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The Accidentals rock Ferris

Photo By: Devin Anderson | Torch Reporter The Traverse City folk rock group The Accidentals, composed of Michael Dause (left), Katie Larson (center) and Savannah Buist (right). performed for over 200 people in the College of Business. Concert kicks off Independent Showcase series Devin Anderson had seen The Accidentals previously in Grand Rapids and age and they know what they’re doing in terms of how to said each performance has been exciting. market themselves.” Torch Reporter “Folk music really has the ability to bring people togeth- For more information on The Accidentals, visit moreac- er,” Kidder said. “The Accidentals really demonstrate that cidentals.com. Ferris’ College of Business was flled with the sound of quality. They’re incredibly talented.” roaring applause last week, courtesy of one of Michigan’s The band said they’ve enjoyed becoming a part of West hottest bands, The Accidentals. Michigan’s music scene. Kicking off the Music Industry Management Associa- “Savannah and I started playing when we were 15 and tion’s Independent Showcase concert series, the Traverse 16,” Larson said. “We were very introverted and still are, Independent Showcase City folk rock act, consisting of Savannah Buist, Katie Lar- but a lot of the people around Michigan are totally open son and Michael Dause, performed to a crowd of more than to having us jam with them. It’s really crazy to feel so ac- Mark Rose 200. The band played an hour of energetic and catchy mu- cepted.” sic; Buist and Larson switched between guitar, bass, cello “We’re really lucky to have such a supportive Michigan 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 and violin while Dause pounded a small drum set. family,” Buist added. UC Ballroom Larson and Buist were both accepted to Berklee after After their performance, The Accidentals hosted a ques- graduating high school, but put off college to record and tion and answer session, discussing their work ethic and tour. The band played 230 shows in 2015, with appearanc- life on the road as a trio still under the age of 21. es at South by Southwest and Electric Forest. They won an Music industry management senior and Independent Rival Summers ArtPrize award for their song, “The Silence” and later this Showcase coordinator Olivia Odette said she enjoyed hear- year, they are set to release a new studio album featuring ing the band’s perspective on music as she prepares to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 collaborations with Marshall Crenshaw and Grammy-win- enter the industry. UC Ballroom ner Stewart Lerman. “It was really fun. All their answers were relatable and Ferris music industry management junior Zach Kidder they were very easy to talk to,” said Odette. “They’re our

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“Folk music really has the ability to bring Angela Graf people together and The Accidentals really News Editor demonstrate that quality. They’re incredibly talented.” - Zach Kidder NEWS [email protected] See page 1 for story Art meets Athletics

Photo By: Angela Graf | News Editor One of the items being raffed off at the pre-Super Bowl football celebration was a ball signed by Ferris’ own 2015 undefeated football team. Ferris football displays art through photos

Keith Salowich the overwhelming majority of the crowd. Editor in Chief “I’d like to see more people here, but it’s one of those events Not even the promise of free that you don’t know how it’s go- food was enough to attract stu- ing to come off. We have the pre- dents to the Ferris State football game stuff on one screen and Super Bowl pre-game raffe at Top Ferris highlights on the other. I Taggart Field on Super Sunday. was really hoping we would have As part of the Festival of the Arts, some students here today with the event was meant to tie Ferris free food and stuff, but getting State and its surrounding com- through to students is tough,“ munity of Big Rapids to a com- Dilg said. mon cause—celebrating the arts. Despite the fact that the “We were looking for a way to amount of students in attendance unite the community of Big Rap- could be counted on one hand, ids with Ferris, so we came up the student athletes on hand with this idea of jointly sponsor- were still thankful for those that ing, jointly funding and jointly lo- did make the trek to Top Taggart. cating art events every day of the “We’re just going to keep being month. I believe we have 74 this good men and giving back to the year,“ Coordinator of the Festival community. Thank you to every- of the Arts Bruce Dilg said. body for coming out and support- Because athletics are such a ing this event, it means the world signifcant part of the Ferris State to us,” said Ferris sophomore of- culture for many students and fensive lineman Jake Daugherty, alumni, it was only a matter of who won the most pieces of