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Photo Courtesy of ferris.edu OPINIONS Phil and Jocelyn Hagerman gave Ferris the largest ﬁ nancial gift in school history at $5 million. Devin Anderson College of Pharmacy through money gets donated to one par- will fund two scholarships in Survival Playlist Ferris State Torch their Hagerman Foundation. ticular institution, so it’s defi nite- the family name: the Hagerman Torch staffer makes a playlist to Phil Hagerman, a Ferris alum- ly quite a gift ,” said Adam Jandu- Family Endowed Scholarship Ferris announced last week nus, is the chief executive offi - ra, a sophomore pre-pharmacy in Pharmacy and the Hager- survive through school. | Page 15 that Phil and Jocelyn Hager- cer of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. student from St. Clair, Michigan. man Family Pharmacy Schol- man donated $5 million to the “It’s not oft en that that sum of Th e Hagermans’ donation arship Fund. Additionally, the

ONLINE See Pharmacy on Page 3 Four arrested at party 32 ticketed for minor in possession at off-campus gathering on Grand Traverse Harrison Watt According to the report, the complaint. Th e tenants of the were arrested at the party, while Editor-In-Chief person that fell through the ceil- house were arrested and lodged Ferris Department of Pub- ing was “miraculously uninjured.” in the county jail for host- lic Safety Captain James Cook One person fell through the Th e party, which was bro- ing a nuisance party and MIP. noted that four were arrested Check out The Torch online for a attic ceiling when a party at 211 ken up in the early hours of Th e brief given to the Big in the weekly crime rundown recap following Ferris’ game against East Grand Traverse went wrong. February 22, started as a noise Rapids Pioneer states that three (See On the Record, Page 3). Ashland. See Party on Page 3 2 2 NEWS March 4, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH

PHARMACY from Page 1 Furniture Pharmacy students reﬂ ect petting zoo on $5 million Creating new spaces in FLITE donation

Megan Smith it. We’ve been working on a sur- Ferris State Torch vey to give to students from the gift will fund the Hagerman checkout desk. It will be online, Endowed Chair for Medical In- FLITE’s assessment committee so they can log in any time. We formatics, a new faculty chair. is seeking student input to cre- also have some plans to try to get “Th is is a symbol of our com- ate a new, appealing study space a big table with a print-out of the mitment to education and our on its second fl oor. Sometime second fl oor map and pictures commitment to Ferris,” said in the next month, students can of the furniture that are to-scale Phil Hagerman. “We want to expect to try out a variety of dif- that students can rearrange and make sure that the pharmacy ferent furnishings to help the take a picture with their smart- industry recognizes what an im- library design the perfect space. phone to show exactly how they portant part Ferris has been in “What we’re hoping to do is want it laid out, which I think my personal success, my fam- create new spaces,” said Gary would make for a very fun and ily’s success and in the growth Maixner, Emerging Technolo- interactive kind of experience.” of our company, Diplomat.” gies Librarian and leader of the Another factor in the redesign Th is $5 million is the largest- project, “and that’s a little bit of of the second fl oor is acoustics, ever outright donation to Fer- Photo By: Therese Vainner | Photographer a nebulous term, I understand, creating the perfect balance be- ris. In honor of the gift , Ferris is The new space in the library will soon be ﬁ lled. but what that really means is, tween noise and quiet to help renaming its current pharmacy if you arrange furniture in a students concentrate. Some of facility the “Hagerman Phar- certain way, the space is more the options the committee is furnishings will cater to a more second fl oor to the lower level macy Building.” Ferris, Wayne conducive to silent reading, or looking into are a white noise modern student population. last semester. Librarian Da- State University and Univer- if you arrange furniture in a machine or a sound cloud, which “I believe that our library vid Scott headed this project. sity of Michigan have the only way over here, then it might be is a series of panels on the ceil- should be the students’ library “A lot of library publications pharmacy schools in Michigan. conducive to collaboration. .” ing designed to absorb sound. fi rst and foremost,” said Scott have moved to electronic,” Scott “For years to come, our en- Some time between mid- Some of the furniture pieces Garrison, Dean of FLITE. “What said, “and as such, our print sub- tire pharmacy community March and early April, the li- the committee are considering that means will change over scription footprint has really, re- will enjoy the opportunity to brary will be renting a variety include moveable whiteboards time, and it is our responsibility ally dwindled over the past few learn and work in the Hager- of furnishings from four dif- that students can write on or to Ferris State University’s stu- years. We probably have half man Pharmacy Building,” said ferent companies, which stu- position to create private study dents to respond to their needs as many subscriptions—maybe Ferris President David Eisler. dents will be able to try out. areas, four-way chairs, sound- and expectations as those things less—than we used to, so the col- Th e Hagerman family has a Th e committee is hoping to muffl ing moveable panels and change. We need to work with lection wasn’t growing very fast. ” long history with Ferris, with purchase the chosen furniture smart boards. A smart board is students to continually refresh With the periodicals relo- Phil’s father Dale, sister Debo- some time over the summer, like a TV monitor, which a group and reimagine other spaces in cated, the library’s next concern rah and daughter Jennifer hav- so that the new and improved of students can plug their laptops ways that help them do what was what to do with the newly ing graduated from Ferris. second fl oor will be completed or tablets into and have access they need to do as students.” emptied second fl oor. Th us, Similarly, Jenna Matelske by the start of the fall semester. to the same screen. Much of the Th e idea of a redesign of the the furniture project was born. is of the fourth generation in “What we’re hoping to do is library’s current furniture is be- second fl oor was conceived af- “What it really is,” Maixner her family to study pharmacy what we’ve kind of dubbed as a coming outdated, such as long ta- ter the library’s periodicals, said, “is creating space at Ferris. Hailing from South furniture petting zoo,” Maixner bles and chairs, which were more which are printed publications here at the library that stu- Lyon, Michigan, Matelske is cur- said. “We’re wanting to do some popular before most students like magazines and newspa- dents want to take up.” rently in pre-pharmacy and will real analysis of how students use owned laptops, so these new pers, were moved from the Th e second fl oor furniture start pharmacy school this fall. “Since I enjoy science and have grown up around pharmacy, it See Furniture on Page 3 is the perfect fi eld for me,” said Matelske. “Th e Ferris pharmacy community and reputation are so great, there was never any other Women’s Health Clinic school for my pharmacy career.” “We want to support education across the state of Michi- gan, but we also want to bring arrives in Big Rapids! the best and brightest people from around the country to a school we believe in,” said Phil. Michigan Primary Care Partners welcomes In January, the Hagerman family gave a $2 million en- Nurse Practitioner Christy Bourdlais, WHNP, dowment to University of state certified in women’s health services. Michigan-Flint’s School of Management. Th e endowment Christy brings expertise in providing comprehensive, will create a scholarship as well specialized care for women’s health issues. as a new business center, the “Hagerman Center for Entre- preneurship and Innovation.” Sexual Health • Fitness & Nutrition• Gynecology Care • Depression/Anxiety Stephen Durst, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, com- Menstrual Irregularities • STD Screening & Treatment • Contraceptive Planning mented on the opportunities that the Hagerman fam- Health Lifestyle Risk Assessments • Menopausal Issues • Acute Primary Care Issues ily is providing students. “Th rough this leadership-level For an appointment call: gift to the College of Pharmacy, Phil and Jocelyn Hagerman will be enhancing opportunities for Big Rapids • 231.592.1360 students with the introduction of a transformative scholarship program, expanding curricular Reed City • 231.832.1111 options through support of pro- Tuesday evening appointments available. gram development and ensuring www.michiganprimarycarepartners.com students are educated in state-of- MPCP Women’s Health Clinic provides services for women of all ages. the-art facilities,” said Durst. 3 2 NEWS NEWS 3 March 4, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH FERRIS STATE TORCH March 4, 2015

