18.6 MILLION Ferris Receives Large Refund Due to Accounting Mistake Devin Anderson and “With This Opportunity, I Be- Idence Halls” Watson Said

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Ferris State University TORCH Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 ArtPrize Seven in Grand Rapids $18.6 MILLION Ferris receives large refund due to accounting mistake Devin Anderson and “With this opportunity, I be- idence halls” Watson said. Angela Graf lieve in the strongest possible “They would make things eas- way that we should use these ier for the RAs and would look What would you do with funds to help our students, a lot better. Also, I think they a surprise $18.6 million? who need more scholarship should reopen a place to eat An accounting oversight by a and f nancial support,” Eisler on the west side of campus.” state retirement program re- said. “We can and should put Marc Sheehan, communi- sulted in Ferris State Univer- this refund to work to help our cations off cer for Eisler, said sity being refunded $17.3 mil- students not just today, but to- the focus of spending the re- lion with another $1.3 million morrow and into the future.” fund will def nitely be on stu- on the way, President David Ferris English major Jessica dents; it’s just a matter of how. Eisler recently announced. Barger agrees “To say that the refund was a “With this unexpected ad- the money surprise is an understatement,” ditional resource, we are should be Sheehan said. “The question is, poised to make a positive dif- used to reduce what’s the right mechanism to ference for our students,” Eis- student debt. reduce student debt? There’s ler said in a university-wide “It should going to be continued discussion notice. “This is a very exciting def nitely focus about how things will play out.” on the students Sheehan mentioned an en- and welcome development.” David Eisler that are paying dowment fund for scholarships During an internal review, Ferris State Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Michigan’s Off ce of Retire- University to go here,” and the price of tuition as con- Ferris Bulldogs on the ice for the intrasquad Crimson and Gold game this weekend. ment Services discovered the Barger said. siderations. Ferris’ board of Michigan Public Schools Em- “It’s middle class people that trustees, however, must ap- ployee Retirement System are out of the tax bracket where prove any spending decision. Hockey gears up for WMU (MPSERS) has been receiving they can’t get a lot of help un- One use for the funds en- less they really f ght for it. Even acted immediately by Fer- Cody Burkhard 13 games during this stretch in- overpayments by Ferris for its cluding four to Minnesota State. pension fund since 1997. Fer- if they do well it’s nothing com- ris was the placement of Ferris State Torch pared to tuition and food bills.” $837,000 into the Ferris Foun- Since Ferris State has been ris received the overpayment apart of the WCHA, they have through the end of 2014 plus La Shai Watson, a pre-re- dation for student scholar- After a premature end- spiratory care major, had ships to be awarded next year. ing to last year’s season in never beaten Minnesota State. A interest accrued, totaling $17.3 rivalry needs wins on both sides million. At the end of the f scal more specif c ideas for Six other Michigan uni- the WCHA Tournament at the how to spend the money. versities also received siz- hands of Minnesota State to be relevant and (R) senior year, another $1.3 million is ex- defensemen Simon Denis be- pected for overpayment in 2015. “I would really love digi- able refunds from the state. (score 4-0), the Ferris State tal display boards in the res- Hockey team is reloaded and lieves they are more than ready. ready for another great season. “From our point of view, Min- Refunded Schools The Bulldogs had a rough nesota State is our biggest ri- season in their second year vals. We see the success that (2014-2015) being in the WCHA we’ve had and we see where Central Michigan University - $32 million after winning the conference ti- we need to go to get there Western Michigan University - $24.2 million tle a year before. They posted again. We can get champion- a .750 winning percentage in ships. We can get rings,” said Eastern Michigan University - $19 million the f rst year of joining (2013- Denis. “We’re conf dent in our 2014) but dropped below team and we know we can go Ferris State University - $18.6 million .500 last year in conference out and play and beat them.” Michigan Technological University - $11.7 million (ranked f fth in conference). Simon Denis is a part of a This record was partially a re- group of senior defensemen Northern Michigan University - $9 million sult of a slump that is unprece- *Lake Superior State University will also receive a refund dented in the last f ve years for See Hockey Ferris State. They lost 11 out of on page 11

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“Learning outside of the classroom and NEWS comparing it to what we’ve learned in class Ferris State Torch is what I am most excited for.” - Jacqueline Saunders See below for story Grant for drug research awarded

