Swept Into the Playoffs Reduced Enrollment Forces Ferris to Cut Millions

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Ferris is making plans to reduce the university budget by upwards of 10.5 percent over the next four years. In the last two years, Ferris has reduced the university budget by $9.25 million and is likely to continue on that pace for the next four years. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, and Thursday, Feb. 22, Ferris President David Eisler held a total of three presentations for faculty and staff about the state of the budget at Ferris. At those meetings, Eisler discussed that the university is planning to make cuts of $4 million or $5 million in each of the next four years—totaling between $17 million and $20 million. “I’m grateful for the work you do. This is not an easy message to deliver and it’s certainly a sobering message to hear but I believe in our university, I believe in our people, I believe in our education and I believe in our students,” Eisler said to a room packed with faculty and staff. Photo by: Keith Salowich | Web Supervisor As of the 2017-18 academic year, Ferris has a budget of Freshman forward Lucas Finner comes to a halt on the ice. The Ferris men’s hockey team is feeling good after a weekend sweep has them in the WCHA playoffs. $211.4 million. If the maximum predicted cuts of $20 million occur, during the 2021-22 academic year Ferris will be working Dawgs earn rematch with Bowling Green with an operating budget 10.5 Jacob Carlson Andrew, Drew Dorantes, Tyler Dorantes, Mitch The Bulldogs hope to get some revenge on percent smaller than the cur- Torch Reporter Maloney, Andrew Mayer, Zach Szajner and the Falcons in hopes of making a playoff run. rent budget. While it is still un- Trace Pennock—for senior night in front of the With the shaky regular season, Ferris will need known which areas will see cuts, Ferris hockey can take a sigh of relief after crowd. All seven players were a part of the to win the Broadmoor trophy as WCHA champi- some faculty members at Ferris clinching a playoff spot with a sweep of Lake 2016 WCHA championship team. ons to earn a place in the National Collegiate are worried about what it could Superior State University Friday, Feb. 23, and “They are a pretty decorated group. They’ve Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament. mean for their jobs and for the Saturday, Feb. 24. won a conference championship, been to an In 2016, the Bulldogs university. Not only did the Bulldogs clinch a playoff NCAA regional tournament. They were big this went in as the fourth seed to During the final budget pre- spot but they moved all the way up to sixth weekend. They’ve meant a lot and they’ve the WCHA Final Five before sentation, Ferris custodial workplace in the Western Collegiate Hockey Associ- been great Bulldogs. They’re great students upending No. 1 Minnesota er Jeff Morey addressed Presi- ation (WCHA) after Alaska and Alabama-Hunts- and they’re all going to graduate on time and State at Van Andel Arena to dent Eisler with concerns about ville failed to hold on to their spots ahead of they’re all going to be very successful when claim the Broadmoor trophy. the shrinking number of custodi- Ferris. their playing days are done,” Daniels said. That team beat St. Cloud al workers on campus. The Bulldogs were in danger of missing the The Bulldogs are scheduled to play at Bowl- State in the opener before “We’re losing position after playoffs all together heading into the matchup ing Green State University in the first round of losing to Denver in the NCAA position in the custodial field. A Coale with LSSU, who went into the weekend just a the WCHA playoffs in a best- Norris West Regional Final. good example is the SRC, just single point behind Ferris for the eighth and of-three series in a rematch “We’re going to have to one of many: four people used final spot in the WCHA playoffs. of last year’s first round. The play Bulldog hockey. It’s hard 60 minutes of to be on the main floor of the “They were pretty desperate for the win. Falcons took care of Ferris getting pucks deep and to the net and working SRC for a seven-day-a-week op- They needed that to have a shot at getting into last year with a two-game your butt off the entire game. We should be al- eration. We now have two people the playoffs still, yet we needed it to move up in sweep in the opening round. right,” Ferris goaltender Darren Smith said. there for a seven-day operation the standings and we wanted to climb as high The trip might present For now, the Bulldogs have their eyes set on and the building is going to get as we could. I give our guys a lot of credit, I a unique challenge for the BGSU with game one set for 8:07 p.m. Friday, bigger,” Morey said. “The bottom thought they played well,” Ferris Head Coach Darren Bulldogs as freshmen on the March 2. line is we’re going to lose more Bob Daniels said. Smith team have not yet played at Game two will follow at 7:07 p.m. Saturday, custodials based on this new LSSU had won four straight games and the Slater Family Ice Arena. March 3. If necessary, the two teams will battle down drop and it’s really dis- Bulldogs were losers of four straight, before “I think we just have to stick to what we’re it out in a win-or-go-home game three, which heartening watching our areas the Bulldogs got back on track Feb. 23 with a doing, we’re coming off some momentum would take place at 7:07 p.m. Sunday, March go down the toilet.” 4-1 victory. The Bulldogs kept it going on Feb. here. I’ve never played at Bowling Green. I’ve 4. All games will be played at Slater Family Ice The cuts are part of a plan to 24 with a 4-2 victory to earn the sweep. heard it’s a pretty good atmosphere. We’re go- Arena in Ohio. Saturday night also recognized all seven ing to prep all week and be ready to roll,” Ferris Budget| see page 2 senior members of the Bulldog team—Tyler freshman Coale Norris said.

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Budget student credit hours since 2014. Ferris is pushing hard to this will mean for the university. increase enrollment in order to reduce budget cuts but en- “I think that we already have a really low budget school Continued from page 1 rollment has declined in almost every Michigan university and it’s just going to get progressively worse,” Ferris weld- combat the continuous decrease in Michigan high school this year and high school graduation rates are predicted to ing engineering freshman Christian Bottke said. “I think that graduates, which is impacting college enrollment. Tuition continue a steady decline over the next few years as well. they already don’t spend enough money on almost anything makes up 76 percent of Ferris’ general fund and the univer- Enrollment is unlikely to increase any time soon and until here at Ferris and that just about everything needs more sity has seen a 10.3 percent decrease in first time in any col- there is a change in that trend, Ferris will have to continue to money. So no, I don’t see any areas that are wasting, just lege (FTIAC) students since 2013 and a decline of 19,754 find ways to pinch pennies for the foreseeable future. areas that need more money.” These changes have some students worried about what

