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Graphic by Kaila Parent Ferris State attempts to go green to size up to comparable schools
Megan Smith that doesn’t have a sustainable with Ferris, allowing students study students at Ferris, such off -campus, but there are also ef- Ferris State Torch recycling program set up within and faculty to drop off their recy- as Patrick King, who is a junior forts on-campus to combat the their dorms. I think it’s got to be clables. Th e facilities are located journalism major. lack of recycling. Th e Bulldog Some might say recycling at driven by the administrative side on 424 N. 4th Street and are open “What I like about working Sustainability Alliance led by Ferris State University is me- of [the university],” said Luchies. from nine until eleven am on at the recycling company is that Booms holds recycling events diocre at best, though eff orts are Pick-up locations for recy- Mondays, three until fi ve thirty it works in the IRC and an annual Earth being made to create a more en- clables are only at Ferris’s dining pm on Th ursdays, and nine am around Day event. Booms suggests that vironmentally-friendly campus. halls—Th e Rock Café and West until one pm on Saturdays. Th e my sched- students can lead a more “green” According to Abby Booms, Side Café—and other dining fa- FLITE library is one place on ule very lifestyle by following the “Th ree president of the Bulldog Sustain- cilities on campus, such as Star- campus that makes use of the nicely,” R’s: Reduce, reuse, recycle. Re- ability Alliance, one of the rea- bucks and the Between Chapters open-door policy. According to said Pe- duce the amount of water you sons for this defi cit is a lack of Café in the FLITE library. Th ere Leah Monger, Department Head ters. use washing dishes or taking a resources; the school’s recycling are also places for students liv- of Digital Support Services, the “Chris un- shower. Reduce the amount of program just isn’t one of Ferris’s ing in the East Campus Suites library uses a “guillotine-like derstands plastic products you use. Reuse. highest priorities right now. Th is and West Campus Apartments contraption” to cut the bind- that col- Reuse butter containers for left - sentiment was echoed by Chris to drop off their recyclables. A ing off of outdated books before lege is overs. Reuse a larger plastic bot- Leah Monger Luchies, supervisor at Recycle truck from Recycle of Mecosta sending the books to be recycled. Digital Support Services a huge tle instead of constantly buying of Mecosta County, which has a County makes rounds to these Th ough Recycle of Mecosta priority a new one. Buy a refi llable bot- partnership with Ferris. locations six days per week. County is staff ed mainly by vol- and is more than happy to work tle for drinking water. Recycle. “I’m told that Ferris is one Recycle of Mecosta County unteers, they have a few paid around that.” Once a product can no longer be of the few schools in Michigan also has an open-door policy employees who are mostly work- Recycle of Mecosta County is used safely, recycle it. Th ere are
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2 NEWS September 17, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Beer, Booze..... and Books
Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer Jim Mathews talks to Ferris Students at the annual Beer, Booze, and Books event that was held on September 11, 2014 at Williams Auditorium in order to educate incoming students about the controversial topic of new freedom and alcohol. Alcohol education helps acclimate freshmen Jennifer Corrie more than one laugh during the According to the “Beer, Booze cohol and drugs, it became appar- of addiction or poor decisions. Ferris State Torch 50 minute presentation, from and Books” website, Matthews, a ent to me that my students lacked On answering the survey short video clips and Matthews’ professional speaker and mem- fundamental information about question about how many drinks Th e annual informational witty comments, not to mention ber of the NCAA Sports Sciences alcohol consumption,” Mat- each stu- program “Beer, Booze and their own anonymous survey Speaker thews said in a statement found dent con- Books” took place last Th urs- results on various topics associ- Registry on Ferris’s page about the event. sumes per day, presented by Jim Mat- ated with college kid stereotypes. has given Th e bulk of information in the week, 47 thews in Williams Auditorium. While most students vot- his “Beer, presentation included how alco- percent of With the intent to educate ed on the fi rst question that Booze and hol can lead to violence, regretful the crowd on general eff ects of drinking they’d rather “be back in bed,” B o o k s ” choices and sexual assault. How voted that too much and the danger it can 21 percent of the crowd at the presenta- drinking too much can aff ect they typi- bring, many students expected 7 p.m. presentation voted that tion over your academic and work life, as cally don’t it to be boring and “wished they wanted to know more 400 times well as, insight into how addic- consume they were back in bed,” accord- about alcohol and the health to more tions are formed were also among any alco- Brad Schlieter ing to the live audience sur- problems associated with it. than 4,000 topics discussed. Matthews also hol dur- Kristen Verrill Freshman pre-med vey via text message that was a “21 percent… that’s good!” Freshman, undecided students. addressed low-risk drinking ing their continual part of the program. Matthews said upon see- “While and how students can still drink week, which was good However, many students gave ing the results on-screen. teaching courses dealing with al- without falling into the traps news to Matthews, wheth-
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RECYCLE from Page 3 Recycle is staffed mainly by volunteers, but allows Ferris students to gain hours three recycling receptacles on Honors Program’s RSO require- about which items should be re- liance extends an invitation for Anyone wishing to learn more campus that students can utilize: ment. cycled or thrown away and has students to attend their meetings about the Bulldog Sustainability East Campus Suites parking lot, “At the time, I wasn’t a recy- even infl uenced her family to every other Tuesday at eleven Alliance can email behind the Rock, and West Cam- cler,” she said. “We don’t have make more eco-friendly choices. AM in FLITE room two four- pu s .” that much recycling at home. We She and her organization are al- teen. Th eir fi rst recycling event or contact Booms personallybulldogsus- at Booms understands the lack don’t have a huge facility where ways trying to fi nd new ways to is October 2nd from eleven am to [email protected]. To learn of motivation to recycle, espe- we can take recycling. In the last educate others—especially the fi ve pm in the IRC and they en- more about Recycle of Mecosta cially with the limited resources four years, however, recycling has student population—on the im- courage students to stop by their [email protected], visit their website at on campus. Th e reason she fi rst become a part of my life.” Booms portance of recycling. table tonight (September 17th) at www.recyclemecosta.org. joined the group was to fulfi ll the has become more conscientious Th e Bulldog Sustainability Al- Bulldog Bonanza. 3
NEWS 3 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 17, 2014 TORCH The w rld at large NEWS BRIEFS A snapshot of the Ebola outbreak
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SAGC collecting change for DeVos Children’s Hospital Ferris State University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate some of their loose change to help “Cover the Seal” for a good cause. Student Alumni Gold Club members will be collecting change on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the North Campus Quad. Student Alumni Gold Club (SAGC) members will be using the change to cover the Ferris State University seal in the North Quad. A student leadership organization, SAGC serves as an offi cial chap- ter of Ferris’ Alumni Association. Th e group hosts the annual event as both an outreach opportunity and to give to a good cause. “Cover the Seal” proceeds benefi t the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Th e fi rst 500 people to donate $3 or more will receive a T-shirt from the SAGC and the Alumni Association.
