has winning games. come a staple on the young team. really helped us figure out this college bas- “We came into this year knowing it was “I think there are both difficulties and ad- ketball thing,” Blair said. going to be another huge year for us to help lic League championship game. vantages to us being so young,” Blair said. The team is back in action 6 p.m. Thurs- rebuild this program and that is how we are “Our coaches are constantly reminding us “There is a certain wisdom for the game in day, Jan. 19, at Saginaw Valley State Uni- looking at it,” Blair said. “Each practice, each to ‘trust the process’ which is exactly what which you can really only gain through ex- versity. The women then head back to Big game is another opportunity we have to gain we are going through right now,” Blair said. perience, which since we are so young, we Rapids to host Wayne State 1 p.m. Saturday, more experience and to get more comfort- “It’s not going to happen overnight and we haven’t quite obtained yet.” Jan. 21. able playing with each other.” Riley Blair Season Stats 27.2 Minutes per Game 182 Points 19 Assists 40.5 3-PT Percentage 69 Rebounds 12 Steals 13 Sports 13 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Battle in Bemidji Bulldogs set to take on No. 1 team in WCHA Keith Salowich ris Head Coach Bob Daniels. “Obvi- 11 and points with 19 this season. ously they’re playing well and seem The last time the Bulldogs were on Editor-in-chief to be good from the net right on the ice, they tallied a season-high out. Tom Serratore is a great coach. 46 shots but still came up short The Bulldogs haven’t won a game I have a good feel for how they 2-1 in overtime against Alaska since Friday, Dec. 9, but they’ll be play—they may have adjusted— Fairbanks. It marked the fourth looking to turn the tides when they but they’ve always been a really time Ferris competed in an over- Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Photographer take on the Bemidji State Beavers solid defensive team and I would time competition in their past five FSU has a chance to gain some ground against the WCHA’s best this weekend. this weekend. expect that through this weekend.” games. “I know everyone is kind of dis- Bemidji State leads the league in “I’m disappointed that we did appointed right now, but we’ve got goals this season, having allowed lose, obviously, but I’m certain- Bemidji,” said senior right wing Ger- just 26 goals to their opponents ly not disappointed in how we ald Mayhew. “They’re a great team despite playing two more games played,” Daniels said. “If we roll that WCHA STANDINGS this year so I think if we can start than almost every other team in game out each night from now there and get two there then we the conference. Meanwhile Ferris until the end of the year we’ll be 1. Bemidji State 15 - 3 - 2 49 PTS can continue to roll and get some has allowed 51 goals, which stands just fine and get our share of wins. wins.” as one of the worst totals in the What we want to do is pursue good 2. Michigan Tech 11 - 3 - 4 39 PTS The Bulldogs met Bemidji State league. hockey and good play and then the four times last season, going 2-1-1 “We just have to capitalize on wins will take care of themselves.” 3. Minnesota State 10 - 6 - 2 32 PTS against the Beavers with just one our chances really,” Mayhew said. Ferris is striving to host a home Bowling Green 10 - 9 - 1 32 PTS game decided by more than one “We’ve gotta move the puck a lot playoff matchup for the second goal. faster and harder, I think. We just consecutive year and will need to 5. Alaska 6 - 9 - 3 24 PTS Ferris is 6-9-3 in conference play have to keep working. We can’t get finish in the top four places in the this year, which places them in a tie discouraged, but again we have to WCHA standings to do so. The top 6. Alabama Huntsville 7 - 9 - 2 23 PTS for sixth place in the WCHA. Bemi- capitalize on our chances to win eight teams in the conference are Ferris State 6 - 9 - 3 23 PTS dji State is in first place in the con- games.” eligible for the WCHA Playoffs. ference with a 15-3-2 WCHA record. A key to the Bulldogs’ success Ferris will take on the top team 8. Lake Superior State 6 - 9 - 3 22 PTS “They’ve been a good team for a this coming weekend will be slow- in the WCHA and the No. 17 team number of years and this year they ing down BSU senior forward Phil- in the nation in Bemidji State 8:07 9. Alaska Anchorage 4 - 9 - 5 19 PTS really seem to have it going. I don’t lip Marinaccio, who leads the Bea- p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, then again on 10. Northern Michigan 3 - 12 - 3 13 PTS know what their secret is,” said Fer- vers in goals with eight, assists with the following day, in Bemidji, Minn. Seeking editor in CHIEF Started from the bottom 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR: We are seeking an organized student (enrolled in at least six credit hours) for the Editor-in-Chief position during the 2017-18 school year. Candidates must Former Ferris assistant coach accepts head write