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To the student who just left Exceptional seniors their adviser’s office crying, it’s OK. To the plethora of students extra time, but it is worth it in the end.” and actually make friends because, when I first who aren’t graduating this se- Speigner said that if she could have done came, I didn’t know anybody,” Gonzalez said. Graduating seniors mester when they feel like they things differently, she would change the fact “See what’s out there. Get involved.” should be, it’s OK. that she lived off campus. Gonzalez, a current certified nursing assis- Families may be disappointed, reflect on their “It was a great experience. But living on cam- tant, said that she’s loved the healthcare field bank accounts and credit scores pus was the highlight of my school year and since she was a child. When Gonzalez was in may cry with you, and goals may if I could, I wish I could live in East Campus,” high school, a friend was hospitalized and, time at Ferris seem farther away than they Speigner said. “I have never stayed in that on upon multiple visits to the hospital, Gonzalez previously were. All of that will campus apartment. I have [lived] in West Cam- made the final decision to go into nursing. subside. Parents will love you Harley Harrison pus housing, but I feel like I am missing the full “I’d always observe the nurses and see what still, credit scores will recover, Bulldog experience.” they did,” Gonzalez said. “This really interests Torch Reporter and you will reach that gradua- Another senior deserving of recognition is me. I want to be able to help people and inter- tion ceremony with a cap on your Ferris nursing senior and Grand Rapids native act with patients all the time, so I think that’s head. As the end of the 2016-17 school year quick- Tania Gonzalez. She chose Ferris for it’s size when I fully decided nursing.” To the student who had their ly approaches, seniors are taking time to re- and proximity to home. In her junior year of high After graduating, Gonzalez wants to gain ex- heart set on getting their degree flect on their years at Ferris. school, her counselor referred her to a techni- perience as a nurse on a medical and surgical at the same time as their peers, Ferris early childhood education senior cal center in Grand Rapids that had an affilia- floor, followed by working at the Helen Devos it’s OK. Unfortunately, the con- and Grand Rapids native Faith Speigner has tion with Ferris, allowing her Center and—one day—returning to school to get structs of our society force stu- been in love with Ferris since the moment she to complete college credits her masters. dents to compare themselves to stepped on campus for her first visit. while still in high school. As a first generation college student, Gon- one another and ultimately, cre- “I chose my major because I have always “I decided to come to Fer- zalez admits that attending college was quite ate a modern-day gladiator situa- loved children and with my patience, I am ris and I loved it,” Gonzalez confusing. tion in a race to be the best and great around children,” Speigner said. “I have said. “I always had my mind set that I wanted to to do it before everyone else. But learned that time has no end and if you don’t During her time at Ferris, go to college. I didn’t know how, I didn’t know as students, we’ve learned that know what you want to do as a career, that’s Gonzalez worked as a tour how to pay for it, I didn’t know anything about OK. What’s important is you take the time our fierce ability to adapt and Tania Gonzalez guide and founded the Ferris FAFSA,” Gonzalez said. “I came in blindsided strive for what we want would when you’re ready.” chapter of her sorority, Sigma because I didn’t know what I was doing.” terrify a small child. With a minor in psychology and another mi- Lambda Gamma, which is a latina-based social Fortunately, Gonzalez seeked resources To the students who are first nor in French, Speigner aspires to move out of sorority. Previously, she was involved with the from the Hispanic Center in Grand Rapids, generation whose parents don’t the state and open her own business before Hispanic Student Organization (HSO) and the where she learned how to fill out FAFSA and understand why you need two the end of the year. Ferris Student Nurses Association. other forms for college. more semesters when you’ve al- “One of my biggest challenges was finding “I’m glad I got involved. It just made me net- “I really enjoyed my time at Ferris, I really ready been here four years, it’s an internship,” Speigner said. “It does require work a little more. It lets me meet new people did,” Gonzalez said. OK. The fact that we’re even get- ting a degree sets us apart from GRADUATION CEREMONIES a majority of the world, and only 40 percent of students graduate May 5th - 3:30 PM within four years anyway. When they see you graduate and start College of Health Professions - 342 participants the career you wanted, they’ll un- May 5th - 7:30 PM derstand. To the student who changed College of Arts and Science - 270 participants their major halfway through un- Community College of Leadership - 22 participants dergrad and has three more years, it’s OK. The early 20’s are College of Pharmacy - 148 participants the most forming years of our May 6th - 9:00 AM lives and we’ve chosen to spend it bettering ourselves. As stu- College of Engineering Tech. - 355 participants dents, we’re taking advantage May 6th - 12:30 PM of the opportunities college has to offer, discovering who we are College of Business - 390 participants and refusing to settle. Michigan College of Optometry - 20 participants So to the Bulldogs who are stuck in the pound for a few College of Education and Human Services - 348 participants more semesters, remember who

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Photo by: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer The 2017 Big Event had 1,250 volunteers, including members of Ferris’ You Beautiful Black Woman student organization (above), working at 250 different Big Rapids properties on everything from painting to picking up sticks. Ferris fosters philanthropy 2017 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Big Event

Marley Tucker give back to the students instead of just giv- Photo by: Andrea Cordes | Torch Photographer ing back to the community. We want people Torch Reporter Ferris’ chapter of Alpha Psi Omega was one of the many student organizations taking part in the Big to have fun and want to Event, raking leaves and clearing brush. do this event.” Big Rapids saw Ferris students grabbing Volunteers perform var- work back home in my church and always day. Next year’s academic calendar is dif- ladders and rakes Saturday, April 22, as ious services for residents find ways to help out, so I was drawn to this ferent, so I think we can get the volunteer 1,250 student volunteers helped 250 hous- such as washing win- event,” said Ferris political science fresh- number back up again,” said Ferris chemis- es with outdoor yard work in this year’s Big dows, raking leaves and man Charnice Lagrone, a member of the try senior Travis Hill. Event. painting. Students are dis- You Beautiful Black Woman (YBBW) stu- In 2015, The Big Event had 1,631 vol- The Big Event allows students, faculty persed throughout the Big dent organization. “I heard about the event unteers that served 250 homes. Last year, and staff to do yard maintenance and other Alexandra Reeds Rapids community to tend from several people and of course I saw the more than 1,800 volunteers served 290 tasks throughout Big Rapids to service the to houses and some go as e-mails so I got really interested with what homes. community. It is currently the largest stu- far as Stanwood to do their jobs. Ferris is trying to do. I feel “We actually had to turn some houses dent run philanthropic project in Michigan. “I’ve done the Big Event for the last two like it’s a good scene and away because we didn’t “My experience has been amazing. It’s years as a volunteer. I really love the idea I appreciate giving back.” have enough volunteers, been a really great ride. There’s so much of giving back to the com- With less volunteers so let that be a message that goes in to getting students to this point munity,” said Ferris crimi- compared to previous to students that we need and most of it happens on the day of,” said nal justice junior and the years, Ferris students re- more people to come out Ferris psychology senior and the 2017 direc- operations coordinator for main positive about the and make an impact,” tor of the Big Event Alexandra Reeds. “We’ve the Big Event Sean Herp. impact this service project Herp said. made a lot of internal improvements to help “I felt like I wanted to be has on the community. If Ferris students are the event run smoother on our side, and more involved so that’s Charnice Lagrone “Usually, the Big Event Travis Hill seeking more volunteer this year we really wanted to focus on giving why I do it.” is the second or third last opportunities throughout back to students, which is why we have a This 10-year milestone Sean Herp weekend before the semester ends, and the campus, check out Ferris’ academic calen- new T-shirt logo, Big Event sunglasses, the has been met with enthu- way that the academic calendar ended this dar and the notice boards posted outside of breakfast and prizes you can win. We really siasm from volunteers. year with mid-semester break has made a the Student Government Association office wanted to take our 10 year anniversary to “I’ve always loved community service. I lot of other activities fall under the same to receive more information. NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 - ON THE RECORD - A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University The Rock would’ve been more appropriate By Angela Graf - News Editor harassment complaint in Travis Hall in Lunker alert of Student Conduct and had a warrant sent which a student was receiving unwanted April 7, 6 p.m. officers responded to a to the prosecutor’s office. Lock it up! text messages. The suspect was contacted report of a disorderly person in the student March 27, 5 p.m. officers received a and told to leave the student alone or face recreation center. The suspect was located 4/20, blaze up! report of a bicycle stolen from the West criminal charges. and removed from the premises for five April 20, 11:25 p.m. officers investigated Campus Apartment complex. days. a report of a suspicious vehicle in Lot 61, Feeling groovy resulting in two students being referred to Stop it. April 3, 10:40 p.m. officers responded to Trailer park woes the Office of Student Conduct for use of March 28, 10:20 p.m. officers stopped a a marijuana complaint in Hallisy Hall. One April 8, 11:05 a.m. officers investigated marijuana. vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign on student was identified and referred to the a disturbance in Travis Hall which resulted Campus Drive. One student was identified Office of Student Conduct. in one subject being jailed for domestic Friends don’t let friends... and referred to the Office of Student Con- assault. April 20, 3:20 a.m. officers stopped a duct for possession of marijuana. Don’t mind if I do vehicle on State Street, south of Big Rapids, April 3, 3:30 p.m. officers responded to a Crank down the jams for erratis driving. The driver was found to Slow down report of money stolen from the employee April 8, 11 p.m. officers responded to a be intoxicated and was loged for OWI. March 29, 7:20 p.m. officers responded locker area of the Quad Café. The suspect noise complaint in the West Campus Apart- to a report of a two-vehicle accident in Lot was identified and a warrant was sent to ment. Two students were identified and Surprise, surprise 5. the prosecutor’s office. referred to the Office of Student Conduct. April 21, 12:45 a.m. officers investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle in Lot 28, You move too fast Score two, Hallisy The prowler returns! resulting in three students being referred to March 31, 12:40 p.m. officers responded April 4, 10:50 p.m. officers responded to April 9, 3:45 a.m. officers assisted the the Office of Student Conduct for posses- to a report of a two-vehicle accident in Lot a marijuana complaint in Hallisy Hall. One Sheriff’s Department with a trespassing sion of marijuana as well as one of the 37. student was identified and referred to the complaint in Campus Creek apartment. three being ticketed. Office of Student Conduct. The incident was ultimately handled by the Gotta make the morning last Sherriff’s Department. The Rock would’ve been more appropriate March 31, 7:20 p.m. officers responded From Hallisy, I presume? April 22, 10:15 p.m. officers investigated to a marijuana complaint in Cramer Hall. April 5, 1:50 a.m. officers responded to Three days early... a report of a student throwing rocks at the a report of suspicious activity in Lot 51. April 17, 7:40 p.m. officers investigated University Center. The suspect was contact- Kicking down the cobblestones One student was identified, referred to the a report of marijuana in the West Campus ed and ticketed for disorderly conduct and April 1, 8:40 p.m. officers stopped a Office of Student Conduct and ticketed for Apartment. Two students were identified MIP. vehicle on Perry Avenue near Ferris Drive possession of marijuana. and referred to the Office of Student Con- for defective equipment. The driver was duct for use of marijuana. It’s not delivery, it’s Di-weirdo found to be in possession of marijuana and Screech ‘n’ scrape April 23, 12:30 a.m. officers investigated ticketed. April 5, 4:35 p.m. officers responded to a ... and still too late a complaint of unlawful entry in Puterbaugh hit and run accident in Lot 27. April 17, 9:55 p.m. officers investigated Hall. The suspect was identified and lodged Looking for fun a marijuana complaint in Travis Hall. One in jail. April 2, 9 p.m. officers responded to a student was identified, referred to the Office NEWS BRIEFS Miracle recovery By Angela Graf - News Editor

