Recycling Expanded Ferris’ Push for Sustainability Devin Anderson Ole Boehnke, a Ferris Journalism News Editor Senior

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Recycling expanded Ferris’ push for sustainability Devin Anderson ole Boehnke, a Ferris journalism News Editor senior. “If we make recycling the easier thing to do, maybe While most of Ferris’ students will start recycling.” waste is thrown out, a grow- Boehnke interned at the Phys- ing number of students are ical Plant during the summer of taking it upon themselves 2014 under Dominguez, compil- to make a habit of recycling. ing research and information on To promote recycling in the recycling to share with students. residence halls and campus With Dominguez and the buildings, Physical Plant re- Physical Plant as clients, public cently added new recycle bins relations senior Ashley Brad- in Cramer Circle, Travis Circle, street implemented a universi- Lot 3 near Hallisy Hall, Lot 37 ty-wide recycling improvement near the IRC, Lot 40 between plan as part of her capstone Merrill Hall and McNerney Hall, public relations class last year. Lot 61 near Brophy Hall and in A major component of the plan Lot 63 behind the Music Center. was a “Zero Trash Move-In Day” That makes a total of 13 recy- for incoming students on Aug. cling containers on Ferris’ main 28. Students and custodial staff campus. Smaller containers are help with recycling efforts during becoming more and more preva- the move-in and handed out lent in buildings across campus. t-shirts that read “I recycle, Do Yet, a Physical Plant poll U?” The group successfully recy- shows 82 percent of Fer- cled almost everything possible. ris students don’t know where to recycle on campus. “This is all culture,” said See Recycling Ferris custodial services on page 4 Graphic by: Jordan Lodge | Production Manager manager Rafael Dominguez. “Recycling requires individual effort. It’s up to you.” Physical Plant’s data shows Ferris spends an average of $280,000 a year for waste removal, with 91 percent spent on trash removal and nine percent spent on shredding and recycling. Ferris spends f ve percent of the total budget on move-in and move-out weekend trash alone. “It’s just a tendency that if a trash can is closer, people will throw things away because it’s Photos by: Pam Marvel the easy thing to do,” said Nich- Ferris custodians Diane MaGuire (pictured) and Pam Marvel break down a mountain of recyclable cardboard near Miller Hall.

News page 2 Lifestyles page 8 Sports page 10 Ferris votes in f rst male Bo Burnham shakes a packed Who’s that Vander athlete? homecoming royalty. house for Ferris’ homecoming Compare and contrast Ferris’ celebration Vander Laan and Vander Meer. 2 2 News September 30, 2015 Ferris State Torch

News Editor Devin Anderson [email protected]