Photo by: Kip Biby | Ferris State Torch Dr. Eric Nybo conducts preliminary anxiety research with Ferris graduate students Jacqueline Saunders and Kayla Maki at Ferris’ new Shimadzu laboratory. Ferris professor, students to research anxiety treatment Kip Biby day I get to wake up and do re- ders and Kayla Maki were hired at Michigan State University. Ferris State Torch search in these facilities it is to assist Dr. Nybo in his research. Maki earned her undergrad- a great day. It is a dream job.” “The experience kind of uate from Grand Valley State Ferris students will research Research will be conducted supplements what we learn University in biomedical sci- treatments for anxiety this semes- by Nybo and students in the in school,” said Saunders. ences. Both expressed their ter in Ferris’ new Shimadzu lab. Shimadzu Core Laboratory for “Learning outside of the class- excitement for the research. Assistant professor of phar- Academic and Research Ex- room and comparing it to The goal of the research is maceutical sciences Dr. Eric cellence (SCLARE). The brand what we’ve learned in class to create valerenic acid, the Nybo was awarded a $70,000 new lab, located in the Col- is what I am most excited for.” active ingredient found in the grant from the Brain and Be- lege of Arts and Sciences, is “We have all these new ma- over the counter supplement havior Research Foundation to equipped with $1.5 million chines here now, it’s def nite- valerian root, from bacteria. It is study new ways to treat anxiety. worth of high-powered research ly something you don’t get to understood that valerenic acid “The university is placing a equipment which includes do just in class,” Maki said is effective in treating anxiety. lot of importance on scientif c several mass spectrometers. Saunders double-majored The grant funds research research,” Nybo said. “Every Second-year pharmacy grad- in human biology and environ- to be conducted at SCLARE uate students Jacqueline Saun- mental economics and policy through January, 2018. 3 News 3 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015 Fraternity house break in TORCH A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University. All calls might not be reported. NEWS BRIEFS Banner thief Too drunk Another stolen bike Sept. 21, off cers received Sept. 27, 12:15 a.m., off cers Sept. 27, 3:05 p.m., re- complaint of f ve Ferris home- investigated a suspicious sub- port of a stolen bicycle Devin Anderson coming banners, valued ject near Vandercook Hall. The from near Hallisy Hall. News Editor at $200 each, being sto- subject was highly intoxicated len from various locations. and transported to the hospital. Fight at FLITE Majors and minors expo The investigation continues. Sept. 27, 5:15 p.m., off cers The College of Arts and Sciences Majors, Minors and responded to two disorderly More Expo will provide students an opportunity to dis- Vulgar messages subjects near FLITE. One sub- cover more about Ferris’ program offerings from 11 a.m. Sept. 24, 7:50 a.m., off cers ject assaulted the other and to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Williams Auditorium responded to a harassment TORCH a warrant request was sent lobby. Students interested in CAS majors or minors will complaint at the Academic Sup- to the prosecutor’s off ce. have the chance to interact with professors, department port Center. Someone wrote heads and students immersed in a variety of industries. vulgar messages on the door ON THE Stolen parts and then f ed. Off cers were Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., re- called to the ASC again the RECORD port of a catalytic convert- Think Pink Week next day for similar messages. er stolen from a car in Lot 3. Zeta Tau Alpha will begin “Think Pink Week” on Mon- The investigation continues. day, Oct. 12 to raise funds and awareness for breast Stolen bike returned cancer research. The week of events will culminate on Dude, where’s my bike? Unlucky passenger Sept. 29, 7 p.m., off cers re- Saturday, Oct. 17 with a dodge ball tournament. For more Sept. 24, 5 p.m., report Sept. 27, 1:20 a.m., off cers sponded to the report of a sto- information, visit facebook.com/zetaomegathinkpink. of a stolen bicycle from stopped a vehicle for an illegal len bicycle near Bond Hall. A bike racks near The Rock. U-turn on South Street near suspect was located and the State Street. The passenger of bike was returned. The suspect Disability Awareness Month Caught with wax the vehicle had an outstanding was arrested on an outstand- October is Disability Awareness Month at Ferris. Sever- Sept. 24, 7:50 p.m., off cers warrant from Benton Harbor for ing warrant from Huron County. al events will promote discussion on disability, including responded to a marijuana odor a felony invasion of privacy and the recent disability resource fair in Williams Auditori- complaint at Clark Hall. One was lodged in the county jail. Weed in Cramer Hall um. Next will be the student speaker series, “Does the student was ticketed for the Oct. 1, 12:05 a.m., off cers ADA Matter?” at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 in IRC possession of marijuana wax Cross-faded assisted Cramer Hall staff with 120. Other events include wheelchair basketball on Oct. and lodged in the county jail. Sept. 27, 2:10 a.m., off cers a marijuana complaint. Two sub- 17, another speaking series titled “Facing Our Discom- responded to a marijuana com- jects were referred to the Off ce of fort” on Oct. 20 and a talk by New York Times best-sell- Weed smell plaint at Merrill Hall. No marijua- Student Conduct for marijuana. ing author Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan on Oct. 28. Sept. 25, 10:10 p.m., off cers na was found, but the subject responded to a marijuana odor was ticketed for minor in pos- complaint at Ward Hall. One stu- session of alcohol and referred Ferris Online named best in Michigan dent was referred to the Off ce of to the Off ce of Student Conduct. Ferris Online has been named affordablecollegesonline. Student Conduct for marijuana. org’s best online college in Michigan. Affordable Colleges praises Ferris for it’s affordability and variety of courses. Fraternity house break-in Sept. 27, 2:05 a.m., the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety re- Fewer students’ f nancial aid suspended sponded to a break-in complaint at 116 North Stewart Street, the Sig- The Off ce of Financial Aid and Scholarships report- ma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. One suspect destroyed a composed there are 127 fewer students on suspended f nancial ite on the wall and was escorted out of the residence. He returned aid this semester than in fall 2014. Students who have not made substantial academic progress toward de- a short while later with a few other subjects and assaulted the res- gree completion can have their f nancial aid suspended. idents. The subjects f ed and several have since been identif ed as members of the Ferris football team. The investigation continues.

He just won’t leave Sept. 24, 6:45 p.m., off cers responded to a fraud complaint at The Rock. The subject had presented another student’s ID to get into The Rock and was removed. On Sept. 27, the same subject was located trespassing near Top Taggart f eld and was lodged in the county jail. The next day at 8 p.m., the same subject was seen trespassing at the West Campus Community Center. He f ed before police arrived and a warrant request was sent to the prosecutor’s off ce.

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Photo by: Devin Anderson | News Editor A roar of booming beats from Music on the Muskegon’s drum circle came to a halt for Ann Arbor’s Appleseed Collective to take the stage in Hemlock Park. Music on the Muskegon celebrates world culture Devin Anderson According to Music on the ticipated in a recycled drum News Editor Muskegon coordinator and Mu- workshop, where they used re- sic Industry Management As- cyclable material to craft their Minds Aﬂ ame explores globalization Rainy weather didn’t stop sociation President Josh Olsze- own percussive instruments. Ferris students and the Big wski, the weather was a bit of “Even with the rain, it’s Rapids community from enjoy- a challenge. The main stage been fun,” said Ferris hos- ing music, food and activities and several activities had to be pitality management soph- last Saturday at Hemlock Park. moved to Hemlock’s picnic pa- omore Tana Johnson. “Lots Music on the Muskegon vilion to keep equipment dry. of people and good vibes.” was a music industry manage- Still, Olszewski was en- The music industry management-sponsored music festival thusiastic about the turnout ment program approached the featuring performances by a from both Ferris students city of Big Rapids in March seek- variety of West Michigan per- and Big Rapids residents. ing approval to host the concert formers including Appleseed “It’s been a wonderful ex- in Hemlock Park. The mission of Collective, Cabildo and An Dro. perience,” Olszewski said. the festival was to bring people The festival featured vary- “For the cards we were dealt, together to celebrate culturally ing cuisine from Big Rapids it couldn’t have gone better.” diverse food and entertainment. vendors, and the Big Rap- Between musical acts, Mu- “Nothing like this has ids Jaycees served Michigan sic on the Muskegon’s drum happened in a long time beer and hosted games in circle was the center of at- and I think people are ex- Hemlock’s baseball diamond. tention. Many attendees par- cited about that,” he said.

