Ferris Forms Ebola “Task Force” Committee Assembled to Address the Potential Ebola Threat

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Jennifer Corrie ly regardless of any health us become informed as soon as a on and remove the necessary Ferris State Torch concerns,” said Dr. Jeanine potential health threat presents personal protection equipment, Ward-Roof, Vice President itself so we can then inform and should they see any potential Lately, national news has fo- for Student Aff airs. “When educate the campus community.” cases, to protect themselves and cused heavily on the Ebola epi- a health concern exists, the Th e staff at Birkam intends others during the evaluation and demic, and the few patients the committee meets more fre- to potentially treat the disease, transport process. Arrangements U.S has seen. To ensure safety of quently to stay abreast of up- should it occur, by following have also been made with the students at Ferris State Univer- dates or concerns that could “to the letter” the recommen- community fi rst responders in sity, a committee of faculty and aff ect campus.” dations of the CDC. Every pa- terms of transporting any pos- staff has been assembled to ad- According to Birkam tient that makes an appointment sible patients to the hospital. dress the potential threat. Health Center and the FSU is screened and then asked if Dr. Susan Davis, physician at Th e longstanding Commu- Communicable Disease Com- they’re showing symptoms or Birkam and Dr. Renee Vander nicable Disease Committee has mittee, “Th e Birkam Health have recently travelled. If so, the Myde, Birkam’s director, both been addressing this issue, as it Center monitors all infec- patient would then be isolated agreed that as of right now, the Mich- did with previous illnesses such tious disease updates and and transported to a hospital for Ferris community shouldn’t be igan as H1N1 and Middle East Respi- alerts through the Centers further evaluation. worried about the disease com- Health Alert ratory Syndrome, or MERS. for Disease Control and Th e doctors at Birkam are also ing to campus. As of right now, Network (MIHAN). “Th is group meets periodical- Prevention (CDC) and the learning how to properly put only a handful of people in the Th ese systems are in place to help See Ebola on Page 2 2 NEWS November 5, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH State Election Viewpoints Students chime in about their intent to not vote

Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com President Barrack Obama casts his early votes at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Chicago Monday, October 20, 2014.

Megan Smith in local elections, is that many cations major, “and I guess if they going to aff ect you positively or sonal reasons for choosing not to Ferris State Torch Ferris students, who make up knew more about the issues and negatively, so it’s really important vote. a signifi cant portion of the Big they had a stronger opinion, per- to vote. Maybe I should think “I’ve never voted and I don’t re- Before Tuesday’s state elec- Rapids community, aren’t from haps then they would vote.” about it.” ally plan on voting,” said Kachine tion, students, faculty and staff the Mecosta area, and thus aren’t Zeilinski admitted to being “I think [students] are sick of Bean, senior construction man- were polled on their participa- registered to vote on local candi- one of those students who didn’t it,” said Rodney Gardei, com- agement major. “Part of it is re- tion, knowledge and personal dates. vote out of lacking information, puter technician. “Th ey’re sick of ligious reasons, but also because opinions on the candidates and “For students, it could be dif- but she said, “I do think it’s im- the politics and the fi ghting and I choose not to, because the only issues. Th e poll showed that, as is fi cult if they’re not registered portant for students to vote so the never getting anything done; person I’d vote for is Jesus Christ. widely suspected, many students here,” agreed David Scott, librar- they can kind of take a role in same old, same old.” Whoever God has chosen [will do not vote. ian at FLITE. “Th ey probably what’s going on and be a part of Natalee Larson, sophomore win].” Time and transportation are didn’t think to get an absentee it and get involved.” pre-pharmacy major, said that What were some opinions some of the factors that students ballot, so they’re not going to go “I don’t know, I’ve just never the likely cause of college age around campus on the candi- agreed limited them from being home on a Tuesday night. I think voted for the States,” said Ma- students deciding not to vote was dates themselves? “Th ey’re all able to participate in casting a we need to make it easier [for rie Okoin, sophomore sonog- the time it took to go through the a bunch of bozos,” said Scott. “I vote. students] to vote.” raphy major and native of the process. think they’re all pretty terrible. “[I’ll vote] if I fi nd the time What are some of the other Ivory Coast. “I think it’s a lack “I think people care,” said Lar- I’ve become a little disenfran- to go home, because you have reasons students don’t partici- of knowledge. It’s not that [stu- son, “but they don’t realize that chised. I will probably not vote to vote in your township,” said pate in elections? dents] don’t think it’s important, their eff ort can make a diff er- for the ‘Elephant.’ I don’t vote for Amanda Sizemore, junior math “Probably because they don’t they just don’t think it’s going to ence. Th ey think they don’t have Elephants; I vote for Donkeys.” education major. have a lot of information on the make that much of a diff erence. a part in politics in a way, at least “I’ll probably vote for Snyder Another signifi cant factor, election itself,” said Courtney [But] it’s better to be educated. based on the people I know.” [for governor] again,” Sizemore at least for lack of participation Zeilinski, sophomore communi- Whoever they’re going to elect is Other students have more per- said, “because I like what he’s al-

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EBOLA from Page 1 Committee members work to keep campus safe, including police chief