PHARMACY from Page 1 Defraud credit card PARTY from Page 1 Furniture Pharmacy A round-up of this week’s crime across the FSU campus Four arrested, 32 cited for mi- students refl ect Harrison Watt plaint. Th e incident was handled Feb. 22, 12:30 am nor in possession, one falls through petting zoo Editor-In-Chief by hall staff . Offi cers assisted city police with on $5 million a large party on Grand Traverse. ceiling Creating new spaces in FLITE Feb. 16, 7:30 pm Feb. 20, 10:15 pm 32 were ticketed for Minor in 32 attendants, not including ich confi rmed that Ferris DPS donation A report of a parking decal sto- Offi cers investigated a possible Possession and four were arrest- the tenants, were cited for MIP. assisted in breaking up the party. len from a vehicle in Lot 2. marijuana complaint in Clark ed and lodged in the county jail. Th e latest statistics from the Th e party was listed with an Megan Smith it. We’ve been working on a sur- Hall. A warrant request was is- gift will fund the Hagerman Ferris Department of Pub- address in a Facebook event, Ferris State Torch vey to give to students from the sued for two subjects for posses- Feb. 22, 3:55 am Endowed Chair for Medical In- Feb. 17, 2:35 pm lic Safety state that there have and Ferris students were con- checkout desk. It will be online, sion of marijuana and one stu- A report of two vehicles being formatics, a new faculty chair. A two-car accident in Lot 35. been no off -campus liquor law fi rmed to be at the party. FLITE’s assessment committee so they can log in any time. We dent was referred to the offi ce of damaged in Lot 47. “Th is is a symbol of our com- arrests since 2011 when three Further information was is seeking student input to cre- also have some plans to try to get student conduct. mitment to education and our Feb. 17, 2:40 pm were arrested for violation of deemed unavailable at the pres- ate a new, appealing study space a big table with a print-out of the Feb. 23, 9:30 pm commitment to Ferris,” said A report of a two-car accident in liquor laws (Stats up to 2013). ent time according to the Big Rap- on its second fl oor. Sometime second fl oor map and pictures Feb. 21, 9:20 am Offi cers assisted hall staff at Phil Hagerman. “We want to Lot 37. Th e on-campus picture is ids Department of Public Safety. in the next month, students can of the furniture that are to-scale Offi cers stopped a vehicle on Merrill Hall on a marijuana make sure that the pharmacy very diff erent in terms of li- Under the Michigan Freedom expect to try out a variety of dif- that students can rearrange and State Street near Perry Avenue complaint. Two students were industry recognizes what an im- Feb. 18, 2:10 pm quor law violations in which of Information Act, the Torch fi led ferent furnishings to help the take a picture with their smart- referred to the offi ce of student portant part Ferris has been in Offi cers investigated a lost credit people were referred else- for the release of the documents. library design the perfect space. phone to show exactly how they card complaint. Th e owner of conduct. where for disciplinary action.” Under the act, Big Rap- “What we’re hoping to do is want it laid out, which I think my personal success, my fam- TORCH ily’s success and in the growth the card was attempting to de- ] 327 were referred for disci- ids DPS has fi ve business days create new spaces,” said Gary would make for a very fun and Feb. 24, 1:35 am of our company, Diplomat.” fraud the credit card company by plinary action in residential fa- to respond. Th is is the third Maixner, Emerging Technolo- interactive kind of experience.” Offi cers assisted hall staff at Th is $5 million is the largest- claiming the card had been sto- ON THE cilities and on-campus for violat- FOIA request issued by the gies Librarian and leader of the Another factor in the redesign Clark Hall on a marijuana com- ever outright donation to Fer- len in order to avoid paying the ing liquor laws in 2013 alone. Torch since October of 2013. project, “and that’s a little bit of of the second fl oor is acoustics, charges on the card. A warrant plaint. A warrant request was Th e house at 211 East Grand According to the court, the Photo By: Therese Vainner | Photographer ris. In honor of the gift , Ferris is a nebulous term, I understand, creating the perfect balance be- RECORD forwarded to the prosecutor’s The new space in the library will soon be fi lled. renaming its current pharmacy request was sent to the prosecu- Traverse Street is a little over arrested subjects, whose names but what that really means is, tween noise and quiet to help offi ce for one student, who was facility the “Hagerman Phar- tor’s offi ce for fraud. a mile from campus, and Big will not be reported until con- if you arrange furniture in a students concentrate. Some of also referred to the offi ce of stu- macy Building.” Ferris, Wayne Rapids Department of Pub- fi rmed by police documents, will certain way, the space is more the options the committee is furnishings will cater to a more second fl oor to the lower level dent conduct. State University and Univer- Feb. 19, 3:25 pm lic Safety was on scene fi rst. be arraigned on the morning of conducive to silent reading, or looking into are a white noise modern student population. last semester. Librarian Da- for driving without headlights. sity of Michigan have the only A two-car accident in Lot 27. Ferris DPS Chief Bruce Borkov- March 19. if you arrange furniture in a machine or a sound cloud, which “I believe that our library vid Scott headed this project. Th e driver was found to be intox- Feb. 24, 2:55 pm pharmacy schools in Michigan. way over here, then it might be is a series of panels on the ceil- should be the students’ library “A lot of library publications icated and lodged in the county A car-pedestrian accident took “For years to come, our en- Feb. 20, 11:10 am conducive to collaboration. .” ing designed to absorb sound. fi rst and foremost,” said Scott have moved to electronic,” Scott jail for OWI. place on Campus Drive in front tire pharmacy community A report of a disorderly subject Some time between mid- Some of the furniture pieces Garrison, Dean of FLITE. “What said, “and as such, our print sub- of FLITE Library. Th e pedestrian will enjoy the opportunity to at West Campus Apartments, the March and early April, the li- the committee are considering that means will change over scription footprint has really, re- Feb. 21, 7:50 pm sustained minor injuries but was learn and work in the Hager- subject was referred to the offi ce brary will be renting a variety include moveable whiteboards time, and it is our responsibility ally dwindled over the past few Offi cers assisted hall staff in Tra- not treated by EMS. man Pharmacy Building,” said of student conduct. of furnishings from four dif- that students can write on or to Ferris State University’s stu- years. We probably have half vis Hall on a marijuana com- Ferris President David Eisler. ferent companies, which stu- position to create private study dents to respond to their needs as many subscriptions—maybe plaint, one subject was referred Th e Hagerman family has a Feb. 20, 8:00 pm dents will be able to try out. areas, four-way chairs, sound- and expectations as those things less—than we used to, so the col- to the offi ce of student conduct. long history with Ferris, with Offi cers assisted hall staff at Mer- Th e committee is hoping to muffl ing moveable panels and change. We need to work with lection wasn’t growing very fast. ” rill Hall on a marijuana com- purchase the chosen furniture smart boards. 