NEWS It was def nitely a surprise...I had no idea I would win “ ” Ferris State Torch - Rainer Brow See below for story Write right Writing center serves record number of students Kip Biby and are also tasked with giving Ferris State Torch presentations in classrooms to inform students of the services The Writing Center had a the Writing Center provides. record breaking year for the E-tutoring is a new service pro- 2014-2015 academic year with vided by the Writing Center that is 3,800 appointments to have available to any student no mat- writing assignments critiqued. ter where they are. Students en- The Writing Center provides rolled in Ferris classes can go to assistance for more than two the Writing Center’s website and hundred Ferris courses. Stu- have pieces critiqued remotely. dents who receive help range “The e-tutoring has taken off,” from freshmen undergrads Kantar said. to fourth-year grad students. “We have More than half of the sessions students that last year represented class- are in differ- es other than English such as ent states courses in criminal justice, and differ- automotive and social work. ent coun- “Last year is the standard tries even, Andy Kantar by which future years will be enrolled in Ferris State Ferris class- measured,” said English pro- University fessor and Writing Center Di- es who rector Andy Kantar. “I just make use see attendance increasing.” of the e-tutoring.” While face-to-face Writing Cen- From 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, ter appointments are popular, the Writing Center goes mobile there was also a large increase by sending tutors to Brophy, Mc- in the amount of online tutoring Nerney, Bond and Clark Hall to sessions. These sessions were work with students individually. up 51 percent from last year, The Writing Center is open with staff critiquing anything from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays from 100-level English papers up through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to the work of doctoral students. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. To learn “The Writing Center gives stu- more about the Writing Center dents a location to come and get or online tutoring, call 231- Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services a fresh perspective on their pa- 591-2534 or visit their web- Austin Hamilton (left) and Rainer Brow (right) pose as the f rst all-male homecoming royalty. pers,” said Cole Heule, a Writing site, which can accessed from Center tutor and professional Ferris’ homepage at ferris.edu. tennis management senior. “It seems like students really ap- preciate it, whether they were And the winner is... required to come here or not.” The Writing Center staff is made up of students from all Hamilton, Brow win homecoming royalty types of majors and parapro- Angela Graf two open “royalty” positions. by the Society of Plastics Engi- fessionals. The parapros work Ferris State Torch This year’s homecoming roy- neers and Circle K International. about twenty f ve hours a week alty court also included six fe- Hamilton, of Manchester, was Homecoming weekend is male candidates: Megan Anker- sponsored by Sports Careers an exciting event for many son, Taylor Dempsey, Makenzie and the Professional Golf Man- Ferris students and alumni, Hall, Victoria Hudgins, Kaitlyn agement Student Association. but none more than Austin Patrick and DorthiLen Taylor. “I think it’s good to see our Te police Hamilton and Rainer Brow. The candidates all rode university changing the home- At halftime during the 2 p.m. in the homecoming parade coming rules to be more up to homecoming football game on earlier that day, smiling and speed with the times,” Hamilton never think Saturday, the 2015 homecom- waving to classmates and said. “I like the thought of being ing royalty were crowned: senior the Big Rapids community. the f rst royalty in Ferris history.” in applied speech communica- Being one of the two men Even with all of the chaos fol- it’s as funny tion Austin Hamilton and senior on the ballot, Brow was caught lowing the announcement, Ham- in plastics and polymer engi- off guard by the outcome. ilton was just happy to be there. neering technology Rainer Brow. “It was def nitely a surprise,” “I’m feeling great,” he said. as you do. This year was a f rst for Fer- Brow said. “Everybody did really “It’s a great day, beautiful ris in that the titles of home- well in their campaigning, so it weather and a good foot- coming king and queen were was really down to the last min- ball game. It’s good to be www.samuelslawofce.com retired to create a more level ute, I had no idea I would win.” crowned homecoming royalty.” playing f eld for the candidates, Brow is from New Paris, Indi- 231-796-8858 each equally vying for the ana, and was being sponsored 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 ON THE RECORD TORCH Five Travis Hall residents caught with marijuana, Taco Bell sign damaged A rundown of this week’s crime at Ferris State University. All calls might not be reported. NEWS BRIEFS Devin Anderson ing on a restricted license and Bad accident News Editor was told to get off the sidewalk. Sept. 21, 7:50 p.m., off cers assisted the sheriff’s depart- Devin Anderson That escalated quickly ment with traff c control at an He was really hungry News Editor Sept. 16, 2 a.m., off cers Sept. 19, 12:05 a.m., of- accident on Perry Avenue. An assisted the city police with re- f cers stopped a vehicle on injured person was brought to Knollview Drive for non working Grand Rapids by helicopter. sponding to two disorderly sub- Kendall professor’s exhibit comes to Ferris jects at Taco Bell. One subject tail lights. One student was referred to the Off ce of Student Toking again in Travis Damian Goidich, an adjunct professor at Ferris’ Kendall damaged the Taco Bell sign and College of Art and Design, will present his “Little Things” was lodged in the county jail. Conduct for the possession of Sept. 21, 11:40 p.m., off - marijuana and another student cers responded to a marijua- exhibit throughout October. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1, Goidich’s illustrations, reworking 19th century portraiture, Shatter and run was referred to the Off ce of na complaint at Travis Hall. A Student Conduct for providing student was referred to the will be on display in the University Center’s Fine Art Gal- Sept. 17, 10:55 p.m., off cers lery. Goidich’s work can be viewed at damiangoidich.com. responded to a damaged prop- the police false information. Off ce of Student Conduct. erty complaint at Merrill Hall. A window was shattered and the Banner burglar subject f ed before police arrived. Sept. 22, 8:55 a.m., off - TORCH cers investigated the theft of Music on the Muskegon two Ferris homecoming ban- Students and the Big Rapids community will unite Swindler at The Rock for music, food, beer and much more with Music on the Sept. 18, 8:45 a.m., off cers ners valued at $200 each. ON THE The investigation continues. Muskegon. Beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, investigated a fraud complaint Hemlock Park will become a full-scale free music festi- from The Rock. Restaurant man- val, featuring multicultural entertainment from An Dro, agement was being solicited for RECORD Fraud attempt at Prakken Sept. 23, 11:50 a.m., off cers Appleseed Collective and more. The festival will also money by a f ctitious company. feature cultural workshops, inf atables and a 5k run. The investigation continues. investigated a fraud complaint at the Prakken Building. A f cti- Blunts in Brophy Foul language on f eld tious company was asking for Sept. 20, 3:10 a.m., off cers money with a forged document Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., off cers CROP Hunger Walk responded to a marijuana com- responded to a disorderly sub- authorized by an administrator. ject complaint at south campus The investigation continues. To raise money for Project Starburst and Third Ave- plaint in Brophy Hall. One student nue Lunch Program, students can register for the 2015 was ticketed for possession and practice f elds. An intoxicat- ed 17-year-old male shouted Cramer’s creeper CROP Hunger Walk to take place on Sunday, Oct. 4 at two other students were referred 1:30 p.m. Team or individual participants raising money to the Off ce of Student Conduct. obscenities at police and Sept. 23, 8:55 p.m., off - was lodged in the county jail. cers responded to a harass- will leave from the IRC and walk all over Big Rapids. For more information, contact Laura Dix at [email protected]. Close call ment complaint at Cramer Sept. 18, 9:30 p.m., off cers Students caught with marijuana Hall. A Cramer resident was responded a report of smoke in Sept. 20, 9:20 p.m., off - being bothered by a room- the Racquet Facility. The facili- cers responded to a marijua- mate’s friend. The suspect was na complaint at Travis Hall. told to leave the victim alone. Artworks exhibit celebrates Ferris Hockey ty’s washing machine had a dam- The “Drop the Puck” exhibit at Artworks is a collection of aged belt that began to smoke. Two subjects were referred to the Off ce of Student Conduct. Sign seized Big Rapids hockey photography by Bill Bitzinger and Scott Sept. 24, 12:20 a.m., off cers Whitney. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferris’ varsi- Dude, where’s the road? ty hockey program, a reception for Drop the Puck will take Sept. 18, 10 p.m., off cers re- And again... investigated the theft of a wel- Sept. 21, 6:50 p.m., off - come sign from the Granger Build- place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Artworks. In atten- sponded to a vehicle driving on dance will be past and present Ferris players and coaches. a sidewalk near West Campus cers responded to a marijua- ing. The investigation continues. Apartments. The driver of the na complaint at Travis Hall. vehicle was ticketed for driv- Two subjects were referred to the Off ce of Student Conduct.

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Bradstreet and other stu- organization will expand its ef- dent representatives also forts this year to collaborate spoke in several FSUS class- with other groups and produce es educate freshmen on video content about recycling. how and where to recycle. “Recycling is not the best on “We really want to start with campus, but it is partially be- this freshmen class so they can cause people don’t know what carry recycling on throughout can be recycled,” said Jandura, a their time at Ferris,” Bradstreet third year pre-pharmacy student. said. “Students should be ex- “We hope to f x that through the cited about recycling and real- knowledge of proper recycling.” ize what a big impact they can The University Center re- make not just on the university, cently received LEED Gold cer- but on the environment overall.” tif cation from the U.S. Green Dominguez said with in- Building Council for having ex- creased use of Ferris’ re- emplary sustainability design. cycling containers, waste East Campus Suites and the spending could be diverted College of Optometry are also equally between trash and re- certif ed LEED Gold. According cycling at almost no extra cost. to Dominguez, a major factor in “Then we would be bet- receiving the certif cation was ter stewards and supporters the UC’s trash and recycling of recycling efforts world- containers, which are made of wide,” Dominguez said. “To 1,000 recycled milk jugs each. me it seems like a no-brainer.” For more information on Phys- Students in the Bulldog Sus- ical Plant’s recycling efforts as tainability Alliance also educate well as where and what to recycle, students on how and where visit the Physical Plant Facebook to recycle. According to BSA page by searching Ferris State secretary Adam Jandura, the Physical Plant - Sustainability.

Photo By: | Katie Tobak Lights and big sound f lled Williams Auditorium last Wednesday for Bo Burnham’s performance. Photo by: Devin Anderson | News Editor Rafael Dominguez poses with Physical Plant’s new “I Recycle, Do U?” T-shirt.