United States have tested posi- the students on campus, and the would certainly say to be con- campus, which is the fl u.” Said safety chief Bruce Borkovich was tive for the Ebola and are being staff safe.” cerned when traveling, and avoid Vander Myde. also named to the committee as a keep either in quarantine or un- “In terms of it being precau- the countries that this is coming Dr. Davis and Vander Myde law enforcement offi cial. der close surveillance. Th us far tionary, the chances of anybody from, and that is usually in Af- advise to make sure to get a fl u Borkovich is in his second full only one American Ebola victim here being exposed to Ebola or rica.” shot, standing at least three feet year as the police chief at Ferris has died in the United States. coming with Ebola is very un- However, with the seasons away from anyone who’s sick, aft er serving on the BAYANET “Th is is to keep the campus likely, but it’s important to always for illness upon us, the staff at and taking care of one’s health in narcotics team in Mount Pleas- safe,” said Dr. Davis. “If you want be prepared,” said Vander Myde. Birkam is also concerned with a general, such as hand washing, ant. to call it precautions, that’s what Dr. Davis said that the best much more common issue. eating a healthy diet, and getting it is, but we want to be safe here way to steer clear of the disease “I think it’s a great time to be enough sleep to stay healthy this at the health center. We want to would be to make sure you’re focusing on what probably pres- season. keep the health care providers, not going anywhere aff ected. “I ents a much larger risk to this Ferris department of public NEWS 3 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014 Page 6 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Assault at Th e Rock TORCH A round-up of this week’s crime across the FSU campus Ben Rettinhouse News Editor Odor complaint in science building NEWS BRIEFS TORCH Renter’s Checklist Marijuana complaint in resi- October 27 at 6:05 pm, fi re dence hall department was sent to the October 29 at 6:50 pm, report INVENTORYON THE BEGINNINGScience building AND due to ENDING an odor DOCUMENT IN WRITING when reporting repair complaint on the fi rst fl oor. Ben Rettinhouse of a marijuana complaint in CONDITION LIST. (Sample provided in Practical Guide for problems and send a copy along with fi ling a report to Neigh- New Editor Travis Hall. Warrant request was RECORD Th e odor dissipated and the air fi led and turned in to prosecu- Tenants and Landlords)Thequality landlord was checked should and deemed supply the list. The borhood Services if the repair is not completed in a reason- tor’s offi ce. landlord and tenant signclear and by receive offi cials. a copy. This protects you able amount of time. Student debt forums from paying for the previous Assault renter’s reported damages. at Rock This is required of Over the next two weeks Ferris State will be offering five Hit and run in lot 17 Altered parking permit ARE ALL SMOKE DETECTORS WORKING? forums on the issue of student debt to the Ferris community. October 29 at 10:30 pm, Octobercertifi 28 ated 1:30pm, landlords offi incers the Octobercity of Big27 at Rapids. 8:15 am, report Two open forums are scheduled: the first in Big Rapids on report of a hit-and-run that oc- investigated an altered park- of an assault complaint that took Remember this can be your fi ne and your life, not the Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. in IRC 115 and the other in Grand curred at an unknown point of ing permitANY found ARRANGEMENTS on campus. place at Th other e Rock than Café. whatSuspect is stated on the landlord’s. Rapids on Monday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kendall College the day in lot 17. Owner of the vehicle hous- was identifi ed and lodged in the ing the leasepermit shouldwas found be and in writingcounty and jail. signed (alternative rent payments, of Art and Design Woodbridge N. Ferris Building room 217. PAYING YOUR OWN UTILITIES? You can contact This will provide background and analysis of student debt, ticketed.utility payments, yard maintenance, etc.). Memories can be short the service provider with the address & receive a history of share thoughts and seek your ideas on how to act on this issue. so get it in writing! Because time-to-degree is a major contributing factor in the account. student debt, Provost Paul Blake has scheduled three student ALWAYS get a receipt for your rent payments and know debt sessions for faculty members. These are in different DID YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF sites across the university and all are scheduled from 4-5:30 where they are. A cancelled check is a receipt. Cash in an enve- YOUR LEASE? p.m. Paul and President Eisler will be working together to Subscribelope or given to a roommate to to pay is not! elicit your thinking on this critical topic. The schedule for these faculty-oriented sessions is Monday, Nov. 3, in MCO 210 for the Colleges of Health Professions, Pharmacy and Optom- etry, Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Granger Auditorium 10, for the College of Arts and Sciences, FLITE, and Retention and Stu- dent Success and Monday, Nov. 10, BUS 111, for the Colleges fsutorch14 of Education and Human Services, Business and Engineering Technology.

Together We Can Make a Difference Registered student organization The African Student Union is seeking to further raise awareness, and funds, to fight the on YouTube outbreak of Ebola virus in Africa. ASU will begin its two-week effort, “Together We Can Make a Difference: An Awareness and Fundraising Campaign to Address Ebola in West Africa,” with an event from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the West Campus Community Center. There will be cultural entertainment and an opportunity to donate to Africans in Medicine, a Chicago-based nonprofit VOTE from Page 2 organization that helps provide medical supplies, coordina- tion with other Ebola-response organizations and informa- Lack of time during the day to vote hurting polls tion about the West African epidemic. ASU will also set up donation boxes at various locations on the Ferris campus as fsutorch.com | 231.591.2609 well as at Nawal’s Mediterranean Eatery in downtown Big Rap- ready done so far in offi ce, and that, I don’t really agree with any the Upper Peninsula,” said Gar- ids, through Dec. 1. probably Sprague [for Senate], of his [views on] human rights dei. “Th ey should be deciding for because he’s vying for education and social issues.” themselves instead of the whole STUDENT RENTALS AVAILABLE Native American heritage celebration and I’m interested in education.” Even those22 planning UnitsUnits to vote AvailableAvailable state deciding what’s best for Corey Nichols, sophomore admitted that they did not have them up there.” SUMMER 2014-FALL 2014 Throughout this month there will be a trio of free public architecture major, has personal enoughMoveMove information ininon the overover No- “As summer!summer! much as I am for animal events in celebration of the heritage of native peoples. This experience with Governor Sny- vember 4 election when asked rights, I feel like we can tackle series started last month and continues this Friday, Nov. 7, with der. last Friday. Upper Unit is 2 Bedroom,bigger issues 1 Bath other than that,” DISCOUNTED SUMMER 2014 a Tribal Museum Tour and Tribal Harvest Feast. Participants “Rick Snyder is my mom’s “I haven’t been$320 following per personit as said plus Nichols. utilities “I go against the will depart campus for Mt. Pleasant at 3 p.m. after meeting in friend’s cousin,” said Nichols. much as I should have,” said Gar- hunting of wolves. A bigger issue “He’s very strict on the topic dei. “I usually vote a straight Re- to me is [that] in Russia, they’re LEASES STARTING @ $250 the IRC Connector. Lower Unit is 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath The trip includes a tour of the Ziibiwing Center of of healthcare. He doesn’t like publican ticket anyway.” actually hunting gay people.” Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways, and a Ghost Supper with the Obamacare, I can tell you that! “[I know] only$280 a little per bit, person but plus Voting utilities takes place on Novem- Utilities Included • Pet Friendly Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. RSVP is required to attend Rick just doesn’t have a very good this weekend I am researching,” ber 4 at a variety of local pre- this limited-space event. ‘human’ view. He’s very against said Larson. “I really have not cincts. Th ose not registered to human and civil rights. Mark lookedBoth into very it until clean, now.” in a quietvote area in andthe area have are a recommend- washer WALKING DISTANCE TO CAMPUS • High Quality Units Schauer, I hear, is very liberal in Oneand of dryer.the issues Pets voted are onwelcome in ed tofor request an additional an absentee fee. ballot that sense. I will not be voting for the election was a Located wolf-hunting at 104for Division. there voting area. Rick. He’s done great wonders season inCallCall Michigan. 616-875-7479616-875-7479 oror 616-214-1613616-214-1613 FREE Wi-Fi • Affordable! • Clean for the economy, but other than “It’s more of a local issue for

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Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com Flu shots being administered in preparation of the upcoming ﬂ u season.