A recent poll by Ferris’ Political Bernie Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Sanders Hip-hop artist OLMECA speaks to students and faculty about the impact of immigra- Engagement Project asked 176 tion at Minds Af ame. Mari Ann Loucks studied abroad,” said Bersano, a Ferris State Torch hospitality management major. students who they plan on voting for in “I’m a huge promoter of diver- The Beyond series host- sity and Minds Af ame brought the 2016 presidential election. ed its f agship event; Minds that information to students.” Af ame, in Williams Auditori- “Minds Af ame was similar um. Students of all walks of to a Ted Talks series, specif c life gathered to engage in the to diversity and globalization,” Donald Bersano said. “The spoken word Hillary Ben discussion of globalization. Trump Minds Af ame featured talks poetry was composed of many Clinton Carson from industry experts, Fer- different students’ stories deal- ris professors and students. ing with diversity, my own sto- Rand Among the speakers was ry included. We wanted to talk Paul Student Government President about stereotypes and how you Wayne Bersano, who did a can’t judge a book by its cover.” Other Jeb Bush spoken word poetry piece with Aly Hill, a public health major, Enefe Adaji. Bersano spent a said that she enjoyed the similar- semester studying abroad in ities of Minds Af ame to Ted Talks. Germany and saw f rst-hand “I thought it was really inter- 2.8% 3.4% 6.25% 13.6% 13.6% 15.9% 38.6% how globalization impacts the esting and I feel like I learned world. Adaji, an international a lot about globalization that is student from Nigeria, has also going to help me when I take seen the impact of globalization. my upcoming trip to Hondu- JOBS FOR STUDENTS When Adaji approached Ber- ras,” Hill said. “My favorite part sano about the possibility of was the spoken word poetry WE OFFER: Call now to doing a spoken word piece for that was done by Wayne and Afternoon & Evening Shifts set up an Minds Af ame, Bersano im- Enefe. It was very moving.” Other speakers at Minds Work around most schedules appointment for mediately jumped on board. “When I ran for president, one Af ame included Dr. Olukemi $9.00 to $13.00 per hour an interview of my core values was diversity Fadayomi, Dr. Paul Blake, David Professional Offce Environment and I’m passionate about it in Whitman, Asher Jay, Dr. Jacque- Within walking distance of Campus 231-796-9276 my personal life, which is why I line Peacock, Dr. Peter Brad- ley, David Murcko and Olmeca. News 5 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015 FSU Blood drive: tapping a vein Angela Graf Ferris State Torch

Every two seconds, someone in the United States is in need of a lifesaving blood transfusion. That is more than 41,000 people every single day. Last week, students at Ferris made a dent in that demand by donating blood. The blood drive, hosted by the American Red Cross, took place at the West Campus Community Center last Thursday. According to blood drive supervisor Chris Stafford, 33 pints of blood were collected with 31 pints usable. “The goal was 32-35 pints, so it was a good day,” Stafford said. Nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, while Pandora Kurtz only about Ferris State 10 percent University do each year. “I found out that I have O negative blood and everybody needs O negative, so why not?” said Ferris criminal justice student Pandora Kurtz. “That’s the only blood that everybody can have. The thing that sucks is that we can only receive O negative.” In fact, only seven percent of the population has O negative blood and they are known as universal donors because their blood can go to anyone in need. O negative blood is in high demand specif cally for this reason. It is often used in emergency sit- Photo by: Keith Salowich | Editor in Chief uations when there isn’t time to Casey Hanson opts to donate twice the amount of red blood cells using this machine, which collects double the red blood cells but returns most of the plasma to the donor. determine a patient’s blood type. Student Government Presi- “You can save up to three lives ed blood, I wouldn’t want there out, that’s what it’s all about.” dent Wayne Bersano claims to when you donate blood and if I to be a shortage,” Bersano The American Red Cross will be have donated a gallon of blood was in a situation where I need- said. “So if I can help someone hosting three more blood drives by his freshman year in college. at Ferris this semester. The blood drives will take place at the West Campus Community Center on Thursday, Nov. 5 from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. To sign up or learn more about the American Red Cross, you can visit redcrossblood.org.

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Photo by: Angela Graf | Ferris State Torch 1471 S. Greenville Rd. • Greenville Ferris dental hygiene student Emily Baughman gives blood at the West Campus Community Center last Friday. www.thetoppershop.com 6 6 Lifestyles October 7, 2015 Ferris State Torch Lifestyles Editor Hailey Klingel LIFESTYLES [email protected] “I think the piece is unique and it adds character Ferris State Torch because they are students who actually go here.” - Amber McKeever See page 8 for story Learning to love yourself FSU student subject of ArtPrize piece Hailey Klingel Lifestyles Editor