Ferris student survives life threatening car accident PIGNIC The Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS) will be holding Alysha West Noah and Shane’s parents, Tim and Michele, and their annual PIGNIC to celebrate the end of a successful academic his brother Elijah, 15, were also on their way home from Guest Writer year. There will be free food, music and games. The event is set to take church in a separate car. At 1:15 p.m., Michele received place Saturday, April 29, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the North Quad. The a frantic call from her nephew’s girlfriend, who had found rain location is the IRC connecter. Ask Noah Maxson or any of his friends or family Shane tending to Noah at the scene of the accident. members if they believe in miracles and the answer “Tim was driving. He whipped the truck around and Fallen Officer 5k will be a resounding yes. just floored it,” Michele said. “And it was really icy out Lambda Alpha Epsilon (LAE) will be hosting their annual 5k run/walk Sunday, Feb. 5, Noah Maxson, 19, a freshman in and Eli just leaned over and said, ‘Dad, calm down,’ in honor of fallen officers in the line of duty. All proceeds will go to the the criminal justice program at Ferris, was driving and then he put his hand on his leg and then he said, Jessica Nagle-Wilson scholarship fund, which is awarded to a Ferris to his family’s home in White Cloud after attending ‘We need to pray,’ and he just started praying.” criminal justice student each year. Prizes for top runners will be given church at Trinity Fellowship in Big Rapids. While driv- When they arrived on scene, Noah was uncon- out at the race, which will take place Sunday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m. ing on a dirt road, he lost control of his truck on the ice scious on a stretcher, awaiting a medical helicopter to to 4 p.m. at the Northend Riverside Park in Big Rapids. Contact Jessica and collided with a tree. During the collision, his head transport him to Grand Rapids. Michele went straight Wilhelm at [email protected] for more information. hit and shattered the driver side window. to him, despite Shane’s protests. “Firsthand, I think the only thing I remember is go- “He didn’t respond at all,” Michele said. “I screamed ing into the Shell gas station after going to church,” in his face and there was nothing—no response. And Noah said. “I had parked two gas pumps to the left of so I knew when the first responder said, ‘He’s stable. a guy that I knew. I talked to him for a little bit before He’s gonna be okay,’ I knew he was lying to me.” Ferris State Torch we both had to go. I don’t even know which way I left Noah was taken to the hospital by Aero Med and the gas station. I don’t remember going to church. I placed in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Spectrum Corrections don’t remember seeing people there.” Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was Noah’s brother Shane Maxson, 21, was also on his hooked up to a ventilator and stabilized by 3:10 p.m. way home and was the first to respond to the scene of The initial scans showing that the impact of the crash Did we make a mistake? the accident. He called for help at 12:52 p.m. had caused a traumatic injury and bleeding on his “It was really weird. The last thing I was expecting. brain. I knew it was his truck. There’s not many trucks like According to Michele, the doctors estimated that LET US KNOW! that around here,” Shane said. “I checked on him her son could be on the ventilator for weeks or even first. Parked my car right there, jumped out. He was months. They warned that there was a potential for Corrections can be submitted through email at unconscious and I got him awake. As soon as I got him [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978 awake, I went and grabbed my phone.” Accident| see page 4 Friends Don’t Let Friends Plead Guilty Free initial consultations for FSU Students Tune in to our Call Samuels Law Office 231-796-8858 weekly Podcast www.samuelslawoffice.com Attorney Attorney with Kip Biby

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brain swelling and, if he survived, severe personality damage and difficulties with im- pulse control. Ferris chemistry student Jeffrey Rear- don, 23, became friends with Noah last fall through a registered student organization (RSO) called Real Life. When the members of Real Life heard about the accident, they gathered in the University Center to pray. Later, about 20 students drove to the hospi- tal to support the Noah’s family and pray in the waiting room. “When we would pray and when I would pray, it felt like God was giving me reasons not to worry,” Reardon said. “The news was scary and seemed counterproductive to that feeling, but it also felt like He wanted me to be calm and know that it was in His hands. It was kind of mixed emotions, but the over- all feeling was kind of a calm feeling—to just keep doing what we could to lift him and his family up, stay calm, and provide some sta- bility to him and his family. And know that it was in [God’s] hands and just keep going.” That night, the bleeding on Noah’s brain stopped. A day later, Noah was able to be eased off the ventilator in less than an hour. Submitted Photo That was the first sign of the miracle. Ferris criminal justice freshman Noah Maxson, who was involved in an accident in early february, will return to continue working on his degree in fall 2017. Two days after his accident, Noah was able to take a few wobbly steps down the Therapy has gone well and Noah does not For Noah, the miracle is challenging cut down. I didn’t want to ever see it again, hall and was moved out of the ICU. Four need surgery on the bone in his face that to grasp because he does not remember knowing that I would be driving by it every days after his accident, Noah moved from was broken during the accident—it healed much. In his mind, it is surreal, as if it had single day, twice. And Tim said, ‘No, we’re the hospital to the Mary Free Bed Rehabil- on its own. happened to someone else. not cutting it down. That’s a monument. itation center. “Everything that they told us to expect ei- For his family and friends, however, No- That’s a testament to how great God is.’” “The first thing I remember rather well was ther didn’t happen or it happened in record ah’s injuries are a very real memory. They While Noah was unable to complete his seeing a friend who used to go to Trinity,” time,” Michele said. “And the doctors have said that they are overjoyed and in awe of classes for the Spring 2017 semester due Noah said. “I was being moved from the hos- said over and over again: ‘It’s a miracle.’ his recovery. to the accident, he plans to return to Ferris pital to Mary Free Bed by an ambulance and I [They have] never seen progress like this “We were at the accident scene [a couple in the fall and continue pursuing a degree in just so happened, out of the corner of my eye, before, never seen anybody with this kind of of weeks after Noah’s accident] and I just criminal justice. caught this lady’s face and said, ‘hi’ to her.” trauma just really overcome it this quickly or started sobbing,” Michele said. “And he’s Twelve days after his accident, Noah was this well. They still say that. The therapists like, ‘Mom, I’m right here.’ It sounds kind discharged and allowed to complete the re- still say that. They’re all like, ‘We don’t know of funny, but it was so profound because mainder of his therapy as an outpatient. what to do with you.’” I’m like, ‘You are here.’ I wanted that tree A night of celebration Ferris’ American Marketing Association hosts 10th annual gala Andrea Lenhart year,” Hasbrouck said. “It’s amazing. It’s exciting. I was Torch Reporter awarded the Lifetime Achievement The American Marketing Asso- award for the AMA collegiate chap- ciation celebrated another year ters, I was rewarded the Outstand of achievements during their 10th RSO Adviser and the Outstand- annual gala at the Tullymore Golf ing Academic Resort. advisor at Fer- “The 10th annual gala is a wrap ris,” Dix said. “I up event of the entire year,” said call it the triple Ferris marketing senior Dominic crown.” Hasbrouck. “Throughout the year, During the we compete with all of the other event, eight chapters in the world to have the students were most successful year.” Keegan Brown inducted into According to Hasbrouck, there Alpha Mu Alpha, are now nearly 400 American the national marketing honorary Marketing Associations (AMA) for qualified undergraduate, grad- @ the University Center & FLITE chapters on college campuses uate and doctoral marketing stu- throughout the world. dents. “We are celebrating the fact “I am most proud of the execu- that again we are a top-25 chap- tive board that I got to work with,” Sunday Apr 30 - Tuesday May 2 ter internationally, and we also Hasbrouck said. “We met for two placed second in the internation- hours every week and those were Extended Hours until 2am al eBay case competition, which some of my best memories.” means that we developed a mar- The incoming president, Ferris keting plan for eBay and we were marketing sophomore Keegan second in the competition out of Brown feels honored to be the all the other schools that compet- next president of Ferris’ AMA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ed,” Basbrouck said. “With this position, I am looking Healthy snacks, UC Starbucks coupons, massages, AMA traveled to New Orleans, forward to taking on that higher de-stress lounge, quiet zone, games, and adult coloring stations Louisiana for the competition and responsibly role,” Brown said. “It’s won a variety of awards. a major growth for anyone to take The AMA is also celebrating on a higher role that requires this their reelection as Five-Star RSO. much responsibly.” “We are pretty proud. One other “Reach for your goals, work thing that we are proud of is that hard. The success they got this year, they earned it,” Dix said. Ferris State University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit ferris.edu/non-discrimination. our adviser, Dr. Laura Dix, has won Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this event should contact (231) 591-5917 or email ([email protected]) at least 72 hours in advance. three very prestigious awards this “It’s not luck, they earned it, they worked for it and they deserve it.” News 5 Ferris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Free speech on campus Ferris RSOs claim censorship at state hearing hosted at FSU