Campus smoke and tobacco A hazy future free policy under review

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Cora Hall sponsibility of the grant and how the policy is enforced. As “Preferably, I don’t think I would like tobacco use on cam- Torch Reporter the policy is still under review, the specifics are unclear. pus but it’s kind of everyone’s choice so I don’t feel like I Some students who heard that DPS may be involved in have a right or say in that because that is Students continue to flaunt their cigarettes, suorins, juuls the enforcement of the policy were not happy about the po- their personal choice,” Lintemuth said. “I and vapes around campus while the smoke and tobacco tential results. just wish we had more defined areas for free campus policy is under review by Vice President Jerry “I think the policy is unnecessary, so by virtue of that I them to do that so they’re not just walking Scoby. don’t think it would be fair to get DPS involved. It’s not a around and you’re walking through smoke Ferris public health senior and president of the Public safety thing,” Ferris history junior Stephen Bottke said. “The and everything. So personally, I don’t Health Student Association (PHSA) Alyson Hill said she worst that one can say about it is sec- have a big deal with it as long as they’re hopes that the proposed policy will be approved by the end ond-hand smoke and while in close quar- courteous with it and try not to harm other of this semester and implemented by the following academ- ters for extended periods of time that’s people.” Stephen ic year. a problem, the little whiff of tobacco or Bottke PHSA plans to do another clean up “We have not gotten the Department of Public Safety steam one might get a hundred feet in during the first week of April and will also (DPS) involved yet because our policy has not been ap- another direction wouldn’t do any more have a table in the University Center for Kick Butts Day from proved,” Hill said. “However, when it does we will be meeting harm than fluoride in drinking water.” 1 - 7 p.m. on March 21. with them so they are aware of policies enforcement and Ferris clinical laboratory science fresh- “People can show support by signing the petition for a regulations.” man Paige Lintemuth expressed that she tobacco-free campus, show support for tobacco users and Last semester, Ferris received a grant from the American Paige thinks that as long as people aren’t harm- learn about the health and environment risks that tobacco Lintemuth Cancer Society to initiate a 100 percent smoke and tobac- ing others on campus or being rude about has on our campus and our students, faculty, staff and vis- co-free campus policy. Students in PHSA were given the re- it, DPS doesn’t need to be involved. itors,” Hill said. NewsNews 3 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 - ON THE RECORD - WEEKLY W RLD NEWS A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University Catch up on news around the globe Harley Harrison Bad boys, whatcha gonna do? News Editor Lima, Peru Approximately 44 people are dead and nearly Harley Harrison arrested. United States 20 people are injured after a passenger bus fell off News Editor The aftermath of the Florida school shoot- the famous cliff known as “devil’s curve.” Peruvian Misconduct ing that left 17 people dead and 16 injured has citizens are outraged, as this marks the second Possession in Pickell Feb. 20, 3:33 p.m., officers re- sparked a heavy debate about gun control and deadly incident since the beginning of 2018, the Feb. 17, 4:08 p.m., officers as- sponded to a report of criminal background checks. The deadly shooting led Pres- first one occurring in January when 51 people died sisted staff in Pickell Hall with sexual conduct in Cardinal Court. ident Trump to meet with some of the survivors after a bus drove off the cliff on a foggy day. Advo- a subject who possessed drugs The investigation is still open. as students across the nation hosted school walk- cates are calling for authorities to take action and that violated controlled substance outs and protests. Many states are now consider- provide more safety measures for the road. laws. The subject was referred to Another one ing Red Flag laws and other legislature to protect Original story by Marcelo Rochabrún, Feb. 21, the Office of Student Conduct. Feb. 21, 12:09 p.m., officers public schools. 2018. The New York Times. assisted staff in McNerney Hall Original story by Julie Turkewitz and Anemona Bad boys, whatcha gonna do? with a report of criminal sexual Hartoscollis, Feb. 20, 2018. The New York Times. Podgorica, Montenegro Feb. 17, 11:09 p.m., officers in- conduct. One warrant request was An attacker is dead after he threw an explosive vestigated a controlled substance submitted to the prosecutor’s of- Britain device into the United States Embassy before kill- and narcotics equipment violation fice. The famous fast food restaurant, KFC, was ing himself with yet another explosive. Fortunately, at the intersection of State Street forced to close roughly half of their 900 restau- the attack occurred at midnight when the building and South Street. One subject was rants in Britain after encountering a chicken short- was empty, and the explosive device only reached age. The shortage comes after major logistical the grounds near the building. There is minor dam- failure when the chain switched suppliers. Many age to the embassy courtyard and there was no stores opted for a limited menu, while others damage done to the building. closed completely, which caused much frustration Original story by Barbara Surk, Feb. 21, 2018. NEWS BRIEFS with customers. The New York Times. Original story by Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura and Harley Harrison Amie Tsang, Feb. 20, 2018. The New York Times. News Editor

LGBTQ+ Resource Center open house Explore the new LGBTQ+ Resource Center from 4 - 7 p.m. on Wednes- day, Feb. 28 in the University Center. Attendees can meet the staff and enjoy rainbow inspired refreshments. For more information, please contact Kendree Berg at [email protected]. A taxing task FSU Jazz Band winter concert Enjoy free admission to the FSU Jazz Band winter concert from 8 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the University Center Ballroom. Ques- Students lack knowledge about taxes tions for additional information can be directed to Matt Moresi at Matt- [email protected].

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Megan Lewton the knowledge necessary to file more Celeste Moore said she has Torch Reporter taxes on their own. This is true of never had to Ferris biochemistry sophomore file taxes before In addition to spring approach- Emily Proksch, who is filing her because she ing, another season is consuming taxes for the first time this year but doesn’t work. Join us at the Torch! Americans—tax season. will not be doing it alone. However, she Ferris accounting professor “I have not done taxes yet be- said her parents Looking for: James Shimko thinks that every- fore. My parents are going to help will help her Photographers one should be knowledgeable on me,” Proksch when the time how to do their taxes. said. comes. Experience and work “It’s something everyone has Other stu- Emily “My mom samples required. to do and everyone should be at dents lack this Proksch does them but least familiar with the process. It’s experience and I’ve never sat something that you don’t want to rely on their par- down with her and paid attention. Contact Torch Editor-in- forget about and ignore,” Shimko ents for help, My parents will probably help. I Chief, Angela Graf at said. as well. Ferris think a lot of people need help with Yet, education on taxes is not James sports commu- [email protected] widespread. Many students lack Shimko nication sopho- Taxes| see page 4

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Taxes “A lot of people around this campus or even in the community could qualify for that and they Continued from page 3 don’t use it. Of course, that’s a self-prepare sys- tem but most people have it simple enough that that. If it wasn’t for their parents, they wouldn’t Tax Tips for Students they just have to enter the data that they get on know,” Moore said. their W-2 and answer a few questions and then Shimko believes students should learn from Dependency: If you are listed as a dependent on your they’re ready to file. To me, if you’re new and their parents and be involved in filing their tax- parents’ tax return, you may not be able to take advantage starting it and want to do it yourself, that’s the es. of tax breaks. best place to start,” Shimko said. “Students should definitely be involved, even Other software students can use to file taxes if their parents do it, because it’s their taxes. include TurboTax, Credit Karma and H&R Block. Scholarships: Apply for tax-free scholarships to pay your So being able to understand when you graduate As far as educating future generations on tax- way through college. and not working with your parents, you should es, Proksch suggests that students would bene- be learning about it and eventually helping your fit from taking a class on the subject. Software: Use free software to ﬁle tax returns. parents do it,” Shimko said. “Probably just have a basic general education Shimko advises students to try MyFreeTaxes. class since no one really knows how to do their com, a free online tax filing service. The website, Preparation: Start preparing early and ﬁle taxes long be- taxes. They just kind of figure them out on their sponsored by United Way and H&R Block, allows fore the due date, April 17. own,” Proksch said. people with an income lower than $66,000 to The above information was gathered from creditkarma.com and nerdwallet.com. file their state and federal taxes for free.

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Thursday, March 1 20th Century Print Advertisements Aimed at wonderful Women 11—11:50 a.m. University Center 213 Tuesday, March 13 “Killing Us Softly 4” Screening Times: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. FLITE 135 Wednesday, March 14 The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap Noon—2 p.m. IRC Connector Thursday, March 15 “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” Screening Times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. FLITE 214 Tuesday, March 20 “Generation M - Misogyny in Media and Culture” Screening Times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. FLITE 135

The Ferris Museum of Sexist Objects 2 p.m. theme “Body Image” 3 p.m. theme ‘the Gender Binary” 4 p.m. theme “Rape Culture” STARR 314 *Please RSVP to [email protected] if you or your group would like to take a tour of the MoSo

Torch file photo T2P2: The Theater of Public Policy The Museum of Sexist Objects will be featuring guided tours for Women’s History month. 5—7 p.m. IRC 120

