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Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Torch Photographer Ferris student opinion on the best dining hall is pretty evenly split between The Quad, located in the University Center, and The Rock, located in the South Quad. A significant issue students have with The Quad is that the space is too small for the amount of students who eat there at lunch time. Students voice their opinion on which dining hall is superior

Madison Kettlewell na agreed. Due to this, Keena often finds the Quad, especially during lunch,” Keena vors eating at the Rock. Torch Reporter herself cooking her own meals. said. “I always feel very overwhelmed and “I prefer to eat at the “The food is very repetitive. Sometimes it’s hard for me to find a place that I can ac- Rock. They have differ- According to students around campus, when I go there I feel like there’s nothing tually sit.” ent food varieties all the the dining halls at Ferris might not be as there that I actually want Ferris pre-pharmacy junior Laura Hunt time,” Edmonds said. great as they seem to be at first glance. to eat,” Keena said. “I agreed, and said that if there was one thing “Plus, the Rock is much Ferris pre-pharmacy freshman Megan like grocery shopping be- she could change about her favorite dining roomier than the Quad.” Hastings, who prefers cause I can choose what I hall, it would be the size. Last year, Ferris gave to eat at the Rock, said want to make to eat.” “The Quad could defi- out free food take out the dining halls seemed Not only is the food nitely be bigger. It gets containers to students, Carlina great when she first got to failing to meet some stu- crowded at lunchtime,” Edmonds so that students could campus. Now, after being dent’s expectations, but Hunt said. “Between use them to easily bring on campus for just a few Kaylee students also believe that noon and two, it’s jam- back meals to their dorm. This year, Ferris months, Hastings realized Keena the area being used for packed.” decided to sell the containers instead of just she may have been mis- the Quad is too small. Ferris communications giving them out. Although the cost is only $7, taken. Though Keena prefers the Quad over the freshman Carlina Ed- some students think the container should Megan “At first I thought the Rock, she said that the café is often filled monds said not only was come complimentary with a meal plan. Hastings Laura food was good,” Hastings with students during lunch time, and it can Hunt the Quad too small, but “We’re paying to eat and we have a meal said. “Now it’s getting kind of old.” be hard to enjoy a meal. that it also doesn’t have plan,” Edmonds said. “So we shouldn’t have Ferris social work sophomore Kaylee Kee- “There is definitely not enough space at that much food variety. Due to this, she fa- to pay to take food back to our dorm, too.”

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“Can you imagine just discounting the experience of 20 percent of the population on a daily basis? NEWS - Maggie Walcott - See page 4 for story Cora Hall | News Editor | [email protected] Too much help Fuel to the fire Oil pipeline at center of debate in Michigan