Keith Salowich Editor in chief

Forms of free speech were barred from entering the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) public hearing, according to several Ferris students. The event, held Wednesday, April 12, in the University Center, was meant to collect public opinion on whether Nestlé should be able to increase the amount of groundwater being pumped at a site in Osceola County from 250 gallons per minute to 400 gallons per minute. Approximately 600 people were in atten- dance to make their voices heard and more than 100 people had already signed up to speak during the public hearing two hours before the event began. Among those in at- tendance, were several members of Ferris’ Bulldog Sustainability Alliance (BSA), Con- scious Consumers Coalition and FSU Out- door Club RSOs, who were holding a sit-in in opposition of the proposed increased water draw. Two members of the BSA arrived with a banner to support their cause, but were told they would not be allowed to bring it in. Mul- tiple police officers were present to enforce Submitted Photo the policy and keep the peace. “As a student group on this campus, we Members of Ferris’ Bulldog Sustainability Alliance, Conscious Consumer Coalition and FSU Outdoor Club RSOs display the banner they had created outside were given certain rights. This is on our of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s public hearing in the University Center. They were not allowed to bring the banner into the building. campus. This is our community. We are an organization dedicated to this,” said Ferris right to speak up. And we are not being al- policies and procedures to regulate campus according to the Code of Student Communi- communication and public advocacy senior lowed signs in our university. We have rights activities and to control the use of Universi- ty Standards. and BSA member Michael Williams. “We’re guaranteed by the university as members ty facilities in order to, amongst other legit- Ferris Vice President for Student Affairs guaranteed this right especially at a state of student organizations to free speech on imate purposes, maintain order on campus, Jeanine Ward-Roof was unavailable for com- hearing. This is censorship at its finest and campus, but because the state is here, we avoid disruption of the educational mis- ment on the matter. it should not be going on.” aren’t going to abide by that tonight,” Wil- sion, promote an educational atmosphere, “I have never seen these signs and the Signs posted in the University Center— liams said. and promote safety and security,” the Fer- weird thing is they are Ferris State Universi- bearing the Ferris State logo and posted Ferris’ Code of Student Community Stan- ris Code of Student Community Standards ty signs. When we had Shapiro, these signs near doors on the east and west sides of the dards outlines the university’s right to regu- reads. weren’t out,” Williams said. “We’ll be loud building—warned attendees against bringing late activities in campus facilities. The Vice President for Student Affairs is about it. While we are being quieted tonight, in signs or banners, chanting or unapproved “The University’s Division of Student Af- responsible for issuing such policies, which we will make it known that people are trying solicitation during the event. fairs shall be responsible for administering must be approved by President David Eisler to censor us and that’s unacceptable.” “We have the right to protest. We have the

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Dearly beloved To advertise with the Torch, The Purple One lives on through his music and fans contact Hannah Evo at the Pioneer Group: (231) 592-8391. [email protected] Marley Tucker Torch Reporter Student media retain the same rights, responsibilities, privileges and protections afforded by the One year ago, we lost one of the most influ- First and Fourteenth Amendments ential pop artists of all time—Prince. of the U.S. Constitution and under 2016 took away many artists dear to our applicable state laws. hearts: David Bowie, George Michael, Lemmy The Torch and fsutorch.com, the Kilmister and Leonard Cohen to name a few. student newspaper and its accom- However, Prince Roger Nelson’s death hit the panying online version focused on world the hardest. Ferris State University, are public I remember where I was when I heard the forums for student expression. news. I was browsing my phone before a Student editors have the authority communications class on campus when I read and responsibility to make all con- what had happened. Thinking it was a hoax tent decisions without censorship at first, I didn’t take any of the headlines seri- or advanced approval for both the ously. I mean, how many times are celebrities print and online editions of the pronounced dead through fake news? I was devastated to learn the hard truth. Prince had student newspapers. died alone in his home at 57 years old. The doves were truly crying that day. I can’t even begin to articulate who Prince - TORCH STAFF - was. To this day, biographers still struggle to categorize the man who at one point changed Editor in Chief Visual Content Keith Salowich Andrea Cordes his name into an unpronounceable symbol. (231) 591-5978 Samantha Dow Few artists have influenced the sound of Kaitlyn Kirchner popular music the way Prince did. In true icon- Production Odette Lopez Manager oclastic fashion, Prince transcended genre. Jordan Lodge Reporters With his refusal to define his sexuality in his Melanie Bale public persona and in his lyrics, Prince inspired Production Alexandra Bourne Assistant Cody Burkhard his fans to live without labels, too. Sarah Massey Jacob Carlson Ahead of his time, Prince was a man in com- Harley Harrison plete control of his work. He went to extreme News Editor Alicia Jaimes Angela Graf Beau Jensen lengths to protect his intellectual property Andrea Lenhart when most musicians didn’t care about such Lifestyles Editor Marley Tucker Nick Vander Wulp Travis Sacher things before 2000. People called him eccen- Brendan Samuels tric and that might be true, but Prince knew Promotional Photo Sports Editor Adrianna Walker himself with a certainty that was admira- Prince was a pioneering multi-genre pop musician known for his flamboyant appearance. He sold over 100 -- Interim Reporters ble. Prince heralded instrumental skill, and million records worldwide, won seven Grammy Awards and was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Opinions Editor Tia-Jane Oakes stressed self-sufficiency when his record label Travis Sacher wanted to assign him a producer when he was good deeds a secret that were only discovered is a lesser-known cover of Joni Mitchell's "A Managing posthumously. Case of You". Prince greatly admired Mitchell, Multimedia Copy Editor just 17 years old. Editor Jasmine Nettles Prince’s Oscar winning film, “Purple Rain,” Armed with an enigmatic howl and guitar and I highly recommend giving her a listen Aubrey Kemme gave us the closest view we may ever get of the skills that rivaled Jimi Hendrix, Prince created when you have time. Prince sings the song as Copy Editors his own world in his music, and I feel like I’m if to a lover, and my heart was forever changed Web Supervisor Jen Corrie real Prince. For a man who left starlight in his Angela Graf Jonny Parshall wake on stage decked out in purple velvet and only listening to a sliver of his genius through the first time I heard him croon so tenderly. trademark ruffles, Prince was a very private the airwaves whenever his songs play on Despite Prince physically leaving this mortal Office Manager Distributor shuffle. When the world seems overwhelming, plane, if there's anything the last year has -- Travis Sacher individual. What some forget is that behind his other- sometimes you just need to sit in a dark room taught us, it's that he will continue to live on in Podcast Manager Adviser worldly presence, Prince was human. He didn’t and listen to “Purple Rain” on repeat. all of us. In the Purple One’s own words, “We Kip Biby Steve Fox My favorite song Prince ever sang is actually are gathered here today to get through this (231) 591-2529 let fame rule him. He was a philanthropist Cartoonist who wanted to help urban youth succeed. His a cover, a travesty many would lament if I said thing called life,” and what a life it was. Mikala Piller cause was humanity, and he kept most of his that to them in person. "A Case of U" by Prince Opinions 7 Ferris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Happy Earth Day!