If you go to ArtPrize, you might see one of Fer- ris’ very own students as the subject of an art piece. Emily Garlick, an integrative studies senior, is displayed on a near life-size picture titled “Empowerment through Emily’s story.” Garlick is in an elegant gown in front of her walker, which she has because she has cerebral palsy, a movement dis- order. Over the picture is a poem written by Garlick titled “My Walker Does Not Def ne Me.” The image was taken by Bri Luginbill, a 2011 Grand Valley graduate who now owns a photography studio in downtown Grand Rapids. Garlick said she had a photo shoot done last year for Luginbill’s “Go Boldly, Love Your Body” campaign. A few months ago, Garlick said Lugin- bill reached out to her again and asked if she could use the picture and poem for her ArtPrize entry. Submitted Photo “It’s been kind of surre- Emily Garlick pictured at ArtPrize on al for both of us,” Garlick opening night, where she saw Lugin- said. “I don’t think when I bill’s piece for the f rst time. said yes I realized how big of a deal it was going to be.” all have our challenges and this Luginbill said she chose is just mine and that’s okay.” Garlick out of all the peo- The message of Garlick’s ple she’s photographed be- poem is that her challenge is cause of Garlick’s positivity. just more visible than most “Emily stood out to me be- people’s and she hopes cause she was the most positive someday everyone can ap- person that I photographed and preciate each other’s bodies. yet she probably struggled with “I think attitude is a big some of the most intense adver- thing,” Garlick said. “It frames sity I’d ever seen,” Luginbill said. your whole life. I could be real- “She was very conf dent with her ly depressed about this and I body image when I met her and could choose to be really neg- was outgoing and willing to talk ative about it, but to me, that’s to anyone who wanted to talk a waste of time. I totally have about body image positivity.” bad days, but in general, I’m Garlick said her positivi- just living my life and doing my ty came from years of reali- thing. In a way, it’s kind of like zation and attitude changes. the ArtPrize thing is a huge deal and I’m very f attered, but “I used to spend a lot of time Photo courtesy of Bri Luginbill wanting to be like everyone at the same time, I don’t think else,” Garlick said. “For a long of myself as that cool. I’m just time I didn’t like being different. a person trying to live my life.” I didn’t like [having a walker] Luginbill said work- be in a better mood after just Rapids women’s choir, Voca Lyr- on the outside,” said Garlick. and I didn’t like that everything ing with Garlick was an being with her for 30 minutes. ica, and is the children’s choir “You’re going to be this mag- was harder. But I realized, in eye-opening experience. She’s been through more obsta- director at United Church. All of net person and people are go- the past decade, that nobody “Working with Emily made me cles than most, but maintained these combined with her “good ing to want to be around you.” is normal, and normality is an a more positive person,” Lugin- a higher positivity than many.” community of people in [her] Luginbill and Garlick’s pho- illusion. A lot of people you bill said. “She has a way of light- The aspects of Garlick’s life life” have helped her develop tograph is on the second meet, you never know what their ing up a room. She has a great that do def ne her are her love the mindset she has today. f oor of DeVos Place. The vote struggle is or what they’ve been attitude and charisma that’s of music, her church and horse- “If you feel good about your- code is 61842. ArtPrize goes through or had to deal with. We contagious. You can’t help but back riding. Garlick is in the Big self internally, it’s going to show through Wednesday, Oct. 11. 7 Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015

craft beers, we ended up at Aubrey Kemme the Kendall College of Art and Ferris State Torch Design Ferris Building. There ArtPrize thoughts are tons of venues all over the For me, I know that fall has city, but this is a regular ven- f nally arrived whenever I start ue for the ArtPrize event each hearing about ArtPrize com- year. It always houses some ing back to Grand Rapids. This of the best and coolest art. is its seventh year gracing the My favorite piece was this unique city and I’m sure there series of small printers lined will be many more to come. along the ceiling. Each one Being from the Grand Rapids was supposedly searching on area, I have visited every single Twitter for tweets with a cer- ArtPrize for at least a day or two tain word. Every time someone and each time has been mem- posted a tweet with that word orable in its own way. This year in it, the printer would print it was no different, even though I out on this long sheet of paper. chose one of the rainiest, wind- Needless to say, a lot of iest days of the week to go. people tweet and the f oor was Even with the unfortunate piled high accordingly. I thought weather, the amount of people the whole idea of the piece that were in town to see all of was really neat but, I’m not go- the art was mesmerizing. Al- ing to lie, I just kept thinking most every street parking space about how much it was going was f lled no matter where to suck to clean up eventually. we turned. My boyfriend and I ArtPrize has thousands of ended up having to get a spot works and I don’t think that I in one of the nearby neighbor- will ever get a chance to see hoods and walking into town. Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer every single one, but even go- After we visited a local sports This piece can be seen outside of the KCAD Federal Building. ing to see just a portion of all bar and got a couple Michigan the art is completely worth it. ably “Whisper” at 250 Monroe Avenue. It’s a long table that looks like it’s ready for a big Shelby Soberalski dinner party. When you get Production Assistant closer you see that the tableware is all over the place and You know what gets me excit- broken. There is a microphone ed about West Michigan? Our and when you whisper into it, seemingly endless love for art. it makes the table vibrate and The art never stops and if you makes the tableware move and are an avid art lover like me, break. It’s a captivating piece. you need to check out ArtPrize. Whether you like art or not, In the beautiful city of Grand the city of Grand Rapids is still a Rapids, every year, is the art sight to see. It’s only 50 minutes competition that has grown from Ferris’ Big Rapids campus. into something larger than it- You will never get to witness such self. With over 200 venues and an awesome event or city., so I artists from all over the world, recommend going while you can. it’s amazing how something Did I mention ArtPrize is free? Photo by: Shelby Soberalski | Production Assistant like ArtPrize originated in West The event runs until Oct. 11. Every time someone tweeted a certain word, a printer printed out the individual tweets on receipts. Michigan. This competition has gotten so large it is starting to branch into other parts of the country. There is now going to be an ArtPrize in Houston in 2016. I love all art and it is often hard College of Arts and Sciences for me to pick a favorite piece or venue. This year, the B.O.B. has some really neat things to see and was probably my favorite venue. An artist made life-like statues of Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise out of crayons on the Majors, Minors, & More Expo second f oor. Yes, Crayola Cray- ons. Why didn’t I think of that? Also on the second f oor, Todd and Brad Reed Photography of Ludington had their newest book “Todd and Brad Reed’s Meet Faculty, Students, Program Coordinators, and Michigan: Wednesdays in the Explore your interests Mitten” and large prints of pictures from their book on display. To me, it is amazing that this competition can draw so many “Food and Giveaways” artists from all over the world, but also have amazing pieces from right here in West Michi- gan. One popular piece that was Thursday, October 8th • Williams Auditorium Lobby also displayed on the second 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM f oor of the B.O.B. was “Micro- Doodle Calder” which was a neat picture of Grand Rapids’ Calder, but when you got close with a All FSU students are invited to attend magnifying glass, you can see a bunch of small detailed pictures. Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this program must One of my favorite pieces I’ve contact Anne Marie Gillespie x3661 at least 72 hours in advance of event. seen so far this year was prob- 8 Lifestyles October 7, 2015 Ferris State Torch Rebranding the Rec Ferris intern helps with school pride mural Andrea Lenhart here on tours, seeing students