well, possess excellent leadership skills and be prepared to work the entire school year. Candidates should also be familiar with digital publishing coach role at Northern Michigan techniques. Qualified students can receive competitive wages for up to 20 hours per week. Ability to work and train in April and August of 2017 is neces- Cody Burkhard someone of that caliber, but from a professional sary. Prior journalism experience or training desired. Submit the following: standpoint with him having an opportunity to be a Torch Reporter • Resume head coach for the first time in his career, it’s a great • One-page (typed, double-spaced) essay answering the following: opportunity for him.” >> What should be the goals of a student-run newspaper? Former Ferris defensive coordinator Kyle Nystrom is The last two seasons have been the best in Bulldog >> How will I, as Editor-in-Chief, ensure that the newspaper now the head coach for the Northern Michigan Wild- history with the first Ferris playoff victory in over a de- reaches its goals? cats • Copies of articles or other written work cade and the first semifinal appearance. • At least two references (recommendation letters not required) Nystrom spent two seasons at Ferris as an assistant A large part of this success Annese attributes to SEND SUBMITIONS TO: Steve Fox at [email protected] - DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 coach and served as co-defensive coordinator on the awesome play from the players, par- 2016 Bulldog team that Ferris head coach Tony An- ticularly on defense. nese dubbed the best defense he has ever coached. Former Ferris defensive end and Nystrom possesses special qualities that separated current New Orleans Saint Justin Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of him from the coaching pool when Annese and his staff Zimmer set a new Bulldog record race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual sought a new assistant coach in 2015. for sacks and tackles for loss in orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or “There’s a few qualities he possesses.” Annese 2015 only to have those shattered military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic said. “Obviously, passion for a defense, and passion by sophomore defensive end Zach information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Kyle Nystrom Seiler in 2016 who had 19.5 sacks State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, to lead the nation. housing, public services, or other University operations, “You hate to “When your defense is playing well, some of it has including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, to do with the players. Some of it has to do with the hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, team. Some of it has to do with the emotional state job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation and how coaches get them prepared to play hard and lose someone against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate aggressive,” Annese said. Before Nystrom became a Bulldog, he was an assis- complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination of that caliber” tant coach at Central Michigan from 2010 until 2014 investigation or proceeding is prohibited. where he became the interim head - Tony Annese coach late in his last season after Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation former Chippewa head coach Dan may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at Enos left. (231) 591-3057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, to motivate young people to be successful[emdash] Nystrom graduated from Michi- Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and passion for young people in regards to what they face gan State in 1988 with a bachelor’s Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136 in Grand Rapids. as student athletes.” degree in political science and crim- During Nystrom’s tenure, the Bulldogs led the Great Employees and other members of the University community inal justice. He began as a graduate with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) with assistant on the same Wildcat staff Tony Annese contact the Human Resources Department, 420 Oak St., Big the fewest rushing yards allowed with 92.2 per game as his dad. en route to a GLIAC championship and NCAA Div. 2 From there he served as an assistant at Western Rapids, MI 49307, or call (231) 591-2150. semifinal appearance. Michigan for 13 years helping the Broncos reach the After 30 years in the coaching ranks, Nystrom finally Mid-Atlantic Conference championship game. Inquiries or complaints of discrimination may be addressed to has a shot at head coach in the city he grew up in. He has been a journey coach, having served on nine the Director of Equal Opportunity, 120 East Cedar St., Big Nystrom is from Marquette where his father, Buck, different teams including stints at Texas Christian Uni- Rapids, MI 49307, or by telephone at (231) 591-2152; or Title was an assistant coach