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Photo of the Week FERRIS FEST from Page 4 Spotlight Announcement of Ferris Fest Who’s That? headliners creates some confusion Ferris students voice their opinion on the Ferris Fest on diversity students remain open-minded idea who either of them are,” said to Ferris for a weekend. Not W.I.L.L conference to Ferris student Kaitlyn Baase. “I’m many colleges can say they put sure there are others who feel the on an event like Ferris Fest.” same way I do, but you are never Each year, Entertainment feature empowerment going to be able to make everyone Unlimited brings new artists happy, no matter who you pick to perform. Last year, Ferris of minorities to perform. It’s just impossible.” Fest was held in the intermural Nonetheless, students are fi elds but this year the headlin- still eager for Ferris Fest. ers will be in the north quad. Jennifer Corrie rate rooms with interactive “Regardless, I’ll still go out “I prefer it in the north quad Ferris State Torch discussions to participate in. to Ferris Fest and check them mainly because it is more in Th e four faculty and staff out,” said Baase, a senior in the center of campus,” said members who will be leading the public relations program. Baase. “Last year I felt like it Th e annual W.I.L.L con- the breakout sessions include “To me, it’s not necessarily was in the middle of nowhere.” ference is approaching in Matthew Jones, Tracy Busch, about the performers; it’s more Ferris Fest, taking place mid-March and mean- Teresa Cook and Jina Jackson about the overall experience.” April 25, is a nice preview while, preparations are be- Rockwell. “I haven’t looked into the per- to the upcoming summer ing made for the event. Following the breakout ses- formers to see if they sound good. months and off ers students a Th is will be the thirteenth sions, attendees will head I guess it doesn’t really make me chance to unwind before fi nals. year that the W.I.L.L, or back to the ballroom, where mad that it’s not a big name,” said “I just hope it’s Women Investing in Leader- the rest of the time will fea- Hendrickson. “I understand that warm!” said Metts. ship and Learning confer- ture the keynote speaker for it’s hard to bring big names in.” Hendrickson agreed, “Hope- ence has been taking place. the conference, Vivian Pick- Ferris Fest student chair, Lola fully we don’t still have snow”. Schultz, a junior in the music “It’s always exciting to have “Our theme this year is ard, who is a Ferris Alumni industry management program Ferris Fest around the end of diversity in the workplace,” and is the current president of is excited for the performanc- April. It makes it feel like a big said Harmin Gill, a junior General Motors Foundation. es. “I’m thrilled to host Mayer celebration for almost being done double majoring in psychol- “When I was there last year, Hawthorne and Big K.R.I.T. for with the semester,” said Baase. ogy and nursing. “Th e main some of the things that our this year’s Ferris Fest,” Schultz Ferris Fest will take place on FSU Torch File Photo topics that we’re trying to keynote was speaking about said. “We are really lucky to host the campus quad by the new Karmin, was the Ferris Fest headliner last year. cover are achieving success really hit hard,” said Gill. “You such a huge event that brings University Center. in career building, empow- really see how diff erent peo- people from all over Michigan Mari Ann Loucks liners were actually announced ology program, was confused by erment, workforce diversity, ple’s struggles are, and it makes Ferris State Torch as Big K.R.I.T. and Mayer Haw- the selection. “I said, ‘who’s that?’ and minorities in leadership.” you want to do more for your- thorne. Both performers will be I had never even heard of them.” “It’s basically just to include self. No matter who you are, Ferris Pharmacy major Josh on campus April 25 for the annu- Hedrickson agreed. “I everyone on campus and show it just makes you want to be a Hendrickson hasn’t heard of ei- al Ferris Fest concert, sponsored thought for sure we would them diversity is a good thing, better version of yourself, and ther Mayer Hawthorne or Big by Entertainment Unlimited. get someone that was a little instead of a bad thing. We’re it makes you want to try hard- K.R.I.T., and he’s not alone. Students were confused by the more well known,” said the trying to empower the minori- er and break whatever ste- Ferris Fest headliners were an- announcement of the Mississip- second-year pharmacy major. ties on campus, whether it’s by reotype is holding you back.” nounced last week, and though pi rapper and Michigan singer. “I was confused, especially race, sexual orientation, gen- Although the conference is the rumors were that of Soulja Upon the announcement, since I heard rumors about other der, ethnicity, or the like. We more specifi cally aimed to- Boy and Ed Sheeran, the head- Danielle Metts, a junior in the bi- performers coming. 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Photo of the Week FERRIS FEST from Page 4 Spotlight Announcement of Ferris Fest Who’s That? headliners creates some confusion Ferris students voice their opinion on the Ferris Fest on diversity students remain open-minded idea who either of them are,” said to Ferris for a weekend. Not W.I.L.L conference to Ferris student Kaitlyn Baase. “I’m many colleges can say they put sure there are others who feel the on an event like Ferris Fest.” same way I do, but you are never Each year, Entertainment feature empowerment going to be able to make everyone Unlimited brings new artists happy, no matter who you pick to perform. Last year, Ferris of minorities to perform. It’s just impossible.” Fest was held in the intermural Nonetheless, students are fi elds but this year the headlin- still eager for Ferris Fest. ers will be in the north quad. Jennifer Corrie rate rooms with interactive “Regardless, I’ll still go out “I prefer it in the north quad Ferris State Torch discussions to participate in. to Ferris Fest and check them mainly because it is more in Th e four faculty and staff out,” said Baase, a senior in the center of campus,” said members who will be leading the public relations program. Baase. “Last year I felt like it Th e annual W.I.L.L con- the breakout sessions include “To me, it’s not necessarily was in the middle of nowhere.” ference is approaching in Matthew Jones, Tracy Busch, about the performers; it’s more Ferris Fest, taking place mid-March and mean- Teresa Cook and Jina Jackson about the overall experience.” April 25, is a nice preview while, preparations are be- Rockwell. “I haven’t looked into the per- to the upcoming summer ing made for the event. Following the breakout ses- formers to see if they sound good. months and off ers students a Th is will be the thirteenth sions, attendees will head I guess it doesn’t really make me chance to unwind before fi nals. year that the W.I.L.L, or back to the ballroom, where mad that it’s not a big name,” said “I just hope it’s Women Investing in Leader- the rest of the time will fea- Hendrickson. “I understand that warm!” said Metts. ship and Learning confer- ture the keynote speaker for it’s hard to bring big names in.” Hendrickson agreed, “Hope- ence has been taking place. the conference, Vivian Pick- Ferris Fest student chair, Lola fully we don’t still have snow”. Schultz, a junior in the music “It’s always exciting to have “Our theme this year is ard, who is a Ferris Alumni industry management program Ferris Fest around the end of diversity in the workplace,” and is the current president of is excited for the performanc- April. It makes it feel like a big said Harmin Gill, a junior General Motors Foundation. es. “I’m thrilled to host Mayer celebration for almost being done double majoring in psychol- “When I was there last year, Hawthorne and Big K.R.I.T. for with the semester,” said Baase. ogy and nursing. “Th e main some of the things that our this year’s Ferris Fest,” Schultz Ferris Fest will take place on FSU Torch File Photo topics that we’re trying to keynote was speaking about said. “We are really lucky to host the campus quad by the new Karmin, was the Ferris Fest headliner last year. cover are achieving success really hit hard,” said Gill. “You such a huge event that brings University Center. in career building, empow- really see how diff erent peo- people from all over Michigan Mari Ann Loucks liners were actually announced ology program, was confused by erment, workforce diversity, ple’s struggles are, and it makes Ferris State Torch as Big K.R.I.T. and Mayer Haw- the selection. “I said, ‘who’s that?’ and minorities in leadership.” you want to do more for your- thorne. 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I have no just want to be able to empow- wards people in minorities, 840 Clark St. er everyone, and help them Gill said that the event is open Photo By Irma Collins| Photographer [email protected] See Ferris Fest on Page 5 achieve whatever they want to to everyone who is interested Students enjoy the Friday’s at Ferris activities in the University Center. www.greatlakesbook.com be able to achieve,” said Gill. in attending, and that it could Th ere will fi rst be an op- be benefi cial to everyone tional meet and greet from 6 who comes. “It’s going to be to 6:30pm with hors d’oeuvres an awesome event,” said Gill, served in the University Cen- who hopes for a large turnout. ter ballroom, before split- Th e event will be held on ting up into smaller groups Th ursday, March 19 from 6 to for specifi c simultaneous 8 p.m. in the University Cen- READ breakout sessions in sepa- ter ballroom. Have A Safe See Continued on Page 5 INTO & Enjoyable IT Spring Break! College of Arts & Sciences