Wednesday, March 21 Events dedicated to Women’s History month The Women’s Advocacy, Education and Resource Fair Landry Shorkey but there’s also fun in it, too. You’re learning while 2—5 p.m. Interim Reporter you’re having fun. And it’s also so important because IRC Connector women’s history is—I don’t want to say it’s on the back With the arrival of March comes the beginning of a burner but there’s a lot of stuff that people don’t know. Thursday, March 22 - Sunday, March 25 special time to consider the impacts women have on Different people can come out and really learn some society. things, even if you think you know it, there’s so much The FSU Theatre Spring Show: Blue Stockings Women’s History Month focuses on the progress more out there,” Ferris psychology junior and event co- 7:30—10 p.m. women have made in their fight for equality and the ordinator for OMSS Destinee Hennings said. Williams Auditorium progress that is still yet to be made. OMSS will be One of the major opportunities available is the Fer- $5 for students, $7 for community sponsoring a series of events to get students thinking ris Museum of Sexist Objects. Hourly guided tours will about the importance of feminism. be given March 20 and 22, focusing on the themes of Monday, March 26 “Just looking at certain professors at Ferris, it’s like rape culture, body image and the gender binary. A Tribute to Women they get treated differently just because they’re wom- “I think we’re all caught in the web of the gender 6—8 p.m. en. The industry I’m in is more of a male-dominated in- binary. We all feel these expectations, like ‘I’m male, University Center 202A dustry, so I guess those are things that we as a whole therefore I must be this way. I’m female, therefore I would have to change. It’s hard to take out that stigma must be that way’ and it’s a way to kind of step back, Tuesday, March 27 just because of how stereotypical people are these extricate yourself from those societal expectations “Young Lakota” days. Women just don’t get treated right all the time and to see the pressures that we all face,” Ferris as- Screening Times: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and and I think that’s something that should definitely be sociate professor of history and lead faculty for the 3 p.m. looked at and changed,” Ferris construction manage- museum Tracy Busch said. FLITE 135 ment sophomore Matt Miller said. “Sexism hurts men, too—just as much, you could ar- The first step to change is recognizing the issues, gue, as women. Men are not able to express their full which is the goal of many of the events that will be humanity if they’re always supposed to be silent and occurring on campus. There will be a film series ad- tough. They can’t cry, they can’t nurture—so sexism dressing topics such as women’s image in advertising hurts everybody in society. That’s what I want people and reproductive rights. Students can also attend The to see.” Simple Truth About the Gender Pay Gap to learn about Students interested in visiting the museum should how women are disadvantaged in the workplace. RSVP by emailing [email protected]. HONEST & AFFORDABLE CAR CARE “There’s a lot of education throughout the events Mufflers • Brakes Struts • Shocks Undercarriage Specialist SERVER WANTED FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

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Lying in wait, Marley Tucker (231) 592-8391. news poured out of my head- [email protected] Opinions Editor phones to tell me that an active shooter was terrorizing students and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Student media retain the same Douglas High School in Parkland, Calling teenagers “crisis actors” rights, responsibilities, privileges Florida. to support some sort of conspir- and protections afforded by the First and Fourteenth Amendments I forgot about homework and I acy is wrong. Calling teenagers of the U.S. Constitution and under neglected my coffee as my stom- “desperate for attention” for stag- applicable state laws. ach dropped at what I was seeing high school walkout protests carly The Torch and fsutorch.com, the ing. Twitter accounts of students is wrong. @car_nove student newspaper and its accom- trapped inside the school showed At CNN’s town hall last week, panying online version focused on videos of dead and bloodied chil- teenagers and parents direct- “I was hiding in closet for 2 hours. It was about guns. Ferris State University, are public dren. The reality of bullet holes in ly involved in the mass shoot- You weren’t there, you don’t know how it felt. Guns give forums for student expression. classroom computers sunk in as ing questioned politicians. I was these disgusting people the ability to kill other human Student editors have the authority viewers saw the death toll rising blown away by the students’ hard beings. This IS about guns and this is about all the peo- and responsibility to make all con- overnight. Like some people living hitting questions and determina- ple who had their life abruptly ended because of guns.” tent decisions without censorship in the U.S., I don’t find myself as tion. Unlike older generations who or advanced approval for both the print and online editions of the surprised as I used to be about struggle to question the status 893K mass shootings. That’s a big prob- quo, the teenagers didn’t care student newspapers. lem. about uncommitted answers or Sarah Chadwick You know what else is a huge empty promises. @sarahchad_ problem right now? Adults harass- These teens are advocating for - TORCH STAFF - ing teenagers on social media change and they aren’t doing it “Is your child texting about gun reform? who are speaking out about their sitting down. 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Stephen King Briana Hammontree A lot of discussions about These are not the actions of @StephenKing News Editor Megan Lewton Harley Harrison Kat Merby national tragedy unfold on Twitter “lazy teenagers.” These survivors Grant Siddall and Facebook. Why are people will be able to vote in the 2020 “The NRA thinking: ‘They’re just kids. They’ll get all Lifestyles Editor Cora Hall Alicia Jaimes Holly Baker disrespecting these survivors presidential election and are fight- excited about their proms or their Facebook walls because they are young? Age ing for their lives. We need to do or something; maybe some new singer or fashion Sports Editor Interim Reporters Brendan Samuels Jessica Brown does not supersede what they our part to elevate their voices so trend. Don’t worry. They’ll forget.’ Jordan Johnigan went through or invalidate their that they have a seat at the table. Not this time.” Opinions Editor Landry Shorkey Marley Tucker trauma. 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Cartoon by: Samuel McNeill | Cartoonist When push TORCH POLL RESULTS comes to shove What are you doing for spring break? Challenge yourself to grow Going some- Lots of 13% 0% Thinking back to high school or where warm studying even my first year on campus, I never expected to be as involved Megell Strayhorn Visiting Staying here as I am now. Of course, sitting in Torch Photographer 55% 32% all those mandatory seminars as family and drinking a freshman, I saw that people had benefited from joining registered Stay updated on campus news by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter student organizations but it never been able to develop such tight seemed like my thing. relationships with each other. During my freshman year, I I was one of the newest mem- was more excited about spending bers of the RSO. No one likes that hours at the gym playing basket- feeling. The RSO did a great job ball and eating every other chance with being very open and making ON CAMPUS • ONLINE • HYBRID I got. The reality now is that I’m everyone feel welcome. lucky if I can even get three days a Since joining AMA, I’ve got- week at the gym under my belt or ten wonderful opportunities to three meals a day for that matter. expand my participation on cam- I had a clear understanding of pus. On top of already working at what I wanted to do with my life is the Market, I took on a photogra- when I saw the benefit of joining phy position at the Torch, which an RSO. I always knew I wanted has been an amazing experience to be involved with business one so far. way or another, so I first declared Out of everything, I’m most my major at Ferris as business excited about joining the recently administration. I started to realize started Entrepreneur Club. There, that my natural passions for pho- we’ll be bringing ideas to life and tography and social media were competing with all schools in T CLASSES • MORE CHOICES closely tied to marketing. Michigan for the best submission. Connecting various passions Involvement on campus can in my life felt like a light bulb be an enriching experience and I moment for me. am glad that I challenged myself. OOL SCHOOL • HO Before sending my advisor Overall, what I’ve learned from C an email about my new ideas, constantly pushing myself is that I decided to take my first mar- the things that scared me the keting course before completely most are what made me grow the Catch up, stay on track, or get ahead with switching over majors. After just a most as well. classes and formats that fit your work and couple weeks, there was no doubt If you’re ever the slightest bit that I saw myself in the marketing interested in an RSO and you feel social schedules no matter where you arena. hesitant, just go for it! It doesn’t I felt it was only right for me need to be a life commitment. spend the summer. to join the American Marketing Sample what different groups Association (AMA) after official- have to offer and give it a chance. ly declaring myself a marketing If you aren’t satisfied, taking that View spring/summer classes now! major. It was definitely a big step step may put you closer to what in the right direction. At first, I you’re looking for. The semester Registration begins March 19. admit to being a little shy and might be almost halfway over but anxious because everyone had it’s never too late to join in. watch us on gvsu.edu/summer youtube at FSU torch 8 Opinions Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 Ferris State Torch Dive Into Spring Break Fabulous Finds Fashion Nails Resale Shoppe PROFESSIONAL NAILS CARE Gift All proceeds go to WISE Certificates (Women’s Information Services) LADIES & GENTLEMEN Available 231-796-5840 Serving Domestic Violence 103 S. Michigan • Big Rapids and Sexual Assault Survivors of On the Corner of Michigan & Maple Mecosta, Osceola & Newaygo Counties • Pink & White • Deluxe • Powder Gel Pedicure • Acrylic • French/ $ • Spa Pedi & American 5.00 OFF Mani • Nail Art $ a 10 purchase Mon- Fri: 10am-7pm ~ Sat: 10am-6pm ~ Closed Sunday 231-796-5840 1429 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI 49307 Fabulous Finds 103 S. Michigan • Big Rapids Resale Shoppe On the Corner of Michigan & Maple (231) 796-2358 • (616) 633-6094 COME IN FOR A OIL $ CHANGE! Stop in and ask about our Expires20 03/30/18 *Up to 6 Qts *Excluding Synthetic SPORT SPECIALS! 231-796-7355 18415 Northland Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307