Ferris time before they became a part memorabilia in the series of raf- of the festival. fes. “This was our frst attempt at This event was not the frst doing something like this, the attempt at weaving art and ath- Super Bowl always comes in the letics together, and it will likely middle of the festival, so we won- not be the last. Previous efforts dered what we could do to try to introduce the two include last and tie the festival together,” Dilg year’s roaming guitar player at said. a Bulldogs’ hockey game, and a The event promised free food and mariachi band at a home basket- showcased 13 total pieces of art ball game. and autographed memorabilia to “It’s been really interesting to be raffed off, many of which bore take 2,000 sports-oriented peo- the signature of NFL hopeful and ple and expose them to some fne Photo By: Angela Graf | News Editior two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner art. We’ve gotten very good recep- Bruce Dilg, who played a key roll in the creation of the Festival of Arts nine years ago, drew tickets for the raffe of Jason Vander Laan. Still, the staff tion,” Dilg said. working at the event and four Fer- various sports-related artwork and Bulldog memoribillia including the signed print of Jason Vander Laan featured ris State football players made up above. News 3 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 High times at Ferris State A roundup of this week’s crime at Ferris State University NEWS BRIEFS By Angela Graf, News Editor of Student Conduct. that occurred on Michigan Avenue near the back door of Shooters. Angela Graf Drink and dash Busted in Bond One subject was lodged in jail. News Editor Jan. 20, 12:30 a.m., offcers Jan. 30, 9:45 p.m., offcers assisted the city police at Shoot- investigated a marijuana complaint Cat fght ers with a subject attempting to in Bond Hall. One student was Jan. 31, 3:30 a.m., offcers inves- Philanthropy Day leave without paying their bill. The identifed and referred to the Offce tigated reports of a disorderly sub- On Thursday, Feb. 11, Ferris State University will join more than incident was investigated by the of Student Conduct. ject in Merrill Hall. Several females 100 educational institutions worldwide by participating in Student city police. were found fghting in the hallway. Engagement and Philanthropy Month. The Student Alumni Gold Club Turn down Four students were referred to the (SAGC) members will host tables that will allow students to write Bumper cars Jan. 30, 11:30 p.m., offcers Offce of Student Conduct and two “thank you” cards to various Ferris donors. In return, the students Jan. 28, 1:20 p.m., offcers received a noise complaint about warrant requests have been sent to will receive a free tank top shirt. The tables will be located in the responded to a two-car crash in West Campus Apartments. The the prosecutor’s offce. University Center and IRC, from 10 a.m. until supplies last. Lot 27. subjects was contacted and asked Clouded in ‘Cook Presidential debate watch Ice, ice, baby Feb. 1, 12:35 a.m., offcers On Thursday, Feb. 11, there will be a democratic debate viewing Jan. 28, 2:30 p.m., offcers as- investigated a marijuana complaint event held in the University Center, room 202C. This will allow the sisted the Sheriff Department with in Vandercook Hall. The complaint opportunity for students to both view and discuss the debates. The a one-vehicle accident on 14 Mile TORCH was ultimately unfounded. event begins at 9 p.m. and will conclude at 11 p.m. Food and drinks Road near Northland Drive. will be provided. ON THE Ridin’ solo Dent and drive Feb. 1, 10:15 p.m., offcers re- The Moxie Strings Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., offcers inves- sponded to a one-vehicle accident On Saturday, Feb. 13, as part of the Big Rapids Festival of Arts, tigated a hit and run in Lot 17. RECORD on Knollview Drive near Lot 61. the group the Moxie Strings will host a live performance at Im- manuel Lutheran Church on Fuller Ave. in Big Rapids. The duo is Fleeing the scene Busted in Bond, part two composed of fddler Diana Ladio and electric cellist Alison Lynn. The Jan. 29, 3 p.m., offcers investi- Feb. 1, 11:10 p.m., offcers event begins at 7 p.m. gated a hit and run on Robin Court. to quiet down. investigated a marijuana complaint in Bond Hall. One student was Valentine’s Day concert He’s your ex for a reason Defective driving identifed and referred to the Offce There will be a Valentine’s Day concert held on Sunday, Feb. 14. Jan. 29, 6 p.m., offcers received Jan. 31, 1:10 a.m., an offcer of Student Conduct. in Williams Auditorium. The FSU West Central Concert Band, the FSU a report of stalking and harass- stopped a vehicle on Perry Avenue Symphony Band and the FSU West Central Chamber Orchestra will ment from a female student. near State Street for defective Merrill-juana each present a short set of pieces in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The