6 6 “ LIFESTYLES LIFESTYLES 7 March 4, 2015 ferris state torch FERRIS STATE TORCH FERRIS STATE TORCH March 4, 2015 I also am pretty unique in how I approach the musical side of it. Preston Leatherman LIFESTYLES “ See page 8 for story Two more days Students eager to get away for spring break

Hailey Klingel doesn’t make him any less sitting in an automatic wheel Voyages through futures past Ferris State Torch ready for the sunny 80 degree chair with a boom box in his weather he’ll experience on lap,” Klarecki said. “He was blast- WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR SB 2015? In just two more days, the his eastern Caribbean cruise. ing ghetto rap and just doing luckiest of us will be taking a “It’s not as bad as last zig-zags and donuts everywhere. week long break from arctic tun- year, but I can’t wait to get There’s always just something dra that is Big Rapids. out of here,” Cote said. interesting around every corner.” Staying in BR ...... If you aren’t going anywhere To the envy of many of us, Ferris students may get accus- 7% for spring break, live vicariously Cote will tomed to the sheltered life in Big through these students who are. be relax- Rapids, which is why Bixman is Going home ...... International communica- ing on the mostly excited to just see how dif- 45% tions and media junior Janelle beaches of ferent of a culture LA has in store. Flemming is an exchange stu- San Juan, “I’ve heard from so many peo- dent from the Netherlands, but Antigua, ple that as soon as you’re out Out of state ...... 28% was born and raised in Aruba, N a s s a u , there you don’t want to leave,” an island in the Caribbean. and St. Bixman Needless to say, she’s been Thomas said. “Just Out of country ...... 7% struggling with this particularly during the the crazi- stops of est things awful winter and is excited to Jacob Cote escape to Panama City Beach. Ferris State University his eight- that are Somewhere warm ...... 14% “I’m excited to party for a week day cruise. so nor- and just feel warm again and feel “It’s going to be pretty fun, mal out like I’m at home,” Flemming said. I’m excited,” said Cote. “You there are Flemming explained how get to see a bunch of different so foreign this spring break is a “once in places at once as opposed to to me.” being stuck in the same resort.” Bixman a lifetime opportunity” for her Logan Bixman because they don’t have spring If partying on the beach isn’t Ferris State University will be break at her home university. your cup of tea, live through this taking Their school year is divid- couple who’s going to be explor- back a better souvenir than a ed into four blocks followed ing Los Angeles for the next week. tourist magnet from this adven- by a week off after each one. A celebrity home tour, ture—she’s getting inked up for “It’s not like here where every- Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, the first time while she’s in LA. one goes to Cancun or Panama paddle boarding on the Pacific, “I’m getting a lotus flower City Beach,” said Flemming. Venice Beach, and the Santa where I broke my back because “So this is a nice opportu- Monica Pier are some of the sights it stands for overcoming chal- nity. I’m hoping to meet new and activities plastics engineer- lenges,” said Bixman. “On my people and lay on the beach- ing sophomore Andrew Klarecki foot, I’m going to get moun- es. That’s what I really want.” and pre-pharm junior Logan tains for like moving mountains. Criminal justice senior Jacob Bixman are eager to experience. I guess it’s a little bit more of a Cote is a Michigan native, so “Last time I was at Venice meaningful trip for me.” he’s used to the cold, but that Beach, I saw a small, black man wearing a three-piece green suit

Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer us on The Hospitality program hosted their 24th annual Gala in the University Center ballroom and this year’s theme was Steam Punk. The theme was complete with decor and costumes, including this string quartet. Hospitality program hosts annual gala in University Center ballroom Twitter

Andrea Lenhart According to gala student a valet, coat check, live the welding department to help dent workers enjoy the Ferris State Torch manager and Public Relations music, a five-course meal, us with the gears and other valuable hands-on experi- junior and a silent and live auction. decorations to help with the ence of the event in addition @fsutorch Ferris alumni, parents, pro- J o r d a n “This event allows students to Steampunk Victorian theme.” to what they learn in class. fessors, students, and com- H o u s e , work together and host an extrav- According to House, approxi- m“The gala gives us a feel of what munity members attend- the Gala is agant event for alumni and com- mately 300 guests attended the we will be doing in our field and ed the annual Hospitality the main munity members,” House said. gala, proving to be a large success. what an event is like,” hospi- program gala on Feb. 27. fundraiser According to Hospitality “We have solicited over tality management Clair Wolfe The event took place in the for the senior Garrett Taylor, many dif- $37,000 worth of silent auction said. “It also gives us a feel for University Center ballroom program, ferent students and programs at items and all of those dollars all of the different departments and according to hospitality raising Ferris such as the welding depart- then come that need to work together.” professor and program coordi- money for ment and the Kendall College of back to Student theme and decor nator and Gala director Julie Jordan House academic Art and Design have had their the pro- manager and resort management Doyle, the Gala was the first Ferris State University schol- hand in making the gala happen. gram to senior Laina Plocharczyk agreed big event to take place there. arships “The gala is outstanding,” help bet- with Wolfe and was very happy “We are very excited to be and conference travel expenses. hospitality director and profes- ter stu- with the result of the event. here at the new University “The annual gala is for the sor Julie Doyle said. “We have dents in “This is pretty much my entire Center,” Doyle said at the event. Hospitality Management pro- over 170 students involved their edu- degree,” Plocharczyk said. “I am “We are the first big event, so gram to put their skills together from the university, most of cation,” getting the experience and net- that had its challenges and and gain experience with hosting them from our program. It is Doyle working with people that I need. opportunities. We are finding the largest event of the semester a collaborative effort that we’ve s a i d . Tonight is going as planned and Clair Wolfe that this is a beautiful facility to for the program,” House said. done with different programs Ferris State University The I am happy with the turn out.” have this event in,” Doyle said. Guests were treated with across campus in terms with stu-

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Hailey Klingel doesn’t make him any less sitting in an automatic wheel Voyages through futures past Ferris State Torch ready for the sunny 80 degree chair with a boom box in his weather he’ll experience on lap,” Klarecki said. “He was blast- WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR SB 2015? In just two more days, the his eastern Caribbean cruise. ing ghetto rap and just doing luckiest of us will be taking a “It’s not as bad as last zig-zags and donuts everywhere. week long break from arctic tun- year, but I can’t wait to get There’s always just something dra that is Big Rapids. out of here,” Cote said. interesting around every corner.” Staying in BR ...... If you aren’t going anywhere To the envy of many of us, Ferris students may get accus- 7% for spring break, live vicariously Cote will tomed to the sheltered life in Big through these students who are. be relax- Rapids, which is why Bixman is Going home ...... International communica- ing on the mostly excited to just see how dif- 45% tions and media junior Janelle beaches of ferent of a culture LA has in store. Flemming is an exchange stu- San Juan, “I’ve heard from so many peo- dent from the Netherlands, but Antigua, ple that as soon as you’re out Out of state ...... 28% was born and raised in Aruba, N a s s a u , there you don’t want to leave,” an island in the Caribbean. and St. Bixman Needless to say, she’s been Thomas said. “Just Out of country ...... 7% struggling with this particularly during the the crazi- stops of est things awful winter and is excited to Jacob Cote escape to Panama City Beach. Ferris State University his eight- that are Somewhere warm ...... 14% “I’m excited to party for a week day cruise. so nor- and just feel warm again and feel “It’s going to be pretty fun, mal out like I’m at home,” Flemming said. I’m excited,” said Cote. “You there are Flemming explained how get to see a bunch of different so foreign this spring break is a “once in places at once as opposed to to me.” being stuck in the same resort.” Bixman a lifetime opportunity” for her Logan Bixman Come Check because they don’t have spring If partying on the beach isn’t Ferris State University will be break at her home university. your cup of tea, live through this taking Us Out! Their school year is divid- couple who’s going to be explor- back a better souvenir than a ❖ Buy, Sell & ed into four blocks followed ing Los Angeles for the next week. tourist magnet from this adven- Trade Guns by a week off after each one. A celebrity home tour, ture—she’s getting inked up for ❖ “It’s not like here where every- Hollywood sign, Walk of Fame, the first time while she’s in LA. Full Service one goes to Cancun or Panama paddle boarding on the Pacific, “I’m getting a lotus flower Gunsmithing City Beach,” said Flemming. Venice Beach, and the Santa where I broke my back because ❖ $15.00 Firearm “So this is a nice opportu- Monica Pier are some of the sights it stands for overcoming chal- Transfers nity. I’m hoping to meet new and activities plastics engineer- lenges,” said Bixman. “On my people and lay on the beach- ing sophomore Andrew Klarecki foot, I’m going to get moun- 13 Jefferson St. E • Stanwood es. That’s what I really want.” and pre-pharm junior Logan tains for like moving mountains. 231-823-2050 Criminal justice senior Jacob Bixman are eager to experience. I guess it’s a little bit more of a Fax: 231-823-2055 Cote is a Michigan native, so “Last time I was at Venice meaningful trip for me.” HOURS he’s used to the cold, but that Beach, I saw a small, black man Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6pm • Saturday 10am - 4pm wearing a three-piece green suit