Where recycling happens on campus LOOK FOR THE BLUE BINS Cramer Circle Travis Circle Lot 3 near Hallisy Hall Lot 37 near the IRC Lot 40 near Merrill Hall Lot 61 near Brophy Hall Lot 63 behind the Music Center College of Optometry Hagerman Pharmacy Building University Center The Rock East Campus Suites West Campus Community Center News 5 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 Minds Af ame speaker appointed to Higher Learning Commission Fadayomi brings global experience to teaching Mari Ann Loucks 1987 to teach medical para- other individuals are doing. By Ferris State Torch sitology after her postdoctoral attending various institutions experience at the National In- and seeing what is working for Minds Af ame is quickly ap- stitute of Health. Her research them, I will be able to share proaching and one Ferris profes- interests are parasitic infec- that with the Ferris community.” sor seeks to share her knowledge tions of the immune system. Fadayomi is currently the of globalization to help students. Fadayomi looks forward to her chair for the University Curricu- Dr. Olukemi Fadayomi, a new role as an educator with the lum Committee, and is focusing speaker for the Minds Af ame se- Higher Learning Commission. on how to change the curriculum ries, has been working at Ferris “It f ts into everything I do,” to better meet the needs of the for 28 years. She was recently in- next generation of students. She vited to become a member of the is able to see what employers Peer Corps as a reviewer for the are looking for and implement Higher Learning Commission. them on Ferris’ campus, mak- Fadayomi is passionate ing students more employable. about globalization and hopes “This is an exciting time to be a many students will learn student at Ferris,” Fadayomi said. how it impacts their lives. “I’m just happy to be a part of it.” “I look at globalization as Minds Af ame will take place some kind of intersection for our on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Williams being,” Fadayomi said. “It touch- Auditorium from 5:30-8:30 p.m. es every aspect of mine and For more information on the everybody else’s lives. When Higher Learning Commission, you ask people about globaliza- Fadayomi said. “I will continue go to www.hlcommission.org. tion, people think economies to provide opportunities for our and politics, but it is holistic. students to be trained global- It encompasses everything.” ly. I was looking for a platform Born in Nigeria, Fadayomi that would allow me to speak to received a B.S. in biology from students beyond Ferris’ walls.” East Texas Baptist University, “My goal, as always, is excel- an M.S. in biology from Ste- lence in teaching and training phen F. Austin State Universi- the next generation of globally ty and a Ph.D. in biology from conscious individuals,” Faday- Courtesy photo North Texas State University. omi said. “As a reviewer for Ferris biology professor Olukemi Fadayomi spoke at the Minds Af ame event on She was hired by Ferris in the Higher Learning Commis- Sept. 29 about globalization and her multicultural experience. sion, I am able to see what #freedawgbuxs BUY $25.00 of Bulldog Booo Bucks* & Get $10.00 FREE!

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Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Homecoming royalty winner Rainer Brow in the homecoming parade on Sept. 26.

Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Brutus was one proud Ferris State Bulldog last Saturday. Homecoming 2015 A breakdown of the lineup Jen Corrie serious hype to campus as little things though, like Spirit Ferris State Torch Bo Burnham took the stage Day. I think somehow we need at Williams Auditorium for the to get people more involved. I homecoming comedy show. think the homecoming commit- Homecoming is the most anticipated week of the fall Ryan Fouts, a junior in com- tee does everything it can, but semester for some students. puter information technology, people just don’t hear about it.” This year’s homecoming week attended the comedy show. Thursday held the Carni- was a (mostly) successful string “I really liked it, but I’m kind val and Dawg House Com- of events to get students in the of biased because I love him,” petition in the North Quad. spirit for the semester ahead. Fouts said. The carnival brought a small The week would have kicked “He sang crowd to the Quad and off with the Live United Color some songs games and food were offered. and did his Andrea Harthorn, a music Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer War and 5k on Sunday, Sept. The FSU Cheer Team getting fans amped up in downtown BR before the game. 20, but the event was post- usual satire industry management senior, poned due to the weather. This stuff that was a volunteer for the carnival. event is expected to be resched- normally peo- She also attended the Lip Sync uled post-homecoming week. ple wouldn’t event, and said she enjoyed it. The fun started with the Lip Ryan Fouts make fun “It was my f rst time go- Sync Competition on Monday Ferris State of. He also ing,” she said. “It was fun.” in Williams Auditorium. Sever- University makes gay Harthorn said that she al sororities, fraternities and jokes and would have liked to have at- other student organizations things like that, and normally tended Bo Burnham’s show participated in the contest, I would be like, ‘that’s terrible,’ as well, but didn’t get out of dazzling the crowd with their but I understand that it’s just class in time to get a ticket. different routines. The event comedy. That’s half of come- “It’s awesome that they had a Broadway theme and dy -- going to those extremes.” brought a big name, but maybe featured songs from classics Fouts said that compared have a space big enough for the like “Grease” and “Hairspray.” to past homecomings, this people who would want to go to Tuesday was opening day year’s was better than usual. the big name,” Harthorn said. for royalty voting on OrgSync, “My past two years, I didn’t Friday brought a gathering at but also featured a kickball really care about it much,” Lot 61 for the homecoming bon- tournament in the evening. Fouts said. “I’m not really inter- f re before the f nal and main Students formed teams from ested in the Lip Sync, so that’s events -- the homecoming pa- their organizations to compete always been kind of boring, rade at noon in downtown Big in the tournament, which took but I like the comedian and Rapids and the football team Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer place on Top Taggart Field. the football game. I wish peo- beating the Saginaw Valley Car- 6,577 fans packed Top Taggart Field to watch the Bulldogs best the Cardinals 35- Wednesday brought some ple paid more attention to the dinals at 2 p.m. on Saturday. 18 last Saturday. 7 Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 New RSO on the block Students create Data Analytics Association Andrea Lenhart alytics and the president of into information are in high de- Ferris State Torch DAA. “Managing the data and mand and have high chances knowing what to do with it is of being hired after college and Students in the business what this organization is about.” DAA wants to help you learn data analytics program at Fer- Data are not just numbers, about this promising f eld.” ris State University started but also words and any type of Ferris is the only school in Mich- a registered student organi- recorded in- igan that offers a business data zation (RSO) this semester. formation. analytics program, even though The RSO is called Data An- According it is an emerging f eld with an alytics Association (DAA) and to Shack, ap- extraordinary promise of growth. according to Megan Speese, plying anal- “My favorite thing about this a senior in business data ana- ysis to data organization is that the people lytics and the vice president of is when data are really great,” said Shack. DAA, the drive to create this or- b e c o m e s “It’s an interesting area because Megan Speese ganization at Ferris came from real infor- right now, since we’re new, it’s Ferris State mation that just people in our major and the lack of knowledge about University data analytics and the opportu- people can a few others. But everyone is nities it offers for all students. use, which a people-person, so it’s fun.” “The workforce right now is is the purpose of DAA. DAA is a great place to meet very data driven -- 2.5 quintil- “Data analytics is the fast- other people in a professional Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer lion bytes of data are created est growing f eld today,” said Speese. “Data are everywhere. See Data75004 DAA president Tiffany Schack speaking at the DAA meeting on Sept. 24. every day,” said Tiffany Shack, on page 9 a junior in business data an- People who know how to turn it