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Photo by: | Torch Photographer Dan Deitsch Honors Advisor Cathy Bordeau teaches in her HNRS 100 class this semester. This course is an orientation for Honors Program Torch Reporter freshmen to help them transition to college life. After being in place since 1953, Line 5 has become a controver- sial topic between candidates for Michigan’s 2018 gubernatorial Students feel semester-long FSUS class is overkill election. The Line 5 pipeline runs from Superior, Wisconsin, through Mich- igan and the Straits of Mackinac, and ends in Sarnia, Ontario, Can- Landry Shorkey is an honors student who took HNRS ada. These lines, part of a larger pipeline system between Canada Torch Reporter 100 her freshman year. and the U.S., carry crude oil from sources in northern Canada into “I think that it helped with some the upper Midwest and southern Canada. Every Ferris freshman is required to take a one-credit parts of learning about registration “I think [a spill] would be devastating because we rely so much seminar course, but some feel the experience is unnec- mostly and getting to know my advis- on the Great Lakes,” Ferris pre-science sophomore Abby Smith essary. er because my teacher for it was my said. “The lakes are one of our biggest resources. Maybe if we The mandatory class is called Ferris State Univer- advisor at the time, but I think that it could redirect it, if possible, that would be OK. Keeping it around sity Seminar (FSUS). Students in the Honors Program was a lot of filler if I’m honest,” Bern- may cause more problems.” must take the equivalent Orientation to Honors version, Jessica hardt said. Line 5 has become a topic of discussion this year during the HNRS 100. Bernhardt Ferris Director of Student Academ- gubernatorial race. Governor nominees Republican Bill Schuette, The main objective of the course is to introduce re- ic Affairs Shelly VandePanne said this Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and Independent Bill Gelineau have sources, both on campus and online. Students are system has been in place since 2002. Previously, the spoken about Line 5 and their plans for its operation once they are taught to use Ferris weblinks such as MyFSU, MyDegree course was not required for everybody, but retention elected. and Blackboard. They are also exposed to campus tools rates were higher among students who completed it, “An oil spill in the Great Lakes would be absolutely devastating to such as the Writing Center. according to VandePanne. our environment and our economy,” Whitmer said. Ferris marketing junior Rashaun Heaston took FSUS “About 70 percent of the colleges Whitmer is in favor of shutting the pipeline down, having said and said that although the material was mostly com- and universities across the nation Michigan can’t afford to wait for disaster to strike. mon sense, a couple aspects were helpful. are requiring some type of first year In an interview with Michigan Radio, Schuette said, “I’m a prob- “Maybe the scheduling, my teacher helped me with seminar,” VandePanne said. “We’re lem solver, and I laid out a plan, and it concerns, number one, let’s scheduling. Being more organized, that’s about it real- helping them to adapt to college life, build a tunnel in alternative to the 4.5-mile Straits of Mackinac ly. I think it was common sense,” Heaston said. “It’s a prepare for present and future suc- where there are some pipelines now.” waste of money, really. If anything, it cess and engage with the campus Through a statement on his official website, Gelineau said “at should be free.” and community.” minimum, we should require Enbridge to engage the best practices Orientation to Honors is similar to Shelly Honors students can potentially to prevent any problems from occurring and make sure they have FSUS but includes some added ob- VandePanne see even more course material in the the means to make it right should something happen.” jectives. upcoming spring semester. Enbridge, Inc., the Canadian corporation that operates and main- “They have to do with understand- “We’re going to add a three-credit course that is tains the Enbridge Mainline system, reports that Line 5 delivers ing the honors requirements and why synced to it. The idea is to get some of those readings up to 540,000 barrels of “light crude oil, light synthetic crude and they exist, and how you fulfill them and the academic content into a full-fledged three-cred- natural gas liquids, which are refined into propane.” Enbridge also Rashaun and how you report them. We also it course,” Bradley said. reports that, as of June 2016, Line 5 supplies 65 percent of pro- Heaston have a selection of readings in our The new three-credit course is called HNRS 190: pane demand in the Upper Peninsula and 55 percent in the Lower textbook, which is the student hand- “Why Honors?” and Bradley said it will still contain Peninsula. book, that are supposed to be discussed in Honors 100 orientation content paired with academic aspects. It Line 5 and the Enbridge Mainline system have not been without and those contextualized requirements as well,” Ferris will be offered 9 - 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Honors Program Director Dr. Peter Bradley said. during Spring 2019. Ferris pre-optometry sophomore Jessica Bernhardt Pipeline | see page 4 NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Oct. 31 - Sept. 6, 2018 - ON THE RECORD - A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University Shake ‘n Bake Cora Hall students mixing rubbing alcohol with NyQuil. Vandercook Hall. Two subjects were issued Shake ‘n Bake News Editor The incident was turned over to the Office of misdemeanor tickets and referred to the Of- Oct. 26, 10:16 a.m., officers investigated Housing and Residence Life. fice of Student Conduct. a report of a controlled substance violation Y’all gon’ make me act a fool and careless driving in Lot 27. A warrant was Oct. 25, 1:34 a.m., officers responded to Bombs away Too much fun? completed on the two subjects for marijua- a report of disorderly conduct in Bond Hall. Oct. 25, 6:08 p.m., officers investigated a Oct. 26, 1:34 a.m., officers dealt with an na possession and both were referred to the On subject was arrested and issued a cita- report of a suspicious bomb threat in FLITE. obstruction of justice and a disorderly sub- Office of Student Conduct. The investigation tion. The investigation is still open. The investigation is still open. ject who also made a liquor violation in Bond is still open. Hall. One subject was arrested and given an Desperate measures Cooked in Vandercook MIP and sent to the Mecosta County Jail for Ferris Department of Public Safety issued Oct. 25, 12:47 p.m., officers received Oct. 25, 9:56 p.m., officers received a re- the obstruction of justice. 349 tickets between the dates of Oct. 21 a text tip about a Snapchat video showing port of a controlled substance violation in and Oct. 27, totaling $5,725. NEWS BRIEFS WEEKLY W RLD NEWS Cora Hall News Editor Catch up on news around the globe Day of the Dead celebration Join the Spanish Club 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, for a celebration of Cora Hall ed there were no survivors. Air navigation author- Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. There will be a flower making News Editor ities said the crew had requested permission to workshop, a papel picado workshop, a Calvera “Sugar Skull” painting turn around minutes after takeoff, but then con- and light refreshments at the West Campus Community Center. For Rio de Janeiro, Brazil tact was lost. more information, contact Michael Wade at 231-591-2617 or omss@ Brazil elected far-right populist Jair Bolsonaro Original story by Muktita Suhartono and Han- ferris.edu. Sunday, Oct. 28. Bolsonaro has supported the nah Beech. Oct. 28, 2018. The New York Times. country’s military dictatorship and threatened to Ghost Supper destroy, jail or drive his political opponents into Arua, Uganda Participate in the Native American Ghost Supper 5:30 p.m. Thursday, exile. Some see this as a radical shift in politics, Uganda has been welcoming in refugees and Nov. 1, in the West Campus Community Center. The Ghost Supper is a as many Latin American countries have recently Ugandan Government Official Solomon Osakan cultural tradition where guests bring a dish to pass that was loved by embraced more conservative leaders. manages one of the largest concentrations of ref- someone who has passed away. There will be teachings, a feast, and a Original story by Ernesto Londoño and Shasta ugees anywhere in the world, with over 400,000 drum and song presentation. The event is free and open to the public. Darlington. Oct. 28, 2018. The New York Times. people being hosted in his rural district. Refugees For more information, contact Scott Herron at [email protected]. are allotted enough land to build a small house, Jakarta, Indonesia do some farming and be self-sufficient. There are Hidden Disablers Among Our Children At least 189 people are feared to be dead from as many as 1.25 million refugees living in Uganda, Come to an interactive seminar called Hidden Disablers Among Our a plane crash into the Java Sea Monday, Oct. 22. which makes it one of the most welcoming coun- Children Series: The Effects of Poverty on Children 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. Flying from Jakarta to Pangkal Pinang, Lion Air tries in the world, according to the United Nations. 6, in the Founder’s Room in the University Center. The presentation will Flight 610 went missing minutes after takeoff and Original story by Joseph Goldstein. Oct. 28, allow attendees to experience common challenges of families who live in was seen crashing into a bay northeast of Jakarta 2018. The New York Times. poverty and see how family life affects children in the classroom. RSVP in clear skies. By that afternoon, officials speculat- is required to Andrea Kitomary at [email protected].