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With indus- pervasive in the digital age? try revenues in the billions, On one side, there are pornography is a force to traditionalists in defense of be reckoned with in the true monogamy, who argue entertainment industry. that prolonged exposure So, you’re better on the to pornography can seri- couch being a weirdo than ously damage the brain’s on the streets being a weir- process of getting aroused. do? Could be, but hold on. We’ve heard these argu- Netflix provides the same ments before: that porn easy escape, the same cure serves instant gratification, for boredom. See, research that it warps our perspec- Submitted By: James Lucente | Lucente Entertainment about porn’s effects on the tives on real intimacy or that Preston Leatherman poses in a photoshoot for his newest album, The Departure, that was released in November of 2012. brain is mostly contradic- it’s plain GROSS. There cer- tory. Maybe porn itself isn’t tainly is a point here. Porn the problem. 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Some scien- Ferris State Torch “I think Preston’s music is A moment of pure inspira- fries, it is the responsibility tists even argue that there exciting and fun to listen to,” tion occurred when Leatherman of the individual to decide is a correlation between the Entertainment Unlimited is Bernstein said. “It gets the audi- saw Eric Hutchinson open for what overconsumption is. increased availability of por- not letting up this semester when ence singing along and helps cre- One Republic at a small club in nography and decreased sex it comes to, well, entertainment. ate an enjoyable experience.” Houston, Texas a few years back. On March 3, EU brought With the hype of Ferris Fest “He came out, just him and 22 year old entertainer and on the rise, EU brought students two other guys, and just put on YouTube sensation Preston a more intimate, personal show one of the best shows I’ve ever Leatherman to Ferris. from Leatherman held in the seen,” Leatherman said. “The “We found [Leatherman] University Center stage lounge. way he interacted with the audi- when we went to the National According to Bernstein, the audience and told stories, it seemed Come in St. Patrick’s Day for our ence should expect to hear and like I was at more of a com- th Association for Campus 40 Year Anniversary Activities (NACA) back in see some looping done during edy show than a concert, and November,” music industry man- his performance, along with a I walked out of that show way agement junior and program- mix of covers and original songs. bigger of an Eric Hutchinson fan Corn Beef ming coordinator for EU Rachel “I also am pretty unique in than a One Republic fan. 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10 10 “ SPORTS SPORTS 11 March 4, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH FERRIS STATE TORCH March 4, 2015 ferris state torch She gives me and other people a lot of WOMENS BASKETBALL MENS BASKETBALL motivation, not even just in regards to basketball. Emily Evans BASKETBALL from Page 10 “ See page 12 for story SPORTS Katie Mavis makes the Bulldogs to take on no. six MENS BASKETBALL most of tough season seed team in GLIAC this Wednesday Th e Dawgs split with Tournament was during the Michigan Tech this year, beat- 2012-2013 season where they fell ing the Huskies 63-51 in January in the fi rst round to the Findlay and falling in a 68-60 loss in University Oilers in a 62-55 loss. early February. Ferris beat Th is year, the Dawgs will be hop- Walsh University 77-62 in a ing to replicate their win streak match-up earlier in the season. from earlier in the season, and Th e last time the Bulldogs roll through the tournament. made it to the GLIAC Tourney Time TEAMS STANDING IN THE WAY OF THE FINALS ASHLAND WALSH Previously met December 6, Previously met January 10, 66-57 Win 77-62 Win MICHIGAN TECH Previously met January 15, 63-52 Win and February 5, Photo By: Michael A. Corm| Photographerr 68-60 Loss Junior guard Katie Mavis turns negatives into positives and looks forward to next season. Ferris women’s basketball team will look to rebound next season

Jimmy Demery lots of motivation.” Mavis said. Junior Christina Branch, and Ferris State Torch Th e Bulldogs will look to Sophomore Ally Christman. rebound next season aft er fi n- One of the Mavis’ favorite As the buzzer parts about the sounded on a dis- team is the rela- appointing loss tionships off the to Grand Valley She shows that if you keep a posi- court, which State in the sea- only adds to the son fi nale, Junior tive attitude and continue to work team’s chemis- guard Katie Mavis try on the court. chose to take the hard things will work out in your “We’re so “ close on and positive out of the favor.. defeat, and use it off the court Emily Evans and that really as competitive Sophmore Guard fuel for next year. ” helps on the “Th is last basketball loss we had get- court because ting beat by Grand Valley by ishing 11-14 this year. Th e team we trust each other and we 30 points was so embarrass- will return its top three scor- would do anything for each ing, so we’ll defi nitely have ers from this season, in Mavis, other out there,” says Mavis.

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Next year Mavis will be a fi ft h year senior and the captain of the team, which is something that would have seemed easy to predict considering how accomplished she was as a high school player. However, when she fi rst got to Ferris she was surprised to learn that she would be redshirting her fi rst year. Yet, as with the loss to Grand Valley, Mavis took the disap- pointment of redshirting in stride and made the most of it. “My fi rst year here was def- initely a growing year. I came in not knowing I was going to be redshirted. Th at helped me grow a lot; I got to work on my own skills,” says Mavis. “I got a lot stronger and more confi dent in myself which helped me a ton going into my second year when I actually got to play.” Mavis’ hard working attitude has not gone unnoticed by her teammates and coaches. “She gives me and other people a lot of motivation, not even just in regards to basketball. She shows that if you keep a positive attitude and continue to work hard things will work out in your favor,” sophomore guard Emily Evans said. Descriptions of leaders Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer like that make up a coach’s Assistant Coach Shea Mead talks to members of the Woman’s Basketball team earlier this season. dream, and the closeness of the team is sure to help the Marshall Scheldt Th e last time Ferris made was, she said, “My best mem- out fi ve times a week. Whether Bulldogs improve next season. Ferris State Torch it to the conference tourna- ory is playing at Notre Dame. we’re doing skill work or in the Still though, the losses of this ment was the 2012-2013 sea- Although we didn’t win, the weight room, we’re working season are hard to forget, especially with other teams in the GLIAC Aft er a 104-73 loss to son. During that season, senior experience we had was fun, hard every day.” said Robinson getting ready for the postseason. Grand Valley State last guard Destiney Robinson both on and off the court there.” Th e Bulldogs fi nished the “I really wish we were play- Th ursday, the Bulldogs fi n- was only a sophomore. With the team graduat- season averaging 64.9 points ing another week. Especially ished off the season with an “We didn’t meet our expec- ing six players, they will have per game and shot 40.6 per- because this year and last year overall record of 11-14, and tations this year unfortu- to depend on some younger cent from the fi eld as a team. we were just one or two games a conference record of 9-13. nately. We didn’t make the talent to take over next sea- Katie Mavis and Christina away from that (GLIAC postsea- Unfortunately for the Dawgs, tournament so that really son. Th e next season will be Branch led the Bulldogs in son tournament) and that will their record wasn’t quite good sucked,” said Robinson. a challenge for the Bulldogs, points per game on the season, defi nitely be fuel for next year.” enough to earn them a spot in Robinson is one of six seniors but the team will prac- averaging 11.5 and 11.7 ppg. Th e Bulldogs have suff ered the Great Lakes Intercollegiate that will not be returning to tice hard in the off season to Both Mavis and Branch will a couple of down years aft er Athletic Conference play for the Bulldogs next year. come back stronger next year. be returning next season, and going 23-7 in the 2011-2012 Tournament this year. When asked what her favor- “I’m a senior so I’m done now, will likely be looked to as team ite memory of playing at Ferris but in the off season we work leaders once again next season season, but confi dence is high for next season, in no small part due to Mavis’ leadership. “I credit that a lot to the seniors that were here my May 8 & 9, 2015 fi rst year. Th ey were amaz- 2015 MAY Ewigleben Sport Complex ing leaders and being around such positive and great infl u- COMMENCEMENT (Wink Arena) ences has helped me grow and become the leader I am today.” College Contact Phone # Location Friday, May 8 With strong leadership Health Professions Richelle Williams (231) 591-2263 VFS 210 Arts & Sciences Barb Hampel (231) 591-3660 ASC 3052 Time College at the helm and a core group Business (On/Off campus undergrad. students) Carri Grifﬁs (231) 591-2493 BUS 200 3:30 pm College of Health Professions with years of experience play- Business (graduate students) Shannon Yost (231) 591-2168 BUS 200 7:00 pm College of Art & Sciences ing together, hopes are high for Education & Human Serv Jacee Potts (231) 591-2700 BIS 604 Engineering Technology Tamara Jackson (231) 591-2890 JHN 200 College of Pharmacy next season, and Mavis stated Optometry Michelle Aldrich (231) 591-3700 Doctorate in Community College Leadership her goal for the team plainly. Pharmacy Tara Lee (231) 591-3780 Saturday, May 9 “... Making and winning DCCL Andrea Wirgau (231) 591-2710 Time College the tournament,” Mavis said. Note: You must satisfy all of your degree requirements before you officially graduate and receive your diploma. Caps and Gowns may be purchased at the Grad Fair on March 24th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, in the University Center – Multi Purpose 9:00 am College of Education & Human Services Th ose are loft y expectations Rooms or starting March 25th - May 7 at the Ferris State University Bookstore (Located in the University Center, 805 Campus Drive, Michigan College of Optometry considering the Bulldogs have Big Rapids MI 49307). 12:30 pm College of Engineering Technology not qualifi ed for the tournament Tickets are required for all ceremonies. All Students planning on participating in a ceremony will receive (6) six tickets. Tickets will be available for students to access/print at the Grad Fair on March 24, 2015. 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WOMENS BASKETBALL MAVIS from Page 11 Mavis on Sports Dawgs’ days are over Ferris State’s Top Dawg Women’s Basket- Shorts Women’s basketball season comes to an end ball season