Update on KCAD president Th e search for the next president of Kendall College of Art and Design is moving forward with the recently announced search com- mittee. In his most recent memorandum to faculty, President Eisler noted that over the past few weeks has been working with Kendall Academ- ic Dean Ron Riksen and Art Education Program Chair Cindy Todd, who have sought volunteers for the search committee. To quote, “Th ey have developed a committee broadly representa- tive of Kendall College of Art and Design, and which also recognizes Kendall’s important engagement in Grand Rapids.”
ArtPrize calling for volunteers With Grand Rapids’ hugely successful ArtPrize competition is on the horizon, Kendall College of Art and Design is seeking volunteers to staff its exhibition, “IAM: Money Matters,” in the Woodbridge N. Ferris building, which begins Wednesday, Sept. 24 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. Kendall is looking for volunteers to contribute a total of 2,500 hours to man the exhibition about money and consumption. Volun- teers are needed to serve in registration, exhibition and as greeters. Volunteers need to attend a training session this Th ursday, Sept. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can sign up and choose Photo By: MCT Campus one or more shift s by going to http://www.signupgenius.com/ The World Health Organization called a press conference in which Dr. Isabelle Nuttall stated that “air travel, even from Ebola- go/9040944aca72da46-artprize2 . affected countries is low-risk for Ebola transmission.
State history conference On Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27, the Historical Society Devin Anderson its not extinguished now. bodily fl uids, inducing a of Michigan’s 140th annual meeting and state history conference will Ferris State Torch Dr. Keiji Fukuda, a leader hemorrhagic fever that at- take place. with the World Health orga- tacks multiple organs and Th e conference will feature sessions about both Ferris State Uni- It’s what the World Health nization spoke to ABC News causes bleeding. Patients versity and the City of Big Rapids. Organization has called “one about the Ebola virus. “It’s at generally report headaches, Th e conference includes a number of presenters from the Ferris of the world’s most virulent this time that we have to jump exhaustion and muscle State faculty. David Pilgrim will provide the keynote speech Friday diseases” and has already tak- on it, because the numbers just aches as early symptoms. evening, speaking on the Jim Crow Museum. Melinda Isler will lead en over 2,000 lives. Th e Eb- keep getting larger and larger,” Typically, experts report a session entitled “Woodbridge Ferris: An Enduring Legacy” ola outbreak started in West Fukuda says. “It just becomes that up to 90 percent of Ebola Th e complete program will include sessions on the African-Amer- Africa and has now spread more diffi cult to control.” cases are fatal, but the ag- ican communities of Mecosta-Remus and Idlewild, suff ragist Anna to Nigeria, but experts say So what exactly is Ebo- gressive response to the cur- Howard Shaw and conservative thinker Russell Kirk, to name a few. that the virus could become la? Th e virus is transmit- rent outbreak in Africa has Professors Doug Haneline (professor emeritus of English) and a worldwide health crisis if ted through contact with brought the number of deaths Scott Herron (biology and biology education program See Ebola on Page 4
Ferris State CORRECTIONS BOOZE from Page 3 TORCH Freshmen become acclimated to college freedom er it was accurate or not. undecided major Kristen Ver- have a successful year at college. Aft er more laughs, survey rill said. “What surprised me It was more of common sense Were we mistaken? questions and solid facts, Mat- the most was the speaker’s stuff though.” Schlieter said. thews closed the program with humor and the results of the However, it did surprise him how his own contact information for survey about how many stu- much students actually drink. Let us know about it. students and by telling the crowd: dents engage in sexual activity.” “College can be the time of your Freshman pre-medical major HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER life, but don’t let the time of your Brad Schlieter agreed that the 2 UNITS (4 BEDROOM & 2 BEDROOM) 515 CLARK STREET, BIG RAPIDS life ruin the rest of your life.” presentation was a good source Corrections can be submitted through email at “I thought the program was of information. “I thought it was $89,900 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT [email protected] or by calling 231.591.5946 very informative,” freshman a good speech to help students 231-972-8212 or 989-775-6011 4
4 NEWS September 17, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Ferris conducts
Devin Anderson collaboration with University selects around 12 students “then the student graduates and Psychology since 2011. Ferris State Torch faculty. Additionally, the Fac- a year to conduct research and other students come in,” Th e application process has ulty Research Grant is available under a $3,500 stipend. Barkel said. “So the research already begun for research to internalTh e general consensus to fund initial phases of facul- Being awarded research a grant, might be specifi c to a student. be conducted during the sum- at many Universities is that ty research necessary to apply though, But it’s usually going to be part mer of 2015; the application funding internal research is for other grants and funding. is no of a faculty member’s gen- deadline is Friday, March 6. both an important part of a Dr. Karen Barkel, Internal cake- eralized research program.” Dr. Barkel encourages stu- student’s education and an in- Research Program Coordina- walk for One example of such a pro- dents to ask their professors vestment in America’s future. tor, wants students and Uni- students. gram was a stem cell research about what research opportu- Th e National Science Foun- versity faculty to know about Barkel project in 2013 under the su- nities are available. dation reported in 2012 that the great opportunities that stressed pervision of Dr. Jim Hoerter, “If students are interested, Johns Hopkins University exist in the world of research. t h a t Professor of Biological Sci- they might know faculty that has the leading University re- “Th e whole point of the faculty ences. Students used zebrafi sh are doing research,” Barkel search budget at $2.1 million. Offi ce of Academic Re- involve- and UV rays to observe the said. “Th e only real require- It might come as a surprise search when it got started Dr. Karen Barkel ment is formation of melanoma. ment is that the student must be Internal Research that here at Ferris, internal re- a few years ago was to try to Program Coordinator key to A video on the Ferris web- returning to Ferris in the fall.” search is also conducted. Stu- increase the resources fac- sustain- site shows a lab with dozens of Th ere are a variety of other dents and faculty are awarded ulty had to do work and es- ing growth with these proj- fi sh tanks and students work- grants available for faculty and thousands of dollars every year pecially to involve students ects. ing with radiation equipment students here at Ferris; to see to explore work in their fi elds. in their work,” Barkel said. “Undergraduates come and computer soft ware to dis- a breakdown of the research Coordinated by the Offi ce A student typically applies in and go out fairly quick,” cover the relationship between funding, the application and of Academic Research, the in collaboration with a fac- Barkel said. However, faculty solar radiation and melanoma. abstracts from all previous Student Research Fellowship ulty member in their fi eld of members undergo research Other grants have funded Student Research Fellowship provides students full time study. Th e Faculty Research that can develop over years, so research in multiple fi elds recipients, visit the Offi ce of work for a 10 week summer in Committee, as part of the Of- students may get involved for of study including Graphic Academic Research at ferris. fi ce of Academic research, a stipend-paid period of time, Design, Communications edu.