on the Northern Michigan versity, DePaul, North Dakota State, Forts Hays State IX Coordinator, 805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307, or by staff. and as a student assistant at Michigan State in 1983. telephone at (231) 591-2088. On the KCAD Grand Rapids Though Nystrom has left for another GLIAC program, Though it seems he’s been everywhere in the re- Annese has nothing but admiration for this opportuni- campus, contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 17 Fountain gion, Nystrom has brought his career full circle becom- St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-2787 ext. 1113. ty for his close friend of 25 years. ing the head coach where he got his start. “You always have mixed emotions, obviously, from The Bulldogs wish Nystrom much success and will a selfish standpoint,” Annese said. “You hate to lose see him on the field come the fall 2017 season. 14 14 OpinionsOpinions Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch
OPINIONS “Take one step outside without slipping. I dare you!” - Sarah Massey See page 15 for story Travis Sacher | 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, Keith Salowich Just think OUR LOCATION We should all do a bit more er annoying song is stuck in our absorbed almost none of what life for a while and just shift to Alumni Building 013 thinking, I think. See? I just did heads. I watched or read. Why do I do autopilot. We’re turning our brain 410 Oak Street something there. With deadlines, due dates and it? Why waste that precious hour off to give it some time to recover Ferris State University So much of life is nearly auton- expectations we’re all desperately that could be applied to creating from class, work or whatever else Big Rapids, MI 49307 omous. Many students could prob- trying to meet constantly filling our something, learning something or demanded some of your attention fsutorch.com/letter-to-the-editor/ ably shower, dress themselves heads, there’s little time to just sit at least living consciously? that day. and microwave a breakfast burrito back and think. We use electronics as distrac- We can all benefit from more The Ferris State Torch without even opening their eyes in Much of the downtime that we tions from reality. We use drugs deep thought. Not about home- welcomes comments on topics of the morning. do find is spent in front of the tele- or alcohol as temporary escapes work or how to gain more Twitter interest to the general readership. A huge percentage of that pro- vision or browsing social media. from reality. Why are we all just followers, but just about life and Letters should not exceed 300 cess is just our bodies running Oftentimes I’ll spend an hour or running away from real life? you’re role in it. words in length and The Torch through the motions while our so surfing the internet and once It’s because it’s easier. It’s so So just breathe, unplug and reserves the right to edit for length. brain occupies itself with whatev- I’ve finished, I’ll feel as if I’ve much easier to forget about real think every now and then. Letters will not be edited for gram- mar, punctuation or spelling. The Torch will not print letters deemed to be libelous or obscene. All letters must be signed by their authors and include his or her phone number. Unsigned editorials appearing Introverts Unite on this page are the opinion of The Torch and do not necessarily repre- sent the opinion of the university’s Why being lazy isn’t always a bad thing administration, faculty or staff. Signed columns represent the opin- ion of the writer. Inquiries regarding editorial content should be directed to the Editor in Chief at Alicia Jaimes Torch Reporter (231) 591-5978.
To advertise with the Torch, contact Ever since I was a young girl, all I’ve ever Hannah Evo at the Pioneer Group: heard is how college life is the life. (231) 592-8391. It’s the time to join clubs, make friends and [email protected] experience life. College, to me, was going to be an amped up version of High School Musical. Student media retain the same The reality? Way different. rights, responsibilities, privileges My life since 2014 has basically consisted and protections afforded by the First of three things: Netflix, sleep and sleeping with and Fourteenth Amendments of the Netflix on in the background. I am proudly one U.S. Constitution and under applica- of the laziest people I know. ble state laws. Now I know not everyone is like this, I’ve The Torch and fsutorch.com, the heard the party stories. I’ve seen the Instagram student newspaper and its accom- pictures. But that doesn’t change the fact that panying online version focused on I’ve come to love being an introvert. Ferris State University, are public From kindergarten through high school my forums for student expression. Stu- teachers would call me a social butterfly. I dent editors have the authority and swear sometimes they called me this more responsibility to make all content than they called me by my own name. I was the decisions without censorship