Photo courtesy of Luke Wyckoff Luke Wyckoff is a Ferris Alumni who is the president of Social Media Energy. Flu season the “important” shot Jennifer Corrie you wouldn’t otherwise reach.” “Social media has been benefi cial Ferris State Torch Ghoston continued to say for me because it has helped me that, despite that users might not form friendships and document Devin Anderson think ‘it’s not going to happen Ferris alumni Luke Wyckoff , enjoy the face-to-face interac- my experiences and adventures. Ferris State Torch to me,’” said Hartley. “It’s so President of Social Media Ener- tion of human communication, Instead of only having a memory stupid that people are putting gy, came in to speak to students the use of social media sites is of it, social media gives you that Over-looked this year due to the their health at risk. Th ough about the positives of using social a great tool to use for less per- opportunity to be able to share “Ebola crisis”, the changing of it may be true that pharma- media. Th e main points of his sonal forms of communication. your experience with everyone.” the weather should remind Fer- ceutical companies are try- presentation included how so- “It’s really a great tool to use Despite the benefi ts of social ris students that with the new ing to make a profi t, for the cial media can be benefi cial and to stay in contact with people, media, it also has downfalls, from season comes the fl u season. most part, they’re concerned the outlook for the future of it. to get messages across, and for lack of privacy to lack of face- “Th ousands of people die about the public health.” “I think that Luke’s presenta- businesses to communicate to-face conversation, but when every year from infl uenza,” Hartley said that a large tion is quite valuable, and I hope with potential customers,” said used correctly and in a positive said Candace Price, registered portion of student’s deference that students took the opportu- Ghoston. “Buy and large, it’s manner, it can be benefi cial. nurse and Offi ce Coordina- to getting shots is due to the nity to go and check it out, be- used in a very positive manner.” However, some just prefer tor at Birkam Health Center, fear of receiving a shot; a fear cause with social media, I think Social media certainly has more direct ways of communica- who said the fl u is one of the that Hartley says is baseless. it’s really important to make sure its benefi ts. “Over 50% of peo- tion, like sophomore and prod- most easily spread viruses “Th ere’s no reason to be that you’re fully understanding ple learn about breaking news uct design student, Zack Cox. “I on campus. “Many students scared of needles with the fl u what you’re doing and using it in on social media,” according personally don’t use social media are living under close corri- shot. It’s not that painful and the best possible way,” said Social to socialnetworking.procon. such as Facebook and Twitter dors. Infl uenza can easily be over before you know it,” said Media Director, Sandy Gholston. org. Th e site also says “67% of very oft en. Th e way I see it, if I spread by coughing, laugh- Hartley. “Th e longest part is “I think the vast majority of peo- federal, state and local law en- want to see everything someone ing, sneezing or even singing.” sitting ple who use social media use it in forcement professionals sur- is doing I’ll call or text them. It’s Although the fl u has in the a positive and productive man- veyed think social media helps a great tool for staying in contact yet to be spread widely on waiting ner, to use it as a powerful com- solve crimes more quickly.” with people, but a lot of kids our campus, according to Price it room.” munication tool, to reach a wide Freshman undecided major age take it to an extreme.” wouldn’t take much for it to The range of audiences that maybe Shania Rosenogle said that social happen. With only a few un- fl u vac- media has been benefi cial for her. treated cases able to spread cine is the virus rapidly to the point covered of it getting out of control. by most Ferris student Phil Hartley, a insur- ance junior studying physical thera- Phil Hartley py, concurred with Price’s sense Junior, physical therapy provid- of urgency in getting a yearly ers at PROTEIN & JUICE BAR fl u shot, saying that not only Birkam Health Center; students NEW THIS FALL: should students get the shot, but may call ahead for an appoint- Fully EquippEd ExErcisE Facility its their responsibility to do so. ment. A “rapid test” for the fl u Tanning, Treadmills, Stationary Bikes, Aerobics, Free Weights, Locker Rooms, Dumbbells, 20 machines “A lot of people don’t even is available for those who are Call 231-796-3239 • 310 N. Michigan, Big Rapids realize the risk involved. Th ey experiencing symptoms. OFFERING MONTHLY & SEMESTER MEMBERSHIPS NEWS 5 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014 The Sex Diaries Project

Courtesy Photo The sex diaries project will come to Ferris courtesy of Arianne Cohen on November 10.

Devin Anderson [Th e Sex Diaries Project] is all face so many exciting sexual “I’m all for interesting ways to actually getting some cues about Ferris State Torch about,” says Aaron Wyse, co- and relationship choices, and meet people,” Cohen says. “We their personality and intellect.” publicity chair for the event. I really enjoy providing a fun, get so much information from Th e Sex Diaries Project will be What is the best way to learn Cohen is excited to be bring- safe place to talk about that.” visual cues--facial shape is par- in Williams Auditorium at 7 p.m. about yourself? Writer and TED ing her expertise to a college So how might a relation- tially determined by the particu- on Friday, November 10. Th e speaker Arianne Cohen encour- campus. “I love college students- ship expert like Cohen feel lar bath of hormones a fetus is event is free thanks to funds al- ages keeping a journal of “every -I think I still am one at heart,” about college relationships as exposed to in utero, so when you located by the Finance Division thought and encounter in your Cohen said. “College students they relate to, say… Tinder? look at a photo of someone, you’re of Student Government. relationship and sexual life.” Co- hen is bringing “Th e Sex Diaries Project” here to Ferris with an interactive 5-Star event. “I’ve never been to Michigan,” Cohen says. “I’m thrilled to fi nal- ly get up there and hear all about the private lives of students, and help out as much as I can.” A Harvard graduate, Cohen has appeared on Th e Martha Stewart Show and contributes regularly to publications like Th e Gaurdian, Vogue, and Th e New York Times. Cohen’s book “Th e Sex Dia- ries Project,” is a collection of over 1,500 real sex diaries, exploring the bedroom, relationships and marriages. On the Sex Diaries Project website, you can share your own experiences anonymously and read the diaries of others. “I greatly value privacy- -there’s a reason that Th e Sex Diaries Project is anonymous! Privacy gives us space to be safe and develop our thoughts on something,” Cohen says. “I think it’s important to be transparent and honest about our wants and needs around sex with sexual partners--and the precursor to that is being honest enough with ourselves to know what we want, and communicate that clearly.” Cohen’s presentation is brought to campus as a 5-Star event by Entertainment Un- limited. Following Cohen’s interactive lecture, there will be a question and answer session. Evan Pazkowski, President of Entertainment Unlimited, discusses the relevance of the event. “It’s obvious we need to talk more about sexual responsibility,” Pazkowski says. “So we thought it was the perfect time to bring this event to campus.” “Sometimes, talking about something or writing it down helps you get it in perspective, which I think is kind of what 6 LIFESTYLES“ November 5, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH ferris state torch We started Shred for the love of board sports, specifically longboarding and snowboarding Blake Novosel Computer Information Systems, Senior LIFESTYLES “ See page 9 for story

Photo By: Dylan Peters The Torch sports staff will select a Bulldog student-athlete each week based on athletic performance. Nominations may be sent to [email protected].