EBOLA from Page 3 Healthcare professionals fi ght Ebola in Africa to lower mortality down to roughly 60 percent. For Nathan Babcock, a ju- Th ere is currently no cure nior in the nursing program, for the Ebola virus. Th ough the prospect of working in Af- patients are usually iso- rica with Ebola patients is both lated and kept hydrated, frightening and exciting. there is no offi cial treat- “Th is is something that with ment for the virus either. people going into the medical However, CNN reported fi eld have to be prepared for. in August that an experimen- Th ere is a high risk of death; tal drug known as ZMapp all it takes is one wrong move,” was administered to an in- Babcock said. “I think it would fected American missionary, be a good opportunity for a Dr. Kent Brantly. Within an medical professional, so the hour of receiving the drug, bottom line is yes, I would go.” Brantly’s condition vastly im- For a comprehensive break- proved. Another American down of the Ebola virus, visit missionary, Nancy Writebol the Birkham Health Center was soon aft er treated with webpage and fi nd Ebola under ZMapp and received similar “Communicable Diseases” at Campuspeak, results. Brantly and Writebol ferris.edu/birkamhealthcen- September 23, 2014 have since returned to the U.S. ter/. 7:00 PM turn the word “no” Williams Auditorium
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NEWS 5 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 17, 2014 Moving on out With the age restriction lowered, how many students are seeking off-campus residence?
Ben Rettinhouse past three summers upgraded News Editor almost all our Residence Halls to include new carpeting, furniture, With the age to move off -cam- study rooms, front desk areas, pus lowering to nineteen prior to robust wireless, and much more.” the start of the school year, some Marquardt also made a point may have predicted that sopho- to mention that with living on mores and above were going to campus comes internet, cable, make a mass exodus from cam- water, electricity and heating all pus residency. included in the cost of living in Now, with Cramer Hall hous- campus residences. He said that, ing about half of what it was built all things considered, campus to carry, it looks as though that living is competitive with the assumption might be correct. cost of living off campus. However, according to Bryan Morgan Kelley, a senior in the Marquardt, Ferris’s Director of respiratory care program, agreed Housing and Residence Life, with Marquardt’s statement. there’s no reason for the univer- “You notice the diff erence [in sity to worry. cost],” said Kelley, “but it’s not an “Our current occupancy on extreme diff erence.” campus is over 90 percent, which Kelley, who has lived off cam- is good,” said Marquardt. “While pus for two years says that she we would like to be at 100 per- moved off campus for the benefi t cent we feel 90 is a good percent- of gaining life experience and age. All halls are above 50 per- not because campus facilities cent occupancy some are at 100 were lacking. percent.” “I really enjoyed living on While not addressing the al- campus because of how close ev- leged situation at Cramer, Mar- erything is.” Kelley said. “I felt I quardt went on to explain that needed more experience paying Ferris is always looking at the for my own stuff and maintain- incentives to off er to students. ing my own place.” “We are currently evaluating In spite of the assumptions our rates for the 2015-16 school that students would be leaving year and our incentives. Th e campus more quickly and eager- campus plan is to set the rates ly than ever, the consensus seems and incentives by mid-October to be that campus has more ben- and start our Early Bird con- efi ts then drawbacks. Th e com- tracting in early December for ing years and addendums to the upcoming year,” he went policy will dictate if such a view on. “Th e University has for the continues into the future.
Our current occupancy on campus is over 90 percent.
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6 6 LIFESTYLES“ September 17, 2014 ferris state torch FERRIS STATE TORCH I like playing here because it’s one of the few outlets in Big Rapids. Jordan McNaughton Music Industry Management L IFESTYLES “ See page 7 for story The Man, The Myth, The Legend Ferris State welcomes Coach Herman Boone as guest speaker
Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer Legendary high school football coach Herman Boone speaks to Ferris students about diversity on September 10, 2014 at Williams Auditorium. Boone was played by Denzel Washington in “Remember the Titans,”
Kelsey George and his team the 1971 Virginia firsthand about the struggles ended, Boone sat down with “It was tough getting through Ferris State Torch State Championship to his signif- people went through, and he’s reporters. practice when your field was sur- icant efforts in bringing diversity relating it to the business world.” “ B a c k rounded by angry parents who Ferris students had the oppor- and accep- Another student expressed a w h e n had angry things to say. It was tunity to witness a speech from a tance to deep appreciation for Boone’s I was a job just getting through it,” man that made history. new light, successes in history. coach- Boone said. On Wednesday, September Boone is “I find it amazing how in 1971, ing, the Though long retired, Boone 10th, Ferris State University had a highly Coach Boone found the ability to thought still had a lively sense of humor. the great pleasure of welcoming admirable bring two separate races together of the day When asked about how he had Boone as a keynote speaker. If man. with football and in the end have was how spent his retirement, Boone the deafening applause from the “I think them all love each other equally we were smiled wide and said, “Restin’, audience didn’t display how well the whole as a team,” said Jamison. Brandon Jamison going dressin’, and lookin’ at Jerry respected Boone is, nothing else diversity Boone stood on the stage for Junior, social work to get Springer.” could have. Casey Cooper aspect of an hour following his event, through The remaining audience in the Coach Herman Boone has Senior, social work his speech shaking hands and signing auto- the day,” Boone said. auditorium burst into laughter. been referred to as nothing short was the graphs until he had reached Moving mountains for the In the influential movie of a legend. From his impressive most influential,” Ferris senior everyone that had lined up. sake of diversity and equality was Remember the Titans, Denzel coaching tactics that won him Casey Cooper said. “He knows Long after the event had no walk in the park for Boone. Washington portrays Coach
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LIFESTYLES 7 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 17, 2014 Unplug and unwind FSU Unplugged allows students to display talents at Big Rapids’ Biggby
Hailey Klingel and shared some original pieces I played in front of people, I was audience, the support of the MIM sophomore Josh Ferris State Torch with those in attendance. hooked.” Music Industry Management Olszewski provides the outlet for For only having experience MIM junior Marshall Sheldt Association (MIMA) members students to show off what their Coffee, friends, and acoustic with gui- performed that attend help him show off proud of by coordinating this music are all you need for a tar for after his skills. FSU Unplugged event. relaxing Thursday evening. about a White, One of those members, MIM According to Olszewski, the FSU Unplugged is a bi- year, his and also sophomore Jordan McNaughton, all-around good vibes of the weekly event hosted by Ferris’ show enjoys came to FSU Unplugged to sup- show are what draws students to Music Industry Management was well showcas- port and to play. He tends to FSU Unplugged. Association (MIMA) that takes received ing his tal- have themes for his acts, and this “It’s just fun,” Olszewski said. place at Biggby coffee. by the ent to the week featured acoustic covers of “Everyone likes music and cof- The first Unplugged of the c r o w d . commu- female pop stars. fee shops have a nice, relaxing year took place on Thursday, Those nity. McNaughton played at almost feel. You can just talk with your September 11. The show fea- listening Jordan McNaughton “ I t ’ s every FSU Unplugged event last friends and listen to music.” Shawn White Sophomore, music Sophomore, music tured four performances of weren’t industry management a good year and hopes to make it all of Students wanting to expe- Ferris students singing and play- industry management the only atmo- them this year. rience the good talent and ing acoustic guitar. ones who sphere, and I get sick of playing “I like playing here because great coffee of FSU Unplugged Music Industry Management loved his act. in my room sometimes,” Sheldt it’s one of the few outlets in can attend the next event on (MIM) sophomore Shawn White “Playing in front of people said. Big Rapids,” McNaughton said. Sept. 25th at Biggby or email covered artists such as Jack is one of the best feelings,” said Sheldt said while he gets “It feels good to show off stuff [email protected] for Johnson, Death Cab for Cutie, White. “Ever since the first time nervous playing in front of an you’re proud of.” more information.