Next year Mavis will be a Keith Salowich fi ft h year senior and the cap- Sports Editor tain of the team, which is something that would have seemed Track & fi eld competes at GLIAC Championships easy to predict considering how Th e men and women of Ferris State’s track & fi eld team recent- accomplished she was as a high ly participated in the two-day GLIAC Championships. Placing school player. However, when 11th in team points were the women of the Bulldogs, while the she fi rst got to Ferris she was men in the crimson and gold took home 13th place in the meet. surprised to learn that she would Ferris competitors were able to record three nationally- be redshirting her fi rst year. qualifying marks in the meet. Senior Samantha Johnson took Yet, as with the loss to Grand fourth in the mile run and beat the national provisional quali- Valley, Mavis took the disap- fi cation standard, while teammate Breeann Ovokaitys took pointment of redshirting in seventh and also posted a qualifying time in the same race. Th e stride and made the most of it. women’s distance medley consisting of Johnson, Ovokaitys, “My fi rst year here was def- Ashley Hamilton and Samantha Humphrey placed fourth with initely a growing year. I came a time of 11:49.30, which also topped the qualifi cation standard. in not knowing I was going to Th e next time the teams will see competition will be as part be redshirted. Th at helped me of another two-day event at the Grand Rapids Open on March grow a lot; I got to work on 27-28. Th e Bulldogs will then participate in the Spartan Invite my own skills,” says Mavis. “I in East Lansing on the following weekend. got a lot stronger and more confi dent in myself which helped Tennis winning streaks come to an end me a ton going into my second Both the men and women’s tennis teams were rid- year when I actually got to play.” ing a winning streak when Indianapolis rolled into Mavis’ hard working atti- Big Rapids last Saturday, but neither team could make tude has not gone unnoticed that claim aft er the volleys had ceased that afternoon. by her teammates and coaches. Th e men’s team sits on a 4-2 record this spring aft er most “She gives me and other recently falling to Indianapolis 5-4. Ferris competitors Laurent people a lot of motivation, not Galarneau, Roger Hernandez Pena and Tyler Bridges each won their singles matches, but it was not enough to carry even just in regards to basket- Photo by: Michael A. Corn | Photographer the Bulldogs past the No. 26 Indianapolis Greyhounds. ball. She shows that if you keep Senior forward Justin Buzzeo scored the tying goal against Bemidji State this past weekend. a positive attitude and con- Th e Bulldogs of the women’s team are 2-2 since return- tinue to work hard things will ing to action this spring. Having lost to Indianapolis work out in your favor,” sopho- 8-1 on Feb. 28, the women were then defeated by Western Michigan on the road on the very next day, 7-0. Jimmy Demery aft er scoring the tying goal the team with seven goals more guard Emily Evans said. Ferris State Torch in the 3rd period of the series and 11 assists. He has also Descriptions of leaders Th e teams will next see action this weekend when they travel to Florida to take on a series of teams from March 8-12. fi nale. Earning an overtime been a modicum of con- Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer like that make up a coach’s Th e Bulldogs earned loss instead of a typical loss sistency, playing in all 35 Assistant Coach Shea Mead talks to members of the Woman’s Basketball team earlier this season. dream, and the closeness of Four Dawgs earn All-GLIAC honors credit for pushing the game was crucial for the Bulldogs, games thus far this season. the team is sure to help the Tonight, the men’s basketball team will be hosting Ashland to overtime thanks to a late who now still hold a fi ght- Buzzeo was honored along Bulldogs improve next season. Marshall Scheldt Th e last time Ferris made was, she said, “My best mem- out fi ve times a week. Whether in Wink Arena to kick off the GLIAC Tournament. While the rally on Senior Night against ing chance to get home-ice with the fi ve other seniors Still though, the losses of this Ferris State Torch it to the conference tourna- ory is playing at Notre Dame. we’re doing skill work or in the team’s focus will be on the game, the conference recently took Bemidji State in the regu- advantage for the fi rst round on the team in a ceremony season are hard to forget, especial- ment was the 2012-2013 sea- Although we didn’t win, the weight room, we’re working time to recognize four Bulldogs who earned all-conference lar season home fi nale, and of the WCHA playoff s if before the series fi nale for his ly with other teams in the GLIAC Aft er a 104-73 loss to son. During that season, senior experience we had was fun, hard every day.” said Robinson honors. the team was lead by senior they play well this weekend career of contributions to the getting ready for the postseason. Grand Valley State last guard Destiney Robinson both on and off the court there.” Th e Bulldogs fi nished the Drew Lehman was chosen to the All-GLIAC fi rst team, forward Justin Buzzeo. against Lake Superior State. Bulldogs. “I really wish we were play- Th ursday, the Bulldogs fi n- was only a sophomore. With the team graduat- season averaging 64.9 points while teammates Jared Stolicker and Josh Fleming earned Buzzeo takes home this Buzzeo had a phenom- ing another week. Especially ished off the season with an “We didn’t meet our expec- ing six players, they will have per game and shot 40.6 per- second team nods. Both James Chappell and Stolicker were week’s Top Dawg honors enal season, and has the because this year and last year overall record of 11-14, and tations this year unfortu- to depend on some younger cent from the fi eld as a team. named to the GLIAC All-defensive team. second most total points on we were just one or two games a conference record of 9-13. nately. 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PHOTO EDITOR I spent Friday on a wild goose chase, * * * * * * consumed by trips to the courthouse, sher- SHELBY SOBERALSKI iff’s office, Ferris Department of Public Safety office and finally the Big Rapids DPS office. PHOTOGRAPHERS * * * * * * A party that broke out yielded arrests. MICHAEL A. CORN As a local news entity, it’s our job to report IRMA COLLINS THERESE VAINER the news. 32 MIP’s, four arrests and a person falling through an attic ceiling is news, despite REPORTERS * * * * * * the fact that parties happen all the time Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com JUSTIN AIKEN here. DEVIN ANDERSON My trip to those offices yielded only the Cameron Henry, texts using his iPhone, at Stanford University in Stanford, California. JENNIFER CORRIE confirmation that this all happened, as well JIMMY DEMERY KELSEY GEORGE as a few numbers. HAILEY KLINGEL Sure, I’ve heard plenty of hearsay, which I’ve noticed a behavior form- Reason 3: The person you’re MARI ANN LOUCKS can be useful when asking questions to ing (especially among college stu- messaging may very well already MEGAN SMITH Hailey Klingel MARSHALL SCHELDT shoot down rumors or confirm events, but dents) due to the rise of technolo- be dating/talking to someone we won’t report the hearsay. gy, and I’m here to give advice on Ferris State Torch and therefore not want to talk to The police reports from this party are the behalf of the girls (and guys) someone else who has romantic INTERIM REPORTERS here to advise you: DON’T BE * * * * * * public documents. Yet when I finally got who are targets of this behavior. THIS PERSON. Here is why: motives. But how would you ever to the Big Rapids Department of Public It starts like this: Reason 1: First impressions know if you just strike up a ran- Safety to attempt to obtain the documents You innocently log onto dom conversation and don’t cut COPY EDITORS are vital, and elusively messag- * * * * * * pertaining to the arrests (Not even the Facebook or Twitter to catch up ing someone you’ve barely (or to the chase? Don’t assume some- NICHOLE BOEHNKE MIP’s, just the arrests), I was told to file for with the world, and you notice one is single and interested just JESSE DICKINSON never) talked to in real life is them under the Freedom of Information a little “1” over your inbox tab not a good one. It creates con- because they reply; they could Act. notifying you that someone fusion. The person you mes- just be a friendly person and So I filed it and was as specific as pos- messaged you. You think, “Ooh, curious why you messaged them. PRODUCTION MANAGER saged is likely thinking, “Why * * * * * * sible. Here’s the problem, I was given no that’s exciting, I wonder wh it is!” is this person messaging me? I’m not sure when this behav- KAILA PARENT reason as to why they weren’t readily avail- You click on it, and your excite- Do they want something? Are ior started happening, but it’s able. ment vanishes once you see they interested in me? I’m so really just unfortunate how some Police entities, like all public depart- those two words: “What’s up?” confused. What is going on??” people consider this commu- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ments, are supposed to be transparent. What’s so bad about nication and courtship. Girls * * * * * * Get to the point or they will This is the third FOIA the Torch has that, you might ask? admire guys who straight up ask JORDAN LODGE probably just stop replying. filed since October of 2013, and the pre- Correct me if I’m wrong, Reason 2: If you do randomly them to hang out much more vious two were dragged out. The trend but probably 95 percent of than the random chit chatters. WEB EDITOR message someone, it puts them in * * * * * * has been a lack of transparency, and it’s the time, a random “hey” or an awkward situation. Facebook Instead of pointless small talk, KIRA PONCIN reached a point that’s both frustrating and “what’s up” message is from and Twitter both have that awful maybe try starting a conversa- slightly disturbing. someone who has romantic/ feature where it shows when a tion with something along the DISTRIBUTION It comes off in a few ways. One: It makes sexual motives, but is too cow- person reads a message, which lines of, “Hey, I noticed you in * * * * * * things feel fishy. If public documents aren’t ardly to be straight up so they class and I was wondering if NATHAN PRYTULA is a problem because if they read available, what could have happened to turn to the vague (and creepy) it and don’t reply, it comes off you’d like to get coffee some- make them unavailable? method of starting a conversa- as rude. But if they do reply, time!” That is 100 times way Two: It comes across as ‘We don’t think tion out of thin air about abso- more respectable and way more OFFICE STAFF the messenger may take that as * * * * * * you’ll go through the hassle of filing lutely nothing over Facebook. a sign of encouragement, even likely to get you an opportunity ANA CORNELIA the paperwork, so we’ll make you jump Situations like this happen to if they were just being friendly. than a “hey cutie what’s up?” I through hoops to complete this task.’ most girls I’ve talked to, and we Which brings me to reason 3… promise. We’re not here to defame those arrested. are very perplexed by it. So, I’m ADVISOR We’re not here to defame those ticketed * * * * * * STEVE FOX for MIP. QUOTE OF THE WEEK (231) 591-2529 To those in charge, be honest with the [email protected] citizens of your communities. 