Latin band creates harmony and promotes diversity

Dylan Peters ments and not base them off “The workshop was really dancing, music, and love. it. They’re smiling and having Ferris State Torch of someone else’s opinions. So informative,” pre-respiratory “The music isn’t what I usually a good time and that’s great.” we paired up with people and junior Geoff Amor said. “It listen to, but I like it,” said Amor. At the end of the performance, Described as the “best Latin learned about their backgrounds gave me a better perspective “It’s very Las Cafeteras held a raffle for alternate band” by LA Weekly, Las instead of looked and judged.” on how different cultures are.” unique. students that participated in the Cafeteras is known for their ener- Las Cafeteras talked about After the workshop, the band I’ve never workshop’s survey. While some getic multi-lingual performances diversity and stereotypes in a set up in front of Starbucks and heard of students won prizes such as a that bring the crowd together. way that made everyone feel played music for the students. this type gift card to Starbucks, one lucky Before their performance in comfortable. Hector Flores, one Las Cafeteras combines music of music student won a $200 scholarship. the IRC, Las Cafeteras gave a of the vocalists of Las Cafeteras, styles such as Afro-Mexican, hip b e fore .” “You’re the future of the coun- workshop presentation in the said that people need to do two hop, folk and Native American The try,” Flores said to the crowd, “and College of Business and talk- things- ask about cultures and to create a new and unique music the future looks hella beautiful.” ed to students about stereo- apologize for any mistakes. sound to their performances. energized If you’d like to learn more types and racism using videos, “I really enjoyed it,” freshman They have shared the stage Sabrina Timmer the crowd. about Las Cafeteras and their music, discussions and laughter. Sabrina Timmer said. “I’m happy with bands such as Edward Freshman L a s music, visit their website at www. “They talked about the rea- to learn about other’s ways. Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Cafeteras lascafeteras.com. You can also sons we stereotype and why [The workshop] proves that Los Angeles Philarmonic, got students to dance and sing find them on Instagram, Twitter, it’s bad,” sophomore Dinah everyone has stereotypes, but and Ozomotli. They are cur- along with the unique music. and Facebook. Jankoviak said. “They told some can prove them wrong.” rently on a 52 day tour trav- “I love the music,” Timmer us to make our own judg- Several students found the eling across the United States said. “It makes people happy, workshop to be eye-opening. to bring people together with some like to sing and dance to LIFESTYLES 7 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014 Artist of the week The Pretty Reckless

Photo courtesy of Itunes An album cover of ThePretty Reckless, provided by iTunes.

Genre: Alternative Rock relation of this transition. nitely worth checking out. Like: Paramore, Formed in 2009, the band I’m talking to you, Nirvana Joan Jett & The consists of Taylor as lead and Soundgarden fans. Blackhearts, Flyleaf vocals and rhythm guitar, Ben Momsen does an excel- Phillips (lead guitar, backing lent job at switching from Let’s rewind a little bit vocals), Mark Damon (bass) rough, scratchy vocals to an to the year 2000. Anyone and Jamie Perkins (drums). angelic harmony in a sin- remember Cindy Lou Who The Pretty Reckless gle second. Check out the from “How The Grinch debuted with their album band’s song “Goin’ Down” Stole Christmas”? Adorable Light Me Up back in 2010, and you’ll see what I mean. little blonde girl, right? with the more familiar Despite all the talent this Wrong. That actress- songs being “My Medicine” New York City-based band turned-badass is Taylor and “Make Me Wanna Die.” has to offer, may the faint- Momsen, guitarist and Since then, the trio has hearted listeners out there lead singer of the band been working on their new- beware: most of the content The Pretty Reckless. est album, just released this they produce is highly con- Momsen traded in pigtails year, titled Going To Hell. troversial and usually explic- and rosy cheeks for push- If you’re one for the it. up bras and red lipstick, and hard rock, post-grunge her music is a direct cor- sound, this band is defi-

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Kelsey George boarding and snowboarding. We get people who think boarding Shred has a group on Facebook Ferris State Torch also wanted to bring the com- is cool to see a new level of the with over 200 members where SUBS NEEDED munity together and make new sport. It’s all about spreading the boarders of all kinds can come TODAY! When Scott Barger founded connections,” said Novosel. “I stoke.” together and talk about the Ferris Shred a few years ago, started longboarding my fresh- The last two years, Shred has hobbies they share, set up out- EDUStaff is seeking he had one goal in mind: cre- man year hosted the Fat Rapids River ings, and even buy, sell, or trade ate an easygoing environment but want- Rush, a equipment. substitute teachers where boarders of all kinds can ed to take six-mile “I found out about shred from and more within the get together and share the same my skills race on members of the group, and I’m school districts of passion. above and the river considering joining the snow- Whether your terrain of beyond walk board team this winter,” said Big Rapids, Chippewa choice is asphalt or Aspen, Ferris just along with Psychology freshman Jacob Hills, MOISD, Morley Shred was made to celebrate all cruising a slide jam Bleshenski. Stanwood, Reed City types of board sports whether it’s around on a local Snowboarding, skateboard- and more throughout skateboarding, longboarding, or c ampu s .” hill. ing, longboarding; whatever snowboarding. Daniel Zinn “When “ L a s t your forte, Shred was created Northern Michigan! When Barger graduated last Junior, mechanical engineering I was Jacob Bleshenski year there so students can meet up, share Freshman, psychology Please visit: year, he passed along the reins intro- were stories, go on trips, ride together www.EDUStaff.org/paper to Mechanical Engineering duced to the downhill scene, I about 100 and just have fun. Technology junior Daniel Zinn got so into it that I now ride all riders, and we’re hoping to see For all students potential- and click on and Computer Information over the state on a regular basis some more big numbers this ly interested in learning more “Start Application” or Systems senior Blake Novosel. with riders from all over. We’re spring. Also, we’re looking to about Shred or just meeting up call 877-974-6338 “We started Shred for the love one big family here in Michigan,” start the first ever snowboard with some cool people, contact with questions. of board sports, specifically long- said Zinn. “[Shred] is a way to team this winter,” said Novosel. Blake Novosel via Facebook. 8 LIFESTYLES November 5, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH First Place Winner Second Place

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Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Undefeated Ferris closes out home schedule with Northern Harrison Watt gles to stop Lake Erie’s off ensive fi rst overall in Super-Region fi ve touchdowns on 646 receiv- Th e Bulldogs played close with Editor-in-chief onslaught, the Bulldogs came Four. ing yards. a now 4-5 team, and head coach away with some positives. Now Ferris turns their atten- Tucker is the only Wildcat to Tony Annese was less than Following a 66-56 shoot- Ferris garnered multiple tion to a 2-7 Northern Michigan be named GLIAC player of the pleased with certain aspects of out win with Lake Erie, the 9-0 awards, with Division II play- team that has played Ferris close week in any category, as a special the game, but is thankful that the Bulldogs will have a shot to er of the year candidate Jason over the last two seasons. teams player on Oct. 20. team came away with a victory. reach double digit wins at home Vander Laan snagging GLIAC It took a last second touch- Tucker is the GLIAC leader A loss in college football can be against Northern Michigan. player of the week honors, while down to receiver Jake Lampman in kick return yardage with 651 the diff erence between a home “We started with a football the off ensive line was named the to best the Wildcats in 2012, return yards. He has no touch- and a road playoff game. game and ended with a track National Off ensive Line of the while Ferris escaped with a 35-22 downs on kick returns, but has “It’s almost like a new lease meet,” head coach Tony Annese week. victory at home last season. an 84-yard return to his name on life,” Annese said. “Being able said. “Total off ense, 708 versus Vander Laan also broke the Th is marks the second con- this season. to be 9-0 now, have a Northern 706, I know our defense is going GLIAC single game quarterback secutive season that Northern Wyatt Jurasin leads the Michigan come here to clinch a to be a little discouraged by our rushing record with 284 yards Michigan will visit Top Taggart Wildcats on the ground with 655 share of the GLIAC title. I told productivity.” on the ground. Vander Laan fi n- Field. yards and fi ve rushing touch- them at half time, you should Annese joked that the turf was ished with three rushing touch- Northern Michigan quarter- downs in eight games. be able to feel that ring about a so worn out that it may need to downs and three passing touch- back Shaye Brown has thrown Ferris will enter the contest quarter of the way down your be replaced aft er the 122 point downs. for 1,912 yards and averages 239 on a nation leading 13-game win fi nger.” explosion. Th e AFCA coach’s poll has passing yards per game, which is streak, while the Wildcats come Despite the defensive strug- Ferris State ranked fourth in the third best in the conference. His in having lost six of their last nation, while Ferris is ranked top target, Marcus Tucker, has seven games. WHATS AT STAKE • A share of the GLIAC title • A top three NCAA ranking* • Ferris State’s ﬁ rst GLIAC title since 1999 • A home playoff game *Ferris was ranked number one in the • An NCAA playoff berth (First since 1996 when team nation in four national online computer went 10-2) polls SPORTS 11 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014