Ferris State Torch who are here and the activities they are already involved Over the summer, a wall mural in adds a more personal note to the Rec instead of just some was created in Ferris’ Student t Recreation Center with help from building to visit,” said Labra. a student to rebrand the building. Using images of Ferris students and recreating old pic-t Brianna Slager, a senior in marketing, created the piece tures of current student athletes while she interned at the Rec were main parts of the process. “I think the piece is unique during the summer. Media t Production helped with the and it adds character because long process as well as the they are students who actually go here,” said Amber McKeev- professional staff at the Rec. t “The idea was 100 percent er, a sophomore in pre phar- my boss’ idea for rebranding macy and facility worker at the for the Rec,” said Slager. “He Rec. “It makes it personable.” wanted to use my images, col- According to Slager, the class- laboration and experience with es she’s taken at Ferris helped imagery to help the process.” her tremendously with this Fernando Labra, the assistant project. She has background in graphic design, which was help- Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer director of the Rec and Slager’s Ferris marketing senior Brianna Slager spent the summer creating this photography mural. boss during the summer, want- ful with the imagery and layout. ed to brand the building and up- “I really like the outcome date the Rec for Ferris’ students. and seeing it actually in front The track mural came from of me instead of just on paper something he had seen at dif- takes the piece to another lev- ferent schools on a conference el,” said Labra. “There have trip and he felt the same idea already been so many patrons would bring more pride to Ferris. and students who said it looks “Brianna had a very big part really cool and that it adds in it all—she worked with the something and is impactful Digital Media Department every to those who run the track.” day, and that had a huge part According to Slager, she in the turn out,” said Labra. “If had a lot of fun working on it were just me, I would have this project and being able to done plain block pictures, but work with everyone involved. with her help it turned out “I love representing the UREC so much better than that.” and everything it has to offer, Slager and Labra had been because I don’t think people talking about rebranding and realize how many programs ways to make it more Fer- that are here and how much ris-themed inside the Rec for a the professional staff gives while and the mural has helped. back to the university,” said “Besides branding, seeing Slager. “This was such a great faces of students who actual- way to represent all of that.” Slager has an interest in help- Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer ly go here, and even for per- spective students who come ing rebrand not only the Rec, but also anything on campus because it is a passion of hers. She also said giving back to the Rec INTER-FRATERNITY COUNCIL has been a great blessing for her. : “I hope that people feel presents pride in what they are rep- Greek Members that achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA for the Semester resenting at Ferris and what KAPPA PSI SIGMA PI Scott Mleczko Brody Conway Ferris is representing: be- Dylan Hamilton Anthony Scalzi ing a healthy, social Bulldog

Mike Dukes Brandon Combs Michael Brownlie Anthony Godinez and giving back,” said Slager. David Sapp Eric Coughlin Kyle Castle Mike Grill The mural is located at *Stephen Gilmore Garrett Gordon Justin Clark Joe Pershey both ends of the track on *Steve Tarnowski Issac Wilson Chelsea Craig Josh Pershey the second f oor of the Rec. *Jaivon Caldwell Brennan Foreman *Joshua Lewondowski ALPHA CHI RHO Maria Golemo *Travis Sacher PI KAPPA ALPHA Jenna Grimm *Marcus Lindsey Nathan Alverson Aleah Hunt SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Austin Bisson Spencer Boyd Kristen Krantz William Pugh James Moll Lienna LaBarge LIKE Joshua Scholly Paul Squires Chelsea Leahy Anthony Marzano Nicholas Moore Carmeron Leist SIGMA PHI EPSILON Brain Hepworth Liam Norton Victoria Linson Dustyn Thoney Eric Bray Bryan Liptak Jacob Peterson Nick Inger Nick Fluent US ON Magolan Abbey Tyler Nguyen Garfonso West Scott Sawyer Rebecca Mitchell Joshua Chesney Michael Passarelli James Gornuecz Monica Polkowski Eathen Gauthier Tyler Schrader Nick Manfredine Taylor Roberts *Garrett Cavendish Trevor Dezwann Ryan McGrath FACEBOOK Sarah Saigeon *Evan Dennis Alex Ibarra Stephen Dargis Mark Trombly *Michael Fox *Jake Kooistra Abram McIntire Calvin Wells *Maxwell Harring *Myles Kenny Mitchell Morano Megan Hurst Jagger Agrusa Justin Leslie PI LAMBDA PHI PHI SIGMA KAPPA Benjamin Smego *Rebecca Dadles Sean Sobocinski *Catherine Dato Dan Mason Joshua Stocking Cam Shoemaker *Anna Scherlitz Tenzin Rojek Cody Ferrell Matthew Nolan *Daniel Sevarns Matt Woodring Erich Nelson Paul Otto Kenny Orr Jason Tomaszewski Chris Okoye Frank Ederhardt 9 Lifestyles 9 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015 Ferris hands don’t haze Jen Corrie Hazing Prevention Week at Ferris. Ferris State Torch “I don’t think Ferris has as big of a problem as some schools,” Hazing—the ridicule or abuse Ankerson said. “But I do think of an individual who is be- there are problems with subtle ing initiated into a group—has hazing. Being on the rugby team, been a problem in society. Af- I’ve seen that even having our ter reports in the national news new girls pick up the cones and of hazing incidents, Ferris is calling them rookies is hazing. A taking a stand to prevent it. lot of people don’t realize it, but During Hazing Prevention it happens on a lot of teams.” Week on campus last week, ta- Ankerson said that the bles were set up in the Universi- main forms of hazing she’s Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer ty Center where students could heard of involve making ini- Pre-dental senior and Phi Sigma Sigma president Kelsey Jolly getting students to sign the anti-hazing table. tiates do certain things to sign to pledge against hazing. criminal act or how the incident zero tolerance for hazing and with the most retweets is “I think there’s a stereotype “earn their stripes,” mostly things like excessive drinking. can be perceived by others.” it gives us a very strong bond.” in line to receive a prize. that sororities and fraternities Ankerson said her sorority Al- Ankerson said she was sur- “We require all RSOs to have have a lot of hazing going on, “The typical hazing incident is organizations who think they are pha Xi Delta is very vocal about prised by how many people an anti-hazing statement in their since it used to be a big prob- standing up against hazing. signed anti-hazing pledges at constitution,” said Roman. “We lem,” f nance senior Megan doing something all in good fun or as a simple prank,” said Cen- “Hazing doesn’t make you or the the Hazing Prevention Tables. also bring speakers throughout Ankerson said. “But now that new girls better people, it only The Ferris community also the year to talk to all students people know what hazing is ter for Leadership and Career Services (CLACS) director Angela makes your sisterhood worse,” expressed their stand against about hazing and we have a and the harm that it does, it’s said Ankerson. “It makes you hazing on Twitter by includ- toll-free hazing report hotline.” not encouraged or supported.” Roman. “Organizations need to think about how group members not trust your sisters. That’s ing the hashtag #FSUNHPW The number for75004 the ho- Ankerson, a member of Alpha why I love being a part of Al- in their tweets. The student tline is 231-591-5300. Xi Delta, played a key role during may be uncomfortable, how eas- ily a simple joke can turn into a pha Xi Delta, because there’s organization or department