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Ferris upon myself to compile a playl- and Nice: Isn’t that what you The Ferris State Torch welcomes comments on topics 5.)“Message in a Bottle” by ist of songs that will help you wish you were doing right now of interest to the general readership. Letters should not The Police: You sent a SOS out STAFF The rise of the random “hey” feel better—or at least let you exceed 300 words in length and The Torch reserves the to the world and I found it, instead of going to school? EDITOR IN CHIEF know that you’re not alone in 12.) “Touch of Grey” by * * * * * * right to edit for length. Letters will not be edited for so I made this playlist to res- your misery. To make things HARRISON WATT grammar, punctuation or spelling. The Torch will not cue you. You’re welcome. Grateful Dead: You will (231) 591-5978 even better, all of these songs print letters deemed to be libelous or obscene. All letters 6.)“Walking on Sunshine” get by. You will survive. [email protected] must be signed by their authors and include his or her are available on Spotify for your by Katrina and the Waves: It’s 13.) “Drops in the River” by phone number. listening pleasure. Hooray! impossible to feel depressed Fleet Foxes: I actually don’t have Unsigned editorials appearing on this page are the 1.)“This Year” by The a sarcastic comment for this one. NEWS EDITOR while listening to this song. opinion of The Torch and do not necessarily represent Mountain Goats: The chorus of This is a genuinely calming song * * * * * * Go ahead and try. You will the opinion of the university’s administration, faculty this song is “I am gonna make it to listen to when you’re stressed. or staff. Signed columns represent the opinion of the fail, much like how you’re through this year if it kills me.” 14.) “Ukulele Anthem” by writer. Inquiries regarding editorial content should failing all of your classes. ☺ IFESTYLES DITOR I really feel that this statement L E be directed to the editor in chief at 591-5978 or the 7.)“We’re Not Gonna Take Amanda Palmer: So is this one. * * * * * * is an accurate representation of It’s cute, it’s funny, and it will SARAH FORCE newsroom at 591-5946. It” by Twisted Sister: This how most of us are feeling at song will make you want to make you want to take up play- this point in the school year. drop out of college and start ing the ukulele immediately 2.)“Blue Skies” by Noah (which can consequently become SPORTS EDITOR Letter From The Editor a revolution against The Man. * * * * * * and the Whale: Does school 8.)“Denial Style” by yet another distraction from KEITH SALOWICH have you heartbroken? Are Architecture in Helsinki: Finally, doing your homework, yay). Hiding Something? you unable to leave your bed? a song all about your preferred 15.) “I Will Survive” by OPINIONS EDITOR If so, this is song is for you. Gloria Gaynor: I don’t real- Harrison Watt method of dealing with deadlines. * * * * * * 3.)“Staying Alive” by ly think this song requires an DYLAN PETERS Editor-in-Chief 9.)“I Am a Rock” by Simon the Bee Gees: Life goin’ and Garfunkel: You are a rock, explanation. Make this your nowhere. Somebody help me. mantra for the next 2 months. PHOTO EDITOR I spent Friday on a wild goose chase, you are an iiiiiiiiiiisland. You feel 4.)“Who Needs Sleep?” Hopefully this playlist will * * * * * * consumed by trips to the courthouse, sher- no pain and you never cry. SHELBY SOBERALSKI by Barenaked Ladies: Yeah, help alleviate some of the trauma iff’s office, Ferris Department of Public 10.) “Help, I’m Alive” by who needs sleep when you and pain you’ve been experienc- Safety office and finally the Big Rapids Metric: Does the anxiety from can pull an all-nighter cram- ing since late August. DPS office. your upcoming project have your PHOTOGRAPHERS ming for your mid-term exams? * * * * * * A party that broke out yielded arrests. MICHAEL A. CORN As a local news entity, it’s our job to report IRMA COLLINS By: Irma Collins THERESE VAINER the news. 32 MIP’s, four arrests and a person falling through an attic ceiling is news, despite REPORTERS Abbie-Jo Johnson * * * * * * the fact that parties happen all the time Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com Freshman, Criminal Justice JUSTIN AIKEN here. DEVIN ANDERSON My trip to those offices yielded only the Cameron Henry, texts using his iPhone, at Stanford University in Stanford, California. & Psychology JENNIFER CORRIE confirmation that this all happened, as well READ INTO IT JIMMY DEMERY KELSEY GEORGE as a few numbers. “What is the most valuable life lesson HAILEY KLINGEL Sure, I’ve heard plenty of hearsay, which I’ve noticed a behavior form- Reason 3: The person you’re you’ve learned so far in your fi rst year of MARI ANN LOUCKS can be useful when asking questions to ing (especially among college stu- messaging may very well already MEGAN SMITH Hailey Klingel college? “ MARSHALL SCHELDT shoot down rumors or confirm events, but dents) due to the rise of technolo- be dating/talking to someone we won’t report the hearsay. gy, and I’m here to give advice on Ferris State Torch and therefore not want to talk to The police reports from this party are the behalf of the girls (and guys) someone else who has romantic “The most valuable life lesson that I have INTERIM REPORTERS here to advise you: DON’T BE * * * * * * public documents. Yet when I finally got who are targets of this behavior. THIS PERSON. Here is why: motives. But how would you ever learned in my fi rst year in college is that to the Big Rapids Department of Public It starts like this: Reason 1: First impressions know if you just strike up a ran- fi nding happiness is important. You should Safety to attempt to obtain the documents You innocently log onto dom conversation and don’t cut COPY EDITORS are vital, and elusively messag- * * * * * * pertaining to the arrests (Not even the Facebook or Twitter to catch up pursue a degree/career that you enjoy, ing someone you’ve barely (or to the chase? Don’t assume some- NICHOLE BOEHNKE MIP’s, just the arrests), I was told to file for with the world, and you notice one is single and interested just and if your fi rst choice doesn’t work out, JESSE DICKINSON never) talked to in real life is them under the Freedom of Information a little “1” over your inbox tab not a good one. It creates con- because they reply; they could don’t be afraid to change your mind. Act. notifying you that someone fusion. The person you mes- just be a friendly person and There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be So I filed it and was as specific as pos- messaged you. You think, “Ooh, curious why you messaged them. PRODUCTION MANAGER saged is likely thinking, “Why * * * * * * sible. Here’s the problem, I was given no that’s exciting, I wonder wh it is!” happy.” is this person messaging me? I’m not sure when this behav- KAILA PARENT reason as to why they weren’t readily avail- You click on it, and your excite- Do they want something? Are ior started happening, but it’s able. ment vanishes once you see they interested in me? I’m so really just unfortunate how some Police entities, like all public depart- those two words: “What’s up?” confused. What is going on??” people consider this commu- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ments, are supposed to be transparent. What’s so bad about nication and courtship. Girls * * * * * * Get to the point or they will This is the third FOIA the Torch has that, you might ask? admire guys who straight up ask JORDAN LODGE probably just stop replying. filed since October of 2013, and the pre- Correct me if I’m wrong, Reason 2: If you do randomly them to hang out much more vious two were dragged out. The trend but probably 95 percent of than the random chit chatters. WEB EDITOR message someone, it puts them in * * * * * * has been a lack of transparency, and it’s the time, a random “hey” or an awkward situation. Facebook Instead of pointless small talk, KIRA PONCIN reached a point that’s both frustrating and “what’s up” message is from and Twitter both have that awful maybe try starting a conversa- slightly disturbing. someone who has romantic/ feature where it shows when a tion with something along the DISTRIBUTION It comes off in a few ways. One: It makes sexual motives, but is too cow- person reads a message, which lines of, “Hey, I noticed you in * * * * * * things feel fishy. If public documents aren’t ardly to be straight up so they class and I was wondering if NATHAN PRYTULA is a problem because if they read available, what could have happened to turn to the vague (and creepy) it and don’t reply, it comes off you’d like to get coffee some- make them unavailable? method of starting a conversa- INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST WRITER ? as rude. But if they do reply, time!” That is 100 times way Two: It comes across as ‘We don’t think tion out of thin air about abso- more respectable and way more OFFICE STAFF the messenger may take that as * * * * * * you’ll go through the hassle of filing lutely nothing over Facebook. a sign of encouragement, even likely to get you an opportunity ANA CORNELIA the paperwork, so we’ll make you jump Situations like this happen to CONTACT THE OPINIONS EDITOR DYLAN PETERS if they were just being friendly. than a “hey cutie what’s up?” I through hoops to complete this task.’ most girls I’ve talked to, and we Which brings me to reason 3… promise. We’re not here to defame those arrested. are very perplexed by it. So, I’m AT [email protected] ADVISOR We’re not here to defame those ticketed * * * * * * STEVE FOX for MIP. QUOTE OF THE WEEK FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SHARE (231) 591-2529 To those in charge, be honest with the [email protected] citizens of your communities. Otherwise “Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn” YOUR OPINION WITH THE WHOLE CAMPUS! you alienate them. -Unknown 16 16 OPINIONS March 4, 2015 FERRIS STATE TORCH Spring Break in Big Rapids How to spend the break if you’re stuck in town