my student body. No one can deny us our some didn’t. Oakwood: more tradition of a late April Ferris Fest. There were more elaborate attempts, But once the courtyard became too dense such as hiding in the bushes and trying Travis Sacher with intoxicated college students and empty to crawl their way in. There was the true Opinions Editor like Lockwood Hamm’s cans littering the ground, the Man patience test, such as a resident driving all counter-attacked FF2k17, basically sending of their friends in one at a time. a message to the student body reading, The success stories are cool, but nothing I love Ferris State University and Big Action was a great decision. Music for a cause is what music has evolved into. But, “Nah, bro, not this year.” fuels my fire more than hearing someone Rapids. The Oakwood Townhouses were on lock- got tackled by a rent-a-cop while sprinting After hockey and maybe some academic the transition this year to an indoor concert in March was a less than stellar decision. I down. Security and cops were patrolling the through the woods into Oakwood. programs, the next nationally known trait main entrance, racquet facilities entrance, The best part about all of this is after of Ferris was and is Ferris Fest. As an out- mean, the weather Saturday, April 22, was 70 degrees and sunny without a cloud in University Park Suites and the back woods spending the first half of the day giving back of-state student coming to Ferris in the fall borders. No one was about to walk in, and to the community and cleaning up the earth of 2014, the four things I knew about Ferris the sky. Really dodged a bullet there. After the Big Event Saturday, April 22, they would make sure of it. at the Big Event on Earth Day, the rest of the were hockey, PGM, stabbings/shootings At the main entrance, only Oakwood res- day was spent littering an outdoor courtyard and Ferris Fest. the students of Ferris State tried their abso- lute hardest to create the real Ferris Fest idents were allowed to enter and no more to the point where security and police have The university in all of its pride and glory than one guest was allowed in their car at to deny entry and eventually shut the entire realized, “Hey, maybe a day where stu- of 2017. All Saturday afternoon, people around me were saying, “Ferris Fest is lit at once. That’s an amazing rule they created. party down. Not only that, but students dents burn couches and chant ‘U.S.A.’ while One guest per tenant, no exceptions. were actually outraged by it. Priorities are excessively drinking is not what we want to Oakwood, we gotta go.” Even though the concert happened a The stories that spread that day were definitely in the right place. be known for, especially when the focus is tremendously entertaining. The students Happy Earth Day, Bulldogs. supposed to be music.” month ago, students did their best to make the tradition live on. For this, I’m proud of fired back by trying to simply sprint past the Renaming Ferris Fest as Music Takes guards to join the festivities. Some made it, CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT WWW.FSUTORCH.COm FOR EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT The real cost of free college York after college for the number of years that students who don’t pay for a signifi- making more than the $100,000 threshold New York legislation that they received aid, or they have to pay cant portion of their college tuition, either that would have sent their kids to a private back the money. because of the government or their family school anyway will still do so. But what state-funding However, this program is open to both fitting the bill, are much more likely to not about those students that absolutely cannot incoming and current students as well as attend classes, not participate in activities flourish in a class of 6,000 or more people? four-year college non-native and non-resident New Yorkers. and discussions and ultimately, withdraw What happens to them? Their parents see For starters, why oh why are we not from courses they find too challenging. Why a lack of dollar signs on every state school degrees investing more heavily in trade and voca- should they care about repeating a $1,500 brochure and their choice is suddenly taken tional schools? I’m going to speak up so the class? It’s not like they’ll have to pay for it. out of the equation. people in the back can hear me: College. The next obvious issue is flooding the I chose not to touch on the fiscal ramifica- Is. Not. For. Everyone. There are so many workforce with people that have identical tions because those revolve strongly around Angela Graf in-demand, well-paying jobs with fantastic educations. Speaking as someone that is my personal beliefs in capitalism, and there News Editor benefits that you do NOT need a bachelor’s actively job searching for next spring, and are plenty of other good reasons to hate this degree for. This program only perpetuates who has seen friends graduate and strug- program besides the fact that it is taking the idea that everyone needs a four-year gle, let me tell you: it is hecking brutal out more money from tax payers to, effectively, education. there. Job competition is at an all-time high. create a ton of problems in the work force. So recently the state of New York passed Point number two on this list stems from How on earth is this going to help that sit- Our federal and state government should legislation mandating that the state pay for conversations I have had with actual profes- uation? It is going to reach the point where know better. When you give something students attending four-year state schools sors and administrators, either because of a bachelor’s degree is the new high school away for free, the demand for it increases. in New York. work or class discussion. Do you remember diploma, and anybody that wants a compet- Students under the $100,000 threshold Now, this is not without stipulations; the high school? Now, do you remember how itive edge will have no choice but to pursue that could have worked and payed for a household income must be under $100k productive you were in high school? Any a master’s or doctorate degree. significant portion of their education now per year, students must enroll immediately and every parent that falls under the free Something else to keep in mind: this is no longer have to. If you’re going to increase after high school and remain a full-time tuition threshold will push their kid into a death sentence for private institutions. spending on higher education, focus it on student for the duration of their degree college because it is obviously the only key While I myself have never attended such a increasing subsidized loans or need-based and there will likely be a GPA requirement to their little angel’s success. But riddle me place, I absolutely understand their merit. grants. Better yet, place strict limits on loan as well. this: what in the hell is that kid’s motivation State schools are not for everyone; some amounts so that students can’t unwittingly Beyond that, students that take part in to succeed? To push themselves in difficult students learn better in a focused, more plunge themselves into debt and universi- this program must also live and work in New classes? The answer: nada. Studies show concentrated environment. Sure, the people ties can’t continue to hike up prices. TORCH POLL RESULTS What is the best way to study for finals? Alone 31% With a friend 7% With a group 6% With a drink 56% Stay updated on campus news by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter 8 Opinions Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Ferris State Torch Would you like respect with that? When you need a day away from the sass that is working in retail

I work in customer service. It’s funny how once someone puts on a uniform and serves you a cheeseburger or bags your groceries that they are automati- Alicia Jaimes Torch Reporter cally below you in social standard. It would be funny if it weren’t so not funny. It’s when I reach my hand out to take Society is screwed up this way. your money—and you’re texting on your We have people preaching about equality, cell phone—and throw the money on the but only when it suits them. We have people counter. claiming to be good-hearted, but then snap It’s when there’s a massive line and you when they have to use the chip on their bring a bag of change, set it on the counter debit card instead of just sliding it. God and expect me to count it. Then you get irri- forbid we take up five extra seconds of your tated when I’m double-checking my count- precious life to reduce fraud. ing, even though you paid $5 in nickels and Just the other day, I was at work when pennies. a lady came in and was furious about how It’s when you put your basket on the long the line was taking. counter and expect me to unload your items “I have to get to church,” she screamed. as opposed to taking a second to help me It took everything not to laugh in her face like other customers have. at the irony. It’s subtle, unnoticeable—to you. It’s like people think that the more rude But it screams out to me and makes the they are to the people behind the counter, long days just that much longer. the faster their service will be. What ever happened to respect? Just Wrong. Graphic by: Sarah Massey | Production Assistant because someone wears a nametag doesn’t Despite what some believe, people are mean that they are below you. It just means but before you dismiss them as complete ognizing the decent ones anymore. actually less likely to help you or care about that they are working to make a decent life jerks who deserve what’s coming to them, Don’t be the reason someone comes your problems if you are constantly talking for themselves. It means they are human, think about how long they’ve been working. home resenting another day in custom- down to them. just like you. Maybe they work 40 plus hours a week and er service. Chances are the uniform they Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s not I’m aware that sometimes there are just have dealt with so many rude people that have to wear makes them resent it enough even talking. rotten people who work in customer service, they have difficulty enjoying their job or rec- already.

Cartoon by: Mikala Piller | Cartoonist April 26, 2016 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 2 - Issue 7 Ferris State University Tire Fire The second truest, fairest and most accurate student newspaper on campus

Internet searches for Exposed female shoulders “how much do strippers make” distracting male students in class skyrocket as finals week approaches Pg. 2

Student government “I could see president votes for her collarbone himself, wins election in landslide the other day 1-0 victory for God’s sake. Pg. 2 How is any- Class of 2017 planning out five- one supposed year plan, deciding where television will to focus on go when they move back in with parents Newton’s laws Pg. 3 under these Confused Ferris conditions?” sophomore prefers - Nathaniel Damonson Miracle Whip on Cinco de Mayo Pg. 3

Derrian Montegue under these conditions?” Eisler throws on a sundress or Left-handed Cosmonaut Damonson is not the only something for a family barbecue, Ferris’ TAC cele- male student trying in vain to re- my mind goes blank and I can’t brates 36 hours of As the temperature rises, male sist his primal urges when he sees help but stare,” said Ferris State continuous, albeit attentiveness in class has plum- a bare female shoulder in class. President David Eisler. “Still, we shitty, WiFi on meted as a result of exposed According to a poll conducted by are not considering implementing campus female shoulders and ankles. the Tire Fire, 81 percent of male a more strict dress code. If wom- Pg. 4 “There’s this girl named Stacy Ferris students become slack- en were prohibited from wearing who sits in the front row of my jawed and salivate when exposed tank tops, men would be, too, and physics class,” said Ferris plastics to any part of the female form. I’m not willing to compromise Study group buried engineering sophomore Nathaniel It seems that the sooner Ferris letting the guns out when the sun and trapped under Damonson. “Now that spring is administrators realize that all is out on my campus, damn it.” fallen towers of flash here, she’s been wearing tank tops males are sex-crazed savages pro- At press time, a lecture hall full cards, forced to eat and even sundresses. I could see voked by even a hint of skin, the of males were seen staring with weakest member in her collarbone the other day for sooner Ferris men will be able to mouths agape at a female student God’s sake. How is anyone is sup- return their focus to their studies. who walked in late wearing open- order to survive posed to focus on Newton’s laws “I get it. I really do. When Mrs. toed shoes. Pg. 4

Legal Disclaimer: The Ferris State University Tire Fire is a satirical newspaper featuring fabricated or exaggerated stories written by members of the Ferris State Torch staff. Pseudonyms and false job titles have been adopted for each Eisler Says: of the Torch staff members whose work is included in the Tire Fire. The “I’m still not sure where the Tire Fire utilizes invented names and quotes in its stories unless public figures or notable university personas are being satirized or described West Campus Community for the sake of our personal enjoyment, and the enjoyment of our read- ers. All other use of real names is coincidental. While the Tire Fire is an Center is and at this point, extension of the Torch, it is meant to be satirical and does not necessar- I’m too afraid to ask.” ily reflect the views of the Torch, nor Ferris State University.

Tire Fire Satirical insert laced with absurdity, hyperbole and going way too far Pull out this section for the hardest-hitting fake news ever put to print April 26, 2016 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 2 - Issue 7 “Little Einstein” Student gets A- on quiz, proud RA hangs it right on the fridge

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Academy Awards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There are few honors so great as recognition of a job well done from others. Ferris business administration junior Ste- Full freshman experience ven Stekis knows the feeling well, after recently presenting his business law quiz—on which he North Hall location to help incoming freshman received a 91 percent—to his resident adviser in Puterbaugh Hall. access bars, underage drinking even sooner “Wow, this is really good! You know where this is going? That’s right! Right up on the fridge so that I can look at it everyday, my little Einstein,” Clark Kent ways. Even then I told myself, ‘this is said Puterbaugh Hall Resident Adviser Sasha Definitely Not Superman not the Ferris experience I want for Porpoise. my children,’” said Ferris alumus Bob Porpoise had to push aside other graded works The location of the soon-to-be- Buh. and completed pages of coloring books that other completed North Hall will bring Ferris Additionally, the route towards residents had created in order to make room for State freshmen closer to campus din- the downtown liquor stops will take Stekis’ quiz on her mini-fridge. ing, academic buildings and the end of freshmen past several frat houses, only “I wanted Steven to have the best coddling their sobriety. improving the chances of a freshman money can buy. Which is why I insisted that he North Quad is approximately 0.8 stumbling into a house party and live in the residence halls for his junior year,” miles closer to Big Rapids’ downtown drinking their weight in Fireball. Stekis’ mother said. “If he was living off campus, bar district, making a freshman’s first “I didn’t even start drinking heavily who would keep an eye on him and make sure underage drink in a seedy bar bath- until I was a junior in college. Once he’s tucked in at night?” room just a brisk walk away. this baby goes up, 18 year olds will At press time, Stekis was seen changing into his “I remember when I was a student have easy access to alcohol the second footy pajamas while Porpoise carried her weath- at Ferris in the 80s. Back then, we had they walk outside,” Buh said. “We’re ered copy of “Goodnight Moon” and a glass of to walk through a blizzard ten miles building a better, more accessible fu- warm milk to his room. to get to a bar and it was uphill both ture for our students.” To catch a pothead Smokers caught in traps set by Ferris’ Department of Public Safety