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Most people that do have a phys- Michigan has a couple big names running for governor on the you look into the candidates, what they’re ical disability, they die when they’re younger. ballot for the Nov. 6 election, but outside of Democrat Gretchen looking to do and what they have backed in My disease is the number one genetic killer Whitmer and Republican Bill Schuette, the election will feature the past,” Thompson said. “As long as I see of infants.” four other candidates. someone is consistently making decisions Ferris social work sec- With less than a week until the election, many Ferris stu- that will benefit me and my life moving for- ond-year master’s stu- dents are still unsure who they will be voting for. Ferris Spanish Adam ward, that’s who I’ll lean towards regardless dent Emily Garlick has for professions junior Adam Thompson said he still has to do Thompson of party.” a mild form of cerebral palsy and said that the language people use is Gretchen Whitmer, Democrat Bill Schuette, Republican Jennifer V. Kurland, Green Party important. Whitmer has campaigned on creating Schuette has titled himself the “Jobs Kurland has campaigned on issues “Terminology is a big a stronger middle-class, with much of Governor” and has an economic policy such as increasing school funding, in- Emily one for me. Everybody her focus on issues such as increasing structured around growth. Schuette has vesting in infrastructure and, as a for- Garlick has a different opinion public school funding, skills training in- campaigned on economic policies that mer manager of Clean Water Action, has about this if you talk to stitutions, water quality and infrastruc- include lowering taxes and cutting auto been an advocate for protecting Michi- people with disabilities, but personally I pre- ture. One of her more popular slogans insurance rates in order to keep peo- gan’s water. Kurland has also called for fer the language ‘person with a disability’ if throughout the campaign has been “Fix ple in Michigan and allow them to keep increased funding for police and a data- it’s part of the conversation,” Garlick said. the damn roads,” in reference to her more of their money. By growing the pop- base of all police encounters to better “The other way to use language is to say, goals of fixing Michigan infrastructure, ulation and economy, Schuette plans to address racism in policing. ‘disabled person,’ but I prefer what’s called including roads, and solving the Flint become a leading economic state and ‘person-first’ language. The emphasis is on water crisis. create a better state infrastructure. Three takeaways: the idea that we’re people, and not that -Increase school and police funding we’re disabled.” Three takeaways: Three takeaways: -Invest in infrastructure Garlick said that, for her, finding the ener- -Invest in infrastructure and education -Cut taxes and auto insurance rates -Invest in small business and encourage gy to go to class, study and do homework is -Affordable healthcare, including fund- -Create economic and population growth Michiganders to start businesses a challenge. ing Planned Parenthood -Improve third-grade reading scores to “Energy is something that needs to be -More training for skilled jobs make Michigan a more attractive place managed carefully. One thing I’m really to live grateful for is that the master’s of social work program has a part-time track, and I Todd Schleiger, U.S. Taxpayers Party Keith Butkovich, Natural Law Party Bill Gelineau, Libertarian think that is part of the reason I’m able to Like many of his opponents, Schleiger Butkovich has arguably the small- As a Libertarian, Gelineau has cam- be successful,” Garlick said. has focused on funding schools, but has est chance of being elected and made paigned on issues regarding personal October is National Disabilities Month, also campaigned on increasing jobs in his way onto the ballot with the least freedom, including legalization of mar- a time when all students can strive to gain Michigan through tax incentives and us- amount of votes out of the six candi- ijuana, but has also focused on envi- a better understanding of the experiences ing a higher percentage of the gas tax dates, receiving only 1,838. A former ronmental protections and decreasing that people with disabilities have. towards road maintenance. Schleiger Libertarian, Butkovich has aligned him- the prison population by as much as 30 Events for the month included a theater also wants to lower auto insurance by self with views of personal freedom, in- percent through marijuana legalization. performance, movie showing, forum and making Michigan an at-fault insurance cluding legalizing drugs and eliminating luncheon, and fully-accessible “Skeleton state again. taxes. Three takeaways: Skurry” 5K event. The events were planned -Legalize marijuana by the Liaison Committee for Students with Three takeways: Three takeaways: -Decrease prison population Disabilities, which is comprised of facul- -Increase jobs through tax incentives -Legalize drugs -Environmental protections, partially ty, students and administrative staff, and -Use gas tax to fix roads -Eliminate taxes through electric mass transit in urban strives to advocate for persons with disabil- -Decrease auto insurance rates -Eliminate roundabouts areas ities. Ferris Liaison Committee for Students with Disabilities Chair Maggie Walcott has been the Disability Awareness Month plan- While many are still undecided, some Bulldogs have al- national Senate seat also being contested. Michiganders ning chair for two years. ready done their homework and are prepared to head to the are thinking about bigger paychecks, better healthcare, “Unfortunately, for most, living with a dis- polls to vote for their candidate. Ferris technical and pro- and lower auto insurance rates. These issues are ones that ability is simply one of those things that they fessional communication junior and College Republicans Republicans will deliver on, without hiking up our taxes,” don’t think about because they don’t have President Kendyl Kirkland said her Nov. 6 vote will be for Kirkland said. “I believe in Republican leadership because to,” Walcott said. “Which really is a travesty Bill Schuette. they are committed to protecting our rights, initiating econo- considering that one out of every five people “Michiganders have a lot on the line this election. In addi- my-boosting policies, and making sure Michigan will contin- identifies as being part of the ‘persons with tion to the many state House and Senate seats, we have the ue our comeback from the Democratic lost decade.” disability’ population. Can you imagine just discounting the experience of 20 percent of the population on a daily basis?”