Photo By: Shelby Soberalski | Photo Editor Jordan McNaughton plays his guitar at Bigby during FSU Unplugged every other thursday night starting at 6:30 pm. Modern love Must-Have Songs for your Sex Playlist Photo By: Shelby Soberalski | Photo Editor The crowd at Biggby enjoys Jordan McNaughton, a sophomore in Music Industry Manage- ment, play his guitar to some well known songs and some original works.
Music can enhance any but Wale’s suggestive, poetic moment- including intimate raps and Miguel wanting to Interested in ones. Hailey Klingel “teach you all the sounds of If you don’t have a sex playl- Ferris State Torch love” make it a great song to advertising ist, you can get started with voice is tremendously seduc- get it on to. these songs to jumpstart your tive and the song alone makes Body Party, Ciara – This in the libido (that aren’t cheesy and you feel electric, so it definitely song is very feminine, but also FERRIS STATE Marvin Gaye-esque) and makes the cut. very great. Ciara declaring, enhance your sexual experi- In the Morning, J. Cole (feat. “your body’s my party, let’s get ence. Drake) – I know you’re prob- it started” seems like it’d be way Torch Climax, Usher – The title of ably thinking that there’s no too cliché to be arousing, but this song makes the content of way two mainstream male rap- trust me, it’s not. it apparent. I’m almost posi- pers in a song together can be a Skin, Rihanna – Skin is tive that it’s an accepted fact turn on. Well, listen and think basically about stripping, so that Usher is the king of sexual again—this song might have if you’re looking for a song music, so you know this one is you wanting to “hit it in the to accompany the giving (or Please contact going to be good. morning.” receiving) of a strip tease, look Danette Doyle Pyramids, Frank Ocean – Adrenalize, In This Moment no further. Rihanna has always You may have to decipher met- – This song’s fast tempo and dominated the making of sex at 231-592-8359 aphors to detect the suggestive high energy is sure give you music, which is apparent when messages in Pyramids, but if (and your partner) the drive she’s begging her lover to “put OR that’s too much effort for your needed for what’s about to your skin, baby, on my skin.” [email protected] preoccupied mind, Frank’s sen- transpire. Adorn, Miguel – Like The sual voice and the slow tempo Lotus Flower Bomb, Wale Weeknd, Miguel’s voice is a are enough to get you going. (feat. Miguel) – In my opin- dream. I think any girl can PRINT PRICING: Column Widths: Summertime Sadness attest that hearing Miguel beg- $6.50 PCI 1 column = 1.9” ion, Lotus Flower Bomb is the $25 For Color (Cedric Gervais Remix), Lana ging to “let his love adorn” us is 2 columns = 3.925” best song on this list. It’s an 3 columns = 5.95” Del Rey – This song isn’t really exceptional song in general, a surefire way to set the mood. ONLINE PRICING: 4 columns = 7.975” about sex, but Lana Del Rey’s Leaderboard: 728px by 90px-$50.00/week (7 consecutive days) 5 columns = 10” Sidebar: 100px by 100px-$25.00/week (7 consecutive days) 8
8 LIFESTYLES September 17, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Creating harmony BEYOND initiative promotes diversity with one-note instruments
Dylan Peters on campus,” Sumarijanto said. Although the crowd at Ferris from different nations.” about diverse cultures, per- Ferris State Torch “It’s a chance for students to was a big one, it wasn’t nearly the According to Davidson, the spectives, and how they can co experience a new culture not by biggest crowd Tricia’s had. BEYOND Initiative will be host- abroad to learn about the new Ferris students gathered in the watching, but by doing it. With “In 2011, the Embassy of ing events linked to the theme cultures firsthand. instrument North Quad to learn and play an music and through diversity, we Indonesia held an event at of diversity that will span across and the House of Angklung by Indonesian instrument for the can bring peace and harmony.” Washington D.C.,” Tricia said. the year. visiting their website at www. BEYOND initiative. Many students showed up to “We broke the Guinness Book of Students can expect the next houseofangklung.com. Tuesday, September 9th watch as Records for the biggest angklung BEYOND event to come early marked the beginning of the demon- orchestra. We had 5,000 people October. Students will learn BEYOND Initiative at Ferris, strated where many students played the how to angklung in harmony, despite play the having no previous music expe- angklung. rience. “I’ve “The BEYOND Initiative is an never seen exciting series that is in its third anything year,” International Development like that,” Health Intern Katie Davidson said. Katie Davidson “The first year was BEYOND: Intern C a r e The Silk Road, last year was BEYOND: Mythologies, and this Administration senior Ellen year, the Office of International Pritchard said. “The coordina- Education is partnering with the tion was very interesting. I wasn’t Diversity and Inclusion Office expect- and the Office of Multicultural ing each Student Services for the theme of instru- BEYOND: Diversity.” ment to The angklung is a musical make a instrument originating from the different 13th century made of two bam- sound.” boo tubes. E a c h “What’s unique about the instru- angklung is that it only holds ment had one note,” Program Coordinator Rebecca Tinsley a num- and Director of the Indonesian Junior, nursing ber at Embassy Tricia Sumarijanto the base. said. “So, you need a group of Tricia would hold up a specific people to play the instrument to hand signal that let each student make music.” know when to play their instru- BEYOND: Diversity doesn’t ment. go from school to school to “It was really cool,” Nursing introduce a new kind of music to junior Rebecca Tinsley said. students. They travel for another “Learning how to play was excit- Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer reason. ing. I didn’t expect it to be that Irma Collin’s photo of the week captures the last warmth we may have for awhile near FLITE. “This is to support diversity simple.”