Shelby Fedder out a pack of Mountain Dew, Pink Floyd from a portable offered a hit of his stash to Whack-a-mole Enthusiast video games, potato chips and a speaker. officers when he delved into the beanbag chair. All we had to do “We knew right away he was potato chips out in the open. Ferris’ Department of Public was wait,” said Ferris Depart- high. I think you’d have to be to He was referred to the Office Safety was prepared this year ment of Public Safety Director sing that badly,” Borkovich said. of Student Conduct after being as Mary Jane came knocking Bruce Borkovich. “I didn’t think anyone no- caught and taken away so that on their doorsteps in grand Operations were carried out ticed me, man. I saw the sweet the sting could continue. fashion. Officers were armed across campus. Law enforce- setup outside the hall and “Next year, we’re hoping to with stacks of ammo as they ment had an abundance of luck thought that summer had come incorporate more traps in the prepared for undercover sting outside of Vandercook Hall. early. I mean, the smell of those area. All we need are snacks operations throughout the Officers snagged Ferris doughnuts were criminal. I hidden under boxes propped community to trap unsuspect- secondary education freshman couldn’t say no,” Cone said. up by sticks to lure students ing smokers. Francis Cone walking back to Cone was wearing an air off the beaten path. It really “We had an arsenal of baked his dorm. He was decked out in freshener as a necklace to mask isn’t complicated with stoners,” goods at our disposal. We set hemp themed clothing, blaring the smell of his activities and Borkovich said. April 26, 2016 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 2 - Issue 7

Horror-scopes Ask Woodbridge Submit questions to Aries: March 21-April 19 [email protected] You will hit snooze on your alarm clock six times for a chance to see too many and sleep through your biology exam. Woodbridge N. Ferris give you personalized advice. Taurus: April 20-May 20 Your car will break down next week, thus “Dear Woodrow, since I was young I have been stranding you in Big Rapids all summer. told I could be anything I wanted. All I had to do It’s a fate worse than death. was apply myself and “reach for the dream.” Now in my third year of college, this is starting to ap- pear less and less likely. Gemini: May 21-June 20 It seems every instructor I take ridicules me, It’s finally time. The minds of your Twitter followers berates me and downright dissuades me from have been softened by memes and emojis. Now is pursuing my dream career. No matter how well I the time to lead them to carry out your bidding. do in my studies I am told my chosen career path is unattainable, disillusioned, a pipe dream, etc. Shouldn’t my professors help me map out a strat- Cancer: June 21-July 22 egy instead of crushing my every dream? You’ll be forcibly dragged off the next I guess what I am truly asking is what do I have flight you take when it’s overbooked, to do to prove that I can be the velociraptor I was only they’ll do it while the plane is born to be?” 15,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. - The Dream is Alive

It’s Woodbridge, you delusional cuck. Leo: July 23-Aug. 22 - Woodbridge The stars advise not checking your final grade. They’ve seen the future and don’t think you can handle it. “When is it okay to tell someone you love them? This girl in my accounting class and I have been exchanging small talk all year and I’ve already Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 22 thoroughly stalked her Facebook and Instagram (I’m talking all the way back to middle school). THE END IS NIGH. Am I missing any steps here or should I just come out and tell her??” - Loving Lenny

Libra: Sept. 23-Oct.22 Well, I’d say you’re on the right track. I normally Get used to living with your parents this summer drop the L-bomb after I’ve spent at least two weeks because you’ll certainly be moving back into their watching them in their bedroom at night, but basement after graduation. before I turn an entire wall of my apartment into a shrine composed of photos taken without their Scorpio: Oct. 23-Nov.21 knowing. It’s a good time to invest in toenail clip- I guess my best suggestion is to just do what pings. Start clipping and save every nail feels right; and if that happens to be a suit made of you can. Also ask your friends for their her skin, then who am I to judge? nails. This is so vital. - Woodbridge

“I’ll soon be moving back in with my parents Sagittarius: Nov.22-Dec. 21 for the summer and I really want to know how to Your friend with benefits will give you one last tell them to lay off. I’ve been living under my own surprise before you both part ways for the summer. roof with my own rules all year and I really don’t That surprise is gonorrhea. want to go back to living under their tyranny. What can I do??” - Ira the Individual Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan.19 The year is 2046. The town is naming a Well for starters, you can stop being such an un- library in your honor. A single tear runs grateful little shit. Are you paying the mortgage on down your face as you witness the unveil- their house? How about the electric bill, water bill, ing of the “Shitty Human Public Library.” or the internet you’re going to monopolize? These people freaking created you. You wouldn’t be alive had they elected not to have sweaty, Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18 ball-slapping, unprotected sex 20 years ago. Your skin tastes like butter. Don’t ask how the And furthermore, do you KNOW what childbirth stars know. It will only frighten you. does to a woman? That’s some shit. So suck it up, plug in the vacuum and maybe consider helping out around the house rather than Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20 ridiculing the people that love you for not wanting You’ll get what you deserve, you char- you to hotbox their downstairs powder room. latan. - Woodbridge April 26, 2016 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 2 - Issue 7

Seriously, what is that? We really want WHAT THE HELL IS THIS HOLE??? to know. Tire Fire reporters investigat- ed the dimensions of the hole, took soil samples near the site and cross-ref- erenced scientific findings regarding the formation and characteristcs of holes. We’re still clueless. If you’ve got information on this hole or others like it, please mail it to the Tire Fire office at:

410 Oak St. Big Rapids, MI 49307 CLACS makes budget cuts standing Ferris State board next year. That is bullshit,” one The CLACS office budget now member. anonymous student said. “I love Build-a-Bear just as To compensate for the $10 decreased to $200 million much as the next guy, but the million decrease in discretion- CLACS office should be spend- ary funds, the CLACS office Toad McHutcher “It is very unfortunate,” Am- ing its money on more im- plans to cut leadership oppor- Bird Stalker arillo said. “We will now only portant things such as hosting tunities and career services. be able to host three events per crafting nights, karaoke bash- “We can’t forget what is most The Center for Leadership, day. In the past we have held es or giving away low-grade important. That is why we are Activities and Career Services five or six.” condoms. That is why people no longer offering career ser- (CLACS) has suffered a signifi- The budget cuts were an- attend college,” Bunder said. vices for students or leadership cant budget cut for the 2017-18 nounced after Ferris leadership The schedule for next year’s skill training. Next year, we are school year. noticed a pattern of frivolous CLACS events has been an- changing our name to the Cen- Director of the CLACS spending. nounced and some students ter for Activity Time (CAT),” office, Carmine Amarillo, has Dr. Simon Bunder was a are upset about the cutdown of Bunder said. announced that the CLACS key player in the decision after events. budget will be cut from $210 noticing a $30,000 bill for teddy “There are only 46 oppor- million to just $200 million. bear stuffing. Bunder is a long tunites to paint a coffee mug

Greek composite senselessly vandalized... on Instagram

Henri Jimdrix rative duct tape. reckless use of about fifty varying shades of Flour Child A photo of the completed composite was pink is an absolute assault on the senses,” posted to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter wrote one online commenter. The composite of one Ferris sorority was where it received negative reviews on all “An incident regarding vandalism of the target of an online assault Friday, April platforms. property was reported by the group, but 28. “We put in a ton of time and effort into this is uncharted territory for our depart- The Greek organization wanted to, “try the project, so to see it brutalized online is ment,” said Director of Ferris’ Department something a bit different this year,” accord- so tough,” Gudall said. “I mean, I chipped of Public Safety Bruce Borkovich. “I’m not ing to sorority president Jane Gudall, and in like 30 bucks for glitter alone and I sure mocking a piece of property on social opted to turn to Pinterest in order to con- figured the return on my investment would media sites falls under the definition of struct a massive, Do-It-Yourself composite be likes and favorites, but not this. Never vandalism, but these women were just so out of what appears to be balsa wood, a few this.” upset. So we plan to do everything we can.” mason jars and a copious amount of deco- “The absurd amount of glitter and Sports 9 Ferris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017

“It would be incredible to make the tournament one last time.” SPORTS - Sarah Johnson See Page 10 for Story Apply now! | Sports Editor

Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief With the Bulldogs graduating several key players including two starting linebackers and four wide receivers, they’ll be looking to build on last year’s 12-3 overall record and deep postseason run. Spring into football Four takes from the Crimson and Gold Spring Game