or definition of extrovert. What changed? advanced approval for both the print After deciding to take a year before putting and online editions of the student myself through another four years of schooling, newspapers. I fell in love with doing nothing. I had no job, my friends were in Grand Rapids and every day was just Grey’s Anatomy, a box of pizza rolls - TORCH STAFF - and me. It was AWESOME. Editor in Chief Visual Content Unfortunately, a year is only so long and Keith Salowich Justin Campbell I ended up back at school where I thought I (231) 591-5978 Andrea Cordes belonged. But when I got here, all I felt was out Samantha Dow Production Kaitlyn Kirchner of place. Manager I remember getting to my first class and Jordan Lodge Reporters sitting in the back and watching everybody talk Alexandra Bourne Production Cody Burkhard around me. I didn’t feel that I was able to just Assistant Harley Harrison jump into any conversation because everybody Sarah Massey Megan Hiler was already paired off with friends. Promotional Photo Beau Jensen News Editor Andrea Lenhart I felt even more awkward just sitting and star- Many introverts may find themselves catching up on Netflix shows while extroverts attend parties. Angela Graf Travis Sacher ing at people. I was no longer confident enough Brendan Samuels Lifestyles Editor Adrianna Walker to be an extrovert or comfortable enough to be college is portrayed in movies as this wild, crazy um in my college life, and I didn’t find it by Nick Vander Wulp an introvert and so I was stuck for that whole adventure, doesn’t mean it has to be. At least showing up at school and sitting around all day. Interim Reporters first year. not in the sense that they intend it too. I got up. I went out. I discovered what worked Sports Editor Alicia Jaimes - Apply Now! - Matthew Miller I tried to go back to my old ways. I made College changes people. You aren’t the same for me and what I could do without. Tia-Jane Oakes a couple of friends and we went to football person you were your freshman year in high Luckily, what worked ended up being me in Opinions Editor games and drove around adventurous Big Travis Sacher Managing school. This is a new year, new semester and a pair of slippers and going to sleep at a rea- Copy Editor Rapids. We did the college life and all I felt was clean slate. sonable time. Multimedia Editor Jasmine Nettles uncomfortable. The movies might be wrong about how every- So what do you do when your friends call you Aubrey Kemme This wasn’t me anymore. But every time Copy Editors one parties hardcore all the time. But they introverted? Own it. Web Supervisor Jen Corrie I found myself sitting in my room watching aren’t wrong about how this is the time to figure Flaunt it in their faces that you are complete- Angela Graf Jonny Parshall television, I felt that I was missing the college out who you are or what you want to be. ly satisfied with sitting at home in pajamas experience. Office Manager Distributor For the record, I am not saying go ahead and while they feel the need to always be on-the-go Andrea Lenhart Nick Vander Wulp I know when somebody calls you an introvert commit to the hermit life without first trying and doing something. it sounds like some horrible diagnosis, like something. I am a proud introvert. Podcast Manager Adviser they’re calling you out for being boring. Maybe Kip Biby Steve Fox Go to a game. Talk to someone in your class. I think as long as you are proud of who you (231) 591-2529 they are, but don’t ever think that being intro- Get involved at least once in college. Why? Just are, you can’t go wrong. Unless you are one of Cartoonist verted labels you as weird. to say that you did. those people that enjoys taking 8 a.m. classes. Mikala Piller It’s perfectly normal and okay to feel com- It took me three years to find a happy medi- Because I mean, come on, people. fortable with the life you have. Just because 15 Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 FERRIS STATE Where the students are salty and the sidewalks are not Take one step outside without slipping. I dare you! The weather this first week back has been nothing short of brutal: from snow, rain and now ice. It seems Sarah Massey as though Ferris is doing nothing to make our 8 a.m. Production Assistant trek to classes any easier. You see remnants of salt on the ground, but the salt doesn’t seem to be doing much. You would sidewalks. think that Ferris would be doing everything in their All of these posts were renditions of “Fell on the power to keep their students safe, such as canceling sidewalks today” or “Big Rapids is just one big sheet classes. of ice”. This isn’t exactly what I signed up for when I We all received the cancelation on the morning of decided on attending school here. Thursday Jan. 12... For the Grand Rapids location. Now, here in the city of Big Rapids, there are laws Hmm, why not here in Big Rapids? There are so which require people to clear sidewalks of snow and many more students here on the main campus with