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October is nearly over, and Christmas fanat- hated it. Now imagine that one song was play- Student media retain the same ics everywhere are going crazy knowing they’re ing on a loop with about ten other songs you rights, responsibilities, privileges Briana Hammontree that much closer to the holidays. hate for seven years straight. and protections afforded by the Torch Reporter First and Fourteenth Amendments I, for one, am not. For me, Christmas used to Working in retail meant as soon as Nov. 1 of the U.S. Constitution and under be a great time of the year where I was able to hit, Christmas music was on constant rotation applicable state laws. spend time with my family and friends. until pretty much March. The Torch and fsutorch.com, the From going to celebrating Halloween with no appreciation of those working during the I experienced this nightmare for seven years student newspaper and its accom- friends, stuffing my face during Thanksgiving, holidays. — seven years of hearing not only the cheesy panying online version focused on and finally being able to participate in deco- No more did I wish to hear the jingling of tunes but the hits of Michael Buble. The Ferris State University, are public rating trees and playing in the snow, I loved bells; no more did I want to dash through the funny thing is some of the songs aren’t even forums for student expression. Christmas growing up. snow. meant for Christmas. TIME magazine discuss- Student editors have the authority However, working in retail warped that per- That’s right: compared to the other problems es how “Jingle Bells” is often associated with and responsibility to make all con- ception a long time ago. I faced during this time of year, holiday songs Christmas time, but was actually created for tent decisions without censorship My former place of employment was a are the Grinches who stole my Christmas. Thanksgiving. or advanced approval for both the print and online editions of the grocery store, which meant the number of If you don’t understand my struggle, then Thankfully I can still enjoy one song: “Carol shoppers in the store was, by definition, “a remember all of those times in your life when of the Bells” by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. student newspapers. nightmare before Christmas.” Everyone always some song on the radio was played a million The fact the song plays no lyrics makes it an - TORCH STAFF - was shopping last minute and showed little to times during the summer, and by the end you enduring classic in Christmas history. Editor in Chief Visual Content Megan Lewton Samantha Cavotta (231) 591-5978 Taylor Davis Will Holden Production Kaitlyn Kirchner Manager Sarah Massey Videographer Sid Sabo Production Assistant Reporters Hannah Way Holly Baker Danny Collins News Editor Dan Deitsch Cora Hall Mollie Hamelund Briana Hammontree Lifestyles Editor Madison Kettlewell Alicia Jaimes Noah Poser Michael Reedy Sports Editor Landry Shorkey Brendan Samuels Grant Siddall

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Aries: March 21-April 19 Poll You’ll get more oranges than candy this year. Results Taurus: April 20-May 20 You will spiral into a panic-frenzy as you find a parking spot last minute, only to watch someone else fill the spot before you. Gemini: May 21-June 20 You’ll irritate more people than usual this month.

Cancer: June 21-July 22 What are your plans for It’s not them, it’s you. tonight?

Leo: July 23-Aug. 22 You don’t have a drinking problem, you have a food Going trick-or-treating allergy. 12 year olds

Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 22 You’ll break out of your shell this month and everyone will beg you to go back in.

Libra: Sept. 23-Oct.22 No one thinks your baby costume is cute, it’s just creepy. Going to a party 31%

Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov.21 Twenty people will have the same costume as you. You are not unique.

Saggitarius: Nov.22-Dec. 21 This month will be another letdown. Shocker. Trying to die tbh 666%

Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan.19 Try to avoid doing the walk of shame in your Halloween costume.

Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Dude. It’s a Wednesday You’ ll find a penny heads up, but it will not be lucky. 10%

Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20 You should start studying. Halloween, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 4 - Issue 3

Ask Woodbridge Interview Submit questions to [email protected] for a chance to see Woodbridge N. Ferris with a zombie give you personalized It’s like Interview with the Vampire, but somehow worse advice

“How do I tell my boyfriend I can’t have sex with any- one unless they’re dressed as Shrek? I’ve tried to hint at it but I don’t think he’s getting the message.” - Ogre Lover

It’s Halloween, so have your boyfriend buy a Shrek costume. He can put his hand in the shape of an L somewhere else than on your forehead. Then you’ll find out all that glitters is gold - Woodbridge

“I think my girlfriend wants to do kinky shit for Hallow- een. What do I do?” -Plain Paul

Tom Cruise in dirty camo pants, You better start learning positions other than My dream stepdad and there’s nothing of Q: What’s your work- missionary. No one likes boring sex. substance or nutrition- out routine like? - Woodbridge Q: So, tell me a little al value there. Hard A: I walk literally 100 bit about yourself. pass. miles every day and I “How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?” A: Well first off, I’m eat like once every two -Young 4ever fucking dead, if you Q: How are you en- weeks. That’s how I haven’t noticed. My joying your visit at maintain this thigh gap Once costumes start to become ‘sexy’ you should name is St. Jimmy, Ferris? What’s your and rockin’ abs. probably avoid people under 18. but you can call Brain favorite part? - Woodbridge Daddy. A: At least it’s not Q: How do you feel GVSU, but it’s still about the political “What should I do about my anger issues?” Q: …Okay, “Brain a shit hole. I got the climate today? - Dedicated Dan Daddy,” would you Chinese at the Quad A: I’m a real advocate say your death was and the first thing that for zombie rights. We Bottle it up. Tell no one. Suffer for the rest of traumatic? went through my head deserve representation your days. It’ll go away when you’re dead. A: It was traumatic, but was “I wish I could die in the government too. - Woodbridge not nearly as brutal as again.” The upside was Also, fuck that Trump Ferris getting abso- the shit vent. It made guy. I wouldn’t even eat “How often is too often?” lutely fucking rekt by me feel right at home. him, he’s that awful. I - Asking for a friend Duke. was very conservative Q: What’s your skin- when I was alive, but Come on, man. Did you learn nothing from the Q: What are you do- care routine? now that I’m fucking internet? Crowd source? You’ve got to be desperate ing in Big Rapids? A: First, I exfoliate with dead and I realized to ask me. A: I was on the search a mixture of sand and that organized religion - Woodbridge for some brains, dirt. Then, I moisturize was a hoax, I became hoping to find some daily with the blood more liberal. I’ve eaten “When should I tell my parent that I dropped out to chase good ones on a college of the innocent. It’s enough brains to learn my dream of becoming a Pokemon master?” campus, you know? just that combination how to be a fucking - Ash Ketchup But then, I realized that makes my face as decent zombie being. your entire university smooth as Michigan PokemonGo isn’t even popular anymore, you’re is stocked full of busi- roads. Q: Ass or titties? pretty late to the game. Maybe you’ll be the very ness majors and guys A: I’m an ass man. best because no one else plays anymore. - Woodbridge

