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Ferris State University FERRIS COVID-19 CASE COUNT Last updated: oct. 5 new cases cumulative active cases TORCH this week cases Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 27 158 30 Students flock to Shooters All by yourself What if you get COVID-19 in the dorms? Veronica Mascorro News Reporter

Ferris has currently has 33 active COVID-19 cases and students in dorms are wondering what it would look like if they needed to go into quarantine or isolation on campus. While they may sound similar, quarantine and isolation are two different procedures. Isolation is the separation of sick people with a contagious disease from those who are not Photo by: Cora Hall | Editor in Chief sick, while quarantine refers to separating and Students wait in line outside of the ever popular Star Shooters on Michigan Ave for their re-opening on Saturday, Oct. 3. restricting the movement of people who are exposed to a contagious disease to see if they Owner says 195 patrons showed up throughout re-opening become sick, according to the Center for Dis- ease Control. night; masks not required Students who test positive for COVID-19 at Ferris are being isolated in a residence hall that is specifically reserved for these students. Cora Hall masks. With a maximum capacity of 444, summer, Boman said they followed all the From here the students are provided with dif- ferent services such as meal delivery, garbage Editor in Chief Boman said they are limiting it to half that rules required, including mask wearing in- disposal and laundry services, says Director of for the foreseeable future. side. residential programs and services and associ- Big Rapids’ most popular bar announced Because someone close to him has pre- “That’s what we did the initial time when ate director of housing, Lisa Ortiz. its reopening Saturday afternoon on Twitter existing conditions, Boman has not dined we were allowed to open, because that was However, each case is managed on a case- and saw a turnout of 195 patrons through- in at restaurants since the beginning of the part of the rules initially,” Boman said. “And by-case basis by housing, the Birkam Health out the night, according to Star Shooters pandemic. But he feels that Shooters is we followed the rules, directly as described Center and the local health department to as- owner Jerry Boman. not much different than patrons dining at a by the governor and we had no customers.” sess every student’s situation. Students are Shooters has been closed since Gov. restaurant and taking their masks off. A Tweet sent by the Shooters Twitter ac- also offered the opportunity to quarantine or Whitmer’s executive orders closed “They’re not wearing masks anyway,” count on Saturday alluded to other local self-isolate in their own dorm room and be pro- vided with the same services. indoor bars on July 1. Since then, students Boman said of those in restaurants. “And bars not enforcing masks or social distanc- One of the first steps that a student should have turned to Sawmill Saloon, which has we know now that it’s airborne, it doesn’t ing during the pandemic. take when feeling symptomatic, coming into an outdoor area and was allowed to remain really matter—they've extended it from six “In response to other local bars not fol- contact with a positive case or receiving a pos- open. But on Oct. 3 at 9 p.m., Shooters to 20 feet if both people are not wearing lowing proper restrictions the entire time, itive test themselves is to contact the Birkam once again opened its doors to the public masks and that’s what’s happening in we want to to provide a safer environ- Health Center to be provided with more infor- aged 21+. restaurants, but they still only have to be ment as the state moves forward with loos- mation and see whether quarantining or isola- Boman said they were able to open due six feet apart. ing restrictions. Be safe, be smart, wear tion would be the best move. to the Oct. 2 Supreme Court ruling stating “Even with what we know now, it doesn’t masks,” the Tweet read. There is currently no system set in place that Whitmer can no longer extend the really matter, if they’re taking their masks Boman has not been to other bars per- to track whether students are staying in their room and properly quarantining or staying iso- State of Emergency and make executive or- off to drink, they’re going to breathe with sonally, but wanted to have a safer environ- lated. ders. If Boman had not planned on starting their masks off. I think restaurants offer a ment for students. “Students are responsible for understand- another business this year and had money unique situation where it’s hard to be open “I only know what I heard or saw on ing the importance of staying in both quaran- set aside, being closed for this long “would and have a mask on, all we can do is say Facebook, I never witnessed it firsthand,” tine and isolation,” Ortiz said. have been devastating.” He declined to re- ‘hey please wear your masks when you’re Boman said. “I don’t necessarily want to Television and media production sophomore veal exact sales from Saturday, but said it moving from your table to go to the bath- comment on how another place wants to Matthew Dominguez-Sandoval contracted was about one-third of the sales they would room or when you’re moving around’ and manage or run their establishment. They COVID-19 in back in April and is hoping that typically make at this point of the school that’s all we can do, we can only hope that make their choices. I think I made the right students are taking the proper steps to quar- year. they want to do their part.” choice as long as I could. But I’m not saying antine or isolate and actually staying in their Masks were “encouraged” in the original The Shooters staff are following the origi- everybody did.” rooms as he did. Dominguez-Sandoval who is currently living tweet, but not required. Around 12 students nal rules laid out by Whitmer when they ini- With the fact that essentially only staff is in a dorm has mixed feelings as to what would were in line at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, waiting tially reopened this summer. This includes wearing masks, Boman had—and said he happen if he had to isolate himself again. for the doors to open. None were wearing all staff members wearing masks, glass will continue to have—conversations with “I was in my own home so I felt more com- masks, and all declined to be interviewed. barriers at the bar, temperature checking his employees about how they feel about fortable,” Dominguez-Sandoval said. “I had a Boman said he was impressed with the patrons as they come through the door and their personal safety. support system and different resources, but I students who did show up, saying they asking them to remain at their tables and think that having to quarantine or isolate in a stayed within their groups for the most wear masks when they order. Shooters | see page 3 Housing | see page 4 part, even though about 90% did not wear When Shooters originally opened this

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2 News Week of Oct. 7 - 13. 2020 Ferris State Torch NEWS Ry Rodriguez| News Editor | [email protected] Ferris’ rules about large gatherings are The party prohibition not stopping those off-campus Alyssa Hubbard community to report and refer their con- News Reporter cerns when they have them and when we receive a report involving a student it goes Since the beginning of the semester, to our Student Conduct Office for review and there have been around 50 large gatherings appropriate action.” reported to Ferris’ Office of Student Con- Off-campus parties are rumored to be duct. happening most often at apartment com- Before classes began, the Dean of Stu- plexes near campus. Some students shared dent Life sent out an email to all students their concern that these parties might cause stating Ferris will be enforcing new limita- Ferris to take further actions. tions to on and off-campus gatherings. The “I feel like students should be aware of mandate set limits to what social events or how partying is going to affect if we get to gatherings are and what they must have. go back to normal in-person classes,” hos- Proper social distancing, face coverings, pitality management junior Katie Bittner and no more than 10 people can meet in- said. “There was a party one night until 3 doors as well as no more than 100 people a.m. that I heard from the parking lot. My meeting outside. Students who attend or roommate went to work at that time and saw host events that break any of these rules will them partying on cars.” face negative consequences. Pulsifer specified that Ferris is working However, there have been instances this with local law enforcement and off-campus Photo by: Madison Kettlewell| Torch Photographer semester where students have disregard- property managers to discourage these The courtyard at Oakwood Apartments sits empty for most nights, where once it was a gathering place ed these limitations. Students have been gatherings from continuing. She assured for parties on weekends. hearing about parties happening at various that the Office of Student Conduct could off-campus locations. Many of these parties suspend any students who have violated they partied. But when college students are Updates from Pulsifer have been sent ev- were discovered and shut down as soon as these regulations. put into a college environment, there are ery few days for the past few months so that possible. Adam Michalski is a pre-dentistry senior bound to be parties because it’s part of the students and faculty are aware of Ferris’s Joy Pulsifer, the Dean of Student Life, re- that emphasized the idea of students mak- college experience.” intentions for the year. iterated that students’ health and safety is ing their own decisions and understanding Although there are now more strict limita- “Consistent communication is important Ferris’ main concern in order to maintain a possible consequences. If students choose tions set on social events and gatherings, especially in times like this where there is safe environment on campus. Large gather- to party, they need to know that they might there have been some positive responses. uncertainty and constant change,” Pulsifer ings would promote the spread of illness. face repercussions for doing so. Pulsifer explained that students felt ap- said. “We have encouraged a culture of ask, “I feel that the partying got out of hand preciative of the precautions Ferris has tak- Students are encouraged to mingle in tell, and ultimately if necessary, refer,” Pul- this semester,” plastics engineering senior en this semester. They knew these actions smaller groups consistently in order to cre- sifer said. “We created an easy reporting Brendan Edgington said. “My neighbors were for the safety of the community and ate the healthiest environment during these tool for individuals inside and outside our were all quarantined for weeks because that Ferris wanted to be able to continue times. providing in-person classes for students. Voting by mail: is fraud possible? Mecosta County election clerk disagrees with President’s claims