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HUGE SCANDAL: Catering at 5-star event only has 3.6- Chasing a dream star rating on Yelp Pg. 2 Nonathletic Ferris student to forego remaining years of NCAA eligi- bility to make $12,000 per year working at a gas station Family members forced to endure the horrors Ferris students deal with on a daily basis during Residence Hall Association’s “Sibs and Kids Weekend” Pg. 3

Local girlfriend folds and unfolds same throw blanket 500 times per day throughout duration of winter Pg. 4

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Ferris plastics engineering sophomore Nathan Cubbers will be ditching his textbooks and aspirations for higher education Legal Disclaimer: for a name tag and minimum wage, part-time job at a gas station.

The Ferris State University Randall Willenkompf dreams of watching him grad- the 15 recognized varsity sports Tire Fire is a satirical newspaper featuring fabricated Better Than Some at Checkers uate in favor of earning up to and athletics administrators at or exaggerated stories writ- $12,000 per year working a cash Ferris were confused and en- ten by members of the Fer- One Ferris student is making register. raged when reached for com- ris State Torch staff. Pseud- the inspiring choice to leave Fer- “I really think my one-and-a- ment on Cubbers’ decision. onyms and false job titles ris and chase his dreams. half years of higher education are “I’ve never heard of this kid in have been adopted for each of the Torch staff members Ferris plastics engineering going to come in handy working my life. He’s definitely not an ath- whose work is included in sophomore Nathan Cubbers is at the Stop N’ Fill,” Cubbers said. lete so why is this at all relevant the Tire Fire. The Tire Fire choosing to forgo his remaining “My gen-ed speech class should to me? Why would I or anybody utilizes invented names and years of NCAA athletics eligibili- help me sell more cartons of else involved with athletics care quotes in its stories unless ty to pursue a career working at a cigarettes and lottery tickets than if this kid wants to throw his public figures or notable university personas are be- gas station in his home town. anyone else and my boss has this aspirations away to work a part- ing satirized or described “It was a tough choice to hang incentive program for exactly time job? Please leave my office for the sake of our per- up the cleats for good but the that. I can get a $25 bonus each immediately,” Ferris State Ath- sonal enjoyment, and the fact that I’ve never played any month!” letic Director Perk Weisenburger enjoyment of our readers. organized sports and have never Cubbers’ manager was un- said. All other use of real names is coincidental. While the actually owned cleats has made it available for comment, as he At press time, Cubbers was Tire Fire is an extension of a bit easier to cope with,” Cub- was dealing with an, “emergen- seen trying to hang his framed the Torch, it is meant to be bers said. cy situation” in the gas station Budweiser poster in his child- satirical and does not nec- Cubbers will be selling off his bathroom after a fleet of truckers hood bedroom alongside his essarily reflect the views of 200-level textbooks, breaking his rolled through town. dinosaur toys and race car bed. the Torch, nor Ferris State University. lease and crushing his family’s Head coaches of every one of Tire Fire Satirical insert laced with absurdity, hyperbole and going way too far Pull out this section for the hardest-hitting fake news ever put to print Feb. 28, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 6 It’s #DartySzn, folks If the weather gets sunny and above 40 degrees, day drinking begins

Regina Phallange Ferris pre-medicine junior Ani- Aspiring Singer/Songwriter ta Knapp said. “I had no idea my body was capable of getting When frat boys are seen on schwasted at 3 in the afternoon their porches before 4 p.m. with and again at 8 that night. The hu- a Natural Light in hand, it can man body is truly amazing.” only mean one thing: darty szn According to 99.9 percent of is upon us. the ladies, the best parts of darty Darty szn can be defined in szn is the doggos that tag along. layman’s terms as “day-party sea- The easiest way to get drunk girls son” and it is essentially any span excited is to bring a four-legged of time when the weather reach- ball of fur around. Fellas, take es the appropriate temperature notes. to merit drinking outside as “Oh my gosh, when I see dogs soon as one rolls out of bed. This at darties I just lose it,” Ferris season appears at will in Michi- professional golf management gan, especially in the spring, so freshman Joy Gilmore said. students should keep a close eye “They’re just, like, so adorable, I on the forecast. can’t even handle it.” “Once I walk outside my door A rising trend among and I don’t need multiple coats, darty-goers is fanny-packs. This that’s how I know it’s time to versatile pouch from the 90s has start shotgunning Nattys on my become wildly popular among porch,” Ferris undecided sopho- girls and can hold the essentials more and Sigma Apple Pi broth- along with anything from extra er Ricky Bobbie said. vape juice to fruit snacks. With the weather getting For students looking to join warmer, students are reminisc- the darty szn craze, the next big ing of the fall darty and tailgate opportunity is Ferris Fest on season not too long ago as they April 7. After a long winter of slamming alcohol to numb one’s body to the cold, Bull- look forward to this darty szn. dogs are chomping at the bit to take the party outside. “Darty szn changed my life,”

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There’s a story behind this photo. A Tire Fire reporter was wandering through the darkened halls of the allegedly haunted Alumni Building’s basement when suddenly his phone’s flashlight shone upon this beast. This mural of a horrifyingly anthropo- morphic bulldog was photographed in the former Ferris athletics weight room in the basement of the Alumni building. The dog has human feet and toes, op- posable thumbs and knees. If that doesn’t creep you out enough, the bulging Speedo should. This mural is testament to the fact that Ferris’ oldest structure is haunted not by spirits but by the horrors of its past mis- takes. Feb. 28, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 6 All is not well in Ask Woodbridge Submit questions to [email protected] Flavortown for a chance to see Woodbridge N. Ferris Food Network star Guy Fieri bites off more give you personalized advice than he can chew at Ferris’ Quad Cafe “I’m getting ready to graduate this May and I’ve been having a lot of trouble locking down a job. I’m getting interviews and filling out applications like mad but I just can’t seem to seal the deal. What should I do?” - Hapless Heather

I would really like to give you advice on this but tbh, same.