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Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Actor and comedian Bo Burnham played piano tunes and pantomimed scenarios to cleverly-crafted backing tracks last Wednesday at the Homecoming Comedy Show in WIlliams Auditorium. Bo Burnham shakes Williams Auditorium for homecoming celebration

Devin Anderson Hinrichs noted the show was the News Editor culmination of a lot of hard work. The show began with a quick Wearing a Ferris State Uni- set from Los Angeles-based co- versity crew neck, Bo Burn- median Brandon Wardell, who ham rocked a full house in frequently tours with Burnham. Williams Auditorium for the Screams and cheers f lled Homecoming Comedy Show. Williams Auditorium when “This is a beautiful cam- Burnham took the stage. Af- pus, nice people,” Burnham ter powering through a brand said in a post-show inter- new hour of songs and stand view. “We had some fun.” up, Burnham closed the show Not unlike a Ferris student, with his song, “Oh, Bo,” with the 25-year-old comedian and the audience chanting along. best-selling poet spent his Burnham will continue his Wednesday afternoon wander- U.S. “Make Happy” tour un- Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer ing about campus with head- til the December taping of Hundreds of students waited in line for hours to get their tickets to see Bo Burnham in Williams Auditorium. phones on and a book in hand. his new comedy special. After lunch at the Quad Cafe and a stop at the bookstore for some Ferris merch, Burn- ham retreated to Williams Au- ditorium, where hundreds of eager students were already waiting in line for a ticket. The line for tickets began to form around 10 a.m. Wednes- day morning. Ferris music industry management freshman Jacquelyn Lovely was f rst in line. “I’ve been a huge fan of Bo’s since I was in mid- dle school,” Lovely said. “I freaked out when I found out he was coming to Ferris.” “The students were super excited,” said Bryan Hinrichs, comedian chair for the homecoming committee and music industry management senior. “As soon as Bo came onstage and everyone cheered, it felt awesome.” Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Having started the planning The line for Bo Burnham tickets began forming before noon and stretched from the doors of Williams Auditorium all the way around The Science Building. process for homecoming in May, Lifestyles 9 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015

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and fun way, but it’s not just needs of students to help cater about the fun. It’s a new orga- meetings and events to them.” nization with great goals and The organization hopes to Lana Del Rey - “Honeymoon” hopes of accomplishment. gain membership with peo- DAA members plan on vol- ple from different majors. unteering on and off campus, According to Speese, DAA hosting events with other stu- members want to fulf ll the dent organizations, attending needs and wants of students as Hands down, Lana Hailey Klingel uncreative lyrics in this album. data conferences, working on well as the members of the com- Del Rey has the best Lifestyles Editor Many of the songs consist of data projects for Ferris and oth- munity. Data analytics is one of voice I’ve ever heard. the same sentences or phras- er local businesses and hav- the fastest growing careers and In my opinion, she is some pus on a beautiful, sunny es repeated over and over. All ing social events for members. being able to add a data-mining sort of angel-human hybrid day looking at the changing the songs still sound great, but “We really want to emphasize certif cate to any major could sent down from a badass leaves and happy students Lana is the only artist I know the social aspect of being in vastly improve your chance heaven to bless us with -- a perfect recipe for a good who can make mundane lyrics an association,” said Speese. of being hired after college. her mythical, surreal voice. mood. But, while listening to come across as works of ge- “By building these relation- Data Analytics Associa- Therefore, I was extremely “Honeymoon,” I would feel nius, and she really capitalized ships, we will be able to bet- tion meets every other Thurs- excited when Lana released more like a depressed char- on that skill for “Honeymoon.” ter understand the wants and day in UC 211 at 6 p.m. her new album “Honeymoon” acter in a dark f lm noir movie. Lana is still amazing in my on Friday, Sept. 18. I was go- I’m not saying the album eyes and the best artist I’ve ing to wait a few weeks to get isn’t great or that my opinion ever heard, but I would only it until I could f nd it on the in- on Lana has changed, because recommend “Honeymoon” ternet for free, but after seeing that’s not the case. “Honey- if you want something to Follow us on people on social media prais- moon” is just drastically differ- sing loudly to, need a good ing her even more than usual ent than her previous work. I’d cry or want your mood to be after it came out, I couldn’t say a solid 10/14 songs are, drastically brought down. wait and gave her the $12.99 for a lack of a better descrip- For those who do listen Twitter @fsutorch she rightfully deserved. tor, just plain depressing. La- to it, though, I recommend Lana is a goddess and I ba- na’s music tends to be on the “Freak,” “Art Deco,” “Salva- sically worship her, but “Honey- slower, thoughtful side, but she tore,” “High by the Beach” moon” was not what I expected. usually balances out her dark and “The Blackest Day.” Wikipedia classif es the album songs with a few upbeat ones. as “dream pop,” but I think it Also, I couldn’t help feeling feels more like nightmare pop. like Lana really relied on her r I’d be walking through cam- voice to cover up some of the SPECIALS Located inside the Holiday Inn SUNDAY FUNDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY • 8PM - Close 12 Noon - Close $6 Spaghetti, $3 U Call Its, $4 Craft Pints MONTE MONDAY 12 Noon - Close $5 Monte Cristo’s With 1 Side, 1/2 off $3.50 Selected Mixed Drinks Don’t miss out Appetizers! $2 TUESDAY on the fun! 6PM - Close $2 U Call Its, $2 Sliders, $12 Beer Towers BURGER & BEER THURSDAY 100 oz. 7PM - Close $6 Burger And Beer. Comes With A Side Of Fries. BEER $.50 Extra For Cheese. $2 Extra For Craft Beer FRIDAY ALL U CAN EAT FISH 6PM - Close TOWERS! Our Hand Battered Cod Or Perch Served With Your www.sngbigrapids.com Choice Of Two Sides. All You Can Eat For $11.00 10 10 Sports September 30, 2015 Ferris State Torch