Cody Burkhard drive. Back-up Competition White was up three on the Red goal line. The “It’s amazing to see the young guys show- Bell will be the starting quarterback if he White defense caused a turnover which led Torch Reporter casing their abilities and my teammates do- is cleared to play. The competition for back- to Brooks earning the game-winning points ing what they do; what they love, you know; up is unknown. Annese was impressed by with throws to redshirt freshman wide re- Saturday, April 22, laid stage for young putting on a show,” Bell said. the four quarterbacks that played in the ceiver Lazon Hicks and Nate Boleware. Ferris players to showcase their talent in Bell ran for 1,217 yards and 16 touch- Spring Game—all of which have different The Bulldogs were the top rush defense front of an excited home crowd in the Red downs in 13 games for the Bulldogs. He also abilities. Sophomore Travis Russell and in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic vs. White Spring Game. passed for 2,085 yards and 11 touchdowns freshman defensive back Jalen Brooks led Conference (GLIAC) last year which was the This game is a celebration of Ferris State helping the Bulldogs to their first ever NCAA the Red team while junior transfer quarter- case Saturday, as plays had to be made on football to Head Coach Tony Annese. Both semifinal appearance. back Brett Mooney and redshirt freshman short throws. The only exception was Shaw teams competed at a high level with team defensive back Jevon Shaw manned the sig- who seemed to scramble at will and pick up Red edging team White 14-12, scoring two Boleware from No-Where nals for white. yardage. Returning most starters, the Ferris points in the final minute. At 5-foot-8, freshman slot receiver Nate Russell started the game with a method- defense looks to be in championship form. “We don’t have to keep score to compete. Boleware resembles Philadelphia Eagles ical drive earning Red five first downs with Our guys philosophically are always about running back Darren Sproles in his elu- a field goal tacked on by junior kicker Wyatt being their best,” Annese said. sive, quick twitch strides. Boleware showed Ford. Russell was third on the depth chart TBA Aug. 31-Sept. 2 - TBA The event was a short preview of what is speed and explosion all last season. to come for the 2017 season with multiple game as he gained the Mooney showed an ability to throw tight 7 p.m. Sept. 9 - at Findlay players showing breakout performances. first and final first downs spirals and step up in the pocket, but the Here are four takes from the Spring Game: for team Red to earn the Red defense was firing on all cylinders ear- 7 p.m. Sept. 16 - host Northern Michigan victory. ly. The Colgate transfer threw for two first Bell’s Health Boleware did not play downs in the fourth quarter. 7 p.m. Sept. 23 - at Ashland Junior quarterback Reggie Bell suited much last year, but that Shaw led White on its first successful up for the Spring Game donning the white could change with his im- drive as he ran for two first downs and threw 3 p.m. Sept. 30 - host Wayne State jersey he represented in his debut for the proved performance after for one, finishing the game with four and Bulldog faithful in 2016. Bell did not partic- Nate Boleware a year in the system. Two two respectively. Shaw is built like a running 1 p.m. Oct. 7 - host Tiffin ipate this year, however, due to injury, but is key senior receivers grad- back at 5-foot-10 and looked to scramble a confident he will be physically ready for his uated after last season, leaving room for to- lot, although successfully. He is the closest 3 p.m. Oct. 14 - at Saginaw Valley State senior season. be sophomore Boleware to enter the lineup. to Bell in terms of athletic ability. Bell started physical therapy last week “I had to come out and make a statement 1 p.m. Oct. 21 - host Grand Valley State and is ahead of schedule for recovery. He so I can get out on the field this year,” Bole- Defense said he should be cleared for practice by ware said. Although some key defensive players did 1 p.m. Oct. 28 - host Northwood mid-to-late-July. Boleware was an All-State honoree and not play much, defense was the order for Watching from behind the line of scrim- four-year letter-winner in high school gaining most of the day. Very few plays of five or Noon Nov. 4 - at Davenport mage, Bell enjoyed watching his teammates more than 1,000 yards in all four seasons. more yards were allowed and it was defense compete until the last minute with a goal In the Spring Game, he earned three downs that tied the game. A turnover is worth three 1 p.m. Nov. 11 - at Michigan Tech line turnover leading to the game-winning for three points. points for the defense in this game and 10 Sports Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Ferris State Torch Another one The Davenport Panthers will join the GLIAC beginning next season

Photo by: Odette Lopez | Torch Photographer Ferris senior shortstop Sarah Johnson will hope to extend the Dawgs’ season and her softball career by making the GLIAC Tournament for the second consecutive year.

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Brendan Samuels Fifteen of those sports match the programs they will Torch Reporter be competing against at Ferris, Bringing it home but the Panthers also support The Ferris State Bulldogs will a few sports programs that the have a bit more competition Bulldogs do not. On the men’s next season, as the Davenport side, Davenport has wrestling Bulldog softball looks for their second Panthers are officially joining and baseball. For women, Dav- the GLIAC. enport has a lacrosse team straight GLIAC tourney berth Davenport is one of two as well. But teams, the other being Purdue the Bulldogs Beau Jensen secure a spot in the tournament,” Darwin said. “I also University-Calumet, that were have one think getting a few more wins prior to the tournament recently accepted into the GLI- thing the Torch Reporter will give us some good momentum AC. Davenport, however, will be Panthers the only newcomer that will see and confidence as we enter post- don’t: hock- Ferris State softball has been walking the line for GLIAC action this coming fall. season play.” ey. the final spot in the GLIAC tournament, but with a few Davenport has a variety of The Dawgs are coming off of “Our Uni- recent big wins, their chances just got a whole lot bet- programs having performed an undefeated weekend of play at versity aligns ter. well recently in the National As- Kendra Faustin home, which launched them from perfectly with The program has had a fairly even season so far sociation of Intercollegiate Ath- ninth place in the GLIAC to seventh. the ideals of the GLIAC,” said when it comes to taking on GLIAC opponents with an letics (NAIA), but none so well The home doubleheader Satur- Davenport’s Director of Athlet- 11-9 conference record. Currently sitting as the No. 7 as their women’s basketball day, April 22, saw the Dawgs sweep ics Paul Lowden in an article team in the conference, the Dawgs are one of a few Sarah Johnson team. No. 12th Walsh before doing the published on gliac.org. “This op- teams fighting to hold onto a position in the tourney. “We scrimmaged Davenport same thing to No. 11 Lake Erie. portunity will allow Davenport Senior third baseman Bailey Darwin said the team earlier this year,” said Fer- Ferris State’s final opponent before the tournament University to compete amongst is looking forward to their last regular season games. ris women’s basketball head some of the best institutions in “It’s huge for us to get a few more wins so we can Softball| see page 12 coach Kendra Faustin. “There the Midwest.” is no doubt in my mind that The Bulldogs will not have to they’ll be competitive within the worry about the Panthers in the conference next year.” postseason, as they are not el- Finishing with a 31-4 overall igible to play in the postseason record last season, Davenport’s until 2019. They are allowed, women’s basketball team is however, to compete for regular sure to add a surge of stiff com- season GLIAC Championships. petition to the conference. It’s been nearly five years In addition to a successful since the GLIAC last expanded. women’s basketball program, Malone and Walsh Universities Davenport has 17 other com- were the last to be added in bined women’s and men’s 2012. sports teams at their school. For Rent: Clean 1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments and Houses. Check out our Deposit Required. website No Pets Allowed. CLOSE TO CAMPUS for exclusive Some with FREE HEAT online www.silvernailrealty.com (231)796-6329 articles and 17810 205th Ave. Big Rapids photo galleries www.fsutorch.com 11 Sports Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Ferris State Torch No one is immune It’s in the game College athletes statistically Which sports video game is the best in more prone to depression the eyes of Ferris Athletes