“My friends want to spend Halloween getting drunk and my family wants to spend it in a sugar high. What do I do? Eisler Says: -Indecisive Igor “A hoe don’t get cold.” Here’s the plan. Get drunk with your friends and the go trick-or-treating with your family absolute- ly shitfaced. Then, actually get high so the sugar high will be more enjoyable. - Woodbridge Halloween, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 4 - Issue 3

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Regina Phalange Costume catastrophe Masseuse Just stay home, you monster Oct. 26, 11:57 p.m., a zombie-man scared a Oct. 25, 1:30 p.m., a student shows up to tooth fairy shitless because he thought she Test Torture his English class sick af and coughs over was his other friend who was also dressed Oct. 27, 3:14 p.m., A finance professor everyone. At least seven students have re- as a tooth fairy. The girl slapped him in the schedules a test on Halloween like a fuck- ported to Birkam as a result with bronchi- face when he scared her out of instinct, so ing monster. Why are you like this? Who tis. Halloween is ruined now thanks to you. no other punishment was needed. hurt you?? Ultimate Halloween horror RIP Pike’s table Oct. 27, 10:49 p.m., a student showed up to Oct. 28, 12:23 a.m., an intoxicated white a costume party without a costume because girl was bet she could not dance on a table they “don’t like Halloween.” Many dirty during a Pike halloween party.. To say the looks were served until the student finally least, the table ended up in two pieces. felt awkward enough to leave. Elevated surfaces stay undefeated. Pumpkin spice psychopath Off-brand Adele Oct. 31, 10:49 p.m., a female student Oct. 24, 7:02 a.m., a student wakes up all showed up to a Halloween party dressed his roommates who don’t have class until up as a pumpkin spice latte with a Fire- noon because he was singing “This is Hal- ball-spiked pumpkin spice latte in her loween” obnoxiously loud while showering. hand. The overwhelming smell of cinna- It is unclear if the roommates are more mon was horrific. Three casualties were re- upset about being woken up or their ears ported. The offending student was referred bleeding. to the United Nation for crimes against humanity.

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“If I had won that lottery a couple days ago, I would still be here coaching. This is everything. This is exactly where I’m meant to be.” SPORTS -Tia Brandel-Wilhelm - See page 11 for story Brendan Samuels | Sports Editor | [email protected] Can’t keep In the blood them down Coach Brandel-Wilhelm has the volleyball team winning on and off the court

Noah Poser Torch Reporter

Ferris head volleyball coach Tia Bran- del-Wilhelm is in the midst of her 23rd season coaching the Ferris women’s volleyball team. Over her time at the helm of the program, Brandel-Wilhelm has led the Bulldogs to noth- ing but success on the court. Since taking over as head coach in 1996, Brandel-Wilhelm has guided the Bulldogs to 12 NCAA Division ll National Tournament appearances, including 10 in the past 13 seasons. She has also helped the Bulldogs compile 20 straight winning seasons and has led the team to four consecutive seasons in which they have won both the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Regular Season Championship and the GLIAC Tournament Title. In her career, Brandel-Wilhelm has a coach- ing record of 630-228. This season, she has coached the Bulldogs to a 19-4 record, and they rank No. 10 in the nation. These are all impressive numbers, but they don’t even tell half the story. In fact, Bran- del-Wilhelm wasn’t even aware of these ac- complishments when they were brought up to her. “I had no idea. The university expects us to go out and represent them well, and to go out and try to win every game that we play in and to win championships,” Brandel-Wilhelm said. She said that while winning is important, there are far more important things out there. “Striving to win is the im- Photo by: Samantha Cavotta | Torch Photographer portant thing. We obviously Ferris freshman forward Hunter Wendt prepares for a face off with an opponent from Alaska Anchorage. Wendt is off to a hot start, leading the want to win, and we work Bulldogs in scoring with three goals. really hard on the volleyball court, but the striving to Wendt family shares special father-son hockey connection win and overcoming the ob- stacles that come our way Michael Reedy Growing up, Hunter was influenced by was parents’ weekend, so the Wendt are the powerful things,” Torch Reporter his dad greatly, whether Tim was coaching family trekked to Big Rapids where Tim Brandel-Wilhelm said. “We Hunter at a young age or even helping him was able to watch his son play on his old Tia hope if we do everything Brandel-Wilhelm Leaving a legacy is a difficult thing to practice his shots in the driveway. Having stomping grounds. Hunter had a break- right, the wins will come.” do, but a former Ferris hockey player and a positive father figure like Tim helped out game on Friday, scoring two goals in On the court, a common his son are doing just that. mold Hunter into the person he is today a game that wasn’t special just for him- thing pointed out by a couple of players was Ferris freshman forward Hunter Wendt and pushed him to be the best he could self, but touched the heart of his father, that Brandel-Wilhelm loves the mental aspect has already brought a positive impact to be. as well. of the sport, and that’s what her number one the Ferris hockey team, accumulating four “He would talk about it when I start- “It was incredible. It’s a huge honor,” priority is when they start each season. points in the five regular season games he ed talking to schools,” Hunter said. “He Hunter said. “I’m pretty sure he was pret- “When we’re on the court, she really likes has appeared in. If you know the history of obviously brought up Ferris State and I ty happy with Friday the mental aspect of the game, so she really Ferris hockey, the last name Wendt may thought it would be a dream of mine to and Saturday; not so focuses in on that and makes sure that we’re sound familiar and that is no coincidence. come here, and for it to actually happen, much Saturday, but it mentally prepared going into each and every Hunter’s father, Tim Wendt, played for- it’s been amazing.” was cool. I got to play in season,” Ferris junior setter Maeve Grimes ward for the Bulldogs from 1981-85. It seems the Bulldogs think highly of front of him for the first said. Tim played under head coach Rick Hunter, as he usually sees top line min- time, and he was really Brandel-Wilhelm expanded on this notion Duffett, where he posted 68 points in utes playing alongside teammates Corey happy.” when talking about adversity and how much the 126 games that he dressed for. The Mackin, Coale Norris and Marshall Moise. It is hard to deter- this program welcomes it to be able to grow in overall record for the Bulldogs during his Ferris head coach Bob Daniels knew Hunt- Hunter mine who was more the mental phase of the game. time at Ferris was 55-77-10, which may er’s dad played for the Wendt excited about Hunter’s “We love adversity. We like to rub our hands not seem like an outstanding record, but Bulldogs back in the great game, however, together and get dirty when adversity comes was a stepping stone to what the program day, but that was not as Tim was in the stands watching. our way. We’re grateful for the opportunity to has become. the only reason why “We were ecstatic. It was unbelievable. be challenged,” Brandel-Wilhelm said. “We’re “It was a great experience for me. they pursued him. You know, one of those life moments that grateful for the opportunity to find out what Coach Duffett gave me a great opportu- “It’s one of those you cherish forever,” Tim said. “You see we’re really made of. So, adversity is what nity to come on board and play hockey at things that we’ll note,” your son that you’ve watched play hockey makes us who we are, so we welcome it when Ferris back in the day,” Tim said. “It was Daniels said. “When throughout his career, going to the school it comes, and we seek it as much as we can.” young in its early stages. They just have we went and watched that I played at. It’s just incredible. I’m so It seems like this mindset has done won- gotten into CCHA DI [Central Collegiate Bob Hunter, we walked in happy.” ders for the program regarding wins and Daniels Hockey Association Division I], and the and said, ‘Oh, here’s Hunter and the Bulldog hockey team championships on the court, but perhaps program was really taking off, and I was the son of Tim Wendt,’ are back in action as they face off against it has achieved even more concerning how there at the right time. I was able to watch so you watch and see if he’s any good and Michigan State University 7:07 p.m. Fri- it grow to where it’s at today. It’s just un- then we saw that we kind of liked him.” day, Nov. 2, in East Lansing. believable.” Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, Brandel-Wilhelm| see page 11 9 10 Sports Week of Oct. 31 - Sept. 6, Week of Oct. 31 - Sept. 6, 2018 Ferris State Torch The best VALUE in Big Rapids