Sports Editor Marshall Scheldt [email protected] SPORTS “Megan is a great volleyball player and a Ferris State Torch great person.” Jason Vander Laan See below for story The Vander who? game show Marshall Scheldt are two outstanding seniors Christian High School has been success he’s had. He’s also the volleyball team will cheer Sports Editor who either by coincidence or an unstoppable force on the foot- so genuine when you talk on the Dawgs on the gridiron. fate share similar last names. ball f eld ever since he put on his to him,” said Vander Meer. Of course, there is more to Ferris State fans have been Jason Vander Laan and Me- No. 15 jersey for the Bulldogs. The support doesn’t stop these two Bulldogs than what blessed with the opportuni- gan Vander Meer are not related, He brought the f rst ever Harlon there for these Ferris State they can do on the f eld or the ty to watch some incredible but they are both unbelievably Hill Trophy to Ferris State and stars and their teams. Often- court. Let’s play a game of athletes showcase their skills skilled at what they do and they holds a career record of 29-8 times, members of the foot- “Vander-Who?” Can you guess the past few years. At the top have the credentials to prove it. at the quarterback position. ball team will help to pack who said what? See below of the list of those players Vander Laan, a Frankfort, Illi. Vander Laan’s fellow ath- the gym for a home volleyball for questions and answers. native and product of Chicago lete Megan Vander Meer has match, just as the women of also made a name for her- self in a Bulldogs’ jersey. The Grand Rapids, Mich. native has been impressive for the Ferris State volleyball team and has been one of the best players on a 12-1 Bulldog team that is ranked No. 2 in the na- tion. Earlier this season, Vander Meer was given the American Volleyball Coaches Associa- tion (AVCA) player of the week award, an honor that has only been given to a Ferris State player on one other occasion. Vander Laan had noth- ing but nice things to say about Vander Meer. Vander Laan said, “Me- gan is a great volleyball player and a great person. One of the kindest people I know. She also is very fun to watch and can kill it at volleyball.” Vander Meer had similar opinions toward the Ferris State quarterback. “I think he’s an awesome athlete, and he’s so hum- Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer ble even throughout all of the Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services Harlon HIll winner Jason Vander Laan rumbles downf eld against SVSU. American Volleyball Coaches Association player of the week Megan Vander Meer celebrating after a big play for the Dawgs. Guess whether each answer belongs to Vander Meer or Vander Laan

Favorite Color: Red (VM) Best Memory: My dad used to take the entire family Favorite Season: Spring (VM) Favorite Color: Red (VL) on his trips and my mom would take my brothers, sisters Favorite Season: Summer (VL) and me to historic museums/areas, aquariums and any Favorite Movie: Return of the King (LOTR) (VM) other fun place she could ﬁ nd in the area. I’d have to say Favorite NFL team: Detroit Lions (VM) Favorite Movie: Mr. Deeds (VL) all of those trips are my favorite memories. (VM) Favorite NFL team: Chicago Bears (VL) Best Memory: Hitting a game-winning three pointer Favorite Musician: Skillet (VM) in basketball against school rival sophomore year of high Favorite Athlete: Lloy Ball (VM) Favorite Musician: No favorite, but country during school. (VL) Favorite Athlete: Donovan McNabb or Derrick Rose the summer (VL) (VL) Favorite Animal: Horses (VM) Favorite Food: Pizza, burgers and steak (VM) Favorite Animal: Bears (VL) If you could only bring 3 things onto a de- Favorite Food: Deep dish pizza from Gino’s East in serted island and you were all alone, what Chicago (VL) If you were an animal what would you be would you bring?: A picture of my family, “How to and why?: Lion, I think they’re amazing and powerful Survive on a Deserted Island: For Dummies” and “How to Biggest Fear: Losing any member of my family (VM) animals. (VM) Build a Raft on a Deserted Island: For Dummies.” (VM) Biggest Fear: High-level elevators (VL) If you were an animal what would you be If you could only bring 3 things onto a and why?: Dog. They live the life. Sleep and eat and deserted island and you were all alone, Favorite Book: “The Curse of the Flying Dutchman” have everything given to you. (VL) what would you bring?: A knife, a companion and by Brian Jacques (VM) a lighter (VL) Favorite Book: All seven Harry Potter books (VL) 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 Men’s tennis dominates Stepping up between the pipes Charles Williams to take over as goalie for Ferris Hockey

Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services The 2014-15 men’s tennis team wrapped up their fall season with a victory at the Bulldog Invitational last Saturday. Marshall Scheldt ers on competitor’s teams. Sports Editor The invitational was the last tournament that the Bulldogs Once a year, the Ferris State will be playing until Febru- men’s tennis team hosts their ary as they wrapped up their own invitational. This year it fall campaign. In the two-day ended with a result leaning competition, Ferris State com- heavily in the Bulldogs’ favor. bined for a record of 11-3 in Last Saturday, the Ferris doubles and hadn’t dropped a wrapped up the Bulldog Invita- match in singles through Friday. tional in dominating fashion. When the Bulldogs return for The Bulldogs squared off with play in February of next year, they Hillsdale College, Michigan Tech will try to build on an impressive University and Lake Superior 18-7 record from the 2014-2015 State University and f nished season. The Dawgs were an un- the tournament as big winners. defeated 9-0 in conference last In a round-robin format, the year, winning the Great Lakes Bulldogs played each team Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- once in eight singles f ights ence (GLIAC) outright for the and four doubles f ights. In f rst time since 1994, breaking some cases, Ferris State play- a 21 year streak set by North- ers had to play against one an- wood University. The Dawgs other as some Bulldog players and Northwood also shared f lled spots for missing play- the conference title in 1999. Blashill, Red Wings

Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services prepare for season C.J. Motte, who Williams will be taking over for this year in net for Ferris State Hockey, served as a mentor for Williams. Marshall Scheldt son games and will utilize as Marshall Scheldt Williams played in the United looking forward to this upcom- States Hockey League (USHL) ing scrimmage at the Crimson Sports Editor many as possible to get every- Sports Editor one reps and make sure the and posted an impressive 20-4- and Gold game, just to get back 3 record with the Lincoln Stars into it and get my habits back TRAVERSE CITY Ferris State team isn’t too worn out when Taking over for a Hobey Bak- the regular season rolls around. er f nalist and the winningest in 2011-2012. He averaged a and stuff. I’m really looking for- graduate and Detroit Red 2.61 goals against average and ward to it and I know it’s going to Wings head coach Jeff Blash- “It’s a little bit easier for the goalie in Ferris history sounds players because you’re almost tough, but that is the task that upheld a .907 save percentage be a good time,” said Williams. ill is a little over a week away in his time playing for the Stars. The offseason has been long from his National Hockey dealing with two full teams. lies ahead of Charles Williams. We’re going to have more than Williams, of Canton, Mich. Williams didn’t play in any and arduous for Williams be- League (NHL) coaching debut. games last year and was play- cause of the injury to his achil- Blashill, who played goalie two full teams in Detroit, so we’ll was granted a medical redshirt have enough to space those last season because of an injury ing backup behind Motte in the les. He said the most import- for Ferris State from 1994-98 two years before that. In the ant thing he’s been working sand coached for the Bulldogs games out. It will really only be to his achilles tendon, but he is four [games] ready to go for the 2015-2016 2013-2014 on has been getting into game shortly thereafter, is f nishing season, Wil- shape. Williams says he doesn’t up coaching the last games of at max real- season. Filling the skates of C.J. ly for most Motte is a tall task, and Williams liams start- have any expectations for the the preseason for the winged ed just three season besides playing hard wheel before the team’s sea- of the guys, knows how good of a player he maybe f ve, will be replacing this season. games and and taking it a game at a time. son opener on Oct. 9 at Joe put together The Ferris hockey team Louis Arena. Blashill and the sometimes Williams wasn’t taking time off three so during his injury, he was too busy a record of will play in the Crimson and Wings will face off against the 1-2 with his Gold game this Saturday at 5 Toronto Maple Leafs and for- we’ll man- learning from his predecessor. Charles Wil- Jeff Blashhill single win p.m. in Big Rapids, followed age that part “I was able to take the time to liams mer head coach Mike Babcock, Ferris State coming in by an exhibition game against who signed a contract with To- of it. I think learn and take notes, like I said Ferris State University guys have learn from his [Motte’s] game shutout fash- the University of Lethbridge ronto during this offseason. ion against (Canada) at 3 p.m. Sunday. Blashill is getting some solid been around and all that he did at Ferris,” and know what they need to said Williams. “The biggest thing Michigan Tech. The Dawgs will start their reg- productivity out of his young- That shutout on Jan. 25, 2014 ular season campaign on Oct. er players this preseason, do to be ready so I’ll lean on he taught me was just holding them a little bit on how many your composure no matter what was the last time Williams played 9 and Oct. 10 against Western some of whom he coached in a game wearing a Ferris jersey. Michigan University. FSU will for the Grand Rapids Griff ns. they want to play so we’re sure happens just not getting too that they can come into game high and not getting too low. Just “I’m very excited, I had a talk travel to Kalamazoo to take on As for what young prospects with coach about just seeing the Broncos at Lawson Ice Are- will be playing come regular sea- one ready to go,” said Blashill. staying mellow and staying hum- ble and being ready to play.” game action. I haven’t seen na at 7:00 p.m. both nights. son, Blashill said, “We’ve got a game action in a while, so I’m huge group of young guys push- Before coming to Ferris, ing so it’s hard to say will end up grabbing those spots. You know we’ve got eight exhibition games so we’ll continue to evaluate.” JOBS FOR STUDENTS The Ferris alum will be taking over a Red Wings team who has WE OFFER: Call now to made the playoffs the past 24 Afternoon & Evening Shifts set up an years and looks to keep that go- Work around most schedules appointment for ing in the 2015-2016 campaign. $9.00 to $13.00 per hour Coach Blashill says he has a an interview large pool of players to choose Professional Offce Environment from during the team’s presea- Within walking distance of Campus 231-796-9276 12 12 Sports September 30, 2015 Ferris State Torch Ferris fantasy football Week four This week land Raiders in Ferris Fan- It’s always tasy football, Marshall Scheldt risky picking I squeaked by Sports Editor a player from with a victory. Oakland, but I By a score of think Derek Carr 83-82, I defeated the Ferris State has found a solid No. 2 re- football team, improving my receiver in the rookie receiver. cord to 1-2 on the year. Hopeful- FLEX: Donte Mon- ly the Dawgs can keep winning crief, Indianapolis Colts on the gridiron and I can keep Moncrief has scored a touch- winning the fantasy matchups. down every game this year. I Anyway, without further ado, think he might extend that streak here is my roster for this week. against a weak Jaguars defense. QB: Aaron Rodg- D/ST: New York Jets ers, Green Bay Packers It worked last week to pick This guy is good. Sim- a defense who played an in- ple as that. If he does what consistent Dolphins offense. he usually does, then he Let’s hope it works again here. should put up some points. K: Stephen Gostkows- RB: Adrian Peter- ki, New England Patriots son, Minnesota Vikings He’s one of the best fanta- I think Peterson is catching his sy kickers ever. If Jason Han- stride, and as long as he stays son was still an option I’d take injury-free, I think he’ll be a work him every week, but sadly horse for the Vikings this week. enough the Lions’ leading scor- WR1: A.J. Green, er has been retired for years. Cincinnati Bengals This team will go head to head Green was unstoppable with Ferris State’s best players last week against the Ra- from their next game against vens, catching 10 passes for Findlay University this Saturday. a career high 227 yds and two The undefeated Bulldogs will TDs. Expect Andy Dalton to take the f eld in hostile territory look his way often this week. against Findlay at noon on Oct. 3. Battle on the homefront WR2: Amari Cooper, Oak-

Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer The Bulldogs defeated the SVSU Cardinals 35-18 at Top Taggart Field last Saturday during Homecoming.