complaint was about a male equipment. The driver was found Feb. 1, 11:15 p.m., offcers The show is set to run from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. non-student, the victim’s ex. The to be without a license and was investigated a marijuana complaint suspect was contacted and advised lodged in the county jail. in Merrill Hall. One student was to leave her alone upon threat of identifed and referred to the Offce charges being fled. Night rider of Student Conduct. Jan. 31, 1:10 a.m., an offcer Ferris State Torch Swerve stopped a vehicle on State Street, Toking in Travis Jan. 30, 1 a.m., an offcer south of Perry Avenue, for not hav- Feb. 1, 11:35 p.m., offcers Corrections stopped a vehicle on Maple Street ing their headlights on. The driver investigated a marijuana complaint near State Street for driving errat- was found to be intoxicated and in Travis Hall. The complaint was In the Feb. 3 edition of the Torch, the Ferris State table ically. The driver was found to be was lodged in the county jail. The ultimately unfounded. tennis meeting times were incorrect. The club meets intoxicated and was lodged in the passenger was also found to be county jail. intoxicated and was charged with From Jan. 28 to Feb. 4, the Ferris and practices at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in the Rec Center. an MIP and referred to the Offce of State Department of Public Safety Cranked up in Cramer Student Conduct. issued 439 parking citations, total- Corrections can be submitted through email at Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., offcers ing $7,190. [email protected] or by calling 231-591-5978 received a noise complaint about Take it outside Cramer Hall. Four students were Jan. 31, 2 a.m., offcers assisted identifed and referred to the Offce city police in breaking up a fght Cello-Bella jazzes up Ferris Stringed due takes the stage as part of Ferris Arts and Lectures series Elizabeth Yost between the two and with the crowd. “I had to transition from a classical chair cellist Torch Reporter to this,” said Donahue during the performance. “It’s a good example to encourage anyone who wants to Nationally-profled stringed duet Cello-Bella took do something a little out of their comfort zone to to the Williams Auditorium stage to bring a modern just try it.” twist to throwback songs. The string duet brought in an audience of many On Saturday, Feb 6, the cello-guitar twosome was invited to perform for the most recent installment of the Ferris Arts and Lectures series. The pair con- This was an Photo by: Chris Martin | Photographer sists of Alison Donahue’s jazzy cello and Mike Wil- Jazz cellist Alison Donahue was joined on stage by temporary replacement guitarist helm’s blues guitar, combined to support both with Ben Luttermoser during their Feb. 6 performance in Williams Auditorium. their soulful vintage vocals. opportunity for me to Several days before the performance, however, combine my love for Wilhelm fell ill, so temporary replacement Ben Lut- termoser performed guitar for the Ferris audience. singing with my cello The duo performed over 20 songs, ranging from remixed fapper songs to Popeye themes to modern experience. Te police day soul twists. This style of music is what Cello-Bel- la has been performing together for the past six Alison Donahue years. “I grew up hearing jazz standards and always had never think ages, students and seniors alike, to hear the a love for them,” explained Donahue. “This was an self-proclaimed songbook of “jazz, swing, and pop opportunity for me to combine my love for singing standards from the 20s to the current day.” with my cello experience. The words in songs can be “I had never heard of them before tonight, but I it’s as funny so evocative and to be able to express this is what I thought the show was amazing,” said Ferris crim- always wanted to do.” inal justice alumnus Allen Adams. “I came to this Despite the fact that one-half of the duo was tem- event not knowing what to expect but I’m really glad porarily replaced, tempos were improvised and lyr- as you do. I came.” ics were changed. Donahue and Luttermoser shot Cello-Bella has been featured on National Public playful banter between each other, keeping spirits Radio, performed at multiple festivals and concert www.samuelslawofce.com in swing and the mood light. The pair radiated en- series around Michigan and they have music avail- ergy as each song was divided with friendly raillery able on many online music retailers. 