Editors Note: This column was submitted anon- Ferris softball senior third-baseman Bailey Dar- ymously by a Ferris State student athlete. It is win: “Oh, no doubt that Backyard Baseball is the best. being published to spotlight a unique perspective Playing that game sends me back to my childhood. I Brendan Samuels could sit at the computer with my brother for hours on an issue that can affect anybody. Torch Reporter playing it. I like it because one, I love baseball and softball. Two, it was kids playing the sport which was The thing I remember most ulation, things such as stress, Ferris athletes love to compete whether it be on the nice because all the other games were pro-athletes.” is my bed. It was the place I grief or sadness can all con- field or the court. But they also take that competitive- OK, those games are awesome, but I think that if spent most of my time. tribute to a person and their ness to their couches as well. you’re going to choose the best sports video games, One day, I remember my depression. Athletes, however, Between games, practices and weight room ses- you need to split it up between the ones that ruled alarm going off and just star- have all of this and then some. sions, a few athletes at Ferris enjoy kicking back with your childhood and the ones that keep you enter- ing at the wall. I could hear According to psychologist a controller in hand and dominating their friends in tained now. it ringing over and over but I Bill Johnson II in an article for video games. Looking back, I was always obsessed with football, couldn’t bring myself to turn the Huffington Post Septem- Interestingly enough, the athletes who enjoy playing so my childhood pick for best video game goes to NFL it off. Just moving my arm a ber 23, 2015, there are many video games, often jump into one that resembles what Street. This game was awesome because you could couple of inches out of my bed other influences that college they do on a daily basis. play as real pros and absolutely destroy your opponent seemed like this monstrous athletes deal with daily that Ferris golf junior Seth Terpstra: “My favorite video with unrealistic power-ups. task that I was incapable of can add to their depression. game to play is by far Rory McIlroy PGA Tour. There is As for my go-to game today, I’m going to have to doing. “I believe, the intense pres- no better feeling than kicking my friends’ tale at that agree with Reggie Bell on this one and say Madden is I am an honors student that sure athletes face to ‘win’ can game.” the best all-around video game to play. If you’re a fan had never skipped class a day add significant psychological Ferris football junior quarterback Reggie Bell: of football, it never gets old. in my college career. I didn’t stress,” Johnson said. “Also, “The best game has to be Madden for sure. I love and attend class that day. the unique professional haz- understand the game of football so much that it’s There’s a video game for just about any sport under I stayed in bed. I was a pris- ard of routine exposure to hard not to play it even in my off time. Plus, it’s fun the sun. So, if you’re passionate about one of them oner to my own mind. I was injuries, rehabilitation from overall and when you play with other people it can get and need take a load-off, there’s likely a video game shackled to thoughts that I injuries obtained or forced really competitive.” for you. wasn’t good enough, or I was cessation from athletics due a burden to everyone I loved. to injuries sustained can all I was so unbelievably sad, but be viewed as risk factors for somehow numb at the same experiencing emotional debil- time. itation.” I was mad at myself for lay- No matter the cause, its ef- ing in bed all day as my life fects are unbearable. went on without me. I genu- “When I was depressed, I inely thought I would never feel happiness again and even found myself googling the “Depression effects of suicide on family members. It felt like I had fall- en into the darkest and cold- is real and est hole imaginable. This was one of my worst days. it consumes This is just a snippet of what depression feels like. Depres- people’s lives Casey Bias sion is a major health concern Torch File Photo in the United States affecting every type of person and ath- in a negative Keith Salowich GLIAC tournament, Bias’ bat helped carry the Dawgs to a 4-0 weekend sweep over conference foes Walsh letes are no exception. Editor-in-chief According to the Anxiety and Lake Erie Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April and Depression Association way.” 23, respectively. Ferris senior catcher Casey Bias chose one hell of of America (ADAA), about 18 Bias recorded five RBIs and a homerun to help a time to pick up her second hit of the GLIAC season. percent of adults had a major - Anonymous boost the Bulldogs to an 11-9 GLIAC record and the Bias has been more of a force behind the plate than depressive episode last year. No. 7 spot in the conference standings. The top eight she is standing over it for the Bulldogs, as she’s re- More alarmingly, according to felt nothing. I had no motiva- teams from the conference will earn a spot in the GLI- corded just one fielding error through 26 games this a study conducted by the Brit- tion to do anything. I barely AC tournament. season. ish Journal of Sports Medicine, got out of bed and I needed to The Bulldogs will be fighting to cement their place The Livonia native has just two hits in conference the number is even higher for because I had class and prac- in the GLIAC tournament in a doubleheader at Grand play on 18 at bat, which equates to a .116 batting av- college athletes at about 23 tice to go to. It was my worst Valley State starting 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, in Al- erage. However, with Ferris on the cusp of missing the percent. semester of school of my life,” lendale. “The CES-D [Center for Epi- a former college athlete that demiological Studies Depres- decided to remain anonymous sion Scale] identified clinically said. “Depression is real and it relevant levels of depressive consumes people’s lives in a The Original symptoms in nearly one-quar- negative way.” ter of college student athletes Simply being there for some- in this large cross-sectional one without judgment can do sample,” the study read. wonders for someone who is In addition to this, female battling depression Schuburger! collegiate athletes are even It is OK to not be OK. 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Michigan Ave. Sports 12 Ferris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 They’ve done it again Sports Shorts Ferris State Men’s tennis wins GLIAC tournament By Cody Burkhard, Torch Reporter We The Best! for the second year in a row Ferris State earned the highest winning percentage across all divi- sions of competition in the state of Michigan for the third straight year. Beau Jensen son titles and two straight tournament titles,” Gross- Football, men’s basketball and volleyball combined to go 70-14 baum said. “If we can defend our Final Four appear- during the 2016-17 seasons with a winning average of .833. Hope Torch Reporter ance from last year, then the team will have gotten College placed second in winning percentage by going 55-16 and the increasingly better each of the last four years.” University of Michigan-Ann Arbor took third at 60-26. After capturing the regular season title earlier in Sophomore Bulldog Steward Sell, The statewide top-10 included six other GLIAC teams. the season, the nationally ranked No. 15 Ferris State who had both a singles and doubles men’s tennis team has once again captured the GLIAC win in the championship matchup, Leaping History tournament championship after defeating Northwood said the tournament win was nice, Junior Jon Cok made history Saturday, April 22, breaking the Ferris in the tournament finals, but the team is now looking toward State high jump record at the Al Owens Classic in Allendale. Cok The Dawgs’ first-round bye in the tourney ensured the future. surpassed the NCAA national-qualifying mark with the record-breaking that they were rested up well enough to defeat the “This one feels great. We met our jump of 6-11.5. “A game of inches” usually refers to football, but Cok Hillsdale Chargers in the semi-finals 5-1 Saturday, goals of regular season conference broke a record set in 2006 by Joe Mielke by a quarter inch. April 22. Sunday, April 23, the Dawgs beat Northwood Cok was not alone in greatness at the GVSU-hosted event as sopho- Raleigh Grossbaum champs and GLIAC tournament 5-1 to win the GLIAC tournament championship for the champs,” Sell said. “Now our focus more Cody Stilwell had the second best hammer toss in school history second year in a row. is on regionals and getting to the national tourna- with a throw of 199-0. Stilwell also passed the NCAA national-qual- With a flawless 9-0 regular season record in the ment.” ifying mark as both he and Cok finished second in their respective conference, the Dawgs have not lost a matchup since Sell also talked about why he feels this team has events. March 9, almost two months ago to then nationally been able to dominate for a number of years. Other top-five finishers over the weekend includes senior Hayden ranked No. 17 Southeastern Oklahoma State. “After having a Final Four run last Francisco for the men and junior Molly Emerick for the women. Fran- Senior Raleigh Grossbaum, who made the team’s year, and having everyone return cisco placed second in the Javelin toss with a throw of 174-10 and postseason lineup for the first time in his Bulldog ca- with some new, talented freshmen, Emerick placed third in the 800 meters with a time of 2:12.51. reer, gave his reaction after Sunday’s championship we have a really confident team,” Ferris track and field will compete next in the two-day Hillsdale victory. Said Sell. “I think what separates “Gina” Relays starting Friday, April 28, in Hillsdale. “It definitely feels great. This one especially as it us from the pack is our experience, is my last year, and we have so much to defend this and we want to prove to everyone Sweep Dreams are Made of This year,” Grossbaum said. “We are also in great position that we really are a Final Four team Ferris softball protected the house in a 4-0 homestand against now to earn the No. 1 seed in our region for nationals, Walsh and Lake Erie during senior weekend. This surge put the Bull- Steward Sell and it wasn’t a fluke.” which would mean an automatic start in the round of The back-to-back-to-back regular dogs above .500 in the GLIAC and in play for locking up a spot in the 32.” season and back-to-back GLIAC tournament Bulldog GLIAC tournament. Grossbaum is correct as the Bulldogs do currently champs will now have to wait patiently to find out who Saturday, April 23, Ferris won its first game against Walsh 2-1 in an sit at the top of the Midwest Region, followed closely and when they will face in the first round of the NCAA eight-inning grinder. Junior catcher Emily Reed scored off an RBI from by Drury in the No. 2 spot. Midwest Regional tournament Saturday, April 29. sophomore infielder Lexi Hongisto to notch the game-winning run in “It is great to go out with three straight regular sea- extra innings. After intermission, the Bulldogs defeated the Cavaliers again 3-1, scoring all three runs in the third inning. Continuing their success on Sunday, the Dawgs defeated Lake Erie 3-2 with a sixth inning RBI bunt from sophomore third baseman Logan Fleming in the first game. In game two, the Dawgs scored eight runs on eight hits in the top of the second inning. The Storm thundered back in the fifth inning with three runs in the top of the fifth. Freshman Abby Highway denied Lake Erie anymore as she completed a full game allowing only six hits. Ferris won 9-3. This sweep landed Ferris two games outside of third in the GLIAC. Wayne State, Ohio Dominican and Hillsdale are tied for that spot at 13- 7. No. 6 Ashland is a game ahead of the 11-9 Bulldogs who sit solo at seventh. Ferris plays its final two regular season games at No. 1 Grand Valley State Friday, April 28, in Allendale.

SOFTBALL we don’t play as well,” Johnson said. “It would be incredible to Continued from page 10 make the tournament one last time. I have only made it once in is the No. 1 team in the confer- my career, so making it this year ence and league rival Grand Val- would be great.” ley State University. In order to For FSU to be knocked out of take down Grand Valley and make the top eight and ultimately the a run in the tournament, Darwin tournament, they would have to said that the team just needs to lose both of their next two games have fun. and both Northwood and Find- “We play so much better when lay would each we are loose, relaxed and having have to win their fun,” Darwin said. “That is when last two regular we are the best team we can be. season games. It’s crazy that I’m already a senior, The matchup it’s definitely been a wild ride. But Sunday, April I’m excited for these next couple 23, against of weeks and to go out with a Lake Erie was bang.” the annual se- Bailey Darwin Senior infielder Sarah Johnson nior day for the said that she was happy to be Dawgs where they honored the able to get some wins on the Bull- team’s seven remaining seniors, dogs’ home turf before heading to though they aren’t done yet. Grand Valley before the last week Ferris softball will see its next of play. Their chances of making it action on the road when they take into the playoff picture are good, on GVSU in a doubleheader Friday, but two losses to GVSU could put April 28, with game one beginning the Dawgs in a tight spot. at 3:30 p.m. and game two begin- “Our main focus is not to press ning at 5:30 p.m. ourselves. When we do too much,

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Adrianna Walker and put a GoFundMe account Torch Reporter to it. So we thought, ‘why not do this with our friends and raise Internet users worldwide will money for a better cause?’” have the opportunity to tune in Hague will host the tele- to support Ferris students and thon from her own basement, Big Rapids residents in a char- dubbed the “avocado” due to itable cause—from the comfort its bright green walls, and can of their own homes. also be seen with her ukulele The second Avocado Tele- during the live stream. thon will stream live on You- “If there’s a point where Tube from noon to midnight there’s nothing going on, I’ll be Friday, April 28, to raise mon- playing,” Hague said. ey for Angels of Action, a Big More than a dozen acts will Rapids non-profit organization perform from the avocado, in- dedicated to helping end child cluding local bands and indi- hunger. viduals, poetry, a puppet show The telethon, a brainchild of and chainsaw art by Hague’s Ferris nuclear medicine tech- brother. The chainsaw carving nology senior Meredith Hague, will also be sold to the highest consists of a non-stop, 12-hour bidder. lineup of entertainment that “Our goal is $1,000,” Hague will be live-streamed on You- said, who encouraged people Tube. Viewers are encouraged to tune in even if they don’t to donate to Angels of Action plan to donate. through a GoFundMe account “I just feel that as Ferris stu- that will be available below the dents, we get a little discon- live stream. nected from where we are, in The idea for a live-stream the middle of what seems to telethon came from one of be nowhere,” Hague said. “But Hague and her roommate’s fa- when you venture down into vorite band, who live-streamed town, there’s this awesome on YouTube to raise money for community. Big Rapids is a re- a new album. ally great small town.” “We saw that and thought “I feel like we, as students, that was such a cool idea,” can give back to this commu- Hague said. “All they did was nity that gives so much to us,” just setup, turn on a camera Hague added. “And that’s what I think it all comes down to.” More Information