- Woodbridge

“Are there any cool Ferris legends or rumors or anything that you can substantiate?” - Corey the Conspirator

Dude, sit down and let me tell you a little story about a place called the Alumni Building. Not only did this thing survive when the rest of the campus burned to the freaking ground but it is 200 percent haunted and has the creepiest painting of my This is what Guy Fieri would look like without his trademark frosted tips and matching wife in the lobby. I begged them for years to take it beard. Yep, exactly like your youth league soccer coach. down but they said it added character (aka night- mares). Another great little tale is the rich alumnus that Mary Mancino “He let out this ungodly moan and hides money on campus and sends desperate col- Professional Napper I thought he was going to have sex lege students with tremendous amounts of debt on with that sandwich for a hot second. treasure hunts for $20 bills. Have you ever heard of The Quad is well known for its I moved seats and steered clear of “The Hunger Games?” You can’t make this shit up. mediocrity and some townies must the filming crew. It was disgusting,” The third and most definitively real Ferris leg- have talked it up, because Food Net- Haskins said. end lies beneath the ground you stand on. Turns work sent one of their own to check Haskins wasn’t the only one who out, the entire foundation of campus is built upon it out. complained to management. Fieri underground catacombs filled with the skeletons Guy Fieri took a crew to check was reprimanded and referred to the of student who cheat on exams. Human bones can out the cafeteria on his famous show Ferris State Department of Public actually support a ton of weight, so it’s a great way “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” The Safety for disturbing the peace. The to cut costs and teach those academically dishon- man himself was confused on how footage of the event was filmed by his est bastards a lesson. to gain access to the cafeteria. Ferris camera crew and leaked to TMZ, who - Woodbridge business administration senior Cas- revealed the footage and said that the sandra Rome swiped him in. scene caused half of the office to call “I just bought a new Xbox One and it’s been such a huge “I saw this sad guy with frosted out of work because of food poison- distraction for me. Don’t get me wrong ,I’m having a lot tips holding up the line at dinner, so ing. of fun but I’m a little worried it’s going to hurt my grades. I took pity on him and swiped him in The Quad saw an uptick in poor What can I do to stay focused on what’s actually import- so we could all eat,” Rome said. ratings on Yelp after the affair was ant?” Fieri was excited and overjoyed to shown on TV. With a lifetime ban - Gamer Gage learn that brisket sandwiches were on from ever returning to Ferris’ cam- the menu. With his famous enthusi- pus, Fieri drove off with a heavy heart If you’re implying that anything is more import- asm, Fieri dived into his meal. What and stomach. ant than the gamer life, I’m going to need you to followed was described as “lewd and In more positive news, fewer town- get out, n00b. College is temporary, fame in the NSFW” by Ferris English freshman ies eat at the Quad now. Here’s to cele- gaming world is slightly less temporary. Log as Doug Haskins. brating the small victories. many hours as you can before the arthritis sets in. (This response was sponsored by Microsoft).

- Woodbridge

Eisler Says: “Should I go to class today?” - Lazy Lenny “Can someone get Mother Nature a God damn If you’re not already wearing pants, then no. If you are, take them off and see previous sentence. therapist?” - Woodbridge Feb. 28, 2018 fsutorch.com/tire-fire Volume 3 - Issue 6 Divine indigestion Ferris hockey confuses “miracle” game with severe flu afflicting opposing team

Isaac Wretch Mackin was seen Tebowing after Flu Fighter he scored the Bulldogs’ first two goals and then pointed to the ceiling. Bulldog hockey defeated Lake Ferris senior forward Zack Szajner Superior State University on Friday got on the board third for the Dawgs night in a 4-1 game described by the by scoring his first goal of the season. team as “miraculous” and not in the “It was a miracle; I’m like blessed figurative sense. or something,” Szajner said. “I mean, “God loves hockey and He loves LSSU’s goalie just collapsed right Ferris. He wanted us to make the as I shot. That’s a certified heavenly playoffs, man. He helped us win this miracle.” game,” Ferris captain and junior for- Sensing foul play, Laker head ward Corey Mackin said in a post- coach Devin Wiltgamon removed a game interview. moldy ham sandwich from the visit- It was later found that the Lakers ing team’s locker room and demand- were actually overcome by a mysteri- ed that it be tested to see if it caused ous stomach flu that infected them in the illness in the team. their locker room. The sandwich was taken to Ferris’ The game was delayed for 10 Birkam Health Center to be tested minutes after the Laker center puked but it was never seen again. Birkam, right before the puck drop. For the however, did provide Wiltgamon first two periods, the Lakers were with an answer, albeit not the answer gagging and sweating way more than he was looking for. you should on an ice rink. “The sandwich has herpes. We Ferris electrical engineering junior don’t really know how but it does.” Hank Lorhen was just relieved to Birkam nurse Kennedi Breeking said finally see the Bulldogs win from his as Wiltgamon fumed in the lobby. seat in the Dawg Pound. The diagnosis surprised no one. “Honestly, it was the most pathetic At press time, the Bulldogs were hockey game I’ve ever been to. The seen praying for God to smile upon Ferris State’s 2-0 sweep of Lake Superior State University was ei- other team could barely even skate them again throughout the playoffs ther thanks to the will of God or the horrible stomach virus that and we still let them score a goal,” by sending a plague to all of their afflicted the Lakers. Lorhen said. opponents. Tire Fire Poll Results When was the last time you called your mother?

It’s been at least a Many years. My mom is week. I admit that I’m a dead and I can’t afford degenerate. 11% a seance on a student 14% budget.

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“We are so excited for the future because we know how far we can go and how SPORTS much we can accomplish.” - Abby Nakfoor - See page 9 for story Brendan Samuels | Sports Editor | [email protected] Punching the ticket

Photo by: Kaitlyn Kirchner | Torch Photographer Freshman guard Adrienne Anderson pulls up for a free-throw in a matchup with Purdue-Northwest. The women’s basketball team just clinched their first GLIAC Tournament bid since the 2013 season. Ferris women’s basketball clinches GLIAC Tournament bid Danny Collins No. 7 seed in the GLIAC Tournament. The team has proven they are a competitive group and Torch Reporter “We’ve been through a lot the past few years but have have changed the culture of Ferris wom- continued to work hard every single day and the whole time en’s basketball completely. The Ferris women’s basketball team clinched their first we kept telling ourselves ‘trust the process, our hard work “It is something we’ve been trying to Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will pay off’—and this year we have been seeing those re- achieve since we’ve been here. It is so Tournament bid for the first time since 2013 with a weekend sults and it feels great,” Ferris junior forward Abby Nakfoor exciting to make it to the conference tour- split against Purdue University Northwest and Grand Valley said. nament because of all the hard work we State University. This is a team that has done a com- have put in over the past couple years The squad dominated the PUN Pride Thursday, Feb. 22 plete 360 in comparison to last season. and now it has finally paid off,” Ferris ju- with an 83-47 victory. The women would then suffer a tough Last year, the team finished the season Abby nior guard Margo Brown said. “We are so 77-64 loss against archrival GVSU Saturday, Feb. 24. 5-22 and ranked in the bottom in almost Nakfoor excited for the future because we know Despite the loss, the Bulldogs honored their three seniors every category in the GLIAC statistics. how far we can go and how much we can who have given so much to the program over their time at “It is such a feeling of accomplishment accomplish.” Ferris. The team honored senior center Rachel McInerney, to be able to make the playoffs for the The No. 7 seed Bulldogs will travel to take on the No. 2 senior guard Leah Humes and former player and current stu- first time in five years. We have worked so seed Michigan Tech Huskies at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, dent-assistant coach Hannah Evo. Margo hard for this and all the work behind the Feb. 28, in the Student Development Complex Gymnasium The team finished the season 14-14 overall and 8-12 in Brown scenes is finally being showcased,” Ferris in Houghton. GLIAC play. With the win against PUN, the team clinched the junior guard Riley Blair said. 9 10 Sports Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 Ferris State Torch ENTER TO WIN FERRIS STATE 1st Prize $100 2nd Prize $75 Torch 3rd Prize $50 Best Of Big Rapids FERRIS STATE Torch Best Of Big Rapids 2017 2017 Ferris State Torch Best Of Big Rapids. Deadline March 23rd. Mail to: FSU Torch, C/O Pioneer Group, 115 N Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 or drop off at Torch Office/Room 011 in the basement of the Alumni building or enter online at www.FSUTorch.com Vote for Your Favorites! Best Apartment/Housing Complex ______Best Hotel/Motel ______Best Bank ______Best Ice Cream Store ______Best Bar ______Best Jewelry Store ______Best Bargain Meal ______Best Late Night Eatery ______Best Bookstore ______Best Mexican Restaurant ______Best Breakfast ______Best Nail Salon ______Best Cell Phone Provider ______Best Oil Change ______Best Church ______Best Party Store ______Best Coffee Shop ______Best Pizza ______Best Downtown Business-nonfood ______Best Place for Lunch ______Best E-Cigarette/Smoke shop ______Best Place to Dance ______Best Fast Food Restaurant ______Best Place to Hear Live Music ______Best FSU Athletic Team ______Best Place to Take a Date ______Best FSU Fraternity ______Best Professor ______Best FSU Residence Hall ______Best Resident Assistant ______Best FSU Sorority ______Best Restaurant-Chain ______Best FSU Student Organization/RSO ______Best Restaurant-Local ______Best Golf Course ______Best Salon/Spa ______Best Grocery Store ______Best Sandwich Shop ______Best Gym/Health Club ______Best Tanning Salon ______Best Hamburger ______Best Tattoo Business & Body Piercing ______Best Happy Hour ______Best Thrift/Vintage Shop ______It’s time to vote for your favorite person, place or thing! To be eligible for the drawing you must fill out at least 75% of the poll. The Pioneer employees and families are not eligible to vote. All entries must be turned in or postmarked by Friday, March 23, 2018. Please fill out Name: ______to enter our Address: ______contest! City, State, Zip: ______FERRIS STATE Good Luck! Daytime Phone: ______Torch Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 Sports Shorts Lily George Danny Collins Torch Reporter