231-796-8858 4 News Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch Feeling at home Gender neutral restrooms part of 2016 inclusion initiatives Devin Anderson up and they tell me about their ex- periences at Ferris,” Pilgrim said. Torch Reporter “I don’t want to wait for surveys to hear the voices of our students.” The designation of gender neu- Additionally, a Multicultural tral restrooms will be the frst of Student Advisory Committee has several initiatives to be carried out been created to provide informal from Ferris State University’s new counsel about ongoing inclusion Diversity and Inclusion Plan. efforts to Pilgrim and Vice Pres- Most single-stall restrooms at ident of Student Affairs, Janine Ferris are in pairs, one designated Ward-Roof. The for men and one for women. committee con- This semester, Physical Plant sists of about will install new signs so that about 15 members three dozen single-stall restrooms Photo By: Katie Tobak | Photographer from several at Ferris can be used by anyone. cultural student Motivational speaker and author Kris Mathis shared his story and his eight major keys to sucess with a captivat- According to David Pilgrim, Ferris’ organizations. ed audience in the University Center. Vice President for Diversity and In- Tom Gladney, clusion, work on the restrooms will Tom Gladney head of Student be substantially completed by the Government’s diversity committee, From success to significance end of the semester. was consulted during the planning “No one should ever be in a process of the Diversity and Inclu- Ferris students get the keys to success situation where they have to plan sion Plan and is now a member of their day around the accessibility the Multicultural Student Advisory Shantelle Bonham major keys to success forced many students, faculty of a restroom,” Pilgrim said. “Sin- and even parents to pull out pen and paper as they Committee. Torch Reporter gle-stall restrooms at the universi- took notes on the inspirational message. “They listened to our input quite ty should be treated the same way a bit,” said Gladney, a Ferris crim- He begins with the very frst key to success iden- the ones in our homes are treated. “Success doesn’t knock at every door. It stands tifed as the “reality check” and ends with the last inal justice senior. “We see things there beside you patiently, waiting to be recognized,” In other words, they should be everyday that [the administration] key being “signifcance.” Mathis reiterates a number open to men and women.” said motivational speaker and author Kris Mathis, as of times that success is meaningless without signif- may not see and that some people he informed Ferris students about the eight major The 2016 Diversity and Inclu- might not bring up to faculty oth- icance. sion Plan, titled “There Is a Home keys to success. At the end of the presentation, every single person erwise.” Mathis, an accomplished motivational speaker for You at Ferris State University,” Ferris frst released a plan to be- seated in the audience left with a free, signed copy serves to expand on Ferris’ efforts and noted writer, visited Ferris on Feb. 3 and spoke of Mathis’ book, “From Success to Signifcance: The come more diverse in 2008, but it from personal experience in regards to growing up to recruit and retain a diverse stu- didn’t contain efforts for inclusion, 8 Major Keys to Achieving any Goal or Dream.” dent body, faculty and staff, as in a life of poverty, negativity and violence. He ex- Mathis shared that 100 percent of the proceeds a component Pilgrim feels is just plained that despite this, he would not change the well as make sure those groups as important. for any additional copies sold that night would be feel fully incorporated into the Fer- experiences and hardships that he has faced. donated to the efforts directed at the water crisis in “Diversity focuses mostly on Through thick and thin, sunshine and rain, Mathis ris community. numbers. Inclusion is much more Flint. He expressed that he will be personally deliver- Pilgrim is the primary author of eventually reached his path to success. He stressed ing over 300 bottles of water to the Flint community diffcult,” Pilgrim the importance of perseverance and keeping faith. the new 5-year plan, but sought said. “It is about in the near future. help identifying what should go in “What kept me going was what I had to go back “If it weren’t for life and circumstance, I wouldn’t making sure to. Where I was going was better than where I came the plan from a group of more than people feel wel- be where I am today,” said Mathis. He is said to fur- 40 professors, administrators and from,” said Mathis. ther his leadership path as he continues to motivate come. Our ambi- Hosted by the Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical students. Ferris also hired a con- tion is to create and inspire youth in the community and around the sulting frm to conduct a “diversity Knowledge (BLACK) and the Offce of Multicultural country. a place where Student Services (OMSS), the speaking of the eight audit” on campus, surveying 17 everybody be- focus groups as well as 1,646 stu- David Pilgrim lieves the cam- dents and hundreds of faculty and pus belongs to Join us at the Torch! staff. them. We’re moving in that direc- Swing by for Valentine’s Weekend to enjoy... Over the next fve