Noah Kurkjian Once all of this information is confirmed, Brennan hand Copy Editor packs ballots for mailing. A ballot, instructions, privacy sleeve and return mailing envelope are all loaded up and During the first presidential debate that took place on sent out within 24 hours of the clerk receiving the initial ap- Tuesday, Sept. 29, President Trump claimed that mail-in vot- plication. ing will produce “fraud like you’ve never seen.” Once these ballots are dispersed and voters fill them out, This year as a result of COVID-19, rates of mail-in ballots they can mail them back, deliver them to their clerks office have soared. About 60% of ballots cast for the primary vote drop box, or hand deliver them to the clerk. Once Brennan were cast by mail, and their security has been a hot topic as gets them back, she records the receipt, and they get locked of late. According to the Michigan Secretary of State, over up until election day. 2.3 million absentee ballots had been requested as of Sept. “I will typically not get a few ballots back, maybe 10 out 21 for this Presidential Election. of the few hundred I send out. These usually end up being With five states already encouraging most people to vote from people that decide to just come into the poll. It’d be by mail even before the pandemic, Lois Brennan, Township hard to put a number on what to suspect as interference,” Clerk for Mecosta Township dismissed these worries. Brennan said. “It’s very safe, it’s just as safe as if you walked into the There was a case in 2018 where a Southfield Clerk at- polling location on election day and cast your ballot in per- tempted to alter almost 200 absentee ballots. She was im- son, there are just a few extra steps,” Brennan said. mediately caught and is being charged with six counts of Brennan explained the process in great detail from start “unauthorized and inaccurate changes to absentee ballots.” to finish. For the 2020 election, the state of Michigan sent All voters whose ballots were altered were contacted and out applications to every resident that is registered to vote. their correct vote was recorded in the official results. The If voters choose to vote by mail, they fill out, sign and return Attorney General and Secretary of State both condemned this application to their local clerk. these actions and called “very rare.” “Once I receive applications, I check all of the info by On election day, at 7 a.m., the ballots are brought to an- hand, compare their signature to the data base and if every- other room with an inspector from the Democratic part and thing checks out, I assign them a ballot with an accompany- one from the Republican party. They then feed them into a ing UPC-like code,” Brennan said. second ballot counting machine or tabulator. They keep go- Michigan has a signature matching requirement, stating ing until all ballots are counted, there is no deadline. “Absentee ballots will not be counted unless the voter’s sig- “A local group is currently petitioning that absentee bal- nature on the return envelope matches their signature in the lots that are received up to 14 days after the election should Qualified Voter File…,” The signature in the Qualified Voter be counted so long as they are postmarked the second or File is the signature on your driver’s license or state issued earlier.” Brennan said. ID. Once all ballots are counted, Brennan has to take the “I have only ever had to disqualify one application in my results from her tabulator, verify the quantity matches and career, and it was due to a mismatched signature,” said then the ballots are packed up in a sealed container and an Brennan. “That’s the only reason I would have to throw out inspector from each party delivers them to the county clerk. a ballot besides an attempt at double voting, which I would They are then sent to the state commission who officially catch because to attempt to cast two, a voter would have to certifies them if they see no problems. Photo by: Ben Totten | Torch Photographer come into the polling location and my computer would auto- “During the primaries, when I was uploading my results One of Big Rapids’ drop box location for ballots is at 226 N. matically flag them as already voting absentee.” USPS| see page 3 Michigan Avenue. 3

NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13. 2020 SHOOTERS - ON THE RECORD - Continued from page 1 A roundup of this week’s crime at “They want to be back to work,” change in policy. Boman said. “I’ve heard about all “The problem is that, everything the other things that have been else that has been opened up are Headline going around and I think a lot of equal risks, gyms being a big one,” Ry Rodriguez this is already happening within Boman said. “That’s the problem, News Editor college students [not wearing a is you can’t pick on one area when Did this happen? mask]. I’m actually kind of sur- there’s really a lot of proof that other Catch and release Oct. 4 at 4:06 p.m. a non-Ferris student came into DPS to prised by how low the numbers are areas are in the same boat. But be- Sept. 26 at 12:50 a.m. A Ferris student was pulled over report that his girlfriend had sexually molested him while after the initial spike. I’m pretty im- cause people are fighting for gyms, on South Street for not driving with their lights on. After taking a nap. Further into the investigation, it was found pressed with how the numbers ha- they’re willing to look the other way. investigation it was found it was a minor driving with the that this person had claimed this at multiple different po- ven’t grown much since that initial I get it, gyms help people, too, but blood alcohol level of .04, which in the state of Michigan lice departments, in multiple different cities. DPS closed spike. I think my staff feels safe and I guess you could make the argu- classifies that a DUI with a zero-tolerance policy. Luckily the investigation and claimed it as a mental health case. if anybody did feel unsafe, I would ment that socialization helps peo- the officer let the student park the car and he was only not force anybody to work.” ple. Everybody needs to be safe and issued an MIP, a big break for the student. Responded too fast Ferris’ current COVID-19 case it sucks that the environment that Oct. 4 at 10:00 p.m. A female Ferris student contact- count at 149 cumulative class- has arisen is not productive to peo- No means no ed DPS for possible stalking. The alleged male student es, 33 of which are still active. ple trying to help other fellow Amer- Sept. 30 at 1:13 and 1:41 p.m. a Ferris Student made ad- found the females snapchat and started to text the fe- The week leading up to Shooters’ icans by doing the simple things.” vancements toward two different female students, which male. After further conversation the female wished for opening, 33 cases were reported. they politely declined. It is alleged that both females experi- the talking to cease but the male continued. A simple Since the beginning of the school Editor’s Note: Shooters has now be enced the same situation of after telling the male no, he de- case of one like the other, and the other did not like them year, Boman has kept an eye on forced to close until Oct. 31 due to cided to grab them by the throat and choke them to ‘change back. the COVID-19 case count and said the MDHHS epidemic order, which their minds’. The females are safe, and the case is still open. an increase in cases could cause a was put in place Monday Oct. 5.