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Brandel-Wilhelm and was super friendly, and when u she would watch me play in high Are you a student at Continued from page 10 school, she would sit by my sister Ferris State University? and talk with her, and that was successful the program is off the what sold Ferris for me,” Grimes court as well. said. While talking about Brandel-Wil- Some of the volleyball players u Do you have children? helm as a coach, multiple players describe their coach as a role also spoke about their love for model, a teacher and a friend. their coach as a mentor and as “I love coaching here, and I u someone who they could talk to if think Ferris is just such an amaz- Looking for a support system with resources to COMMUNITY they ever needed help or advice. ing school. I walk into the office help you become successful in college? Brandel-Wilhelm was especial- from my car, and I’m really giddy CONNECTIONS ly praised for her ability to be a and just super excited that I get to coach first and do this each and every day,” Bran- a friendly face del-Wilhelm said. “If I had won that u Enjoy activities with your family? second. lottery a couple days ago, I would Grimes said still be here coaching. This is ev- that her main erything. This is exactly where I’m reason for com- meant to be. I’m really excited that u If you answered yes to these questions, then we are ing to Ferris I get to be here.” the program for you and your family? was because of Brandel-Wilhelm and her Bull- dogs wrap up the regular season Maeve the type of per- as they head north to take on Grimes son that Bran- del-Wilhelm is. two GLIAC opponents in Michigan u Give us a call, send us and email “She was why I came to Ferris. Tech. University 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. She was such a good recruiter 2, and Northern Michigan Univer- we would love to get you sity 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. connected!