Red Out Ferris Athletics paired up with the Sports Careers registered student organization for the fourth annual “Red Out” event on Saturday, Feb. 24, inside Ewigleben Sports Complex. February is Women’s Heart Health month and the Red Out event is a way to give back to the community and those who have been affected by heart health in their life or someone in their families. The event on Feb. 24 spanned over the course of the entire day of Ferris athletic events and overlapped Senior Day for each sport: Ferris men’s basketball began at 1 p.m., followed by women’s basketball at 3 p.m. and concluding with men’s hockey at 7:07 p.m. The event on total raised $663.30, which beat last year’s total by nearly $200.

Dawgs with rackets The Ferris women’s tennis team began their spring season on Saturday, Feb. 24 with an 8-1 loss against the Hillsdale Chargers. Ferris duo junior Nika Hein and sophomore Silvia Verebes won the only doubles match on the day. The Hillsdale Chargers won all six of the singles and all but one of the doubles to complete the 8-1 victory. The Bulldogs fell to 5-9 overall on the season after the defeat. Ferris will be back in action on Friday, March 2, as they take on Southern Indiana in a regional showdown at 11 a.m. in Evans- ville, Indiana.

Can’t COME to a Ferris Photo by: Sam Cavotta | Torch Photographer Jessica Brown bounds. Torch Reporter The Bulldogs were unable to get the win in their SPortING event? next matchup with rival Grand Valley, coming out The Ferris women’s basketball team secured its of Wink Arena with a 77-64 loss. George, however, first GLIAC Tournament berth since 2013 as the Bull- wasn’t going out without a fight, posting seven points, dogs beat visiting Purdue University Northwest 83-47 six rebounds and two steals. Follow us on twitter @fsutorch for live on Thursday, Feb. 22. The women’s team is currently 14-14 overall and updates on the game! Ferris sophomore forward Lilly George has been a the 14 victories are the program’s most since the consistent weapon in the past week’s home match- 2011-12 campaign. ups. The Bulldogs will be on the road for the first round This week’s Top Dawg had a heavy contribution of the GLIAC Tournament with quarterfinal-round play WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED in the defeat of PUN, tallying 10 points and four re- on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Michigan Tech.

Ferris State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or military status, height, weight, protected disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Missed medal State or federal laws or regulations in education, employment, housing, public services, or other University operations, Billins and the rest of the USA Men’s Ice Hockey including, but not limited to, admissions, programs, activities, hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, fringe benefits, team unable to medal at the 2018 Olympics job training, classification, referral, or retention. Retaliation against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate Jacob Carlson into overtime to hand the Ameri- who did so in the 2006 games. complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination Torch Reporter cans a stunning loss. Billins, however, became the first investigation or proceeding is prohibited. An improved effort was dis- player to do so after playing all The USA Men’s Ice Hockey team played a couple days later as the four collegiate years at Ferris, as Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation was unable to place at the Olym- Americans held on for a 2-1 vic- Blake transferred to the University may contact Educational Counseling & Disabilities Services at pics as former Ferris defenseman tory against Slovakia, a team that of North Dakota after his freshman Chad Billins and company failed to had upset the Olympic Athletes year at Ferris. (231) 591-3057 in Big Rapids, or the Director of Counseling, get into the medal round. of Russia (OAR) a few days prior. Billins failed to register on the Disability & Tutoring Services for Kendall College of Art and Team USA was eliminated from With the win, Team USA went into scoresheet in the five American Design at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136 in Grand Rapids. the tournament on Wednesday, their matchup against OAR with a games after putting four shots on Employees and other members of the University community Feb. 21, after a shootout loss to chance to win their group. net. He became a consistent de- with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may the Czech Republic, who also failed Chances of winning dropped fender for an American team that contact the Human Resources Department, 420 Oak St., Big to medal in the tournament after a early as it became apparent the received a strong presence from Rapids, MI 49307, or call (231) 591-2150. loss to Canada in the bronze med- Russians were a much stronger Billins on the back end. al game. team, dominating the Americans With Team USA’s failure to med- Inquiries or complaints of discrimination may be addressed to Team USA was shocked in their in a 4-0 game. With the loss, al, Chris Kunitz remains the only the Director of Equal Opportunity, 120 East Cedar St., Big opening preliminary game as they Team USA was forced to play in former Ferris player to medal in the Rapids, MI 49307, or by telephone at (231) 591-2152; or Title let a 2-0 lead slip in the third pe- a rematch with Slovakia in the Olympics with Canada’s gold med- riod against Slovenia, a team that qualifying round. USA won again, al in the 2014 games. IX Coordinator, 805 Campus Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307, or by began the tournament with the this time decisively in a 5-1 game, Billins will now return to telephone at (231) 591-2088. On the KCAD Grand Rapids worst odds to win. Former Grand sending them to the quarterfinal Linköping Hockey Club of the campus, contact the Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 17 Fountain Rapids Griffin and Detroit Red round where they played Czech Swedish Hockey League, where he St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-2787 ext. 1113. Wings forward Jan Mursak tied the Republic. has registered four goals and 18 game late with Slovenia’s netmind- Billins became the second Ferris assists for a total of 22 points in er pulled and then registered the alum ever to don the US sweater at 43 games this season. game winner less than a minute the Olympics, joining Jason Blake, 12 SportsLifestyles 13 Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 Ferris State TorchFerris State Torch Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018

“Our native language is Kirundi but also French, Swahili and now English are LIFESTYLES widely spoke.” - Pia Tungabose - See page 14 for story Sinking the Lakers Alicia Jaimes | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected] Ferris men’s basketball ends regular season with a record 29 wins Anywhere but here Danny Collins Torch Reporter