USPS Continued from page 2 Gov. Whitmer’s state of emergency order denied before sending out my ballots, my machine randomly jumped Michigan Supreme Court votes Whitmer cannot extend state of emergency up by one vote. I had to go back through each individual bal- by a narrow majority of Republican justices, is lot and re-run it and when that deeply disappointing and I vehemently disagree failed, I had to hand count them which took about three days,” with the court’s interpretation of the Michigan said Brennan. constitution,” Whitmer said in the press release. When asked about the claimed “Right now, every state and the federal govern- made by the president, Bren- ment have some form of declared emergency. nan’s tone changed. With this decision, Michigan will become the sole “We clerks work very hard to outlier at a time when the Upper Peninsula is ex- protect the integrity of the sys- periencing rates of COVID infection not seen in tem, and that’s important to our state since April.” know. We all feel that way. The An order from the Michigan Department of recent news stories and the slanted views on things without Health and Human Services has now largely re- actually getting into the trenches instated Whitmer’s orders. with us, are just really offensive Since Sept. 1, COVID-19 cases have more to each of us clerks. than doubled in the Upper Peninsula’s 15 coun- “Anyone is welcome to come ties. On Friday, Oct. 2, there were 2,621 cases, down to my office and ask me the most in Houghton, Delta, Iron, Menominnee, Photo from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Twitter all the questions they would Marquette and Dickinson. like even if they are not from Cora Hall 2020, on the basis of the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan Technological University, located in my district,” Brennan said. “We Furthermore, we conclude that the EPGA is in vi- Houghton, has been named as a source of out- also have a scheduled Accuracy Editor in Chief Test on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. and olation of the Constitution of our state because it breaks. However, according to their website, 48 I strongly encourage anyone The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Friday, purports to delegate to the executive branch the cases have been detected in the last two weeks. that’s interested in the process Oct. 2 that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not have legislative powers of state government-- including Northern Michigan University in Marquette has to come see for themselves. I the authority to extend or declare a state of emer- its plenary police powers -- and to allow the exer- only reported 65 cases between July 27 and Oct. want to be as transparent as gency in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. cise of such powers indefinitely,” Justice Stephen 3. possible.” The Supreme Court examined whether the J. Markman said in the decision. The MDHHS order will remain in effect until Applications will be accepted Emergency Management Act of 1976 and the Whitmer’s state of emergency orders have Saturday, Oct. 31. Until then, Whitmer reminded until the Saturday before the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945 been a point of contention between the Gover- Michiganders that the emergency declaration election at 2 p.m. and as of now, nor and Republican lawmakers since this spring, and orders “retain the force of law.” ballots will be accepted until the gave Whitmer the authority past April 30 to con- end of polling on Tuesday, Nov. tinue emergency orders. The 4-3 majority deci- when legislators sued Whitmer for what they be- Big Rapids City Manager Mark Gifford said that 3. Brennan strongly encouraged sion said she did not have the authority to contin- lieved to be an overstep of her legal authority in there has not been any discussion yet of wheth- if you can drive your ballot to ue emergency orders. her declarations. er or not Big Rapids will issue emergency orders clerk’s office, to do so to ensure “We conclude that the Governor lacked the Whitmer released a statement, voicing her dis- of their own. The next city council meting—which your voice is heard. authority to declare a ‘state of emergency’ or a appointment in the decision. Gifford hope to have in person—is scheduled for ‘state of disaster’ under the EMA after April 30, “Today’s Supreme Court ruling, handed down 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at City Hall. 4

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dorm room would be so different and it would definitely take a toll on your mental health. I don’t know if I would have the same support here, as I did before and I’m sure it would make you feel very lonely.” Dominguez-Sandoval also recalls his first experience with isolating to be one that was very boring. “No matter what, I think you’re going to get bored; there’s no way around it,” Dominguez-Sandoval said. “Every day started to feel the same, I would get up, eat, play video games and sleep. And as much as I love playing Modern Warfare, it can get boring real quick.” Aside from the potential boredom one may face, a big con- cern that even made nationwide news is how students are receiving meals. New York University (NYU) was one of the schools that made headlines when students who were quarantining, posted videos on the social media platform, Tik Tok, of the meals that they were receiving. NYU set into place a 14-day quarantine for all students who were living in the residence halls that moved from out- side of the Tri-State area at the beginning of the semester. Each of these students received meal deliveries three times a day, however, many students had shown in these videos that at times the university would forget to deliver meals or even deliver meals that did not cater to the dietary restric- tions of the student, such as giving meat to students who Photo by: Madison Kettlewell | Torch Photographer were vegan. Students who test positive for COVID-19 at Ferris are being isolated in a residence hall that is specifically reserved for these students. “I’ve seen the horror stories on Tik Tok from students at other universities so, I hope that it’s nothing like that here from the dining services. Students inform dining services if Students are recommended to keep a “Go Bag” packed in at Ferris. It’s bad enough that your basically locked in your they want breakfast, lunch and dinner and meals are then case there is a sudden need to move into an isolation room room for 14 days with not much to do, so it would just make delivered to each housing location and then taken to the in one of the reserved residence halls. it worse if the food was bad too,” Dominguez-Sandoval said. rooms by whoever is working at the front desk. The meal ar- More information about any updates or changes can be So far, this has not been the case at Ferris and there hav- rives in a white bag and the worker places the meal outside found at ferris.edu/coronavirus or ferris.edu/housing. Stu- en’t been reports by students who are isolating or quarantin- of the room, knocks and leaves to prevent direct contact dents can also contact housing with any questions through ing in the dorms. All the meals that are being provided come with the student. email at [email protected].

Watchers feel uneasy after Debate debacle witnessing an abnormal debate Ry Rodriguez News Editor

The first Presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump took place Tuesday eve- ning on Sept. 29. The debate, the first of three, was hosted by Fox News’ Chris Wallace, and it was held in Cleveland, Ohio. The debate topics were as follows: • The Trump and Biden Records The Supreme Court • COVID-19 • The Economy • Race and Violence in our Cities • The Integrity of the Election

Biden and Trump moved quickly between topics, and within minutes of the start, both descended into disorder. Biden and Trump both attempted to speak over one another, and often they had to be reeled in by Wallace. Policy and solutions were not a central focus of the debate – even in the section on both can- didates’ records, policy took a backseat for most of the debate. Ferris professor of political science David Takitaki agreed the topics were on point, but something was off. “The topics themselves, as posed by moderator Chris Wallace, were absolutely on point,” Takitaki said. “They addressed sever- al of the most divisive and controversial political issues of this election, and America would have been well served by an engag- ing exchange of ideas in which both candidates could inform us about their plans and policies. “That’s not what we got from the candidates, and much of the conversation was pulled off topic by President Trump’s interrup- tions and non-topical attacks.” Both candidates decided to have personal attacks on their Graphic by: Charlie Zitta & Cora Hall | Production Assistant & Editor in Chief families and personal financial standpoints, rather than their pol- try on an international and national stage,” Kolhoff said. “We had we’ll see something better in the next round.” icies. combative debates in the past, but even previous debates with Takitaki wanted to inform new voters and students who just Reactions throughout the campus sparked questions and con- Trump’s unorthodox style have not been bad. The only thing that began to get into politics that this debate was abnormal and not fusion on whether this was a good debate. would have made it worse is if Biden completely changed to this to get used to these types of debates. When Takitaki finished the debate his overall reaction was style as well.” “This debate has been condemned by people on both sides of grim. The Torched reached out to both The College Republicans and the isle—and across the world—because it was such a large de- “Stated simply, this was not a professional presidential debate. The College Democrats for comment. The College Democrats parture from both precedent and expectation. Don’t let the chaos It was a debacle, and, in the eyes of many, a black mark on the were not immediately available to comment, but The College Re- and contempt we saw on display dissuade you from participating long history of Presidential debates. The 2016 debates were un- publicans echoed Takitaki’s senitments. in politics or making your voice heard,” Takitaki said. conventional in their own right, but none of them featured the raw “Both sides didn’t really energize their voting base, which The next debate will be between the Vice Presidential candi- vitriol that we saw in what may be the only 2020 Presidential de- threatens the rest of their own parties out of general apathy,” dates, featuring Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Mike bate,” Takitaki said. Jonathan Ward of the College Republicans said. “What they did Pence 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. Communications Professor Sean Kolhoff had his own feelings emphasize and focus on felt uncalibrated, as if both campaigns The next presidential is slotted for Thursday Oct. 15, but this about the debate. are detached from the voices and concerns of their voters. I feel is still up in the air due to President Trump having tested positive “I initially felt like it was a pretty bad impression for our coun- like both sides realized how rocky the first debate was, so I believe for COVID-19. 5

NewsNews 5 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13. 2020 Faculty say no compensation was given All work, no pay for re-structuring classes to go online