BOONE from Page 6 Though long retired, Boone still showed his fi ery passion that Denzel Washington depicted in the movie
Boone. When asked about the erations. schools and make something movie, Boone had nothing but “Even today, coaches write out of their futures; becoming positive things to say, even me every week for suggestions, heads of pharmaceutical compa- accrediting much of it as true plays, and philosophies,” Boone nies, mayors, police chiefs, etc,” fact. said. “It’s a thrill to be able to Boone said. “It is such a dynamic movie. It pass on these things to young Coach Herman Boone’s has thrust my name throughout coaches and in doing so, it keep speech on Wednesday evening every household in this country, your legacy going.” opened up the eyes of everyone as well as many foreign coun- Coach Boone had the ability in the audience. It was a highly tries,” Boone said. to boost the spirits and mental- attended event, filling almost the Despite being an all-star in ity of every player on his team, entire Williams Auditorium, and the movement for equality and regardless of their backgrounds shined a light on the importance his extensive success as a football or home lives. of equality, diversity, and accep- Photo By: Shelby Soberalski | Photo Editor coach, Boone remains humble, “It was amazing for me to tance for all. Herman Boone gets excited and emotional in the audience after his speech at Williams though confident and passes on watch some of these kids from Auditorium on September 10, 2014. his knowledge to younger gen- the projects go on to great 9
LIFESTYLES 9 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 17, 2014 Artist of the week THINGS TO DO In This Moment ON CAMPUS, BIG RAPIDS, GRAND RAPIDS & MORE Genre: Alternative geous Maria Brink, In This behind their song lyrics. In my CAMPUS FUN OFF CAMPUS Metal Moment has been tearing up experience, especially with the Like: Motionless in the music industry since 2005. “Blood” album that dropped 9/18 Delta Zeta Turtle Tug 7 9/18 Karaoke at The Gate 9:30 White, Butcher Babies, Get this, Ozzy Osbourne’s in 2012, you can literally feel p.m. in the South Quad p.m. Halestorm bassist also became their band the raw angst, love, and hate manager that winter. It didn’t hidden beneath each note. 9/18 Fagbug Nation: Best Gay 9/18 Live music at Founders take them long to get picked The emotion can be felt not Car Movie of the Decade! 7 p.m. Brewer’s Company in Grand A lot of people tell me that up by Century Media Records. only from Maria’s voice, but Rapids Thursdays, Saturdays, I like “scary” music. If this is Maria’s vocals range from a the captivating guitar riffs and 9/20 Women’s Volleyball 3 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. something you hear a lot, then sweet, sensual whisper to an the wildly thunderous drum at the Ewigleben Sports Complex you’re going to love In This earth-shattering, gritty scream lines. Each song is contagious, 9/19 September Shakedown 9 Moment. What’s better than to give you the best of heav- and you’ll find it to be rather 9/20 Women’s Soccer vs. Grand p.m. at The Gate screaming guitar riffs, power- en and hell. However, there difficult to resist cranking up Valley 5 p.m. at FSU Soccer Field ful lyrics, and a tall, hot blonde is one element to the band’s the volume and rocking out. 9/20 Football vs. Grand Valley 7 9/19 Germanfest 6:30 p.m. with some sick screaming music that remains consistent, In This Moment will definitely p.m. Top Taggart Field Downtown Big Rapids pipes? That’s what I thought. and that is the deep messages get your “blood” pumping. Fronted by the ever-so-gor- 9/23 Hispanic Heritage 9/22 Free billiards 6p.m.-10p.m. Celebration Mixer 11 a.m. IRC at The Gate 131 9/23 $1 Games & $1 Shoes 9/23 Five Star Speaker Kristen Bowling at The Gate 9 p.m. Hadeed: Fortune Through DJ Scuba Steve 9:30 p.m. Failure 7 p.m. at Williams Auditorium READ INTO IT The Original Schuburger! Burgers: It's What We Do! Best of Michigan’s Top Ten Overheard at Ferris Burgers! 12 Beers on Tap! “I hate everything about Awesome Dinners that guy, especially his Starting at 5pm! gimp suit!” 231-796-5333 -Shooters Historic Downtown Big Rapids 109 N. Michigan Ave. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-12am Closed Sunday
10 10 SPORTS“ September 17, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH ferris state torch Grease is one of my favorite movies and that I sing along to every song in it. Chris Okoye “ Ferris State Football S PORTS See page 11 for story FOOTBALL Three-peat feat
Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer The Ferris State football team lifts the Anchor-Bone trophy following the 2013 installment of the Grand Valley State game. 2013 was Ferris State’s second consecutive victory, giving Ferris a shot to win their third straight against GVSU Ferris has opportunity to hold onto Anchor-Bone trophy for three years
Keith Salowich victories, despite Ferris winning as much as the next guy on our now we’re stepping up to Grand respect for them,” Zenner said. Ferris State Torch the last two. team. For me, every time I step Valley. And I feel very confi dent “Still, this game doesn’t have any At this point, Grand Valley on the fi eld with them it’s per- that we’ll give our best eff ort at more hype for us than any other Ferris State football will play has already travelled all the s on a l .” that home opener.” game on our schedule. We view its fi rst home game against way to California to take on Although emotion and hype For the past two years, the everyone as being dangerous.” archrival Grand Valley State Azusa Pacifi c, and played Ohio play a part in every rivalry game, Bulldogs have successfully taken While the Lakers can boast this Saturday as the Dawgs look Dominican at home. Th eir fi rst Brown and the rest of the team care of business. In the 2012 sea- the sixth year senior experience towards starting 3-0. trip resulted in a double over- have maintained a level head. son, the Dawgs visited Grand of Heath Parling at quarterback Th e football match-up time loss, 26-23. In the Laker’s “Our team is very business- Valley’s own Lubber Stadium and and talent in receiver Jamie between Ferris State (2-0) and second game, they suff ered like. We go out there and take took the win and the Anchor- Potts,Potts, Coach Annese Grand Valley (0-2) goes back another close defeat, 28-24. care of what we need to do, Bone Classic Trophy home with andand t thehe BulldogsBulldogs quite a ways. With the fi rst game Meanwhile, the Bulldogs so the conference win is more a fi nal score of 54-44. In the fol- still remain con- played in 1971, the rivalry known have recorded a record-break- important to us than any brag- lowing season, the men in the fi dent in their as Th e Anchor-Bone Classic is ing blowout victory against ging rights. Bragging and boast- crimson and gold also came out own team. in it’s 43rd showing. Th e series McKendree 75-14, and also ing is not what I do,” Brown said. on