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5021A0058 C24849D Fall B2C Print JOIN THE CLUB_10x9.56_nwsprnt_1.indd Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 10 10 Sports October 7, 2015 Ferris State Torch Sports Editor Marshall Scheldt [email protected] “...what I think has been one of the major SPORTS differences in this year from years past is Ferris State Torch our team attitude.” Maddie Haustein See full story below Ferris women’s soccer on a roll Marshall Scheldt seniors make up one of the Sports Editor best defenses in the GLIAC. “Coach really emphasized de- The Ferris State women’s fense in preseason so we have soccer team has been tear- worked on it a lot. We have ing through their competition. three seniors who play for our The Bulldogs have nine wins back line that really know what and a tie in their last 10 games they are doing and will do any- on the way to a 9-2-1 overall thing to stop the ball from go- record, and a 5-0-1 record in ing into the net,” said Dubbert. the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Last weekend the Ferris de- Athletic Conference (GLIAC). fense and Maddie Haustein shut With nine wins, the Bulldogs out both Northwood University have already won three more and Saginaw Valley State 1-0 games than they did in their and 2-0 respectively. Midf elder 2014 campaign, in which Fer- Abby Meirndorf had two goals ris posted a record of 6-10-2. over the weekend, the lone goal Ferris State sits in second against Northwood and on a shot place in the GLIAC behind Grand over the keeper against Saginaw Valley State. An enormous Valley State. Casey Shauman, amount of the Bulldog’s suc- also a midf elder, scored the f rst cess could be contributed to the goal of the game against SVSU. team’s defensive play. In their “One of the best things we past 10 games, the FSU defense have going for us, and what I has only allowed four goals. think has been one of the ma- Of course when the de- jor differences in this year from fense isn’t allowing goals, years past is our team attitude. they are getting some major We have all rallied behind this help in the net. The Dawgs streak. We don’t want it to end. are getting just that in senior Combine that with the abili- goaltender Maddie Haustein. ty to say we are doing things An amazing talent, Haust- that have never been done in ein has nine wins, with an out- our program’s history is a huge standing six of those wins com- motivator to keep us playing ing in shutout fashion. She has at a high level,” said Haustein. played in all 12 games and only The Bulldogs look to continue allowed 10 goals. Her team- playing at that high level as they mates have nothing but good travel to Ohio for the weekend to things to say about their goalie. take on Lake Erie this Friday at “Maddie is an amazing player 5:30 p.m. and Ashland at 12:00 on and off the f eld. She is always p.m. on Sunday. Their next giving her all and has stepped home game will be Friday, Oct. Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer up this year as a leader,” said 16th against Northern Michigan. Senior Hunter Dolan has been a big contributor for the Bulldogs. She has one goal and one assist on the season. senior defender Meredith Smith. “She is injury-free this season which gives her the chance GLIAC Soccer Rankings to play to her full potential which has shown immensely.” Rank School Conference Overall Haustein had similar things to say about the defense that helps 1. Grand Valley State 6-0 10-1 her out. She said, “I am very lucky and thankful to play behind 2. Ferris State 5-0-1 9-2-1 such a solid defense. They help make my job so much easier.” 3. Ashland 5-0 9-0 The back four for the Bulldogs haven’t just been contributing 4. Ohio Dominican 5-1 6-4 on the defensive end, but have been putting the ball in the net 5. Michigan Tech 3-2 6-3 as well. More goals have been 6. Walsh 3-2 5-3-2 scored by players listed as de- fenders on the roster than those 7. Northern Michigan 2-3 2-7 listed as forwards. Meredith Smith says that some of those 8. Malone 2-4 4-7 defensive players have actually been playing forward this season. 9. Northwood (Michigan) 2-4 2-6-1 The starting Ferris defense consists of three seniors and 10. Saginaw Valley 1-5 3-7 a single freshman, Carley Dub- bert. The St. Joseph, Mich. 11. Lake Erie 1-5 2-8 native has three goals and 12. Findlay 0-4-1 1-7-2 two assists for the Bulldogs in her freshman campaign. 13. Tifﬁ n 0-5 2-6-1 Dubbert and the three other 11 Sports 11 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015 HOCKEY from page 1 Ferris State hockey prepares to start the season against Sports Shorts Western Michigan University Cody Burkhard Ferris State Torch

Vander Laan chasing all-time record Jason Vander Laan is no longer a best kept secret but the focal point of a top 10 offense and an unstoppable force. The only thing stopping him from reaching history is time. The senior quarterbac k out of Chicago Christian is only 222 yards away from breaking the all-time NCAA rushing record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a career. When he entered into the league in the 2012 season, Ja- son Vander Laan hit the ground running, literally. He has led the Ferris State Bulldogs in rushing every year since then and has achieved many accolades along the way including the Harlon Hill trophy after last year’s unbeaten regular season. In his sophomore season (2013), he broke the single-season mark for quarterback rushing that was set by Shawn Graves out of Wofford all the way back in 1989. Vander Laan is chasing Graves once again for the career mark. Coming into the year, the 2015 preseason All-Amer- ican had already amassed 4,411 yards rushing. At this point, Vander Laan has rushed for over 100 yards in nine of the last 11 games including a pair of 200-yard games. Needing only 222 yards to reach the record mark of 5,128, he is two average performances (129.7 yards per game) away. If the law of averages holds true, the record breaking game could be at home against Ohio Dominican, who knocked Fer- ris out of the playoffs last year on Oct 17. In an already exciting bout on paper, the spectators get a chance to witness both team redemption and personal accomplishment all at once.