WOMENS BASKETBALL MENS BASKETBALL Back at it Bulldogs prepare for regular season

Marshall Schedlt veteran support in the back- Ferris State Torch court with championship experience. Th e two players Th e Ferris State Men’s were both on the team when Basketball team kicks off their they won the North Division exhibition season against in the 2011-2012 season. Calvin College on Saturday. Along with the senior Th e Bulldogs were 10-16 guards are returning junior overall and 9-13 in the Great center Jared Stolicker and Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic wing player Josh Fleming, Conference last year. With a who Bronkema calls a great hard fought 94-87 exhibition all-around talent. Th e team loss at Division I Oakland also has 7 incoming freshmen University last Saturday, and one transfer on the roster the Bulldogs face a Calvin this year. Coach Bronkema team this weekend that is says that some will be red- Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer one of the better teams in shirted and others will play Bukur dribbles through defense during practice. Bukur spent last season at Kirtland College and hails from Russia. Division III. Last year the bigger roles on the team. Bulldogs beat Calvin 85-70. Th e Bulldogs have high Th e team wants to turn goals set for this season. it around from the losing Senior shooting guard Matt record last year, but they Poches said the goal for the From long distance don’t want to forget what team is to make the GLIAC happened a season ago. playoff s and win the confer- Second year Head Coach ence tournament. In order Natalia Bukur: A Russian Bulldog Andy Bronkema said that the to do this the team will have to be a top 4 team in the team wants to “Build on what Keith Salowich nitely the best part of her game. Kirtland Community College. north division, but they don’t we did last year. We fi gured Ferris State Torch She can nail a three-pointer “I heard that last year she want to settle for fourth. out a lot about ourselves.” from anywhere on the fl o or,” played some games on a torn Bronkema said that he “When fi rst place is avail- Sophomore guard on the junior guard Katie Mavis said. ACL, so to play through that real- believes the biggest strength able, we’re not going to settle women’s basketball team Th ough her off ensive prowess ly says a lot about her work ethic,” of his team is the balance for second,” Bronkema said. Natalia Bukur has come a long will help her to fi nd her way Mavis said. “Still, as far as prac- and teamwork that they have Th e team plays Calvin way to suit up in the crim- onto the fl oor, she must also tice goes, she’s always working throughout the court. With College at 3:30 p.m. in Big son and gold of Ferris State. adapt a strong defensive game to hard and getting into the drills. seniors Dietrich Lever and Rapids on Saturday. Originally hailing from St. match, which means adjusting We have last year’s scoring leader Petersburg, Russia, Bukur to some unfamiliar strategies. to explain Drew Lehman, the team has must’ve packed a killer 3-point “I put a zone in the other day it to her shot with the rest of her lug- and she just took to it really eas- a little gage when she made the trip ily. When we started practice bit more across the Atlantic Ocean. we did skills with the team and in-depth, “She’s a really good ath- in man-to-man she just wasn’t but once lete. She’s very off ensive- getting it as well as I thought she gets minded, I mean she can shoot she would,” Lamoreaux-Tate the hang from anywhere. She’s learn- said. “Th en when we put in a of it she’s zone she understood the con- good.” ing the system and it might Natalia Bukur take her a while, but she can cepts and everything, so I said Sophomore, guard Despite downright shoot.” Head Coach ‘Wow you really know this the slight Colleen Lamoreaux-Tate said. zone!’ and she just smiled and bouts of confusion when deal- Bukur specializes in shoot- said ‘Yeah, that’s all we ran in ing with new surroundings and ing from 3-point range. She Russia.’ Th en it all made sense.” systems, Bukur says that she has claims to have been blessed Another struggle that Bukur no trouble with any language with natural talent, but also is fi ghting to overcome is recov- barrier, and she is fi tting in stressed that she has worked to ering from an ACL injury that well with the coaches and team. plagued much of her last sea- “Th at’s how our team is with Photo courtesy of Photo Servicesr refi ne her characteristic shot. son, which was spent playing for any newcomer. We just try to The Torch sports staff will select a Bulldog student-athlete each week based on “Her three-pointer is defi - athletic performance. Nominations may be sent to [email protected]. See Russia on Page 12 Saturday December 13, 2014 2014 DECEMBER Ewigleben Sport Complex ‘LIKE’ COMMENCEMENT (Wink Arena) College Contact Phone # Location Saturday, December 13 Health Professions Richelle Williams (231) 591-2263 VFS 210 Arts & Sciences Barb Hampel (231) 591-3660 ASC 3052 Time College Business (On/Off campus undergrad. students) Carri Grifﬁs (231) 591-2493 BUS 200 10:00 am College of Business Business (graduate students) Shannon Yost (231) 591-2168 BUS 200 College of Health Professions Education & Human Serv Paula Olson (231) 591-2700 BIS 604 Engineering Technology Donna Schmidt (231) 591-2961 JHN 200 US ON 1:30 pm College of Art & Sciences Note: You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your College of Education & Human Services diploma. College of Engineering Technology Caps and Gowns may be purchased at the Grad Fair on November 6, noon-4:00 pm, in Student Recreation Center or starting November 7-December 5 at the Ferris State University Bookstore (located in the Save A Lot Plaza at 14265 Northland Dr, Big Rapids MI 49307). Tickets are required for all ceremonies. All students planning on participating in a ceremony will receive For special accommodations or for more information (8) eight tickets. Pick up your tickets at the Grad Fair on November 6 or from your college’s Commence- regarding the Commencement ceremony, please ment Coordinator (see above) November 7-December 5. Extra tickets are not distributed. Lost tickets will visit the Commencement website www.ferris.edu/ FB not be replaced. commencement or call (231) 591-3803. 12 SPORTS November 5, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH

WOMENS SOCCER

Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer The Women’s soccer team at a practice earlier this season during the early morning fog. The Bulldogs have a chance to take on rival Grand Valley State in the GLIAC tournament. Bulldogs crack the tournament For the ﬁ fth straight year, Ferris takes a shot at the championship