top, winning 40-24 during a “We’ve“We’ve record currently stands at 27-14- defeated Northwood in good In his third season at the helm rainy night contest. beenb een 1, with Grand fashion, 27-7. Having shown that for the Bulldogs, Head Coach However, when looking at mmore o r e Valley they can win on the road early, Tony Annese further empha- the seasons preceding 2012, the multi-multi- claim- the Bulldogs will be returning sized that his team refuses to get last time the Bulldogs beat the fac-f ac- ing the for their fi rst home test. caught up in the hype. Lakers was last century in 1999. majority Redshirt freshman running “I think we’re really focused Redshirt freshman linebacker, of the back, Jahaan Brown, is one on the task at hand. We know K.C. Zenner, was around for example that a player doesn’t that we’re only guaranteed eleven the Bulldogs’ triumph over the need to be around for years to chances at this,” Annese said. “I Lakers last year and believes his develop strong feelings against a like to compare it to a ladder. experience with the rivalry will school rival. You have to step on every rung of help to keep him focused and “Yes, I have a lot of Bulldog a ladder, and if you miss a step, humble. pride now. I’ve adopted every- then you end up falling down. “Th ey have a great program thing that a senior has,” Brown We’ve taken the fi rst steps against and they always come out and said. “I dislike Grand Valley just McKendree and Northwood, and play tough. I have a ton of
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OFF THE RECORD Picture of the Week Off the record with Chris Okoye
At 6’6” and weigh- ing in at 380 lbs, true- freshman defensive line- Richard Mead man, Chris Okoye is the Sports Editor biggest player featured on watch out. So now that Ferris State’s football ros- you were focused solely ter. Looking towards hav- on football, what did you ing an impactful college try to convey to college career, Okoye sheds light scouts in high school? on what goes through this CO: That I’m a guy they big man’s mind. could use to help better their program as a whole, Torch: First off, how did that not only am I a good you discover football athlete, but I’m a good growing up? person. CO: All of my older cousins were playing it. Torch: When you got that call from Tony Annese, Torch: At what point did what ran through your you realize that this was head as you decided to the sport for you? sign with Ferris? CO: Junior year, when CO: That I was joining a lacrosse didn’t go as great up and coming team planned. with a tremendous coach- ing staff that was going to Torch: (laughs) So you continue to help turn the played lacrosse? You had program around and make to be the biggest player on it great. that fi eld right? Lay any monster hits? Torch: Now, let’s get this CO: Oh yeah, (laughs) gave out of the way, you are a couple kids concussions, kind of a big dude. You I may play some club at stick out like a sore thumb Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Ferris. from the roster as the The sun sets at McKendree, the site of Ferris State’s week one 75-14 victory over the Bearcats. Ferris, now 2-0, prepares for Grand Valley this overall biggest player on week. Torch: Oh sweet Jesus, the team. What were the those club guys better reactions from your new
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Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Okoye stands an imposing six feet six inches and tips the scales at 380 pounds, making him Ferris State’s largest player. 12
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OTR from Page 11 Ferris State football’s giant Double Trouble on singing, his hair and food.
Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Okoye, rocking his patented fl at-top look on the sidelines during Ferris State’s 27-7 victory at Northwood in week two.
teammates when they fi rst your go to food joint when shook your hand? the hunger is real? CO: (laughs) They were CO: Defi nitely Olive all in shock, they didn’t Garden. Gotta carb hard. believe I was fresh out of school and then they just Torch: what’s the one began to explain to me the thing that you wouldn’t massive expectations they want Coach Annese to have for me. know about you? CO: That Grease is one of Torch: How much of a bal- my favorite movies and ance do you think there that I sing along to every has to be when it comes to song in it. size vs talent to be a good ball player? My example Torch: Should they count would be someone like Yao your fl at top in your roster Ming who some thought height? was only effective because CO: I wish (laughs), they of his size. took my height in like June CO: I know some fairly when the fl ow wasn’t near- large guys who aren’t ly as nice Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer good at sports, and I know Shawnee-Ann Breisford and Noelly Long Nsimba congratulate eachother following a won point in a doubles match. some who are. I mean size Torch: What’s been the is a huge help but it’s not toughest part for you in Justin Aiken more comfortable with everyone on doubles during practice and everything. It’s just anoth- college as a freshman Ferris State Torch and the team and you feel less as a team I er tool in the shed. apart from football? pressure.” think the CO: Not smelling when Ferris State women’s tennis Both Nsimba and Brelsford main focus Torch: Ok, let’s lighten up hurrying to class from starts 2014-15 season off strong have been happy with how the right now the conversation a bit, football. It’s often very as the teams early success rests Bulldogs have preformed so far should be what you have for break- tempting to skip show- on the shoulders of the Bulldogs this sea- forming fast this morning? ering when you have a 2 own dynamic duo. son, but close rela- CO: Orange juice, steak o’clock class and practice Early on this season, the think there tionships and a ham and cheese ends at 1:45. Bulldogs posted a 3-0 record, is always with each omelet with hash browns. which includes two impressive room for other and Torch: Last question, how victories against Lake Superior improve- working Torch: Biscuits and gravy do you see your bulldog Shawnee-Ann Brelsford with black coffee on this career unfolding? State (9-0) and Michigan Tech. ment for Junior together as (7-2) in GLIAC play. the team a team.” side. Now, I carry around CO: Hopefully a couple Ferris State has been led early during the Nsimba had similar thoughts a spare tire myself and conference & national this season by the one-two punch stretch that on the issue concerning the I light up when I see a titles. of junior Shawnee-Ann Brelsford is to come. improvements of the doubles Chinese buffet. What’s Noelly Longi Nsimba and freshman standout, Noelly Freshman “We’ve p l a y . Longi Nsimba. Brelsford and done really Nsimba Nsimba are partners on the dou- well considering we have a new said they bles court and hold a 2-1 record team and had only two weeks need to feel RIVALRY from Page 10 