Hockey plays Crimson and Gold game, followed by exhibition This past Saturday, the Ferris State hock- Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer ey team put their offseason work on dis- FSU will renew their rivalry with WMU this weekend, as they will be competing for the f rst time since Dec. 2012. play in the intrasquad Crimson and Gold game. The game was separated into two 12-minute peri- including Zach Dorer and Sean to “ride out” his college career. lar season action against West- ods with a powerplay for each team at the end of the O’Rourke that look to dominate. He said, “Two years ago we ern Michigan this weekend. period. Team Crimson defeated Team Gold 2-0 with “We know we can shut got a taste of the national tour- “I’m really excited to play West- both goals coming after the f rst 12-minute period. teams out. We can shut nament and that’s where we ern. I know it used to be a rivalry a Combining for almost half of the Crimson’s shots was teams down,” said Denis. want to be again. These goals few years ago and I’m just ready Kyle Schempp and Simon Denis with four shots and f ve This defense was put on dis- drive us and motivate us. We’ve to get out there,” Schempp said. shots respectively. Schempp earned an assist as well. play in the annual Red and Gold got a solid defensive core and The game will be away on Fri- For the Gold team, Chad McDonald had Game for Ferris State this past a bunch of guys returning. day Oct. 4 in Kalamazoo at 7 p.m. far and away the most shots on goal with six. Saturday. In their f rst live action It’s gonna be a good season.” followed by a second game the The f rst goal was scored by Jared VanWormer a little of the season, both squads had The Bulldogs open up regu- next day in Big Rapids at 7 p.m. over a minute into the second period off an assist from struggles scoring. It wasn’t for a Simon Denis who scored later in a power play situation. lack of offensive skill or offen- A big aspect of the game was that former Ferris goal- sive movement. Shots were con- ie CJ Motte is no longer part of the team and spec- Welcome Back stantly f ying off defender sticks. tators got a chance to see unfamiliar faces in goal. Neither team scored a goal un- This year’s expected starter, Charles Williams, started in til the starting goalies came out. goal for the Gold team and Darren Smith got the nod in net for Of course a key part of de- the Crimson. This battle proved to be great to watch. Neither fense is the man in goal. CJ Motte FSU Alumni let in a goal and were relatively even in terms of saves with an was that man for the last few unoff cial tally of eight saves by Williams and seven by Smith. years, but graduated last year. The Bulldogs followed their intrasquad game with an ex- Motte had 965 career saves A Homecoming hibition against the University of Lethbridge (Canada) last with a save percentage of .927. Sunday. The Bulldogs won 4-2 in a game where McDonald This is def nitely a big net to had two goals for Ferris State, and was accompanied by Ty- Tradition f ll and senior Charles Williams ler Andrew and Kyle Schempp who had one goal each in looks to be the man for the job. the win. Williams saved 24 of 26 shots he faced in the win. Best of At the other end of the ice, the Now that the Bulldogs have gotten the cobwebs Bulldogs have many weapons shaken out and got to go in live action, they’ll look to Michigan’s returning including junior Gerald kick the regular season off right and rekindle a rival- Mayhew, senior Jared VanWorm- ry against Western Michigan on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. er, senior Kenny Babinski, and Top Ten the team captain Kyle Schempp. Schempp was drafted by Burgers! the New York Islanders in the sixth round (155th overall) of 12 Beers on Tap! the 2014 NHL draft after a Follow us on freshman season that earned Awesome Dinners him Rookie of the Year hon- Starting at 5pm! ors for the WCHA (10 goals, Twitter @fsutorch 25 points). He is the only Bull- dog to ever gain this honor. The junior out of Saginaw, MI is only one of four ferris players to 231-796-5333 get drafted in the last 15 years. Historic Downtown Big Rapids Although he is able to leave 109 N. Michigan Ave. Ferris and join the NHL after this Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-12am season, Schempp says he’s going Closed Sunday 12 Sports October 7, 2015 Ferris State Torch Women’s tennis hits the road Beau Jensen a single competition in singles Returning to Ohio or doubles play. Bulldog sopho- Ferris State Torch more Arien Kissinger helped the After breaching the halfway team by completely sweeping her point in their fall season, the competition in singles play. In Lady Bulldog tennis team will doubles competition, junior Syd- head south to take on two more ney Berens and senior Janie Sell

GLIAC opponents after splitting swept their opponents as well. a pair of matches last weekend. The Bulldogs did not perform The Bulldogs will make their nearly as well on Sunday against t f rst stop at Ashland Univer- the Dragons of Tiff n University, sity to face the Eagles Satur- suffering a 5-4 loss. The loss day at 10 a.m. before traveling suffered on Sunday was remi- to Walsh University to go up niscent of last year’s contests against the Cavaliers at the against the Dragons. Ferris lost

same time Sunday. Last year’s to Tiff n in the same weekend contest against Ashland saw last October by the same score a decisive 9-0 Bulldog victory, of 5-4. The Bulldogs also lost to whereas last year’s competition the Dragons in the GLIAC Tourna- against Walsh saw a less deci- ment Quarterf nal last year 5-4. sive 5-4 victory, but a victory Both Ashland and Walsh are nonetheless for the Bulldogs. f ghting to get over the .500 The Eagles of Ashland are mark in their respective sea- 2-6 so far on the season and sons. No matter the outcome are ranked ninth in the GLI- of last season’s matches, the AC. The Cavaliers of Walsh are Ferris State women’s tennis

3-5 so far and they sit at the team will not be looking to take eighth spot in the conference. the weekend’s challenges light- Last Saturday the Bulldogs ly. The Bulldogs will close out took on Findlay University where their fall regular season on the Ferris State triumphed at every road at Grand Valley on Oct. 15. Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer possible opportunity, not losing After a close 42-39 victory over Findlay last week, the Bulldogs will head back to Ohio to play the Tiff n Dragons on Saturday.