The Ferris men’s basketball team completed the season Can’t wait for spring break sweep against archrival Grand Valley State University with a 75-64 victory Sunday, Feb. 25, inside Jim Wink Arena on Holly Baker taking advantage of her time away from campus. Senior Day. Torch Reporter “For the first half of spring break, I’m working. I work at The contest consisted of strictly defense in the first half, KFC currently but I’m trying to find another job for the sum- which put the score at 25-23 at halftime. In the second half, Whether they’re job searching mer time. The next half, I’m going to Atlanta, Georgia, to just the Bulldogs managed to pull away with their offensive fire- or searching for a spot on the spend time with family. We’re going to Six Flags and exploring power, proving why they are ranked No. 1 in total offense in beach, come Saturday, March 3, the downtown. It should be fun, I’m excited for the warm air,” the GLIAC. all Bulldogs are out of the pound Hill said. Senior guard Drew Cushingberry led the team with 17 and in spring break mode. For Ferris biology freshman James Bryant, going home for points on the afternoon and senior wing Noah King added Far away from the Michigan winter, Ferris account- break is a five-hour drive. 11 points to aid the Bulldogs. ing major Josh Perkey will be relaxing on his first cruise “I live in Ohio, so I’m planning on just go- “Getting a win over the league rival is always a good feel- with friends. ing home and spending time with my family ing and it just shows how well the team is beginning to click “I’ll be gone for five days. We’re going to a lot of dif- over break. It will be nice to get away from at the end of the season,” King said. ferent places like Nassau, Bahamas and a bunch of campus for a while,” Bryant said. The 29th victory for the Bulldogs, which surpassed the 28 beaches and cool resort areas. I’m most excited for the While Bryant is looking forward to relax- wins from a year ago, set a new school record for most wins warm weather and I’m 21, so there will be a lot of exotic ing during his first spring break as a college in school history. drinks I’ll get to try,” Perkey said. student, Ferris applied speech communica- The team honored their five respect- While Perkey is sailing the seas, Ferris criminal jus- tion senior Joseph Niebauer finds himself tice and psychology major Calvin Kobe will be building Calvin using his extra time to prepare for gradu- ed seniors immediately after the game, Kobe which consisted of Cushingberry, King, houses in Mexico with some fellow Bulldogs. ation. Peter Firlik, TyQuone Greer and Greg Kru- “I’m going on a mission trip because I’ve always felt “I’m going to continue my job search. I’ve sniak. the calling to go on this mission trip. We have about 30 gotten some interviews scheduled for earlier in the month “The seniors are our brothers and it’s Ferris students going from the RSO His House and we are and I’ll probably try to get a couple more scheduled for during Photo by: Megell Strayhorn | Torch Photographer going to feel weird without them next going with Northern Michigan as well. I went last year on spring break. I’m from the Upper Peninsula and there real- year,” Ferris sophomore guard Greg Wil- Senior TyQuone Greer eyes the basket as a defender tries to break his focus. The men’s basketball team finished their regular season this trip and last time we were there we had time where we ly isn’t too many opportunities up there right now for what I Greg liams said. “I can’t wait to have them lead with a 29-1 record and now look toward the GLIAC Tournament. dedicated the house to the family. It was a really special ex- want to do. Currently, I’m in my last interview with Hanover Williams us as far as we can go this year and en- perience,” Kobe said. Insurance, I’ve had interviews with Yelp and different staffing on and off the court will be missed the most. It is deeper season championships. joy the ride and enjoy playing these last Spring break is an excellent opportunity to get some work companies,” Niebauer said. than basketball.” “The one thing I will take away from my time at Ferris bas- games with them.” done. Ferris sports communication junior Makayla Hill will be The team finished the season with a 29-1 overall record ketball will be the relationships I built with my teammates,” The Bulldogs became the first team to finish with 19 and a staggering 19-1 record in the GLIAC. King said. league victories in the history of the GLIAC North division. The squad has also currently won 17 straight games The team will be looking for their fourth straight GLIAC “I will always take away the brotherhood that I have de- heading into postseason play in March and has won 22 Tournament Championship on Wednesday, Feb. 28, as the veloped with each of my teammates through basketball,” straight home games. No. 1 seed Bulldogs host the No. 8 seed Saginaw Valley Cushingberry said. “They are going to be my brothers for the The seniors for the Bulldogs have won three straight GLI- State Cardinals at 7 p.m. inside Jim Wink Arena. rest of my life. The amount of time we spend on a daily basis AC Tournament Championships and two consecutive regular No plans? No worries

Three Ferris men’s basketball play- Discover Michigan 3 1 ers have left their mark on history Welcome to the 1,000-point club Briana Hammontree Torch Reporter Jacob Carlson club as a junior, something Torch Reporter that makes the accomplish- Those wonderful two words that signal you’re almost ment all that much more im- done with school for another year: spring break. While the Ferris men’s pressive. While many students spend their breaks traveling basketball team has con- “It makes me feel ac- 2 or vacationing in warmer climates, there are still some tinued to build one of the complished but especially 4 that remain in Michigan for that week of bliss. strongest resumes in college to have two other guys do it So, as a student stuck in the dreary spring weather of basketball, three players with me just shows that this Michigan, here are few places to check out while stuck have quietly slipped into the core group at home: history books. I came in Visit Tahquamenon Falls State Park (1) Ferris junior Zachary with has Skiing or Snowboarding in one of many Ski resorts Hankins and seniors Noah so much such as Boyne Mountain (2) or Marquette Mountain (3) 6 King and Drew Cushingber- talent. It’s Indoor water parks like Avalanche Bay (2) or Great ry have recently reached the a testa- Wolf Lodge (4) 5 1,000-point club and not only ment to Visit museums in Detroit (5) is that special for the players the way Bar hop in Grand Rapids (6): Beer Month is Feb. 15 themselves, it also shines a we play,” through March 15 Visit experiencegr.com/beer-month light on just how special this Zach Hankins for details. program has been over the Hankins said. last few years. As the “I feel like it’s just a testa- personal accolades continue ment to the teams I’ve been to build for members of the a part of. When I first got Bulldogs, the feeling within here, I wasn’t thinking about the team surrounding this being a thousand-point scor- season continues to reflect er, it’s something that just on how special of a year it’s kind of came up through my been. teammates. I truly believe “It’s been a grind but now that when we win, the per- that I look back on it, it is the sonal accolades will follow,” greatest season I’ve had in King said. my career in anywhere. Not a King earned his 1,000th lot of teams win 29 games in point on the road against the regular season. I give the Michigan Technological Uni- credit to Coach Bronkema. versity on Feb. 15—a game He had the faith in us to have where King hit a three at the a thirty-game season and we buzzer to send the game into got the job done each and ev- overtime and the Bulldogs ery day,” King said. left with an 89-84 victory. Now the Bulldogs are off Photo by: Megell Strayhorn | Torch Photographer Hankins has continued to to the GLIAC tournament Senior Noah King tries to knock down a free-throw. King is one of three players on the men’s basketball team to join the 1,000 career build the mark he is leaving where they will try to win Graphic by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor point club this season. at Ferris as he reached the their fourth straight title. Lifestyles 13 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018

“Our native language is Kirundi but also French, Swahili and now English are LIFESTYLES widely spoke.” - Pia Tungabose - See page 14 for story Alicia Jaimes | Lifestyles Editor | [email protected] Anywhere but here Can’t wait for spring break