so far this season. to get to know each other both more com- As a freshman, Nsimba has on and off the court,” Brelsford fortable Ferris State will take on been impressive on the court for said. “Our schedule is going to with each the Bulldogs early in her colle- get more challenging from here, shot and giate career, remaining undefeat- so I think its great that we started get to know Grand Valley State this week in ed in singles with a 3-0 record. the season on a positive note and their part- hopes of beating them for the third For Nsimba, adjusting to colle- gained some confi dence.” Chad Berryhill ners better. giate tennis has been a smooth Brelsford and Nsimba both Ferris tennis head coach Nsimba transition. agreed on one important fac- and consecutive year “I was doing tournaments, so tor that the Bulldogs need to Brelsford will be leaned on heav- playing every day like we are improve upon during the season, ily as Ferris looks forward facing eted with our passing game. We’re be concerned about. Our ability doing here isn’t new for me,” that being the team’s doubles conference foes for the remain- trying to throw the ball more to run the ball, pass the ball and Nsimba said. “When you come play on the court during their der of the regular season. eff ectively and not lean on our all of the options that we have in in as a freshman I think you have startup. Th e Bulldogs next match is quarterback so heavily, though the running and passing game a little bit of pressure on you “I’ve always considered slated for Wednesday, Sept. 17 he really has been a dynamic make us tough to prepare for.” because you want to impress and myself more of a singles player, as they face the Timberwolves rusher for us the last couple of Th e Bulldogs and Lakers will play your best game right away, but strong doubles is a must in of Northwood University in a years,” Annese said. “I know that square off at Top Taggart Field but naturally you start feeling college tennis,” Brelsford said. GLIAC match-up with fi rst ball our versatility is something that in Big Rapids this Saturday, Sept. “We have been working a lot set to be served at 2 p.m. a lot of teams that play us have to 20th with kickoff slated for 7 pm. 13
SPORTS 13 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 17, 2014 Sports Shorts Top Dawg Ferris State Football, K.C. Zenner
Richard Mead 2014 against McKendree a yards against Northwood. Richard Mead Sports Editor week ago, Zenner tallied six Roaming in the defensive Sports Editor total tackles and one sack in backfi eld for the Bulldogs, As the Bulldogs (2-0) Ferris’ historic 75-14 beat- Zenner also added his fi rst down of the Bearcats. interception of the 2014 sea- Football rumbles past Northwood faced off agains t Northwood this past Saturday, one player Zenner followed that perfor- son. Northwood junior quar- Ferris State football got their foot in the door of the nation- stood out among the Bulldog’s mance with an even better one terback, Mark Morris, tried al ranked list aft er their terrorizing of McKendree, 75-14. defensive group. against Northwood on Sept. to sneak a pass past Zenner, Th e Bulldogs kicked the door in last Saturday as they put Redshirt freshman line- 13. Zenner more than one- who then plucked it out of Northwood, a GLIAC opponent, away with a score of 27-7. backer, K.C. Zenner, was upped the air and ran the pick back Th e Bulldogs are now nationally ranked at 18th in the coun- seen fl ying all over the fi eld, his 19 yards. try at the Division II level of collegiate football. Th is ranking racking up tackles and game tackle Zenner’s play early on came in the heels of another off ensive explosion on the road. changing plays as Ferris shut total this season has impressed as Ferris State put up early points on the board against down Northwood. with he has been able to show off Northwood in their fi rst conference matchup of the season, Zenner, who plays in a nine both strength and fi nesse at scoring twice in the fi rst six minutes of the contest. Th ese hybrid linebacker/safety stops, his position. He has shown scores came from the legs and arms of star quarterback, Jason position in Ferris’ defensive but that aggressiveness in the front Vander Laan, as he ran for a 67-yard touchdown, and threw scheme, has stepped into big was seven to come up and make for a 56-yard strike to receiver Antonio Agurs. shoes this year as fi lls in at a only the tackles, and has showcased Northwood’s only points on the night came on a 1-yard spot left open in the off sea- K.C. Zenner begin- solid coverage skills to play the touchdown run with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. son by former Ferris standout, Freshman linebacker ning ball well while it’s in the air. Ferris next hosts Grand valley for their fi rst home game of Marvin Robinson. Despite the of his Zenner, and the rest of the the season on Saturday, Sept. 20th at 7 pm. diff erences in stature between impressive stat line. Bulldog’s defense, will have a Zenner (5’11”, 205 lb) and Zenner shadowed tall order next week, as they Northwood’s signal caller, face off once again against Men’s golf starts season with tournament win Robinson (6’5”, 210 lb), they show similarity in playmaking breaking down and wrapping GLIAC rival, Grand Valley, on It didn’t take long for the Ferris State men’s golf program to ability. up the QB for the fi rst sack of Satrday Sept. 20 with kickoff post their fi rst team win of the 2014-15 season as the squad In his fi rst game action in his Bulldog career. Th e play slated for 7 pm. won the Watrous Intercollegiate Team Championship. was listed as a loss of three Th e team traveled to Saginaw Valley State for the Al Watrous Intercollegiate Tournament, held on Sept. 13th and 14th, which signaled the offi cial start to the team’s season. Th e group took the overall victory with a two-round score of 582, which con- sisted of scores of 294 and 288, respectively. Th e Bulldog’s success was in large part due to the play of junior Ben Cook and sophomore Cody Simmons. Ferris next heads to South Haven, MI for the GLIAC Fall Invitational, which starts on Sept. 20th and runs through the 21st. PREVENTION
Women’s Tennis remains unbeaten Th e women’s tennis squad has extended their unbeaten IS PLANNED PARENTHOOD streak to 4-0 aft er a close victory over conference foe, Saginaw Valley, on Sunday. Th e team was lift ed by their singles play early on, as fl ights one through four all took wins in their three-match sets. Stand outs ShawneeAnn Brelsfor and Noelly Longi Nsimba took their matches in two rounds as the fi rst and second ightfl players. Nsimba and Brelsford then teamed up in doubles to post Ferris’ only doubles win, posting an 8-2 victory as the fi rst fl ight doubles team. Bulldogs women’s tennis will next head to Northwood, MI on Wednesday, Sept. 17th to face off against the namesake uni- versity as the team looks forward to keep their unbeaten streak alive. Th e matchups are scheduled to start at 2 pm.