Bulldogs cap off Homecoming week with a win

Cody Burkhard came out and played us tough.” The wealth was def nite- Ferris State Torch The home team was stout ly spread through the air as as well not allowing the visitors well as both Jamel Lockett into Bulldog territory more than and sophomore Jajaun Pollock The atmosphere was elec- a few times and only allowing had short touchdown catches tric on Homecoming Day as 73 yards rushing on the day. with 91 and 31 yards receiv- the boys in the crimson and The Bulldogs were f rst to ing respectively. Both were yellow blew by the Saginaw strike in the second half on a mixed into the rush game. Valley Cardinals at home. four play 49-yard possession. Ju- Senior Antonio Agurs led the Ferris State improved their re- nior Jamel Lockett got loose for team in receptions with seven. cord to 3-0 winning by a score a 40-yard pass to the nine from Senior defensive back Da- of 35-18; however, the visiting last week’s National Player of vid Churchwell led the Fer- team was the f rst to score. The Week, Jason Vander Laan. A ris defense with 10 tackles. Saginaw Valley junior Brad few plays later, Jamel Lockett ap- Ferris State looks to contin- Odeman Jr. connected with red- propriately f nished off the drive ue its stroll through the GLIAC shirt freshman Marq Johnson with a tough catch where he next week against the undefeat- for 26 yards on the f rst Cardi- was hit hard into the endzone. ed Oilers of Findlay University. nal possession but the Dawgs The last score of the game Findlay seeks to be the next came up big on special teams by was by Saginaw Valley after Ohio school to knock off Fer- blocking the extra point, which Ferris State found themselves ris State recently. Ohio Domin- they also did later in the f rst in fourth and 49 from inside ican defeated the Bulldogs half and returned for two points. their own f ve where they had a in playoff action last year, The Bulldogs came back in punt blocked. It was picked up ending an undefeated run. the subsequent drive and scored by a Cardinal after a scramble. It’ll be diff cult for the Oil- as senior Jake Lampman scored Jason Vander Laan had ers as they are facing a team on an outside run in the redzone been taken out at that point of that has more than enough on fourth down to tie the game. the game, but once the Cardi- f repower to match up. Ferris State owned the rest of nals gained that momentum, Causing a lot of the smoke, Ja- the second half with their usual the Ferris coaching staff made son Vander Laan is closing in on high-paced, slashing offense go- the decision to put him back the all-time NCAA rushing yard- ing into half-time leading 29-12. in on the subsequent drive. age record for a quarterback. Neither team could score on With four minutes left, put- “I’m not really focused on the their f rst few possessions of ting Vander Laan in proved individual accolades. Those are the second half. Saginaw came to be wise as he converted going to come. The people play- out stout against the spread a fourth down run on a drive ing around me are who allow me run offense of Ferris State. that would ice the game. to do what I do so I go where “They switched up their de- As usual, it was a backf eld they go,” said Vander Laan. fensive front a lot, going from by committee for the Bulldogs The Bulldogs will look to im- a 4-man front to a 3-man front with Vander Laan leading the prove to 4-0 on the road this Sat- which put a lot of pressure way on the ground with 88 yards on us,” head coach Tony An- urday at 12 p.m. in Findlay, Ohio. rushing. He also threw for two nese said. “You got to hand it touchdowns and 220 yards. to them [Saginaw Valley]. They Sports 13 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 Sports Shorts Top Dawg Beau Jensen Ferris State Torch g Women’s soccer keeps the ball rolling The Lady Bulldogs defeated the Concordia Cardinals and r the Malone Pioneers last week and tied Findlay to improve their record to 7-2-1. With these two wins in the bag, the ladies have extended their winning streak to seven games. - Against Condordia, the Bulldogs got out to a slow 0-1 start. It wasn’t until the 32nd minute of regulation that Ferris State scored a goal of their own from junior defender Meredith Smith, tying the competition up and ultimately sending the game into two overtimes. From there, it was Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services senior defender Hunter Dolan who brought the game to an end with her last minute goal, cementing a 2-1 victory. Beau Jensen Haustein allowed only one Wesleyan in the second week of In what looked like a repeat of Tuesday’s game, Malone Ferris State Torch goal per game out of the three September, Haustein has only scored a goal in early on the Bulldogs, putting Ferris down they played last week, and not allowed four goals. Every good 0-1. Shortly after Malone’s goal, Bulldog senior forward one of those three goals came goal keeper would of course Casey Shauman struck one into the back of the net to tie Allowing only three scores - after the f rst half of the game. give a lot of credit to their de- it up. It wasn’t until the end of the f rst half that freshman and making 20 saves last Having that security on the de- fenders, but Haustein’s perfor- defender Erica Bartlett put in her f rst career goal to ensure week, Maddie Haustein played fensive side of the f eld was a mance over the course of the the bulldogs 2-1 victory as the rest of the contest was a huge role in keeping the Lady huge boost to the Lady Bull- team’s last three game stretch scoreless. Bulldog soccer team’s unde- dog soccer team. Two of the has really shined for Bulldog Ferris tied Findlay 1-1 in double overtime in a game feated record alive. The Lady y three games played last week soccer. Haustein looks to once where Carley Dubbert scored the only goal for the Bulldogs Bulldogs, who are now on the went into double overtime, again help defend the Bull- in the 22nd minute. eighth game of their undefeat- making Haustein’s perfor- dog’s impressive streak when ed streak, swept their competi- mance even more impressive. they take on the Timberwolves Women’s cross country runs away with a victory tion last week with the excep- Since their eight game win With 50 teams vying for the number one spot during tion of one tie on Sunday which of Northwood, Friday, Oct. 2nd. t streak began against Indiana the Augustana Invite on Friday the 25th, the Ferris State came against the Findlay Oilers. Bulldog women took f rst place honors with a team score of 125. In no small feat of their own, the men’s team took y seventh out of the 50 teams in attendance with a score of 191. Leading the Bulldog pack for the women was senior Em- ily Haynes with a time of 22:28.4, earning her ninth place overall. Close behind her, fellow Bulldog junior Samantha Hockey hype Humphrey ran a time of 23:13.5, granting her 22nd place overall. with different players hyping cause not only are we back for Marshall Scheldt As for the men’s squad and their seventh place f nish, up the season, and hits its cli- the season, I’m back as well from Sports Editor they were led by junior Logan Hammer, who took seventh max when junior goaltender injury so it was kind of cool how place overall with a time of 24:57.6. The next closest Charles Williams removes his they had me say that line and it The Ferris State hockey Bulldog was sophomore Trevor Holowaty with a time of mask and says, “We’re baaack.” was fun doing that with the boys.” team 2015-2016 hype vid- 25:34.9 and 31st place overall. The video then cuts to The video can be seen eo has been released and Ferris State Cross Country will be running again on Oct. highlights from last sea- on Michael Corn’s Youtube it will give you goosebumps. 10 when they take on Lewis Crossover in Illinois before son as the music intensif es. page. The Dawgs will play in The video, which was f rst heading back to Michigan to compete at the Northwood Williams said, “It was cool. the intrasquad Crimson and shown at halftime of Fer- Invitational in Midland. ris football’s homecoming It was actually something that Gold game this Saturday at game against Saginaw Valley meant a little more to me be- 5 p.m. at Ewigleben Arena. State, is titled, “For Ferris.” The video features the songs “Some Chords,” by Deadmau5 and a remix of Porter Robin- son’s, “Lionhearted” by Arty. Michael Corn, a Ferris gradu- Big Rapids 1st Vape Social ate who got his degree in sports communication created the video with help from Brendan Babinski, Harrison Watt, Michael King, and Fox Sports Detroit. @ The Gate • Tuesday, Oct. 20th Corn was able to return to Ferris to help athletics make the video, and he was excited to return and work with the hockey team. Corn said, “They’re all (the Starting @ 9 PM players) just incredibly help- ful, willing to work and excited to be there and working on it. They want the video to look good just as much as we want it to look good.” • Drink Specials The video starts out slow • Giveaways • Prizes • Beer Pong Tournament