Veronica Mascorro News Reporter

In the midst of a global pandemic, Ferris has chosen to not compensate its faculty with the additional pay that was listed in their con- tracts and were even asked to take pay cuts. Over the summer instructors were tasked with transitioning face to face class to a re- mote delivery format for summer classes and as well classes for the fall. According to the contracts agreed between Ferris and profes- sors, when a class is created for online deliv- ery, the university pays the faculty member $1864 per credit however this did not happen over the summer, fall or even in the previous spring when Ferris transitioned to full online after spring break. “We talked with the Provost about this throughout the summer without getting any- where, so we were forced to demand to bar- gain over this in August and we had our first Graphic by: Charlie Zitta | Production Assistant bargaining session on Sept. 29. We present- ed a draft Memorandum of Understanding “We asked him what cuts he was planning provost was asked specifically about faculty Bacon said. “The problems at Ferris are the outlining our proposal, but the administration and what other revenue sources he was look- wanting to go online and his response was failure of the Eisler administration. The prob- refused to provide a written counter proposal,” ing at, such the Ferris Foundation which has that anyone that wanted to would be able to lems of the present will not be solved by the Ferris physical sciences professor of 36 years about $100 million in it,” Bacon said. “He go online. I know personally that this contra- solutions from the past. Eisler is taking advan- and Ferris Faculty Association (FFA) President wouldn’t detail any cuts; he wouldn’t talk dicted some of the attempts by deans to force tage of this temporary crisis to radically impact Charles Bacon said. about the foundation money and he wouldn’t faculty into face to face classes, but ultimately Ferris, and in my opinion, permanently dam- At no point did administration bring up the even talk about administrative cuts. All the all faculty got to choose,” Bacon said. age the university by unwarranted and cruel conversation of being compensated. The FFA unions denied his request to eliminate pay Accounting sophomore Ivan Arredondo is cuts in employment, student programs and brought this topic up in late March and every increases. Eisler refused to eliminate the ad- glad that professors ended up getting the courses and overall university life.” other time that the group met going forward. ministrations pay increase, as well.” choice on whether to operate in person or vir- Pre-pharmacy sophomore Daniel Jigo be- “They verbally acknowledged the tremen- Bacon reported that Eisler wasn’t pleased tually. lieves that, especially in a time of crisis pro- dous work done by faculty but wouldn’t talk with the requests of the FFA. They had asked “Initially I was disappointed that my classes fessors deserve compensation for the work about any numbers,” Bacon said. “Despite him to tell the FFA what cuts and what reve- were going to be online, however I understand they’ve done. many meetings in which we always said we nues he was looking at, but he wouldn’t dis- that it’s the safest decision for everyone on “Right now is the time when people are want to talk, the VP of Legal forced us to cuss these without having the FFA agree to and off-campus,” Arresondo said. “And it’s struggling the most financially, and to think proceed to a demand to bargain. The Board taking cuts. good that they had the choice instead of being Ferris isn’t paying it’s professors for their of Trustees passed a resolution thanking the At one point, Ferris was pushing to have its forced into it.” work is disappointing. How are our professors faculty for their efforts and the President mes- classes be only offered in-person, but many The FFA understands that there is a global supposed to feel motivated to keep teaching sage to the Board meeting in May expressed professors held concerns about the safety of crisis occurring and they’re willing to discuss during all of this when Ferris won’t even prop- similar sentiments.” themselves and their students and wanted to the issues at hand but there is a lack of open erly support them,” Jigo said. University President David Eisler then asked have the choice to conduct these classes on- communication between administration and Eisler was not immediately available for a all unions to forgo their negotiated pay increas- line or in-person. the union to which Bacon blames Eisler for. comment on this story. es that had taken effect July 1, 2020. “During one of the town hall meetings the “This is a direct result of Eisler’s attitude,” 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UPDATE Sept. 31: President Trump and the First Lady test positive for COVID-19. This happened after the debate, but professionals are POLL NUMBERS stating he had it before the debate started. Former VP Biden test- ed negative after taking a test when Trump announced his results. JOE BIDEN UP Oct. 2: President Trump announced he was going to get Medi-Vac’d from the white house to Walter Reed, the presidential hospital. BY 7 POINTS IN Oct. 4: Trumps campaign attacked Bidens campaign for VP Biden MICHIGAN not having a firsthand experience with COVID-19. Oct. 5: Trump announced he will be leaving Walter Reed and re- turning to the white house. Meanwhile Biden held a townhall host- JOE BIDEN UP ed by NBC News in Florida. It is also announced the debate with the VP nominees will go on, but there will be plexiglass between BY 8.2 POINTS the candidates. The debate will start 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. IN U.S.

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6 Lifestyles Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Ferris State Torch LIFESTYLES Marissa Russell | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected]

“‘Ponte las pilas’ is my Putting the home in slogan which is a common saying in Spanish translated to “put on your batteries.” Homecoming The saying refers to getting hyped up and motivated. So Homecoming joins the ranks of online events together we’re better Bull- dogs, ponte las pilas.” Matthew Miller and Kaylin Johnson dates. Ferris switched to using the word “ambassador” in -Lezley Rodriguez Lifestyles Reporter, Managing Copy Editor 2018 to increase inclusivity. For the 2020 homecoming race we have three individ- “As someone who had a Homecoming is widely considered to be a staple of the uals looking to win the crown: Leonardo Almanza, Ryleigh rough start here at Ferris due college experience. Significant changes have been made Spetoskey and Lezley Rodriguez. to ensure your safety, but different doesn’t necessarily Almanza is a criminal justice senior with a minor in pub- to bullying, having a stut- mean bad. lic advocacy. He is the president of Sigma Lambda Beta tering speech impediment, Homecoming was planned over two weeks this year in- International Fraternity at Ferris and the president of the and struggling to find a place stead of the usual one. Events began last week on Sept. United Greek Council. Almanza was also this year’s Asso- where I belonged, I found 26 with a Virtual 5K. Other events included a tailgate rec- ciation of Latino Professionals for America Fellow. many RSOs where I could ipe contest, a Ferris photo contest, and a virtual home- Spetoskey is a music and entertainment business coming parade. senior. As the Music and Entertainment Business Asso- embrace doing what I loved The LGBTQ+ Resource Center also hosted an event ciation president, she has helped start a fundraiser ded- again.” they called Homocoming to share what’s happening in the icated to supporting Michigan music venues during the -Ryleigh Spetoskey LGBTQ+ community at Ferris and to spread news about pandemic. Spetoskey is also the music director for Vibrato the new LGBTQ+ and ally Alumni organization. Vibes. “As a first-generation The big highlight of this week will be Saturday Night Live Rodriguez is a business administration senior with a student, a lot of people in comedian John Mulaney preforming stand up on Thurs- minor in international business. She is the 2020-21 New- my shoes don’t really get an day, Oct. 8 at 9 p.m. The comedian event has become a man Civic Fellow, a member of the United Greek Council, tradition for Ferris homecoming. The event is being put on and a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Soror- opportunity to attend school, by Entertainment Unlimited and will be a Q&A that stu- ity. let alone actually run for dents will be able to stream. The winner of the ambassador competition will be an- homecoming ambassador.” Another highlight of homecoming celebration is being nounced after John Mulaney’s performance on Thursday, - Leo Almanza able to vote for the Homecoming Ambassador Candi- Oct. 8.

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Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Events calendar October WEDNESDAY Oct. 7 EASY 2 mile walk/ jog/ run Contact: Anna Douglas HoroscopesMarissa Russell [email protected] Lifestyles Editor Location: Rec Center Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Black Votes Matter Libra: Sept. 23-Oct.22 Contact: Darnell Lewis Take a leap and do something outside your comfort zone. Get that piercing, text that person, try some new food. [email protected] Location: Online Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov. 21 THURSDAY Find peace in not knowing everything going on around you. Oct. 8 TRANSTASTIC! GROUP FOR TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY STUDENTS Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Contact: Sarah Doherty Make a lot of memories this month. Have something to look [email protected] back on a year from now. Location: Virtual Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan.19 Homecoming Comedian - John Give second chances to people this month. The people Mulaney around you are only human and should be allowed to mess Contact: Lane Steffke up every once in a while. [email protected] Location: Online Time: 9 - 10 p.m. Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Put the popcorn in the microwave, grab a blanket and turn on a Halloween movie. Put the books away and give yourself FRIDAY some relaxation time. Oct. 9 VIRTUAL STUDY ABROAD Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20 Stop daydreaming that something special is going to happen. WORKSHOP Make it happen yourself. Contact: Megan Hauser-Tran [email protected] Location: Zoom Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Aries: March 21-April 19 FriGay Gaymes Don’t butt heads with your teachers. Accept your grade and do better next time. Contact: Sarah Doherty [email protected] Location: Online Time: 3 - 5 p.m. Taurus: April 20-May 20 Get some exercise this month. Go for a walk and enjoy the MONDAY fall leaves turning. Oct. 12