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Speakers from the digital media industry presented at the 17th annual Ferris Media Festival, hosted by the Media Communications Association (MCA) registered student orga- nization (RSO). The festival included six speakers and featured a lunch break at noon for guests, students and speakers to network. Her second year planning the event as president of MCA, Ferris television digital media production junior Megan Soller said being able to meet new people is one of her fa- vorite parts of the event. “As president, and as part of planning this event, you get to reach out to these people who are professionals in their industry and then once they get here and they speak, you can go up to them and say, ‘Hey that was a great speech. I Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Torch Photographer liked how you talked about this, this and this,’” Soller said. “That creates a networking opportunity for you in the future. Ferris students and guests await Ferris alumnus and speaker Tony Trudeau at the 17th annual Ferris Media Festival. And they give you their business cards and they say, ‘Hey reach out to me when you get to that point where you’re always heard of them as like cheap Facebook games, but I a lot of high school students come and it gets them excited almost done with school and you need those connections.’ I thought it would be interesting to hear his perspective on it,” and it makes the high school students want to come into our just think it’s a really good event to pull people together who said television digital media production freshman Sid Sabo. field because a lot of people aren’t coming into it anymore,” are successful and are where we are as students, trying to “I’ve never played the games before, but I said television digital media production ju- be successful.” think it was really interesting hearing his nior, Krynn Porter. “It gets them pumped, Ferris State alumnus Tony Trudeau took to the stage to perspective on it. I think he made some asking so many questions and they’re discuss his work in the gaming industry for projects such as really great art and him working on a just like ‘I wanna do this. And how do I do Farmville and Mafia Wars, where he went from being a 3-D team, and under conditions you weren’t this?’.” and 2-D artist to being involved with production. He currently specifically trained for. It was really inter- A previous attendant of the Ferris Me- works as the senior art coordinator of Pocket Gems. esting.” dia Festival, Ferris television and digital Trudeau discussed how he started in the industry and The event also featured Yeti/CGI game media production senior Thomas Dittman what it took in order to get him there. Showing off some of artist Josh Freeney, television director discussed how he had changed majors to his first creations with Farmville, Trudeau later talked about Krynn Porter Alex Kimbrough, Aaron Peterson of Michi- Thomas Dittman something he enjoyed. the importance of having a great portfolio, being able to work gan Ice Film, Google VR/programmer Will “The festival is like the years before. in a team setting, and realizing which goals can be met. Bonner and game sound designer Jerry Berlongieri. It’s interesting. I’m hearing different things,” Dittman said. “I’ve actually heard about the games that he’s worked “I love this event. It opens up people’s horizons. It gets a “Y’know, I’m learning stuff and hearing stuff I already know, on. I haven’t heard about the games in a positive light, I’ve lot of college students excited for their career. And we have too.”

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Hi. My name is Jas and I love corny, cliche sitcoms. To con- fess, I’m actually obsessed. There aren’t many shows Jasmine Nettles Managing Copy Editor from the corny era that I dig, but my all-time favorite is Fra- sier. sons and binge. It started with I don’t know if it’s because Cheers, but Frasier was the the storylines are so predict- spin-off, so naturally I didn’t able, or because it is so easy hesitate to watch. to binge watch. But if I ever Watching episodes of Frasi- need noise in the background er gives me hope. I mean, how while I’m doing homework, I could you not love the episode turn on Frasier. I’ve watched where Niles finally professes the entire series three different his love for Daphne? And when times. So I’m pretty sure that they get married? And when I could replay each episode in you notice that Niles’ appear- a one-woman stage play if you ance changes once he gets in a told me the title. I’m that ob- relationship with Daphne? sessed. So I rewatch and rewatch, My friends and siblings and I’ll rewatch again. Noth- Photo by: Alexa Bourne | Torch Reporter shade me on a regular basis ing gives me more satisfaction U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Christopher Mensing delivers a presentation on the Kirtland’s warbler. because of my obsession, but than falling asleep watching that doesn’t stop my absolute with the credits as one color, need to watch this show. and waking up to the credits Personally, these shows have another color because a new sort of attached themselves to season has started. Warble for the warblers my psyche. In high school, my I have gotten some of the saving grace was just a few best sleep of my life falling things: comics, choir and corny asleep watching Frasier. And US Fish and Wildlife Biologist speaks at Ferris television. I’ve been able to relate some I needed a distraction, and of the twists and turns of the Alexandra Bourne fire or the jack pine warbler. The species nests under that’s where these shows came show to my personal life. young jack pine trees with branches low to the ground, to the rescue. I’m telling you, Torch Reporter Life is great because these and is dependent on natural wild- if you need an escape, pick a shows exist. fires to kill older, taller trees to allow show with at least three sea- Part of saving a species on the endangered list is new ones to grow. taking time to educate people on what they can do to When Smokey Bear became pop- help preserve the habitat and the species itself. ular in the 1950s, human wildfire Wednesday, April 19, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prevention measures resulted in Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of biologist Christopher Mensing spoke at Ferris about a diminished species population, race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual the Kirtland’s warbler. hitting a low of 201 singing males orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or The Kirtland’s warbler is a ground-nesting bird worldwide in 1971 before the U.S. military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic unique to Michigan and parts of the Midwest. How- Symon Cronk Forest Service and the DNR began information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable ever, the species has spent time on the endangered conservation efforts. State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, species list. In 1980, a large wildfire in Michigan consumed housing, public services, or other University operations, “Part of my job is to do outreach,” Mensing said. 25,000 acres of forest. This, in combination with including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, “It’s always good when you can speak to a different conservation efforts, allowed the Kirtland’s warbler hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, group, not only explain about the Kirtland’s warbler, population to explode, breaching 1,000 by 2001 and but what we do as an agency and the importance of job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation now more than 2,000. Now, approximately 95 percent against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate nature and species, what role these endangered spe- of the population nests in the northern part of Michi- complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination cies have to us. There’s a lot of value of those species gan’s lower peninsula. investigation or proceeding is prohibited. to people.” “I think it’s really cool for kids that get into birding The event was hosted by the Bulldog Sustainability when they’re younger to be able to say this is a Kirt- Alliance (BSA) RSO. land’s warbler,” said Ferris biology and pre-veterinary Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation “In our group, there’s a big passion for biology and science senior Joseph Scott. “This is a bird that’s only may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at the ecosystem and environment,” said BSA President in Michigan. Nowhere else in the (231) 591-3057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, and Ferris environmental biology senior Symon Cronk. world will you find this bird.” Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and “Many students in our group have taken our ornithol- Mensing encouraged students to Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136 in Grand Rapids. ogy class here and have gained a huge passion for it. get engaged in local conservation Employees and other members of the University community So, that’s exciting, the ability to have someone share efforts. with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may what conservation efforts are being done in Michigan “Be engaged with your local com- and helping preserve the Great Lakes ecosystem as contact the Human Resources Department, 420 Oak St., Big munity, be engaged with your con- Rapids, MI 49307, or call (231) 591-2150. a whole.” servation organizations, be engaged Ferris industrial chemistry senior and current BSA with public agencies,” Mensing Inquiries or complaints of discrimination may be addressed to community service chair Adam Jandura, who will be Joseph Scott said. “Just help them understand next year’s BSA President, reached out to Mensing the importance these things have to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 120 East Cedar St., Big asking him to speak at Ferris. the community and to the people. Get engaged early Rapids, MI 49307, or by telephone at (231) 591-2152; or Title “I took ornithology last semester and one of our on with some ideas of what they can do to have more IX Coordinator, 805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307, or by assignments was reading a book on the Kirtland’s conservation or restoration value to some of these telephone at (231) 591-2088. On the KCAD Grand Rapids warbler,” Jandura said. “Just learning more about that species that need it.” campus, contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 17 Fountain species in particular and learning the impact it has on “I’m going to be a veterinarian,” Scott said. “So St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-2787 ext. 1113. the forests of Northern Michigan, it made me want to hopefully in the future, I can help with some kind of reach out to other people who could give more infor- wildlife. Maybe help with the Kirtland’s warbler or oth- mation and who could share such a local issue with er birds.” our school.” Kirtland’s warbler is also referred to as the bird of LifestylesLifestyles 16 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of April 26 - May 2, 2017 Are we done yet? Exam: the ugliest four-letter word

Alicia Jaimes ris helped Peterman find ways to study for exams without be- Torch Reporter coming overwhelmed by them. “If possible, I study the night The ingredients of a week- before for the exam the next long study fest at the end of day. Never double study for this spring semester are all classes,” Peterman said. coming together: coffee, study Ferris rooms and a fear of failing. pre-nursing Five days of bubble sheets and health and trick questions have Ferris care system students biting their nails. adminis- “There’s almost a sense of tration ju- unity,” said Ferris welding engi- nior Nicole neering technology sophomore Majeske Robert Watson. “Everyone Tiffany Peterman likes to re- shares in the feeling of stress write her from preparing and then relief notes as well, and participate after all is said and done.” in study groups with friends Watson does not have ritu- from her classes when she pre- als for luck, instead, he makes pares for exam week. sure to eat a clean diet to help While Majeske believes in keep his spirits up while rewrit- studying for exams, she also ing his notes from the semes- prefers to go into her final with ters as a study precaution. a goal. “That saying, ‘I work better “I feel it is essential to go under pressure,’ is malarkey into the exam with a goal and made upon by procrastinators expectation with the grade Photo by: Nick Vander Wulp | Lifestyles Editor to give themselves a false that you are sense of confidence,” Watson Ferris game design instructor Andrew Peterson talks to students about how to use games to their advantage when studying. going to get. said. It helps me Ferris respiratory therapy strive to per- and allied health senior Tiffany form to my Peterman is another student best poten- who can’t wait for exam week tial,” Majes- to be over. ke said. Peterman has endured years Nicole Majeske “Keep an Play to win where her sleeping habits have open mind suffered due to studying and and good luck.” stress. This year, she said she will be able to get at least eight Students learn how to up their game hours a night. Her time at Fer-

Tia-Jane’ Oakes it.” This unique way of thinking about school is relevant Interim Reporter to students in every field of study. “Playing games is an engaging way for students to Reach Teaching their classes as game situations has learn content,” Peterson said. netted some instructors positive effects on their stu- Students talked about their favorite games, and the FSU dents’ learning and retention. most of the game genres were based around warfare. Ferris game design instructor Andrew Peterson “To think of school as a game is way more fun than Student Population claims there are huge benefits from students treat- to look at it as a fundamental obstacle in life,” said ing college courses as a game by relating basic game Ferris health professions junior Quentavia Robertson. advertise in the Torch techniques to the classroom elements such as a syl- “If an instructor fails to elevate their classroom labus. and teaching methods, student’s performance will re- Call me for a “Game-based learning is just a different way to look duce,” Peterson said. at academics,” Peterson said. “It’s a little bit of em- free professional powerment of what you’re doing and how you’re doing marketing consultation.

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