Volleyball wins back-to-back conference games Ferris State volleyball kicked off the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season with defi ni- tive wins. Th e squad won each of its three matches against both Saginaw Valley State and Wayne State, respectively. Th e 3-0 victories lift ed Ferris to 4-2 overall, 2-0 in the GLIAC, starting their conference season off as an unbeaten. Th e Bulldogs have yet to play a single home game as each of their matchups, including the fi rst four of which came dur- ing the Tampa Invitational, have been on the road. Th ree of four of their road wins ended 3-0 in favor of the Bulldogs, the Text PREVENTION to 51555 lone one out being a 3-1 mark over Indianapolis at the Florida based tournament. Ferris opens their home schedule against Walsh University for 10 FREE CONDOMS on Friday, Sept. 19th held at the Ewigleben Sports Complex. First serve is slated for 7 pm. GET TO KNOW PLANNED PARENTHOOD. VISIT US TODAY @ PPWNM.ORG. 14
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Photographers * * * * * * Its not a coincidence that ISIS MICHAEL A. CORN is waging terror on journalists. IRMA COLLINS In America, we have the right to free speech and press. Journalists have a plat- Reporters form to stand upon on use that right * * * * * * JUSTIN AIKEN Islamic extremists do not hate us for DEVIN ANDERSON without reason, though I cannot argue KELSEY GEORGE they have a good one. Islamic extrem- HAILEY KLINGEL DYLAN PETERS ists hate freedom. They hate that we MEGAN SMITH speak our minds and impose our will. Steven Sotloff and Jim Foley are Interim Reporters Americans. Sotloff and Foley are * * * * * * journalists. It hits close to home in the journalism community. Copy Editors This morbid intimidation will fail. * * * * * * ISIS, as Jon Stewart said following 9/11 NICHOLE BOEHNKE JESSE DICKINSON about terrorists, lives in chaos. Chaos can- not sustain itself. No matter how orga- nized ISIS may seem, as long as there Production Manager * * * * * * are people in this world fighting for CAILEY PAWLUK peace, terror can and will be destroyed Graphic by Kaila Parent Fighting for peace seems like Production Assistant an oxymoron, but ask yourselves * * * * * * what are terrorists trying to win? KAILA PARENT If a terrorist cell were to successful- ly carry out their grand scheme, what Web Editor would the world look like? If they want * * * * * * it to themselves, what does that do for them? They’re fighting for more fighting. You’re When was the last time you Weso are all so-called retarded adults am not mentally retarded but Distribution said the word, “retard” or “wow, now, we should at this point my older sister, Jolee, is. She was * * * * * * If the world were to submit to their NATHAN PRYTULA demands, they would be able to impose that’s so retarded”? have some sort of filter on our born with autism and she is also their extremist ways on the Middle East. I hear these phrases through speech, and a vocabulary suf- handicapped and she is classified What terrorists fail to understand is that passing all the time and I hon- ficient enough to describe nega- as severely multiply impaired. Office Staff no matter how many people they kill, estly could not be more offend- tive things in our life without My sister has facial deformities * * * * * * ed. Do you even know what degrading an entire group of peo- and at 23 years of age, she men- ANA CORNELIA someone will always be there to fight back. Peace makes sense. Chaos and “retard” means? The Meriam- ple within our society. Hearing tally is at a three year old level. destruction lacks any sort of meaning, Webster dictionary defines it as people describe minor problems Jolee has a vocabulary of only 3 Advisor a verb meaning; “to slow down as “retarded” displays a com- understandable words and will * * * * * * and terrorists will be destroyed before STEVE FOX discovering this crucial point to life. the development or progress of plete lack of empathy towards sometimes mumble others. She (231) 591-2529 The path ahead is most likely bloody. (something)”. So when you said, your fellow man in my eyes. may not look normal or act like [email protected] Some reports suggest that ISIS is even more “wow, that’s so retarded” I bet Ok, so what’s the big deal? a normal 23 year old, but she is powerful than Al-Qaeda was at their height you didn’t mean to say “slow”. Why get so offended? I myself brilliant and more beautiful than British aid worker David Haines was the most recent execution by ISIS. The See R word on Page 15 use of the label “British” and the label “American” must end in order to defeat this QUOTE OF THE WEEK enemy. The label must become “Human.” This is not an American problem, nor is “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his infl uence stops.” it a British problem. It’s not even a Middle East problem. This is a crisis of humanity. -Henry Adams 15
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any other person I know. Retard be anyone’s best friend. If you is much more than just a label. can get over the fact that she is Whenever I hear someone say, “so retarded” you would see that Check out “that’s so retarded,” it is always her disabilities make her a genu- in a negative connotation and ine and loving person, a per- always out of context. When peo- son who won’t judge you back. ple look at Jolee, they often think Equating your petty, every- she’s stupid and can’t do any- day problems to the lifelong tri- fsutorch.com thing. That’s not the case at all. als and ordeals that millions of I don’t understand why people people and their families deal need to associate her disabilities with is representative of plain with such negativity. Although immaturity and is deeply offen- her life situation is not perfect, sive. Your casual judgment of for new video content she lives a perfectly happy life. a group of people that have no She doesn’t chose to live life neg- say in their lot in life has led atively, so why do you have to me to judge you, and with good classify that for her? I think it’s reason. Next time, please think cruel to just judge her for her before you speak; Jolee, myself under the multimedia tab disabilities when she is capable and the disabled community at of so much. She has an infectious large appreciate it. smile and laugh and could easily
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“They shouldn’t have been a actions. Note “personal.” Yet whore and sent nudes if they it’s the women who get their How popular culture is didn’t want them getting out.” Tyler Hanan pictures stolen and leaked, the Opinions Editor This wasn’t the dominant women who get shamed. Again, fi nally changing body image sentiment when a 4chan user Verlander and Franco are after- lated their security, we call them leaked hacked nudes of sever- thoughts in just about every way. sluts. al celebrities - largely women, At least Jennifer Lawrence in a good way It’s a part of the rampant slut- with Justin Verlander and Dave doesn’t have to worry about her shaming that still happens all- Franco as collateral - but it was career falling apart because of too-often, a piece of the ridicu- a vocal one. Most disturbingly, it this. When guys pull this with a lous double standards we hold wasn’t anonymous internet post- woman who isn’t famous, she has for women in our society - espe- ers shrugging off this violation. to live with fear of the repercus- cially women who are celebri- It was spouted off in hallways, sions, without the million-dollar ties. Because they dare to flash classrooms, public places. How acting career to fall back on. some skin in photoshoots and on dare those women take nudes The worst part is that this is magazine covers - which is what and be upset that someone only a piece of a greater problem, sells, a product of an industry leaked them! an example of the inequality. The and society they had no part in Other forms of theft don’t rules are different for women - creating - guys think they have a inspire the same “well don’t set there are far more of them. As right to see everything. yourself up like that” attitude, Amanda Hess at Slate put it, it It’s backwards, it’s hurtful, but when it comes to a women “is both a criminal act and a and it’s dangerous. Guys ask for who dared to take some pho- widespread attack on female sex- the nudes, then say “serves you tos, it’s suddenly wholly the ual agency.” The one bright side right” if anyone but the entrust- victims faults. Nevermind that with all of this is the backlash ed recipient sees them. Double the they’re personal photos, sup- against the leaker, the movement standards are convenient, aren’t posedly protected by Apple’s to ignore the photos, and the they? Relationships are dif- security, possibly automatical- push for criminalization of such ficult, especially when apart. ly uploaded by Photo Stream. leaks. Maybe one day there will There’s a lot of texting, a heap Instead of blaming the guy who be something resembling sexual of phone calls, and a non-stop stole their information and vio- equality for everyone. string of hyper-personal inter- Photo from iTunes
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