years, other tion.” goals of the plan include the cre- Gladney agreed, saying Ferris ation of an LGBTQ resource center, does have a diverse population Te Original WE ARE creation of a center for academic and that for students, efforts literacies, designating a lactation should be focused on inclusion. room for nursing mothers, desig- “The job doesn’t stop when you HIRING nating space for a prayer or med- get the diverse population,” he Schuburger! itation room, assessing the needs said. “You have to keep working to- X X of homeless or hungry students ward making people feel like fam- Ask About Our Valentine Dinner Specials on campus, displaying diverse art ily. Getting them here is great, but around campus and more. being able to incorporate everyone According to Pilgrim, administra- so they feel at home is another im- Burgers: tors are being asked to champion portant aspect.” individual goals of the plan that To view Ferris’ Diversity and In- It's What We Do! they are prepared take on. clusion Plan in full, visit ferris.edu/ “They come in, we have lunch, diversity. Best of eat a pizza or something and I shut Michigan’s Looking for: Top Ten Writers Survey from Ibis Consulting Burgers! Photographers Group of 1,646 Ferris students Disagree that Ferris’ general environment 12 Beers on Tap! is comfortable for students who are Awesome Dinners gay, lesbian or bisexual: Come and visit us Heterosexual: 13.8% Others: 24.5% Starting at 5pm! and fill out an application! Disagree that Ferris’ general 231-796-5333 environment is comfortable for students Historic Downtown Big Rapids or contact OUR who are transgender: 109 N. 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More than a cartoonist, Khalid Albaih is an artist, and his art can be viewed in a new exhibit at the Arab American National Museum in Greater Detroit. His illustrated works transcend religious and political ideologies, often focusing on ideals shared by all cultures, and pointing out the ironies and redundancies in modern geopolitics. When considering Islam and cartoons, the Charlie Hebdo killings come to mind. Recent histo- ry has allowed cartoons and Islam to seem as polarizing disciplines, with focus on the negative aspects regarding the depiction of the prophet Muhammed. And yet, there is a side we do not see as often. Isra El-beshir, a curator for the museum, came to Ferris Tuesday, Feb. 2 to promote the exhibit and demonstrate Albaih’s work. “He’s using popular culture and imagery that resonates with you to make a political situation more real,” said El-beshir. “He’s hoping for a dialogue.” In politically intolerant countries, criticizing government can be a risk. Born in Qatar, but re- siding primarily in Sudan, Albaih—a Muslim—has taken many risks in condemning national dic- tators and the intolerance of free speech they share. His works have been used by activists and graffti artists throughout the world, often feeding feelings of dissent and rebellion, including during the much-publicized Arab Spring. “It was very educational,” said Elizabeth Alexander, a senior in Ferris’ pre-pharmacy program. “It was interesting to hear about the political cartoons and what they go through to produce.” With the highest Arab population density, southeast Michigan seemed like a good place to stage his art. “The other element [of Albaih’s art] is to show that political activism can manifest in many ways,” said El-beshir. “It can manifest through protesting on the street, participating through cartoons, or just using social media as a platform. There are so many mediums to be politically active and represent your communities.” Khalid Albaih’s cartoon illustrations and other works can be viewed on his website, Khartoon. com, or through his Facebook page, facebook.com/KhalidAlbaih. The new exhibit is at the Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Mich. Wanted EDITOR IN CHIEF FERRIS STATE TORCH 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR: APPLICANTS NEED TO SUBMIT: • Resume We are seeking an organized student (enrolled in at least six • One-page (typed, double-spaced) essay answering the following: credit hours) for the Editor in Chief position during the 2016– >> What should be the goals of a student-run newspaper? 2017 school year. Candidates must write well, possess excellent >> How will I, as Editor in Chief, ensure that the newspaper leadership skills and work the entire school year. Candidates reaches its goals? should be familiar with digital publishing techniques. Qualified • Copies of articles or other written work students can receive competitive wages for up to 20 hours per week. Ability to work and train in April and August of 2016 is nec- SEND RESUME, ESSAY AND CLIPPINGS TO: essary. Prior journalism experience or training desired. Steve Fox, [email protected] THE TORCH OFFERS A CHANCE TO WORK IN A PROFESSIONAL “REAL WORLD” ENVIRONMENT AND ADDS EXCELLENT CREDENTIALS TO YOUR RESUME.