Keith Salowich turning the tides of the season “Th ey all play great games, while some teams are game and our coach has pre- Ferris State Torch early in October, as they were defense. Not just the defend- starting to fall off at this point. So pared us for this. It’s hard to beat able to put together a series of 5 ers, but the midfi elders and I think we are in the right posi- a team three times in one season, Following a disappointing wins in just 7 consecutive games. the forwards. We’re all play- tion to enter the tournament.” so we’re ready to take them on.” fi rst half of the season, which “We struggled to score and play ing defense as a team, which In order to advance, the Grand Valley State ended the transitioned into a hopeful turn- a full 90 minutes in September. is great,” Wojtanowski said. Bulldogs will have to take on season with a 15-2-1 record, and around, the Ferris State soccer We are still the same team, and For the past two years, the some stiff competition. Aft er fi nished second in the GLIAC team has earned a spot in the have the same goals now as we Bulldogs have been able to dropping a game to Grand Conference Championship GLIAC Playoff s. This will mark did then. We have just found a advance past the quarterfi nals Valley State at home 3-2 and with Ohio Dominican. Th ey the Bulldogs fi ft h consecu- way to click and compete,” senior in the GLIAC Tournament. then again getting bullied in a enter the tournament as the #10 tive berth in the tournament. midfi elder Riley Wood said. However, there have never 7-2 loss in Grand Rapids, the team in the nation. Not to men- Th is tournament berth was Sophomore goalkeeper been Dawgs playing for a Bulldogs will take on their old tion, they’ve won the GLIAC no happy accident, as it took Savanna Wojtanowski, who was Tournament Championship, nemeses once again to start Tournament six years in a row. a conscious team eff ort to stay recently awarded with GLIAC but this reinvigorated squad the GLIAC playoff s this week. If Ferris were to beat GVSU, afl oat aft er beginning the sea- defensive player of the week will hope to change that. “We are confi dent with how they would then move on to the son on a bad note. Th ankfully, honors, believes that the team’s “We’re hungry for a champion- we are playing and we knew semifi nals for the third straight the Bulldogs were able to pull defensive unity has been a major ship because we know we have it that to win the GLIAC, which is year and take on the winner of together as a unit and began strong point on the season. in us. Th is year started off rough, one of our goals, we would have the Michigan Tech and Walsh but I think we clicked at the right to play Grand Valley at some matchup. time,” Wood said. “We are only point,” Wood said. “We have Interested in improving and winning more gone toe-to-toe with them every advertising RUSSIA from Page 11 in the Impressing the States with a Last Season FERRIS STATE jump shot from 3-point range Kirtland College Torch make her feel at home and let when I am done with school.” her know that she is a part of Approximately 4,400 miles lie the family,” Mavis said. “I’ll between Bukur and her home- bet last year was more about town of St. Petersburg, Russia. 15 games played adjusting for her and this year Whether or not she can make a she’s more accustomed to shot from that distance has yet to Please contact the culture and the language, be seen, but with her perceived 14.6 points/game Danette Doyle so she’s defi nitely fi tting in.” ability from beyond the arc, it Th e strong family atmosphere shouldn’t be ruled out entirely. at 231-592-8359 and support that she has found Th e team will open exhibi- from her team has helped Bukur tion play against Notre Dame 39.1% three-point OR to not only make the transi- on November 5 and Toledo [email protected] tion to the Ferris State area, but on November 8. Th e Bulldogs also to a whole new country. will then hit the road to play 5.7 rebounds/game “My city is like the second a two-game series in Nashville, AD DEADLINE: PRINT PRICING: Column Widths: capital of my country, so it is Tennessee against Kentucky Thursdays at $6.50 PCI 1 column = 1.9” 5 p.m. $25 For Color 2 columns = 3.925” a very big city. I like smaller Wesleyan and Trevecca Nazarene 33.3 minutes 3 columns = 5.95” towns too, so coming here is not on November 21 and 22, respec- ONLINE PRICING: 4 columns = 7.975” a problem for me,” Bukur said. tively to tipoff the regular season. played per game Leaderboard: 728px by 90px-$50.00/week (7 consecutive days) 5 columns = 10” Sidebar: 100px by 100px-$25.00/week (7 consecutive days) “But I will go back to Russia SPORTS 13 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014 Sports Shorts Top Dawg

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Th e Bulldogs have scored three goals in the last 15 periods of play and have gone 1-4 over that mark. Senior forward Justin Buzzeo, the 2013-14 team leader in points, just tallied his fi rst point of the season in the seventh game of the season, scoring the lone goal in a 4-1 loss to Michigan State. Ferris is averaging 1.43 goals per game this season, and their powerplay is working at a 1-30 clip. Fortunately the defense has been glowing. Th e penalty kill is strong at 90 percent overall. CJ Motte has a .943 save percent- - age and a 2.01 goals allowed average on the season, and has The Torch staff will pick one person a week, athlete or other, that we believe to have impacted Ferris Athletics and name them kept the Bulldogs alive this season. the “Top Dawg” for that week.

Justin Aiken With his performance on NCAA Division II single- Men’s basketball plays close with Division I Oakland Ferris State Torch Saturday, Vander Laan has season rushing record for a eclipsed the 1,000 yard rush- quarter back, fi nishing with A 94-87 road loss is what the men’s hoops squad has to build In a shoot-out against the ing mark for the season, total- 1,607 yards. Vander Laan on. Lake Erie Storm, the nation- ing 1,163 yards in just nine ran for 21 touchdowns in Fortunately, that loss was in exhibition, nonetheless to a ally ranked Ferris State games, averaging 129 yards 2013 and also fi nished with Divison I opponent. Bulldog football team walked a game on the ground for 1,741 yards through the Ferris visited the Golden Grizzlies on November 1, and away with a 66-56 win, to the Bulldogs with 13 rushing air with nine touchdowns. came away eight points shy of victory. improve to 9-0, and were ca touchdowns. Vander Laan With just two games Senior guard Drew Lehman had 26 points to pace the Vander Laan was extreme- also has 1,658 yards through remaining for the Bulldogs Bulldogs, while junior center Jared Stolicker added 18 points ly effi cient in Saturday’s con- the air for the Dawgs, with in the 2014 regular sea- and 11 rebounds. test, fi nishing 13-for-15 pass- 24 touchdowns and just three son, Ferris State is looking Junior forward Josh Fleming added nine points and a team ing and totaling 215 yards interceptions on the season. to make a deep run in the best 15 rebounds. through the air and three Th e 6-foot-4, 241 pound playoff s and will turn to their Th e Bulldogs have their conference home opener against touchdowns. Vander Laan quarterback hails from junior captain to lead them. Lewis on November 22 at 3:00 p.m. also ran the ball a team high Frankfort, Ill. and is an All- Th eir junior captain who is 29 times and fi nished with a American candidate. Th e looking to surpass last sea- Rehm named GLIAC player of the week second straight time season high in rushing yards junior captain is a return- son’s rushing and passing with 289. He also recorded ing All-American and numbers, and who has the Senior Courtney Rehm has helped lead the Bulldogs to a three rushing touchdowns All-GLIAC honoree, as he potential to be named the 15-1 league record. in the Bulldog victory. started all 11 games for the Division II Player of the Year. For the second consecutive week, Rehm nabbed GLIAC Bulldogs in 2013 and set the player of the week honors. Rehm had a team high 36 kills with 22 digs, four blocks and four aces on the week. Th e senior helped Ferris come back and take down No. 14 ranked Grand Valley 3-2. Th e Bulldogs then swept Northwood 3-0 and had six more Sunday, Nov 09 - 2:00 pm at Big Rapids kills in a 3-0 sweep of Lake Superior State on the road. Middle School Rehm also reached a distinguished career mark, notching her 1,000th career kill as a Bulldog. She is the 18th player in school history to reach that mark. White Pine & Riverwalk Trails, Th e Bulldogs return home to host Wayne State and Saginaw Big Rapids RUN + WALK + LEARN Valley State on Nov. 7 and 8. Rehm will be honored on Senior Day on November 8, as it will be one of her fi nal games in a Bulldog Uniform. Th e Bulldogs are nationally ranked no. 22 overall.