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Opinions Editor Apply now! OPINIONS Email [email protected] “I am undoubtedly the stupidest smart per- Ferris State Torch son that I know.” Keith Salowich See below for story The Ferris State Torch OUR LOCATION is published on 27 Ferris State Torch Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Wednesdays throughout Alumni Building the academic year. This Ferris State University student-run newspaper Big Rapids, MI 49307 is printed by www.fsutorch.com/let- The Pioneer Group. ter-to-the-editor/ Editor in Chief Keith Salowich The Ferris State Torch (231) 591 5978 welcomes comments on topics of interest to the Production Manager general readership. Let- Jordan Lodge ters should not exceed 300 words in length Production Assistant and The Torch reserves Shelby Soberalski the right to edit for length. Letters will not News Editor Photo courtesy of MCTCampus.com be edited for grammar, Devin Anderson Zoo animals may be interesting to see through glass, but they do not lead the ideal life in capttivity. punctuation or spelling. The Torch will not print Lifestyles Editor You see them in little sweat- water, all to force them to learn Hailey Klingel letters deemed to be libelous or obscene. All ers, in random parks, in zoos; Lyndzi Sakowski their routines. Animals are taught letters must be signed I’m talking about those crit- Ferris State Torch that not obeying the trainer will Sports Editor ters we know and love, or have result in physical abuse. In the Marshall Scheldt by their authors and directly what we are investing include his or her phone asked to pet at some point. United States, no government Most of us would admit in when we visit these places. agency monitors animal training Opinions Editor number. we love animals and cher- Another popular one is circus- sessions,” reports the ASPCA. - - Unsigned editorials ish their presence, but we es. They are wild, exciting and It doesn’t make us bad people appearing on this page entertaining. But oftentimes also find ourselves enjoying for visiting these places. But it Multimedia Editor are the opinion of The things that may exploit them. they are underfed, overworked helps to stay informed so we don’t Evan Dulac Torch and do not neces- and severely confined at the sarily represent the opin- Take zoos and aquariums, accidentally invest in industries for example. We plan to visit expense of our entertainment. that do abuse our beloved critters. Community ion of the university’s According to the American Engagement these places because we get to Personally, I make it a point to administration, faculty Society for the Prevention of Specialist see animals in a place we nat- avoid aquariums, zoos and circus- or staff. Signed columns Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the Katie Thornsberry represent the opinion of urally wouldn’t see them. It’s es. I’m working on incorporating exciting, and we spend hours fun of the circus is quite the op- Meatless Mondays and an over- the writer. Inquiries re- posite for the animals involved. Visual Content garding editorial content “ooh-ing” and “ahh-ing” over all lower dependence on meat. Aubrey Kemme these scaly or furry friends. “In many circuses, animals Fish are friends, not food, should be directed to the are trained through the use of Christopher Martin editor in chief at But the point that is rare- and we ultimately play a vital Katie Tobak ly explored is how animals are intimidation and physical abuse. part in how animals are and 591-5978 or the Former circus employees have newsroom at 591-2609. treated in these places. Most can be treated in the future. Reporters of us wouldn’t find enjoyment reported seeing animals beaten, Kip Biby in hurting them, but that is in- whipped and denied food and Cody Burkhard Jennifer Corrie Angela Graf Chat with the chief Beau Jensen Editor in Chief, Keith Salowich Uncommon sense Andrea Lenhart I am undoubtedly the stupid- daily struggles of existence. phy, I’m even more useless. It explains why you will likely end Mari Ann Loucks est smart person that I know. For example, doors serve as is true that in seventh grade I up in the deep woods of New Just because I’m an Honors a constant reminder that I’m succeeded in writing the name Hampshire if you ever ask me for Web Editor student on the Dean’s List and not up for the challenge of being and capital of each state on a directions to the Starr Building. Lyndzi Sakowski have maintained honor roll sta- alive. If I’m approaching a “pull” blank map of the United States Because I only have my own Distributors tus since elementary school door, there is a negative percent from memory. This skill, which perspective to work with, I have Nathan Babcock doesn’t mean that I have the chance that it will be pulled. will obviously never serve me no idea how often the gener- mental capacity to operate I will push endlessly until the in the outside world, does not al population deals with these Copy Editors as a human being effectively. soles of my shoes have been translate well to my spatial kinds of problems. I hope that Jasmine Nettles Over time, I’ve found that scraped away on the pavement. reasoning and understanding I’m not alone in this struggle, but Kira Poncin I lack much of the common I will then read the blatantly ob- of my surroundings, however. I also wouldn’t wish my level of sense that my peers seem to vious “pull” sign inches away, Street names and cardinal di- outright ignorance on anybody. Advisor have been blessed with. A sol- chuckle softly to myself and rections baffle me, which helps Steve Fox id score on the ACT does little die on the inside shortly after. to explain why living with a GPS (231) 591 2529 to enable me to cope with the When it comes to geogra- is an absolute necessity. It also Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch September 30, 2015 Bulldog Bucketlist Things to do befo e yo g aduate !Read the Torch !Experience a hangover in class !Go to wing night !Stay up so late that you can get breakfast at !Take a photo with Brutus the Rock or Quad Cafe before you to go bed !Go to a hockey game !Get saganaki at Crankers at 2 a.m. !Get kicked out of Shooters !Watch a couch burn at Oakwood !Go to Taco Bell at 1 a.m. or later !Go to the River Walk !Go to Pancakes with the President !Go tubing on the Muskegon River !Go a day without hearing sirens !Go to a football game against GVSU !Go to Drag Night at the Gate !Take a nap at FLITE !BONUS: Have a snow day

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