Mark Hansen victory at Findlay last week- improve their record and stay Ferris State Torch end. Sophomore Jake Daugh- undefeated. “I think we are go- erty of the offensive line knew ing to put a big focus on special The Ferris State football team the game was going to be close. teams this week, that’s where is back at it this upcoming Sat- “Findlay is a good team, the hidden yardage is and that’s t urday as they face the Tiff n they’ve got a good offense and what will end up winning us Dragons in Ohio for a game that good defense so it will be a tough the close games,” Kujawa said. should be a battle of the offenses. matchup,” said Daugherty. Ferris will def nitely have its Tiff n is 4-1 after beating Tiff n played Findlay earlier hands full this upcoming week on A Wayne State 31-7 this past in the season and lost 48-44, their second game in Ohio in as weekend for their homecom- but showed that Antonio Pipkin many weeks. Last week against ing game. Tiff n is hoping to is def nitely a quarterback to Findlay, the Dawgs started off get a win against the Bull- watch for the Dragons. Ferris slow but came back from down dogs. The Dragons played State running back Kyle Kuja- 14 points to overtake the Oilers. Ferris State last October, but wa addressed how he thinks Daugherty is expecting a t were severely outmatched in the Bulldogs will handle Pip- hard fought matchup this a game where they were de- kin. “He is def nitely one of the week in Ohio but has faith in molished by a score of 68-20. best quarterbacks we will face, his team. “It’s always a good Jason Vander Laan and the I think the key will be to get day when the offense is scor- Bulldogs are ready to keep roll- pressure to his face and take ing and the defense is playing ing as the team is currently 4-0 him off his game,” Kujawa said. well so hopefully we come out following a 42-39 comeback The Bulldogs will be training play well next week against hard this week and will look to Tiff n and keep on rolling and keep working hard every day.” Would you like your ad in the Ferris State quarterback Ja- FERRIS STATE son Vander Laan will look to inch his way closer to becoming TORCH the all-time leading rusher at the quarterback position in any divi- HOUSING GUIDE? sion of college football. Vander Laan is currently 222 yards Contact Alexis at231-592-8391 shy of the 5,128 yard mark or [email protected] set by Wofford College quarter- Photo courtesy of FSU Photo Services back Shawn Graves in 1989. Ferris State tennis player Arien Kissinger sets up for a backhand in GLIAC play. Ad deadline is October 29th. The Housing Guide will publish in the SUBS NEEDED TODAY! Torch on Nov. 4th. EDUStaff is seeking PRINT PRICING: substitute teachers and more Full Page 5 x 15.5” = $550 Half Page 5 x 7.75” = $265 throughout school districts in Quarter Page 3 x 7.75” = $181 Northern Michigan! Eighth Page 3 x 4” = $109 Sixteenth Page 2 x 3” = $67 Back Page 5 x 15.5” = $600 Please visit www.EDUStaff.org and Inside Front 5 x 15.5” = $575 Inside Back 5 x 15.5” = $575 click on “Start Application” or Call 877-974-6338 with questions. Sports 13 Ferris State Torch October 7, 2015 Fantasy Football f nd a way to put up some good numbers no matter Top Dawg Marshall Scheldt what way you want to cut it. Sports Editor RB: Justin For- sett, Baltimore Ravens Forsett got 27 carries last Things are f nally back to week against Pittsburgh. It normal, and when I say normal seems Baltimore is f nally re- I mean the Bulldogs are back alizing that they need to uti- to beating my team in fantasy lize their workhorse a little football. After I inched past Fer- more than they have been. ris State last week, the team WR1: Jeremy Ma- came back strong this week clin, Kansas City Chiefs putting up 103 fantasy points. Maclin is becoming Alex

Not to my surprise, over half Smith’s favorite target, and Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer of the points were contribut- with over 100 yards receiv- Senior outside hitter Alexis Huntey has contribued 146 kills so far this season for the Bulldogs. ed by Ferris quarterback Jason ing in his past two games, Vander Laan. He rushed for Maclin seems to be on the Beau Jensen course of three games played all of last year with eight. Pro- four touchdowns while pass- up-and-up for the Chiefs. Ferris State Torch last week. Huntey’s reliabil- ducing 146 kills on the sea- ing for two as well. Those are WR2: Willie Snead, ity has been key to the Bull- son so far, Huntey is already numbers that are typically only New Orleans Saints Consistency seems to be dog’s undefeated GLIAC play on pace to meet or surpass achievable in Madden, but the This is my dark horse pick a big part of the Bulldog vol- so far this season. Her big- last year’s count of 221 with four-year starter seems to con- this week. Snead kind of came leyball team’s forte, and that gest game of the week came 13 regular season games left. sistently overwhelm his oppo- out of nowhere this year, be- shows in their record this against the Panthers of Ohio Huntey and the Bulldogs look nents and f ll up the stat sheet. coming a solid target for Drew year. A staple of that consisten- Dominican where she ham- to continue their f awless GLIAC The only sore spot for the Brees to throw to. He actually cy last week was Alexis Hunt- mered in 14 kills and was re- record when they head back on Bulldogs was their defense played his high school ball for ey, and that’s why she nabs sponsible for 16 total points. the road to face Ashland this who allowed 39 points to Find- Muskegon Heights on the west this week’s Top Dawg honors. Huntey’s improvements from Friday, Oct. 9 before taking on lay last week. Since Vander side of Michigan and is gaining The senior outside hitter last year are apparent, as she Lake Erie on Saturday, Oct. 10. Laan has been putting up the notoriety as a true NFL player. from Morley-Stanwood high already has more solo blocks numbers of multiple quarter- FLEX: Doug Martin, school put up 36 kills over the this year with nine than she did backs, I’m going to take a try Tampa Bay Buccaneers at having two quarterbacks in- Martin carried the ball 20 stead of one so that I have a times for 106 yards and a score better chance at competing. last week against a pretty solid 3rd Annual Yes, I will have one more Carolina defense. I don’t think player than the Ferris roster that Jacksonville will have an but I have a feeling I’m going easy time stopping Martin. skeleton to need some type of divine D/ST: New England Patriots intervention to improve my With no Tony Romo or Dez Bry- skurry record past the current 1-3. ant, it’ll be tough for the Cow- QB1: Matt Ryan, boys to get much going offen- 5K Run/Walk Atlanta Falcons sively against New England. I think Matty Ice will have K: Chandler Catan- his way with a Redskin’s de- zaro, Arizona Cardinals fense that has not proven to This guy can f at out kick be very great this season. a football, which is good be- Also, he’ll have Julio Jones to cause that is literally his only throw to which helps a little. job. Let’s hope the Lions de- QB2: Russell Wil- fense can make some stops Dem bones, Dem bones, bones... son, Seattle Seahawks this week and force Arizona RUNNIN’ ... This guy is a gamer. He’ll to kick a couple f eld goals. Dem HURRY It’s time to Register NOW for the SKELETON SKURRY! EARLY REGISTRATION THRU OCTOBER 10TH $5 OFF & GUARANTEE A TSHIRT Saturday October 31st @ 3pm Registration Begins at 1:30pm-2:45pm at Hemlock Park Pavilion, Big Rapids

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