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Photographers * * * * * * Cheer MICHAEL A. CORN Harrison Watt IRMA COLLINS Editor-in-chief HANNAH RINGLER I’m an early Christmas- Reporters er, and I have no shame. * * * * * * JUSTIN AIKEN On the morning following Halloween, DEVIN ANDERSON I woke up and got in my car to find JENNIFER CORRIE KELSEY GEORGE Christmas music playing on the radio. HAILEY KLINGEL I turned it up, and much to the cha- DYLAN PETERS grin of one of the more epic walk- KEITH SALOWICH MARSHALL SCHELDT of-shame crowds I had ever seen, MEGAN SMITH I rolled my windows down as I drove through the campus of Michigan State. Interim Reporters A few stopped to yell at me that I * * * * * * was nuts. One woman started clapping. Per usual, I got a mixed bag of results. Copy Editors I hear your arguments and yes, I * * * * * * understand that Christmas is still near- NICHOLE BOEHNKE JESSE DICKINSON ly two months away. No, I do not care. For me, this will be one of the most Production Manager awkward holiday seasons in my life- * * * * * * time. For one, I won’t have my tradition KAILA PARENT Thanksgiving dinner. I’ll be in the midst of a nine-hour work related road trip. Graphic by Jordan Lodge Production Assistant Secondly, I had a traditional fam- * * * * * * ily. I love them all very much. But the JORDAN LODGE traditional context is now past tense. As eternal as time and almost binging “Arrow” on Netflix - as inevitable as death, the senior although I DID do that, along Web Editor It’s new to me, and I’m not sure how Tyler Hanan * * * * * * slide has wrapped another hap- with “Bob’s Burgers.” I did a KIRA PONCIN to handle it despite the best advice Opinions Editor from my friends that have experienced less class into its Netflix-heavy few internships - plural - this into the wholly non-sarcastic “ah Distribution this phenomena. For the first time in embrace. summer, along with some other * * * * * * good, a C” stage. my life, I may not see my whole fam- What few articles pop up on industry work. NATHAN PRYTULA Google when searching this I’ve spent my entire college I returned to school with DAI-ZHANIE PLUMMER ily on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. career with my hands in twelve Since I returned to school in malady relate the phenom- four measly classes to mop up, other pies already, distracted as August, like many of you, I am enon to high school and the and there are far more daunt- could be. Surely, if any were to Office Staff stressed, exhausted and impatient. dreaded effect it can have on ing things just past them on the * * * * * * avoid the slide, it’d be the stu- I need to feel cheery. I need a little college admission. Even Urban horizon that worry me far more. ANA CORNELIA dents who were already smart of that holiday feeling far earlier than Dictionary, our most vaunted The specter of a second slackers. Yet here I am, late some because it’s the only thing help- source of definitions for colle- internship looms; a fabled real Advisor assignments in half of my classes ing me to wake up in the morning. giates, keeps the term confined life, adult, non-video store clerk * * * * * * to high school. I must be a late and mediocre test scores in the job is needed immediately after. STEVE FOX My problems are no greater than other. (231) 591-2529 yours. I struggle with them because bloomer - after hanging out My loans are waiting - I just [email protected] The hell of it is, I don’t feel bad I’m poor at handling emotional somewhere in the vague neth- got an email about them today. about it. issues and not at all afraid to admit it. erworld that is “not quite a 4.0” I filtered that particular bit of Here’s the thing: I’m not just So yes, I’m going to listen to Christmas for my entire life, I’ve slipped e-postage into another folder so music, because it helps me. I won’t judge See Senior on Page 15 you for despising my early Christmas- ing as long as you keep it to yourself. QUOTE OF THE WEEK I’ll try my hardest to keep my early Christmas-ing out of your face unlike I did “If you can dream it, you can do it.” when I was at Michigan State if it bothers you that much. -Walt Disney OPINIONS 15 FERRIS STATE TORCH November 5, 2014

SENIOR from Page 14 Life after NOVEMBER PANIC college is just Exams aren’t far off: How to prepare for success around the corner

it wouldn’t stare at me with all those zeroes, but I KNOW its there. If I had a bed frame, I’d suspect it of hiding under my box spring every night. It’s daunting knowing that in a few short months, I’ll be sub- merged and drowning in debt, probably for the next few years. Making money doesn’t happen fast (But the lottery seems like a good investment). This slippage isn’t all “Arrow” abs and H. Jon Benjamin-voiced mayhem - it’s a scramble to prepare for the end. Sure, a final project is important, but so is how I pay for the class with the project. It’s difficult enough to get a job right out of college when you’re trying; am I really going to focus more time on the project than my post-graduate pay- check? If I’m splitting my focus 80-20, that 80 is going towards the more lasting bit. If a job cares more about my murderer’s row of C-pluses than it does about my stacked resume, the priorities there are off before they’ve even interviewed me. That being said, they may have their reasons. They me see those C-pluses and think “Slacker.” At times, rightfully so. I’ve reached the point in my college career where there is no return. When I screw up, I cannot go back and fix it. It’s there because next semester, I won’t be here. Preparing for all of this is overwhelming. Applying for jobs that I can’t take until January Photo Courtesy of mctcampus.com are clouding my academic judge- If you need help, ask for it. Don’t be to proud to go to someone you know (Or don’t, there is a tutoring center) for help. You’re only cheating yourself if you give away an opportunity for suc- ment. cess. What am I to do if I graduate and still I’m in a hole without a It’s the time of the semes- a smile on your face, based feel sharper on exams career advancement? ter when everyone looks on my experience getting no when you have plenty of it. Not all senior slides are the at their calendar and real- lower than an 88 on a final Step six: Eat well. That doesn’t same. Applications, interviews, izes “Crap, it’s November.” exam in two years of college. Harrison Watt necessarily mean eat healthy. Editor-in-chief resume building and more just Final exams sit a little over a Step one: Start now. You don’t I knew a kid that needed to seem more important than a I’m like a puppy. I expect a treat month away. There’s a half-week need to cram. It’s been well docu- chug a coke before swimming random quiz right now. off for Thanksgiving. The first mented that cramming does not when I get done. For me, that because he was convinced it semester is winding to a close. work in the long run. Your brain treat is Nutella. I would lock worked for him. It would have If I know most of you, can only process so much at once. my jar of Nutella away until I made me puke, but it worked you’re panicking. I like to Step two: Kick one of your got a certain amount done. It for him. Eat what works for call it “November Panic.” party nights off the books. If takes discipline, believe me, I you, and eat plenty of it. If It’s a crazy phenomenon. One you go out Thursday-Saturday, nearly hit one of my roommates you believe in it, it will work. night you’re partying it up on take Thursday night as a study that stood between me and More than the food itself it’s Halloween, and then you wake night. I know you’ll be bummed my jar of Nutella, but I did it. the belief that the food will work up on Monday morning and hear the few times you don’t go out, Deprive yourself of something for you that helps. Any sort of READ Christmas music on the radio. but you’ll be more bummed to you love, and take it only when belief you can get in your corner This month is, in the see a 60 percent on your exam. you accomplish something. will help, even if it’s as innocuous words of Ferris Hockey pub- Step three: Schedule out your Step five: Sleep. I repeat, sleep. as eating skittles. lic address announcer Jason study time. Pick one to two hour I am a former athlete (empha- Step seven (optional): Pray Daday, “Crrrrrrrrrrunch Time!” segments maybe three times a sis on former) and the most to every religious/famous figure INTO The only difference is you’re week over the first week, four important night of sleep in prep- you know. I do it out of supersti- not on your feet. Or cheering. times over the second week and aration for competition is the tion. It works for me because I You get to book a room at the five to six (vary per major, I know night before the night before. believe it works for me. I’ve yet library for the next few weeks and you forensic biology majors Example: I have an exam on a to figure out which one is help- panic your way through exam probably need to segment in Wednesday. So I go to bed early ing me, but I have narrowed it IT studying or term paper writing. day-long sessions) the last week. on Monday. I know Tuesday down to the fact that there’s a For those of you that are new Notice that’s scheduled three night it will be hard to sleep chance Bill Murray is looking to this, it’s not actually that bad. weeks out from exams. Not the because I’ll be nervous, so I get as out for me in his infinite wis- Here are a few steps to going night before, not two months out. much as I can on Monday night. dom. home in mid-December with Step four: Reward yourself. You need sleep. You’ll 16 OPINIONS November 5, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Domestic Mom lets go to Shooters Violence My impression of Big Rapids’ only “night club” October is over but the issue of abuse still stands