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Roni Salmenkangas Sports Shorts Danny Collins The Blue Devils gives the Bulldogs the op- Torch Reporter portunity to play them in an exhibition contest every year. The exhibition marked the first time Closing the book in Ferris basketball history that they played an The Ferris women’s tennis team closed the opponent from the Atlantic Coastal Conference book on their fall season in the 2018 Great (ACC). Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLI- The Bulldogs shot the ball only 16 percent AC) Tournament, finishing in fifth place. in the first half and 34 percent in the second Friday, Oct. 26, the team faced off against half. Duke shot the ball 59 percent overall on Wayne State University, falling short in a 4-2 the day and dominated the boards with a 61- loss. The team received a 6-2 win and a 6-0 35 rebound advantage. victory from Ferris seniors Nika Hein and Nicole Toledo transfer center Taylor Adway led the Meylor in singles play. Bulldogs in scoring on the afternoon with 12 Saturday, Oct. 27, the Bulldogs responded points. 16 Bulldogs saw action in Saturday’s with a huge 4-2 win over Ashland University. contest. The Bulldogs won in straight sets with Hein, The Bulldogs will be back in action as they Meylor, and freshmen Brittany Lavenant and get set to start regular season play Saturday, Patricia Martin Gomez. The team won four out Nov. 3, in the Small College Basketball Hall of of their five singles. Fame Classic in St. Joseph, Missouri against On the final day of the tournament, Sunday, Fairmont State University (West Virginia). Photo courtesy of Kevin McDermott Oct. 28, the Bulldogs competed against Lake Michael Reedy sign for the Bulldogs who were Superior State University in a consolation Preseason honors match and defeated the Lakers by a 4-1 score. The Ferris women’s basketball team has Torch Reporter looking for a steady counterpart to Kapelmaster. The team received victories in doubles play been projected to finish in third place in the Ferris freshman goaltender Roni Salmenkangas is from the city by winning the second and third flights. 2018-19 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Salmenkangas got the nod Friday, of Tampere, which is in Pirkan- The team finished the season with a 6-6 Conference (GLIAC) North Division Preseason Oct. 26, to head in net after Ferris maa, the southern part of Finland. overall record and 4-5 record in GLIAC play for Poll announced Thursday, Oct. 25. junior tender Justin Kapelmaster Before he came overseas to play the fall. The conference also announced that Ferris was ruled out with an injury. for Ferris, Salmenkangas played The Bulldogs will be back in action for their junior forward Lilly George was named to the Salmenkangas has started in in Finland, where he played for Hä- spring season Feb. 10 against the Hillsdale Preseason All-GLIAC North Division team. net three games so far this sea- meenlinnan Pallokerho (HPK) U20 Chargers. The team returns 13 players this season son, only allowing four goals and team. During the 2017-18 season, and is looking to build on the success from a has tallied up 69 saves. In every he posted 1.58 goals against aver- Experience of a lifetime year ago. Last season, the team recorded 15 match Salmenkangas has begun, age in the 45 games he appeared Having won the NCAA Division II National wins, which was the most since the 2011-12 the Bulldogs secured the win. in. His team got the honors to play Championship last year, the 2018-19 Ferris season, and also appeared in their first GLIAC Salmenkangas recorded his during the playoffs but lost during men’s basketball team had the chance to com- Tournament in five years. first career shutout against Alas- the quarterfinals. pete against the Duke University Blue Devils. The team will begin regular season play with The Bulldogs headed to Durham, North Car- an opening tournament 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, ka Anchorage Friday, stopping 27 At 19 years old, Salmenkangas shots on goal. The Finnish goalten- has a lot of room to grow and be olina, Saturday, Oct. 27, in hopes of finding a against Davis & Elkins and 3 p.m. Saturday, der seemed to be cool, calm and molded into a star goaltender. win. Instead they fell short with a score of 132- Nov. 10, against Ursuline in Wink Arena. collected in net as he stopped ev- With Kapelmaster being a junior 48 in their final exhibition contest before regu- erything coming his way. this year, it gives Salmenkangas lar season competition gets underway. When Salmenkangas got the time to improve his game and fol- second straight start in net Sat- low in the footsteps of the great urday, Oct. 27, he had yet anoth- goaltender that Kapelmaster is. er stellar performance, stopping Salmenkangas and the Bull- 21 shots out of the 23 he faced. dogs will be back in action as they Although it was not a shutout like travel to East Lansing 7:07 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3: the night before, Salmenkangas’ Friday, Nov. 2, to take on Michigan • Women's and Men's Cross Country at ability to stand tall in net is a good State University. 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“My dad owned a body repair shop and i used to help him as a kid all of the LIFESTYLES time.” - Ruth Whiteside - See page 16 for story Alicia Jaimes | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected] Happy Hallows’ Eve

Photo by: Will Holden | Torch Photographer Phi Sigma Kappa member Connor Schrank embodies the dead as he scares students at a haunted house hosted by his fraternity. From “mumming” to trick-or-treating

Torch Staff Samhain to pagan Celtics. The Looking back at it, it was kind “hallows” in its title refers to a of mean,” Ferris health care sys- Though many Ferris students Christian reference to saints. tems administration sophomore don’t know the history of Hallow- “For Halloween this year, I’m Chelsea Miller said. een, there are multiple concepts dressing up as Wonder Woman,” As Halloween progressed, it and traditions that the holiday Shoemaker said. “I’ve been try- lost some of its original tradi- holds beneath its evolving tricks ing to dress like a superhero for tions and became more than a and treats. the past couple of years. Last night to dress up. People began “I know when it was starting year, I was the Wolverine. Yeah, it playing tricks on their neighbors out, it definitely didn’t involve was as cool as it sounds. There’s and friends, and, according to clowns and ghosts. People have something about dressing up livescience.com, grew to acts told me that it has to do with like a superhero that makes me of vandalism and more serious people believing that spirits feel powerful.” matters. are crossing from our world to According to livescience.com, Though Halloween is now theirs. I’m not sure if that’s true dressing up for Halloween could known as a night to dress up and though,” Ferris pre-nursing fresh- also be called “mumming” or go out with friends, there are still man Megan Shoemaker said. “guising,” as people used this events happening in Big Rapids Tracing back at least 2,000 practice to disguise themselves to celebrate Halloween’s newer years, according to livescience. as they traveled town asking for traditions. For more information com, Halloween was also known food. on Halloween events, visit calen- as All Hallows’ Eve, and was a “I remember when I was in dar.ferris.edu or bigrapids.org/ time where pre-Christian Celtic high school, we would always TP events. Photo by: Alicia Jaimes | Lifestyles Editor festivals were held to celebrate someone in our friend group’s Ferris pre-med sophomore Teona Roby feels festive as she poses in front of pumpkins the end of summer, known as house on Halloween night. made during Family and Friends Weekend. “Where will you be on Halloween?”