Virtual Cooking Show Gemini: May 21-June 20 Contact: Anna Douglas You will do a lot of growing up this month. Accept it and [email protected] better yourself. Location: Online Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Cancer: June 21-July 22 Do something nice for someone else this month. Make din- ner for your parents or clean the apartment for your room- TUESDAY mates. It’s the little things that matter the most. Oct. 13 The Inaugural Political Campus- Leo: July 23-Aug. 22 Wide Virtual Speech Contest You bring out the best in people and you should realize that. Finals Contact: Dr. Nell Patten (616) 516-1818 Location: TBA Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Take care of yourself this month. Do things that make you feel proud of who you are. For more events, check out calendar.ferris.edu 8

8 Lifestyles Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Ferris State Torch Canceling spring break Join us at the Torch! Ferris announces elimination of break to mitigate spread WE ARE of COVID-19 this HIRING spring

Rebecca Vanderkooi motely.” News Reporter Melissa Vaughn, a junior at Ferris ex- In an email on Friday, Oct. 2, the Provost pressed similar concern. and Vice President for Academic Affairs an- Vaughn’s opinion is that people will nounced the decision to cancel the spring still try to find other ways to have fun even recess in order to try to prevent the spread spring break will be missed, she thinks it’s if they can’t travel and this could aid COVID- of COVID-19. ultimately a good decision which will hope- 19’s continued spread. The break was scheduled for March 6-14, fully minimize the spread of COVID-19. Some Ferris students already had spring 2021. The email also lays out the new sched- Many people similarly echoed Dr. Barkel’s break plans booked which is especially frus- ule for the spring semester. All classes will thoughts. trating for them. One such student is Jason Looking for: continue through the originally scheduled “Being a pharmacy major, I know we’re Zellers. It’s the second year in a row he’s had spring break and the last day of classes will not as close to a vaccine as we probably say to cancel his trip to Cozumel Mexico. Writers be Friday, April 23. Exam week will be April we are,” Jason Zellers, a graduate pharma- Others disagree with the decision and are 26-30, so students and professors alike will cy student said. “A vaccine takes anywhere shocked by the news. Zach Schildhouse, a Photographers be finishing courses a week early this year. for 5 to 7 years just based on preclinical senior, said, “With Grand Valley they had a The Provost was not immediately available data. They’re fast tracking it. Unfortunate- lot more cases than us, so I see why they did Multimedia Editor for an additional comment. ly, I wouldn’t say it would be safe (by spring it, but Ferris’s cases aren’t too high, and I There are mixed feelings among both stu- break).” think this is kind of coming out of nowhere Come and visit us dents and professors regarding the news. However, some people are concerned almost.” and fill out an However, Ferris isn’t the only university im- whether canceling spring break will have its So far this school year at Ferris there have plementing this plan. Grand Valley State desired effect. been 158 cumulative positive COVID-19 cas- application! University, Central Michigan University and “The hope is our students will not travel if es, and there are currently 30 active cases. or contact our EIC: Northern Michigan University are all cancel- a spring break is not given,” business profes- This is less than Grand Valley who also can- ling their spring breaks as well. sor Kayla Slezak said. “I believe if students celed their spring break. They currently have Cora Hall Doctor Karen Barkel is a biology professor want to travel, they will find a way to make 100 active cases and 289 total positive cas- here at Ferris. Barkel explained that although it work especially if classes are available re- es to date.

AMA-zing opportunities Getting to know what AMA is all about

Meghan Hartley While not meeting in person has majorly affected the that you would do for a real marketing job,” Schuetter said. Lifestlyes Reporter working dynamic of the group, members have been trying to “We turn it into them when we go to our ICC. It’s a great op- stay on the positive side. portunity to get real life experience.” Preparing future leaders for successful careers in today’s AMA still has been working hard to create a great year for The group’s dedication to professional development and competitive environment is what AMA is all about. its members, especially after winning the NOLA Internation- community service has them ranked high out of all market- The American Marketing Association, or AMA, is an RSO al Collegiate Competition last year. ing collegiate associations across the country. that teaches students how to successfully navigate the busi- They are currently working on a case study for the compa- Prospective students interested in learning more about ness world through marketing and networking opportuni- ny PODS, in which they will develop a marketing strategy for business and marketing can head amaferris.org where they ties. They strive to educate students about the marketing them to help fix an ongoing issue. will find information about upcoming events, meeting dates, issues businesses are currently facing and ways to fix them. “We do research, we do focus groups, we do a lot of things and how they can get in contact. All students are welcome to join AMA regardless of the extent of their marketing knowledge. Hospitality management junior Katie Bittner has been a member for a year and has become vice president of com- munity service. “I’ve learned a lot about how to brand myself,” Bittner said. “Being in marketing is important for any major; you should be able to learn how to market yourself well.” The workshops hosted by AMA are specialized to teach members about personal finance, office etiquette, how to ask for a raise, and other topics that help boost their confi- dence when going into the workforce. The group holds many opportunities for students to build not only their skills but also their resumes. The Crimson Consulting program is one such opportunity. Business administration junior and AMA President Renae Schuetter said that the program helps local businesses re- ceive assistance in their marketing needs. “We help re-brand businesses, help them take off, and at the same time are getting marketing experience that can be put onto students’ resumes.” Schuetter says. Recently this facet of the organization has been put on hold due to businesses not having enough funds this year. AMA has been reducing the amount of in-person activities and meetings for the safety of all its members. Instead they have been meeting online and focusing their energy on com- munity service. They have participated in the Big Alleyway Clean Up, and programs such as Adopt-A-Courtyard, and Adopt-A-Campus. Photo provided by AMA AMA members attending a competition in New Orleans. 9

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10 Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Ferris State Torch SPORTS Brendan Sanders| Sports Editor | [email protected] LIVING THE DREAM

Photo from Ferris State ’s Twitter Zach Sieler celebrates after making a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Former Ferris Football players talk playing in the NFL

Brody Keiser & Brendan Sanders “I’ve worked. I’ve worked on my technique each day, Lampman late in camp, so it was really cool to get to play Sports Reporter & Sports Editor worked on my strength training, recovery, watching more with him. Last year during the end of the season and during film, and growing as a player, which is what I needed,” Sieler OTA’s this past year I was with Tavierre Thomas, so it’s a cool Over the course of the last five years, Ferris become a said. experience to play with college teammates twice.” hotbed for many NFL prospects. defensive tackle Justin Zimmer has had a While Zimmer came into the NFL as an athletic specimen Zach Sieler, Tavierre Thomas, Justin Zimmer, and Malik long road to his current position; playing for four NFL teams training in the NFL changed to fixing the technique flaws in Taylor are currently rostered in the NFL. All four were stand- along with a stint in the League. After Zimmer’s game. outs at Ferris. a successful pro day that saw him put up 44 reps on the “The work regimen isn’t that different from college.” Zim- The drafted Sieler in the seventh round bench press, the Bills originally signed him as an undrafted mer said. “There’s only so many ways you can lift and run, of the 2018 NFL Draft. Some NFL analysts described the free agent. but technique-wise it’s so different. Everyone is so athletic, two-time GLIAC Defensive Lineman of the Year as a “steal.” Over the course of the last four years, Zimmer has played especially when you come from a small school, you can kind “It was sheer excitement, and everything finally came for the Browns, Falcons, Saints, Montreal Alouettes, and of get by being more athletic, stronger, and just win on that, into full fruition,” Sieler said about being drafted. “But being currently, the Buffalo Bills. but you can’t really do that in the NFL. That was the biggest drafted is not getting into the NFL, it’s not making a team. Coincidentally, every team that Zimmer has been a part of thing for me was just fine tuning my technique. That’s taken It’s not a guarantee of anything. That’s basically to say that over the course of his career currently has a former Bulldogs a long time and I’m still fixing up some old bad habits.” you’re getting a shot and telling you to get to work and make on the roster counting Vander Laan who opted out of the While the NFL is a different level than Ferris, Sieler and a name for yourself.” season while on the Saints roster. Zimmer still believed their time at Ferris was necessary for Sieler worked to prepare himself for the NFL immediate- “Yeah, it’s kind of weird that every team I’ve played for their growth as players, both on and off the field. They cred- ly after Draft Day. Coming from a Division II school, Sieler has had another Ferris State guy on the team.” Zimmer said, ited Ferris’s staff, faculty, and coaches for preparing them to needed to take a “step up” to acquaint himself with the NFL. “When I was in New Orleans, they had Jake NFL | see page 12 FERRIS FOOTBALL ALUMNI NFL STATS Zach Sieler, Defensive End Tavierre Thomas, 3 tackles 3 tackles