Holly Baker taking advantage of her time away from campus. Torch Reporter “For the first half of spring break, I’m working. I work at KFC currently but I’m trying to find another job for the sum- Whether they’re job searching mer time. The next half, I’m going to Atlanta, Georgia, to just or searching for a spot on the spend time with family. We’re going to Six Flags and exploring beach, come Saturday, March 3, the downtown. It should be fun, I’m excited for the warm air,” all Bulldogs are out of the pound Hill said. and in spring break mode. For Ferris biology freshman James Bryant, going home for Far away from the Michigan winter, Ferris account- break is a five-hour drive. ing major Josh Perkey will be relaxing on his first cruise “I live in Ohio, so I’m planning on just go- with friends. ing home and spending time with my family “I’ll be gone for five days. We’re going to a lot of dif- over break. It will be nice to get away from ferent places like Nassau, Bahamas and a bunch of campus for a while,” Bryant said. beaches and cool resort areas. I’m most excited for the While Bryant is looking forward to relax- warm weather and I’m 21, so there will be a lot of exotic ing during his first spring break as a college drinks I’ll get to try,” Perkey said. student, Ferris applied speech communica- While Perkey is sailing the seas, Ferris criminal jus- tion senior Joseph Niebauer finds himself tice and psychology major Calvin Kobe will be building Calvin using his extra time to prepare for gradu- Kobe houses in Mexico with some fellow Bulldogs. ation. “I’m going on a mission trip because I’ve always felt “I’m going to continue my job search. I’ve the calling to go on this mission trip. We have about 30 gotten some interviews scheduled for earlier in the month Ferris students going from the RSO His House and we are and I’ll probably try to get a couple more scheduled for during going with Northern Michigan as well. I went last year on spring break. I’m from the Upper Peninsula and there real- this trip and last time we were there we had time where we ly isn’t too many opportunities up there right now for what I dedicated the house to the family. It was a really special ex- want to do. Currently, I’m in my last interview with Hanover perience,” Kobe said. Insurance, I’ve had interviews with Yelp and different staffing Spring break is an excellent opportunity to get some work companies,” Niebauer said. done. Ferris sports communication junior Makayla Hill will be No plans? No worries

Discover Michigan 3 1 Briana Hammontree Torch Reporter

Those wonderful two words that signal you’re almost done with school for another year: spring break. While many students spend their breaks traveling 2 or vacationing in warmer climates, there are still some 4 that remain in Michigan for that week of bliss. So, as a student stuck in the dreary spring weather of Michigan, here are few places to check out while stuck at home: Visit Tahquamenon Falls State Park (1) Skiing or Snowboarding in one of many Ski resorts such as Boyne Mountain (2) or Marquette Mountain (3) 6 Indoor water parks like Avalanche Bay (2) or Great Wolf Lodge (4) 5 Visit museums in Detroit (5) Bar hop in Grand Rapids (6): Beer Month is Feb. 15 through March 15 Visit experiencegr.com/beer-month for details.

Graphic by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor 14 Lifestyles Week of Feb. 28 - March 6, 2018 Ferris State Torch African Student Union hosts event We are one celebrating African culture

Photo by: Abbey Good | Multimedia Editor Students were able to learn about the various cultures at Ferris while enjoying some cultural cuisines.

Briana Hammontree were refugees from Rwanda, my sister and I had a pretty So there is so many happy people and even though they live Torch Reporter normal life growing up. Most people in Kenya have one com- in really horrible areas, they are some of the happiest peo- mon type of clothes which is known as ‘Kitenge.’ Since it is ple and they are fine because they realize so long as they The room was alive with the sounds of laughter and more than 42 tribes in Kenya, they tend to have one type can have stuff that’s enough,” Carlson said. friendly conversation as members of The African Student clothing that brings them together,” Nyamuhungu said. Ferris heating ventilation and air conditioning freshman Union talked with their peers at the Represent Your Country Unlike the other members of ASU, Ferris elementary edu- Majorie Banda was shocked when she initially came from Night Wednesday, Feb. 21. cation sophomore Sophie Carlson was born in Haiti before Zambia to Michigan, finding the rapid change of weather As the presentation began, the room fell silent as stu- being adopted at an early age and moving to the U.S. surprising. dents came forth, representing their country. When the pre- Reflecting on her own memories, Carlson finds that al- A proud Zambian, she expresses Zambia as “the real Af- sentation began to wrap up, vice president of ASU and Ferris though she was from Haiti, she experienced it differently as rica.” nursing sophomore Pia Tungabose came to the center of the she was a part of her own community at her orphanage. “When you come to Zambia, you’ll have seen Africa be- room to ask those in attendance where they were from. “When I was adopted, for the longest time my mom had cause of the natural resources in terms of wildlife, the water Tungabose was born in the East African country Burundi to stop telling my brother to put food in and also the Victoria Walls—it is one of the national won- and lived there for eight years but had to leave due to ethnic his pockets because that’s what we used ders of the world. Come and see it, it’s a beauty, especially conflicts. She plans on returning after graduating. to do because we didn’t know when we in the rainy season. Other than that, we are blessed, after “Our native language is Kirundi but also French, Swahili would be fed next. So he would stuff our independence we have never fought amongst ourselves, and now English are widely spoken.” Tungabose said. chicken strips and things in his pockets we’ve never had ethnic conflicts. It has been peaceful, from Tungabose notes that in Burundi, while they do wear and my mom would put them in the wash- 1964 to date,” Banda said. Western clothes, they wear an African fabric called “Ig- er and find shredded pieces of chicken ASU is a registered student organization on campus that’s itenge,” which is used to cover when you are home but is in her wash because it took us awhile to goal is to integrate African students into Ferris and the Big also used to make dresses, pants and jackets. realize that you’re not going to just be fed Rapids community while also informing students and the While Tungabose represented her native country of Bu- Sophie once in that day, you’re actually going to community about African cultures. rundi, other members of ASU discussed their homes and Carlson have food whenever,” Carlson said. ASU meets every other week on Wednesdays and Thurs- cultures. President of ASU and Ferris social work sophomore However, she notes that despite realiz- days at 7 p.m. in the OMSS office. Sifa Nyamuhungu shared her own experiences from being ing at a young age Haiti was a bit dysfunctional, while she raised in Kenya. was there she was never really upset. “Living in Kenya was amazing. Even though my parents “When you’re living there, you don’t realize there is better.

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Briana Hammontree resource for them,” Ferris forensic biol- ries, I would never lump the stories to- Torch Reporter ogy freshman Heidi Stauffer said. gether. But there is a common theme They hope to see it become an annu- among sexual assault survivors and Students came together Monday, al event for the future. that is many feel it is their fault and Feb. 19, in support of one another as Ferris music industry management many feel they have been held back survivors and advocates took to the freshman Erin Davis was one of the from coming forward. So I wanted to stage to read poetry and letters during students to not only attend the event take that and make it a story about Title IX’s Campus Needs You. but took to the stage them and not me, because I have never Unlike traditional poetry slams, Cam- to read aloud poems experienced that and would never want pus Needs You—a social media account she had written as to give that illusion,” Davis said. run by students in the Title IX office— an advocative for Title IX also brought in Master of Cer- ensured the event would be non-com- Campus Needs You. emonies Rich Bronson to read aloud petitive and that advocates against “I love events like and act as a host for Campus Needs abuse would be on stand-by for anyone this. I think it is not You. who needs a break from the event. In only a great way for Bronson initially got into slam poetry between poems were light-hearted hai- survivors and advo- during high school, when he noticed his kus read aloud by Title IX coordinator Erin cates and students qualities of being loud and full of ges- Kevin Carmody. Davis to just learn but also tures could be applied to the art. “We’re hoping to bring awareness to express their feel- “I’ve been advocate for sexual as- to it. One thing I think we did really ings and emotions through poetry, es- sault going on 10 years now when well and I’m really glad about is we in- pecially in regards to sexual assault,” Kevin contacted me and told me they spired a lot of people in the audience Davis said. were going to combine this amazing who weren’t willing to come forward While Davis writes a lot of poetry, it art form while giving people a chance yet. Also, we were able to show how is the first poetry slam she has partic- to talk about this issues—and hopefully many people were affected by this. ipated in and looks forward to doing it getting survivors to come up and talk There were a lot of people who decid- again. about the issue—in a way you maybe ed to come up to either write or speak “Because I have multiple people dis- can’t express it in everyday life,” Bron- that didn’t sign up before. We wanted close their stories to me and although son said. to let people know we’re here. We’re a I would never explicitly share their sto-

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