On Halloween, I’m I’m planning on going home I think me and a group of thinking about having a and going trick-or-treating I’m going to a party, friends are going out this movie marathon. I want with my little siblings. I have and just hanging out weekend to celebrate. We to watch a bunch of a little brother who’s, like, with friends. I’m dress- might be going to old, classic horror mov- 12 and a little sister who’s ing up as a cat. We’re Shooters and some other ies, like “Halloween,” 8-years-old. It’s really special just going to hang out places. All I know is that “Scream” and “Night- to me that I can take them that night. Maybe we I’m dressing up like Wonder mare on Elm Street.” It out every single year. I try to will go out, who knows. Woman. should be fun. make it a point to. — Chelsea Miller Ferris health care systems — Megan Shoemaker — Kelsey Allen — Andrew Johnson Ferris pre-nursing freshman administration sophomore Ferris allied health freshman Ferris pre-med sophomore 14 Lifestyles Week of Oct. 31 - Sept. 6, 2018 Ferris State Torch Facts on El muerto, Día de los Muertos el muerto 1. The day before is dedicated to remembering dead children. 2. It’s a day to celebrate, not a day to mourn. A day of celebration 3. Altars to the dead show they haven’t been forgotten. Holly Baker they say ‘el muerto, el muerto,’ 4. The flowers attract ghosts. Torch Reporter meaning ‘the dead, the dead’ in English. But instead of handing 5. Monarch butterflies are returning ancestors. As Halloween draws to a close, out candy, people hand the chil- 6. The most famous skeleton of them all is named La Catrina. the Latin American holiday of Día dren small portions of food such de los Muertos takes center stage. as maybe a piece of bread, Jell-O, 7. Spending a night in the cemetery is commonplace. Celebrated Thursday, Nov. 1, to cake, et cetera,” Rodriguez said. 8. Practices vary from region to region. Friday, Nov. 2, Día de los Muertos, The holiday is not widely cele- or Day of the Dead, is dedicat- brated in the U.S., but there are The above information was found on deseretnews.com ed to honoring loved ones who some areas where people can be have passed away. The first day found celebrating their loved ones. EVENT EVENT is dedicated to the children who “Actually, growing up, I had a OMSS: 2018 Day of the Dead Ball have died, while the second day neighbor who celebrated it,” Fer- is dedicated to lost loved ones of ris public health freshman Abby Dia de los Muertos any age, according to nationalgeo- Marshall said. “It wasn’t how it’s Friday, Nov. 2 graphic.org. pictured in movies and TV. For “During this celebration, people them, they went to church in the Thursday, Nov. 1 pray while having pictures of their morning and had pictures of their 7 p.m. – midnight loved ones on an altar, along with loved ones on the altar with light- many flowers and with each of the ed candles. And then they went 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. dead one’s favorite food. The food to the graveyard and visited their University Center is seen as a offering to the spirit,” dead family members.” Ferris business administration In celebration of Día de los West Campus Ballroom sophomore Lezley Rodriguez said. Muertos, the Office of Multicultur- Community Center While mourning a loved one is al Student Services (OMSS), Ferris the typical response to remember- Spanish Department and Spanish ing the dead, nationalgeographic. Club will be hosting OMSS: 2018 org states that for Día de los Muer- Día de los Muertos 10 a.m. - 2 tos, participants are required to p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the West celebrate the deceased with food, Campus Community Center. drinks and parties. Any mourning Sigma Lambda Beta Int. Fra- or sadness would be insulting to ternity, Inc., co-sponsored by the the holiday and what it represents. African Student Union and the His- “I know that where I’m from in panic Student Organization, will Mexico, everyone does go to the also be hosting a Day of the Dead graveyard and visit their loved Ball from 7 p.m. - midnight Friday, ones with tremendous amounts of Nov. 2, at the University Center flowers and music. During this day Ballroom. the graveyard is filled with people. “Although we don’t celebrate You can look at this as being kind the holiday big like in Mexico, we of like Memorial Day here in the still acknowledge our loved ones taste. United States,” Rodriguez said. who have passed on Nov. 2, which Normally, the dead are thought is the day of Día de los Muertos. I quality. of as dead, but during Día de los think it’s a great way to remember Muertos, the dead are awakened the ones who have passed and from their sleep and celebrating bring the community together to value. with their loved ones. celebrate such a wonderful day,” “Children during this day also Rodriguez said. may ask for ‘candy’ like Halloween For more information on both Best Breakfast 611 Maple St. • Big Rapids • 796.6633 here in the United States. Instead events, visit calendar.ferris.edu. in Town 7am-3pm (Closed Mon) • Early Bird Special 7-9am of children saying ‘trick or treat’ Friendly & Clean • Homemade Pasties

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WelderWhiteside said. Woman Women thrive in a In an effort to educate women more on the possibilities American Welding Society meetings of working in welding, Williams hosted Women Who Weld male-dominated field Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Swan building on campus in hopes of encouraging students with undecided majors and the Day: Tuesdays or Thursdays Briana Hammontree community to attend. Time: 11 a.m. Torch Reporter Like Whiteside, Founder and Lead Instructor of Woman Location: Swan 229 Who Weld Samantha Farr first found welding as a hobby James Brown once famously sung that it is a man’s but soon discovered a career in teaching others. world, but Ferris welding engineering technology junior Farr originally worked at a technology startup in New York Ruth Whiteside is one of many women breaking that mold. City as a business development director, and, after loving “My dad owned a body repair shop and I used to help him the city life, decided to get a master’s in urban planning as a kid all of the time. So, I did a lot of welding. And there at the University of Michigan where she learned about is a career center at my school, and I welded at the career welding through a class offered there. center, so I kind of fell in love with it,” Whiteside said. “I saw a lot of the things I was studying and work- Growing up, Whiteside considered welding as just a hob- ing on in community development, workforce develop- by, but realized she wanted more out of it and decided to ment and economy development would really trans- learn more about Ferris’ welding and engineering program. late well with welding and create a program that would “I’ve tried really hard to harden her a bit, try to bring out create those opportunities,” Farr said. her confidence,” Ferris welding engineering professor David Since creating the program, Farr has traveled from Murray said of Whiteside. “I’ve always been pretty firm with California to Traverse City teach- her and if she asks a question I tell her, ‘Come on Ruth, you ing the program to women like know that.’” Whiteside. Murray is one of the various welding professors to have an influence on Whiteside’s welding career. As a welding and engineering student, Whiteside hopes to work in a plant someday as a welding engineer. “I’d like to be able to perfect a plant’s plans or be able to help people who don’t understand what exactly they’re doing with welding in order to get more control of what’s going on,” Whiteside said. Though welding is considered a relatively male-driven field, Whiteside finds that she doesn’t deal with as much pushback from men as expected. “Here at Ferris, it’s great. Everyone gets along really well. There’s no issues like a lot of people would think. In the field, guys sometimes aren’t used to seeing women in that role, so it’s just them getting used to it. It’s not like there is anything bad, they’re just learning it’s more normal now,” Graphic by: Hannah Way | Production Assistant

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