GREEN BAY PACKERS Malik Taylor, Wide Receiver 1st career start 1 reception, 20 yards 45 offensive snaps 11

SportsSports 11 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Close call for Ferris esports level up Spartans E-Bulldogs hold tough against #16 Spartans, lose 23-17

Graphic by: Charlie Zitta | Production Assistant Ferris State esports builds momentum

Photo by: Brendan Sanders| Sports Editor with bright future ahead Halfback Tyler Minor scores Ferris State’s first Division I D’Andre Head with two of their teams playing this “Our Overwatch is one of the Brendan Sanders Interim Sports Reporter week. The Overwatch team that best teams in the nation, and all Sports Editor played in Tespa collegiate series the players are in the top percent- Esports have become very pop- took their first win of the season, age in the US. The teams are going ular in the past couple of years. but the Rainbow Six team is com- well, Rainbow Six is having a rough Spartan Stadium has seen many upsets recently; and a visit from the Many people are playing video ing off a rough start. League of start but is pulling it together, and Bulldogs nearly resulted in another. games professionally and this year Legends also started their season. League of Legends is pulling off Ferris State played its first of five in-state games, going the Bulldogs have joined the fray. “Season start dates are a little with many players returning and toe to toe with the Michigan State Spartans. After a loss to Wyoming Esports at Ferris offers a chan- weird much like everything else in building.” Jono Eaton the Over- the previous week, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if the Bulldogs struggled nel to connect with students on this COVID world, but we are look- watch coach and president of Fer- against the home team. Yet, the Bulldogs hung with the Big 10 team campus. After being founded in ing to play in some small tourna- ris esports said. through all four quarters. the fall of 2018, from the original ments and show matches before As esports continues to play Michigan State attacked early, driving inside the Bulldog RedZone be- League of Legends RSO, the es- the main Collegiate League of down the stretch, there are big ports discord bow has over 350 Legends tournament starts prob- plans for the future. Eaton gives fore having to settle for a . The Bulldogs would string together a members. 50 of these members ably at the end of October early an insight into what’s to come. few first downs before Campbell would throw his first of the belong to one of the many e-sports November,” Mans said. “But prac- “The next step for esports is afternoon on a 3rd and ten play from the Spartan 40-yard line. Luckily, teams that play on different levels tices have been good. Everyone is getting a physical place on cam- the defense would hold, forcing a three and out on the Spartans. across Michigan. getting used to playing as a team pus and being one of the best Both teams would trade punts to end the first quarter, with the Bull- Mitchell VanEss who goes by with each other.” productions in Michigan.” Coach dogs hanging tough 3-0 against the heavily favored Michigan State Spar- the name “TongueFu” online is the Overwatch Crimson is currently Eaton said. “We are looking for tans. vice president of the Ferris Esports 3-0, upsetting the #30 ranked Au- scholarships and pro-players who Disaster would nearly strike in the second quarter when Campbell club. He spoke about being a part burn University as the #96 ranked are known at Twitch to come play of the growing . team in the country. The Rainbow here are Ferris.” was hurt on a fourth-down conversion that put the Bulldogs in field goal “Esports means a lot to me, 6 team is 1-1 with one scratch Eaton mentioned that the pro- territory; Travis Russell would replace him. Russell would get the Bull- watching Overwatch makes me while the League of Legends team gram was looking for a way to give dogs close enough for a field goal try, which was converted to the feel the same way as I did cheer- hasn’t played a match yet. scholarships and have pro players game at 3-3. ing for or sports in gen- The rest of the esports teams who are known on Twitch to come Both offenses would struggle before Cody White returned Sy Barnett’s eral. Esports allows me to break will also participate this week to play at Ferris. The intention for the 27 yards, putting the Spartans in plus territory. Soon Brian Lewerke the norm of sports devoting hours start their season off. This is the program is to become a varsity would find Tre Mosley for a 31-yard , putting the Spar- within, developing our skills as a first year Ferris will have a Call of sport and one of the best esports tans up 10-3. team,” VanEss said. “As in other Duty section to their team. Many teams in Michigan. Omari McCauley would earn Lewerke’s first interception of the season sports, we practice, watch clips, other teams are also emerging For more information go to ferris- and prepare for tournaments.” from Ferris to come together and esports.club or visit their Twitch at as time wound down in the first half. This gave the Bulldogs an opportu- The esports season just started participate. Ferris Esports. nity in Michigan State territory. But it was not to be, as Campbell would throw his second interception of the game. Michigan State would complete a hail mary, but it was just short of the goal line, keeping the score at a surprising 10-3 at the half. 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12 Sports Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Ferris State Torch NCAA 14 er Wade for a 22-yard touchdown pass. The Continued from page 11 Ferris State Bulldogs Stats game was tied late in the 3rd quarter at 17. side the Bulldog 40. But Lewerke would once In the fourth, Lewerke went deep, hitting again make a mistake, seeing a deep pass Julian Barnett for a 39-yard completion. He Position Player Stats intercepted by Najeem Hosein. would then connect with Cody White for a 27- After Campbell would be injured again, yard reception to put the Spartans inside the Russell would spark the Bulldogs offense with Ferris 10-yard line. The Bulldogs would stiff- QB Jayru Campbell 25/37 162 yards 1 Tds 2 INT a 21-yard run putting the Bulldogs in the red en, with a field goal being the best the Spar- zone. Running back Tyler Minor would punch tans could muster. The score read at 20-17. it in from two yards out to tie the game 10-10. Omari Mccauley would once again make a RB Marvin Campbell 17 carries 94 yards Elijah Collins would put the Spartans on his heroic play for the Bulldogs with another in- back on the next drive, breaking away with a terception on Lewerke, giving the Bulldogs a 31-yard run before making an 8-yard recep- shot with 5:30 left in the game. They would WR1 Xavier Wade 3rec. 36 yards, 1 TD tion to put the Spartans in . not be able to take advantage, punting Mich- He then would catch a 14-yard pass to walk igan State, who would kick another field goal WR2 Jevon Shaw 2 rec. 18 yards into the endzone to get Michigan State to a to go up 23-17 with 2:59 left in the game. 17-10 lead. A touchdown would win for the Bulldogs. A Campbell would re-enter the game, imme- touchdown would not come. Defense Omari McCauley 7 Tackles, 2 INT diately breaking away with a 22-yard carry, The Bulldogs would punt on what would be putting the Bulldogs at midfield. Multiple their final offensive drive, with Michigan State completions later and the Bulldogs were with- running out the clock to escape with the win Defense Avonte Bell 9 Tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack in field goal range. On 4th and 12, the Bull- 23-17. dogs shocked many by going for it, but it paid K Jackson Dieterle 1/1 Field Goals, 2 Extra Points off, with Campbell hitting wide receiver Xavi-