ice so they are safe to walk on. equally as many sidewalks and roads to slip and Sure, this is mostly for residential areas, but there fall on. are thousands of students who live on or near cam- This past week alone, I have had numerous con- pus who walk to classes or dining halls daily. versations with people about those who’ve fallen on We are paying tens of thousands of dollars to the sheets of ice we call sidewalks. attend classes at this university, but that is impos- These poor souls have suffered eternal embar- sible when we are not able to leave our apartments rassment by crashing down on these sidewalks that and residence halls because of the treacherous the phrase, “Be careful, the sidewalks kill,” is a com- walk. mon closing to any conversation. So while we bundle up and waddle to class, we In addition to all the conversations I have had, I can only hope that Ferris decides to salt the side- was scrolling through my Facebook feed and I saw walks today. Graphic by: Sarah Massey | Production Assistant four posts in a row about the snow and ice on the Don’t @ Me What you don’t understand about Trevor Noah
So it’s 2 a.m. and I’m up scrolling through my Facebook feed. I was literally about to log off when this YouTube video came up. The title is what caught my attention, “What Trevor Jasmine Nettles Managing Copy Editor Noah Doesn’t Understand.” Huh? What does that mean? Trevor Noah is the host of the late night comedy cated? Who will best educate them other than the show, The Daily Show on Comedy Central. people who have lived it? Noah did an interview with The Blaze host Tomi Lahren, who is widely known for her “final thoughts” 5. It is absolutely RIDICULOUS to, as the vlogger so on the responses of the liberal “snowflakes” to every- eloquently said, grandstand against someone who thing from social justice issues to Donald Trump. literally had our back as a people. And always will. I watched the YouTube video and the vlogger basi- Did you watch his interview with Tomi Lahren? You Cartoon by: Mikala Piller | Cartoonist cally says that Trevor Noah shouldn’t speak so softly couldn’t have, at all. Before people continue with this to Lahren because that’s not how she talks about our rhetoric, do some research before you attack some- views and us. And by us, I mean people of color, lib- one’s knowledge, experience or education. Reach erals, feminists, black lives matter advocates, proud millennials… Must I continue? 6. Some feel that his being nice to her after his fans the FSU Anyway, the vlogger says that Trevor Noah couldn’t who misinterpreted his message, were completely understand the challenges of African Americans in disrespectful to her was “odd.” Why do you care that Student Population America, so he should just be quiet. he’s a nice human being? We need more people like YIKES. Because they couldn’t be MORE wrong. that. Torch Well, I did this vlogger a favor, and explained why advertise in the everything about what they said was wrong, and 7. He kept the message light. He knew that arguing Call me for a instead of a six-minute video, I got it down to nine or provoking a hostile environment would do nothing points: free professional to further the cause. And I completely agree. What marketing would that have done? Would it have proved that he 1. Trevor Noah is a mixed race, white and black, could scream, too? consultation. immigrant born in apartheid South Africa. So, LOL at the idea that he doesn’t understand oppression. 8. I take issue when people target irrelevant facts about someone in an attempt to prove a point. What 2. You cannot take someone’s words and dissect Hannah did his ratings and performance on his previous them in order for them to fit the description that you shows have to do with his education on the topic of deemed them to mean. When anyone with any logi- Evo oppression of people of color? Tried it. And try again. cal reasoning skills takes it at face value, and tells Media Consultant him good job. 9. Finally, this is what’s wrong with America right (231) 592-8391 now. How dare you tell someone that their way of [email protected] 3. The only way to get the “right” to understand what interacting with someone like Lahren was wrong? We we go through as oppressed or “left” people, and as all handle these things in different ways. Noah kept it the mighty culture of people we are, is to CONTINUE light. But he made his point. He couldn’t force her to to extend an olive branch. You mean because he hear him. If anyone could, then I don’t think we would didn’t “shred” her that his interview didn’t go well? be continuing to have this conversation at all. 4. We will never have a conversation with people who Don’t agree? Too bad. Don’t @ me. Thanks. An affiliate of the are different from us unless we actively continue to seek one. How will people learn if they’re not edu- 115 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 16 16 Opinions Week of Jan. 18 - 24, 2017 Ferris State Torch
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