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October may be over, Shelby Soberalski but that doesn’t change the Photo Editor fact that more people should Silence Handbook, Any situ- be aware about Domestic ation that you are forced into Violence and how to watch that is unwanted, unsafe or for it. According to domes- degrading sexual activity is ticviolencestatistics.org, sexual abuse, no matter what. Around the world, at least Even if you are in a commit- Photo Courtesy of mctcampus.com The Torch sports staff will select a Bulldog student-athlete each week based on athletic performance. Nominations may be sent to torch@ one in every three women ted relationship be it with ferris.edu. have been beaten, coerced a boyfriend/girlfriend or a into sex or otherwise abused spouse, forced sex is an act during her lifetime and most of aggression and violence. often they know or are relat- Additionally people whose On any college campus, the walking laps around the club, weekend is a gift that offers slightly less sober guys playing ed to their abuser. Nearly 1 significant other abuse them Devin Anderson students a small release from pool, and not even slightly sober in 5 teenage girls who have sexually and physically are at Ferris State Torch been in a relationship claim a higher risk of serious injury the monotony and stress of the guys and gals treating themselves that a boyfriend threatened or death. Even if you think workweek. friends,” to its amenities.” That to cigarettes on the front patio. them, if they thought about that your situation seems For many, the weekend almost sounds like a challenge. What a sight to behold! Everyone breaking off the relationship. minor compared to other involves studying or maybe Next time my mother is in town, is crowded around the bar in the But the statistic that gets me instances that you’ve read or playing video games, but most I’ll assure her that the Blue Cow middle of the room. There are a the most, about every nine heard about, there isn’t a “bet- students seek the ultimate thrill can wait; we’re going to Shooters. few ladies seated and four times seconds in the US a woman ter” or “worse” form of abuse. that Big Rapids has to offer: Alright, mom, lets take a look that many men feverishly hover- is assaulted or beaten. That’s If you feel that you are getting drunk. As an inciden- inside. Depending on the night, ing around these girls as if buy- roughly 9,000 woman a day. victim of any type of abuse, tal salute to our pal Brutus, the there may be a cover charge (on ing them drinks were brokering And its not only women, men there are a lot of resources to “On The Record” section of the this particular night, it’s $5). at the New York Stock Exchange. do experience abuse as well. students right here on cam- Torch regularly sees students Upon entering, the fast-paced Listen, my review can’t be com- According to helpguide. pus. You can talk to coun- behaving like actual bulldogs. magic of the place overwhelms plete until I use the restroom. A com, domestic violence and selors at Birkham, you can Among this army sized demo- me. The lights are shining on deep breath, and here we go… abuse are used for one for talk to advisors, a trusted graphic of beer guzzling, booty dozens of beautiful girls expel- To my surprise, no feces on one purpose: to gain and adult or even get restraining shaking Skrillex enthusiasts ling a primal urge to dance with the floor, but lets not get ahead maintain control over you. orders from campus police are the special few that stum- the beat of the club’s quaking of ourselves. Those craters in the The abusers use fear, guilt, if needed. Go to www.fer- ble their way down Michigan sound system. Then I’m rudely earth used to be white porcelain shame, and intimidation to ris.edu/birkhamhealthcenter. Avenue to the magnum opus bumped into by an oblivious and they’re called toilets. The wear you down and keep com or you can call them of all party-related affairs: Star thirty-something who can’t pos- keyed writing on every reach- you under their thumb. Your at 231-591-2614. If you feel Shooters Restaurant and Bar. sibly be a Ferris student, and I able surface does make for some abuser may also hurt you, that you need to talk to the With over 10,000 students have to double take at what I nice reading, though. There’s threaten you, or try to hurt Department of Public Safety, attending class on Ferris’s main had previously seen. Those lights not any toilet paper; Shooters those around you. These you can call them at 231-591- campus, one might think it illuminate wood paneling and would either like you to get cre- types of abuse don’t dis- 5000 or visit them at the DPS odd that Shooters is the only a film of unfathomably brown ative or just abstain from wiping. criminate. Domestic abuse office located in Bond Circle youth-oriented, dare I say it, grime. The room goes silent Sorry I brought you here, often escalates from threats on the west side of campus. “night club” in town. Reviews for an instant as the iPod that’s mom. But look, the nightly and verbal abuse to physi- Check out loveisrespect.org, on Yelp call Shooters “absolute plugged in shuffles from hip-hop drink specials are actually quite cal violence. Although the or thehotline.org. For more trash” and “the largest meat to country. Wait a second, why impressive and this is prob- physical abuse is the most information you can call the market in Big Rapids.” Shooters are all these people here again? ably the busiest place in town obvious, the mental and National Domestic Violence does advertise eight flavors of Anyways, let’s find a table, right now. Everyone is hav- verbal abuse is very severe. hotline at 1-800-799-7233, it “famous chicken wings,” but mom. This one is too dirty (not ing such a good time, too. I According to Breaking the may just help or save a life. that probably isn’t the meat he sure with what substance) and suppose we should just leave was referring to. Shooters’ old that one is occupied; don’t worry, them be. My conclusion? Star website used to advise you to he’s just taking a nap. A look Shooter Restaurant and Bar: “treat yourself, your family, and around: sober guys sheepishly not a place to bring your mom.

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