NFL plays for the Cleveland Browns. Continued from page 10 With injuries ravaging the Browns secondary, Thomas stepped into a more significant role this year be the best people they could be. as the starting slot corner. He “It was college, you’re still played more defensive snaps in growing up, still learning, so they his first two games of 2020 than helped instill in me work ethic he did in his previous two years and a drive,” Sieler said of the combined. Ferris staff and coaches. “A lot Thomas recently drew praise of people can play football really from Browns’ head coach Kevin well, but it takes a brighter per- Stefanski. son to be able to do everything “He has done a nice job,” Ste- and last.” fanski said in a press confer- Sieler lives his dream every day ence before the Browns’ Week in the NFL and especially loves 3 matchup with the Washington playing for the Miami Dolphins, Football Team. “He brings physi- who claimed him off waivers on cality to the position and does a Dec. 5, 2019, after the Ravens nice job in the run game, on pres- waived him. He impressed the sures and covering his guy. I am Dolphins in the final three games glad we have him because he is a of the 2019-2020 regular season versatile football player.” with seven tackles and a sack. Thomas, who walked-on at Fer- On March 15, 2020, the Dolphins ris and went on to win All-Amer- rewarded Sieler with a $660,000 ican Honors for the Bulldogs, contract. worked his way into a starting “I absolutely love it down here cornerback job in the NFL. in Miami,” Sieler said. “The staff, Going into week five of the facilities, and the people outside regular season, Tavierre Thom- the direct coaching staff like as will once again look to make cleaning people, lunch people, an impact for the 3-1 Cleveland and trainers are great. They bend Browns, trying to add onto his over backward to make sure you 24 tackles and sack on the year. can do your job to the best of your Zach Sieler will be on the active ability.” roster, looking to add onto his As a seventh-round pick from eight combined tackles on the a Division II school, Sieler had to season as the Dolphins will be adopt a different mindset than facing the . many other players. He had to Justin Zimmer is currently on the make the most of every opportu- as his Buffalo Bills nity and never give up. look to continue their undefeated Sieler’s former Bulldog team- season against the Tennessee mate Tavierre Thomas currently Titans.

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The Ferris women’s soccer team started off their season 8-1-1 in the 2019 season. Their tie came in the first game of the season in a non-conference match up with Truman and their single loss was to Ashland University LOOK NO FURTHER in non-conference play. Four of their five home wins were all shutouts, credited to senior goalkeepers Alison Chesterfield and Grace Kraft. In the first week of conference play, the Bulldogs defeated Northern Michigan University 5-0 on Oct. 4 and Michigan Technological University 3-1 on Oct. 6. Junior midfielder Bri Rogers was Follow us on twitter @fsutorch for named the GLIAC Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for her team-high seven points in the first week of con- all your updates on Ferris Athletics! ference play. She also broke the Ferris school record of penalty kick goals in the victory against NMU. 13

Sports 13 Ferris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Week 5: Battle of the

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It’s time in Week 5. Gard- As everyone enjoys the Minshew-mania ner Minshew’s Jaguars face off against train, it is well known that he may not be the , and Teddy Bridge- in Jacksonville after this season. He has water and his Carolina Panthers face the played to prove himself to that organiza- . tion and others for when decision time Minshew erupted onto the fantasy arises, and nobody knows that better than scene in his first two appearances of the Teddy Bridgewater. season. If you are like me, you plugged As Bridgewater came back from his him into your Week 3 lineup with confi- gruesome injury a few seasons ago, he dence against a struggling Miami team proved that he can still play and win in without top corner Byron Jones. For those New Orleans, which landed him the job in of us who started him, we know that Min- Carolina. Now he has a banged-up offense shew struggled-and that is an understate- but has weapons all around him. With Car- ment. olina playing the Atlanta Falcons this week, I’m willing to chalk that game up to co- it is safe to say that Bridgewater will eat the incidence-playing on a short week, with- secondary apart as the Falcons continu- out his top receiver (DJ Chark), and the ously prove why they blew a 28-3 lead in Dolphins came to play football. That being the Super Bowl. said, I will keep my faith in Minshew. Bridgewater will be without McCaffrey This week, he takes on a Texans team for another week, but that hasn’t stopped who can put points on the board. If the offense from scoring; especially with Houston has a strength defensively, it’s the new addition of Robby Anderson as upfront. Led by JJ Watt and Bernardrick the new deep threat in Carolina’s offense. McKinney, the Texans front seven should Currently, Anderson is position ranked as be able to key in on James Robinson and the eighth-best wideout so far to this sea- slow down Jacksonville’s ground game. Graphic by: Charlie Zitta | Production Assistant son. That trend will continue against the Minshew will have to throw to keep up with , and I expect he will return Falcons’ awful defense. While DJ Moore to form for this game. hasn’t lived up to the hype so far, I believe that this game will be a turnaround for his season. Early indications are that DJ Chark will be healthy and play. Still, even if he sits, the Unfortunately, I don’t see Minshew enjoying the success he has been having with the volume should be there for Minshew to capitalize and put up big fantasy numbers even Texans this week. With a divisional game and as they head into Houston, I envision JJ Watt without his best receiver. wrapping up Minshew more than a few times. Outside of Minshew, I don’t have any faith in If you have even slightly paid attention to the NFL, you probably know that the Falcons Jacksonville for fantasy purposes other than Minshew solely because Minshew is Jackson- defense is horrific. It’s almost like their job is to lose games. However, they have to right ville’s full team. the ship at some point, right? As much faith as Minshew gives to provide concrete production for his team and fantasy I think the answer to that question is yes, and I think will they begin to figure it out this purposes. I can only see Bridgewater having the better day against a lackluster Falcons de- week. For Carolina, DJ Moore has not lived up to expectations so far this year. Curtis Sam- fense, which Brody alluded to is paid to lose games even when they are up big. Atlanta has uel is boom or bust, and they will again be without Christian McCaffrey. I do think Teddy given up 108 total points this season so far, and I expect Carolina to add more to that tally. has a solid game against the joke of an Atlanta defense. Still, ultimately, I would play Give me Bridgewater against the joke defense over Minshew this week and enjoy collecting Minshew over Bridgewater this week. a win this week.

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14 OpinionsOpinions Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch OPINIONS Cora Hall| Editor in Chief| [email protected] The Ferris State Torch is published on 27 Wednesdays throughout the academic year. This student-run newspaper EDITOR’S COLUMN:I’m more than my work is printed by The Pioneer Group. By Cora Hall