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If you’re stuck in Big Rapids recommend eating a lot of pizza. pins down or reenact your favorite sit in your warm, cozy bed and during Spring Break, you’re If you freshmen out there scenes from “The Big Lebowski.” get to work! If you have home- probably wondering, “What haven’t gained your 15 pounds Dylan Peters The Gate also has a mini arcade work that was due in January, the hell am I supposed to do yet, now’s a good chance to Opinions Editor in the back. Pretty swell stuff. now’s a great time to start it. in this ghost town?” Look no do that. Also, you may dis- you’re not looking to “hit it big,” There are many things about There are so many bars in further because unlike some cover a new favorite meal. maybe you’ll discover a new Big Rapids that make it unique. this town, it’s crazy. So gather townies, I’m here to help. You could always start a hobby that you really enjoy. If you’re bored and anything I’ve any remaining friends in town There’s a lot of things band. Seriously, lots of well- Or a new way to annoy those mentioned before doesn’t sound (or strangers you just met) and you can do to waste the known bands started in col- pesky neighbors. I recommend appealing, go out and explore get a few drinks. If you go this time. One of my favorite lege. Look it up, it’s true. playing your instruments really the city yourselves. There’s a route, you could just black out things to do here is eat food. There’s a music store down- loudly at 2:30 a.m. and meow- lot of things in Big Rapids I the whole break and not even If you haven’t noticed by now, town called “Quinn’s Music” ing at the top of your voice. probably don’t even know about worry about having too much Big Rapids has a lot of food estab- that sells all kinds of instru- Do you know about The Gate? (and I’ve lived here for 21 years). time. lishments (Panera, Dairy Queen, ments. Grab your friend, get It’s more than just a bar; it has If you’re up to it, do some Most importantly, Big Rapids Pizza King, Applebee’s and some instruments and start bowling lanes and pretty neon homework you have due. Some will be near silent. Take advan- Pizzeria Vivo’s to name a few). recording. Who knows, maybe lights that make your clothes professors out there assign tage of the space you don’t nor- So why not spend the break eat- you’ll hit it big and not have glow! Go on in and knock a few homework for break, so if Big mally have with the rest of the ing at all of the places in town? I to go back to college. Even if Rapids is too dull for you, just student body here. RATES AS LOW AS $299 + GET ONE MONTH FREE RENT*

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