OUR LOCATION Alumni Building 013 Having ambition has never been an issue Well, maybe besides now. with their coverage. But I wished nothing more 410 Oak Street for me. As Editor in Chief, it’s my job to fill in the than to be in the thick of it with them, reporting Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI 49307 I’ve always believed I’m capable of great holes on staff. And right now, that means on my campus. Eventually, Twitter just became fsutorch.com/letter-to-the-editor/ things and that’s a healthy thing to believe and taking the lead on production, which is the an insane source of stress for me, so I stopped be inspired by. Pair that with a near crippling second most time-consuming job after mine. going on it as much while across the pond. I The Ferris State Torch need for perfection and a work ethic learned No sweat, though, right? did my best to live in the moment and enjoy my welcomes comments on topics of from my middle-class working parents and On top of that, I decided to get another job time there, and I did. interest to the general readership. Letters should not exceed 300 words that’s me. My mom told me that when I was off campus to help pay off my credit card from But now I’m back in Big Rapids and that in length and The Torch reserves the four, I insisted on learning to write with my traveling this summer. No big deal, I had three inescapable feeling of falling behind is back. right to edit for length. Letters will not older brother. If I even strayed a centimeter jobs last year, what’s technically only two? I find a lot of fulfillment in my work, which be edited for grammar, punctuation from the letters I was tracing, I would crumple How wrong I was. The entire month of isn’t a bad thing. But I think a lot of us—espe- or spelling. The Torch will not print up the entire paper and start over. September is just a blur in my memories. I cially in my generation—let our work become letters deemed to be libelous or obscene. All letters must be signed These aren’t necessarily bad things, but don’t think I had more than 40 minutes of our identity. We get so lost in this idea that we by their authors and include his or when combined they lead to a lot of stress in free time until this past week. I was running in have to overwork ourselves to succeed and her phone number. my life. Actually, a lot is an understatement. I maximum overdrive, and that probably won’t the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming Unsigned editorials appearing constantly bite off more than I can chew, and stop soon. sometimes. on this page are the opinion of The it leads to me being spread so thin I almost When I was studying abroad, I did not have I take a lot of pride in my work, but some- Torch and do not necessarily repre- sent the opinion of the university’s break. I’ve always managed it in the past—I’m a job. My classes were easy, and life was more times I have to remind myself that I’m more administration, faculty or staff. not sure how—and it subconsciously reinforces relaxed than I’ve ever experienced before. than my work. I submitted an article to the Signed columns represent the opin- the idea that being overly busy is just how I You can chalk it up to being unemployed, but Free Press this summer and while they ion of the writer. Inquiries regarding operate. I think the way of life there was just simpler. initially showed interest, they didn’t end up editorial content should be directed For example, last year in the fall, I took I walked to class, came back, cooked some taking it. Not only did it bruise my ego a bit, to the Editor in Chief at (231) 591-5978. on three jobs to save up money for study- lunch and maybe biked into the city center if I but it had me questioning if I could even write ing abroad. There were weeks I would work needed something. anymore after taking so much time off while To advertise with the Torch, contact upwards of 50 hours between them all. One But the whole time, even though I was studying abroad. Bray Benner at the Pioneer Group: of them was being sports editor for the Torch enjoying my new relaxed lifestyle, I couldn’t How insane is that? One rejection and my (231) 592-8391. and covering our football beat. The week Ferris shake the feeling that I was just falling behind confidence went in the trash. With graduation [email protected] played GVSU I added up the hours I spent on my peers. I would check Twitter and see all the coming up in May and internship and job appli- coverage and it was around 30 hours, plus articles they were writing, the photos they were cations looming ahead, I can’t imagine how it’ll my two other jobs. Other weeks it was less, taking at protests and the editorials they wrote affect me if I don’t get the job I want, which is Student media retain the same but then I would work almost 30 hours at my to make their voices heard. Here we were, in a terrible thing to admit. rights, responsibilities, privileges other job. unprecedented times, and they were making So I’ll be working on reminding myself that and protections afforded by the First and Fourteenth Amendments It was well worth it; I wouldn’t have had the most of it and gaining experience that I I’m more than my job. As a person, I have so of the U.S. Constitution and under enough money to study abroad without it. But was missing. much to offer the world besides the work I applicable state laws. it was maybe the most stressed out I’ve ever It drove me crazy. Of course, I was happy for produce. I may be good at what I do, but that’s The Torch and fsutorch.com, the been in my whole life. my friends at other schools who were killing it not what defines me. student newspaper and its accom- panying online version focused on Ferris State University, are public forums for student expression. Classes are just not the same Student editors have the authority and responsibility to make all con- tent decisions without censorship or advanced approval for both the Learning online is harder than I expected print and online editions of the Doing presentations or talking at hard to take multiple concepts you student newspapers. all felt very much like standing in read and see in class and apply D’Andre Head front of the class with a note card them in a matter of a week. Sports Reporter doing a speech with a disorientated I also feel that many times I am watch us on - TORCH STAFF - voice. teaching myself a subject more than youtube Like most students, I have been a teacher. While having to balance Editor in Chief Reporters Cora Hall Austin Arquette For months, I have been working stuck behind a screen for most of multiple classes, it is hard when a FSU torch (231) 591-5978 Brody Keiser my classes. Countless times I have teacher expects you to read a whole Veronica Mascorro back in Romulus, Michigan, trying to Production Alyssa Hubbard get used to having a mask on and wished things were back to normal chapter and then expects you to Manager Kendall Rooks and I were in a class rather than know it like the back of your hand. - Matthew Miller maintaining my distance at every Production Meghan Hartley waking moment. staring at a screen with 16 other Virtual classes seem very fast- Assistant Rebecca Vanderkooi students. paced and complicated when you Charlie Zitta Most of my summer classes were Interim Reporters moved online. They were not lec- Going further in the semester, I’ve are taking many at the same time. News Editor D’Andre Head gotten used to all these situations, On top of that it is also very hard to Ry Rodriguez tures but classes where you worked Managing high paced to learn and relay subject but while adapting to this I felt like keep track of multiple assignments. Lifestyles Editor Copy Editor as I was living in a VR system. It While we have Canvas, A planner or Marissa Russell Kaylin Johnson matter. Coming back to Ferris for a third semester, I did not know what brought me to think, did I really take checking emails would be a good Sports Editor Copy Editors in-person class for granted? alternative. Many dates end up get- Brendan Sanders Noah Kurkjian to really expect for classes or life on Alyssa Myers campus. Virtual classes do save a lot on ting changed or fixed without even Multimedia Editor time, gas and energy. It is much knowing. - Distributor As a person who is always us- Rebecca Vanderkooi ing Facetime and Google Duo, I’d easier being the stereotypical lazy Overall, I just think that face-to- Social Media college student by just staying in one face classes are much more settling. Manager Adviser assumed this would be the same Gwendolyn Robbins Garrett Stack concept but with more people. I was place rather than going from building With the pandemic going on I under- (231) 591 - 5869 to building and making up excuses stand we have the make the best of like us on Podcast Manager wrong. Ry Rodriguez My issue started with virtual for why you were late. the situation. Benjamin Totten classes. As we all know this is a safe alter- Virtual classes are still a key to facebook at Visual Content The first week at Ferris I felt very native to meeting in-person and tak- learning and getting things done. I Benjamin Totten ing a chance of getting sick. While just feel as if they put on more stress Ferris State Madison Kettlewell much like an introvert. I felt very awk- ward having to show my face in a box virtual classes may be the only al- on students with the fast-paced Videographer for over an hour while everyone else ternative for this semester, there are work material. When in-person class- Torch - has their screen off and the teacher still a lot of things wrong. es come back I will never take them struggles to manage Zoom. I am a hands-on learner and it is for granted. 15

OpinionsOpinions 15 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Oct. 7 - 13, 2020 Professors: UNMASKED Why doesn’t Ferris require professors to wear masks? TORCH POLL RESULTS Alyssa Hubbard News Reporter What homecoming activity will you miss in person the most this year? 33 votes This year showed the world that our way of life needed to change soon. One of the biggest changes so far has Tailgating/ been the transition to wearing masks. I never imagined that the simple action of put- football game 91% ting a cloth material over the mouth would become such a controversial topic. It still boggles my mind that, although it is now a federal law to wear a mask in public areas, people refuse. I understand those who cannot wear masks for valid medical reasons, but too many people have a problem with this requirement. Homecoming Students and faculty members have informed me Do you want to protect your colleagues and class- 6% that Ferris professors have the option to remove or not mates from potential COVID-19 exposure? Wear a Comedian wear a mask while in the classroom. I was caught off mask. During a visit to your sickly grandmother’s guard by this interesting news. When I asked why this house, are you going to do whatever it takes to make was, the reason was unknown. However, we specu- sure her condition doesn’t worsen? Of course. Wear lated that someone must’ve been unhappy about the a mask. required mask arrangements. Masks exist to keep yourself and those around you A fellow student told me that they have stopped go- safe from any potential illness. Asymptomatic peo- Homecoming ing to their in-person classes because the professor ple walk among us every day. You can show no signs 3% chooses not to wear a mask during lecture. While the of physical illness, however, carry an illness on your Parade professor is technically allowed to make that person- body. al decision, they failed to realize the effect it would To any Ferris professors currently deciding not to have on students in the class. This student became place that face covering over their mouth during lec- uncomfortable and unable to further attend in-person ture, I kindly ask you to reconsider. Out of respect for classes because they felt at risk. your students’ physical and mental wellbeing, please Here is a piece of perspective that people may not think about what you’re doing. Remember that actions have considered before: nobody enjoys wearing a have consequences, whether they directly affect you Stay updated on campus mask. Nobody feels comfortable when they wear a or someone else. mask. Nobody puts on a face mask and says “Wow, At the end of the day, we are all in the same boat. news by liking us on Face- I’m so excited for wear this for 12 hours today!” The We, as a society, must look out for one another. Each crucial idea to understand is that this is more for oth- person’s life is as special and significant as the next. book or following us on Twitter ers’ safety than your own. The world is an especially scary, messy place right One word to describe why people need to wear face now. masks or coverings in public is respect. We need to If wearing a mask for a few hours means I could consider others as we put on that cloth material every save someone’s life, I would throw one on in a heart- day before we go to class or work. beat. I hope you would too.

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