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Photo by: Aubrey Kemme | Photographer Ferris pre-optometry freshman Jordan Lee represents the Bulldogs on Ferris State’s cross country team, despite her constant hiccups that have been ongoing for more than three years. Her hiccups, which are technically a “diaphragmatic futter,” began after a bad coughing ft. Three years and counting Life with never-ending hiccups

Hailey Klingel these things have all been tried. One guy suggested waterboarding but I’m not down to try that one.” Lifestyles Editor Though they are annoying, the hiccups don’t signifcantly impact Lee’s everyday life. She’s still a runner for Ferris and is able to have a normal Hiccup! college experience—she just startles people once in a while with her sig- Ferris pre-optometry freshman Jordan Lee has been making this sound nature yelp. multiple times an hour for more than three and a half years. Her never-ending hiccups were induced by a bad coughing ft after run- ning a race during high school track. “A couple days later I started hiccupping all the time and it just never It happens during the stopped,” Lee said. “It was really weird when I frst started doing it but I fgured it would go away. But months passed by and it just never went away.” national anthem or mo- Lee went to a doctor after the onset of her hiccups, but the doctor said there was nothing he could do about it. The technical term for her hiccups ments of silence...That’s is a “diaphragmatic futter,” which creates a high pitched “yelping” noise she can’t control or feel coming. always awkward. “It happens during the national anthem or moments of silence… That’s always awkward,” she said. “When I start new classes, I always have to Jordan Lee go up to my teachers and say, ‘I’m not trying to be rude, I actually have a thing and I can’t fx it.’” “I’d defnitely prefer to not have them,” Lee said. “They’re loud and kind Lee says when she meets new people, they often try to mimic the of disruptive and kind of awkward. Most people habituate and get used sound or they think she’s faking her hiccups. to them but some people never do.” “If I had to give a PSA, I’d say that if you ever encounter someone who On top of her abnormal hiccups, Lee is still plagued by getting the nor- has hiccups like this, the worst things you can do are mimic the noise or mal hiccups once in a while, too. Her hope for the future is that her dia- suggest, ‘Oh, have you tried eating peanut butter? Have you tried some- phragmatic futter futters out of her life for good. one scaring you?’” Lee said. “It’s been three and a half years, homie— Lifestyles 7 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Reality bites FSU researchers study effects of reality TV

When am I going to meet my soulmate?

Angela Graf News Editor

Thanks to the pop culture universe, we have all asked ourselves this at one point or another. Who will be the Ross to our Rachel? The Pam to our Jim? The Derek to our Mer- edith? I will preface this by saying that people have told me that I have a weird take on the universe and love, but it doesn’t seem so crazy to me. I think there truly is a soulmate in the world for everyone. Maybe I’m just not jaded enough yet or my glasses are rose colored by the current state of my own personal life, but I think every person has another person who compliments them in every sense of the term. A soulmate is supposed to be somebody who challenges you. They wake you up and push you to think about the world in a more abstract way. In many cases, it feels like you’ve known them forever, and suddenly there’s a shift; Submitted photo the things that seemed important before just don’t any- more. “I wasted everyone’s time. I wasted everyone’s money,” said Kim Kardashian as she threw a pity party. FSU In many cases, it isn’t meant to last forever. It burns too researchers recently studied the narcissistic effects of TV shows like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” brightly and too intensely for that. The same way they ap- peared when they were supposed to, they leave when they Nick Vander Wulp perience shows. Some people really love the must. characters and in many ways and want to mod- A soulmate can be a friend or a family member. It’s Torch Reporter el their lives after what they see their favorite somebody who you connect with in a way that you have characters doing on television. However, oth- never felt with anybody else. The misconception is that it’s Researchers at Ferris have found a link be- ers may tune into these shows because they going to be someone you fall in love with and get married to tween watching certain reality television shows think it’s a circus, and they’re comparing and and ride off into the sunset with. That isn’t always the case. and an increased level of narcissism in those ridiculing rather than immersing and experi- If you want somebody to spend time with and share your- who enjoy them. ence-taking. self with in a mutual way--that’s a life partner. It won’t be as “Jersey Shore,” “The Real Housewives”, According to Pastrick, “Duck Dynasty,” intense, but it will be comfortable and familiar. Warm. The “The Bachelor” and “Keeping Up with the Kar- “Shark Tank” and “Cops” foundation of this relationship is built on mutual feelings of dashians” were some of the more narcissistic were rated more neutrally trust, understanding and respect. shows selected because of the content of the than the other types of real- You share values with your life partner and you get along show, the traits shown by the characters of ity shows. like best friends. With them, there is a drive to cement the show and how viewers become immersed “This study was really the relationship through things like marriage and starting in the show relating themselves as “experi- looking at these surveillance a family. This is typically what people imagine when they ence-takers” to the characters. reality television shows, think about what a spouse is. “The real key was whether or not the peo- which have grown exponen- Despite the discrepancies between the two types of re- ple who watched these shows could relate to Christopher Redker tially,” said Redker. “Now, lationships, your soulmate can be your life partner and it the people in the show,” said Ferris psycholo- when we’re talking about re- is possible for one to grow into the other over time. When gy senior Nathan Pastrick. “We wanted to see ality shows, we’re not talking ‘Little People, Big that happens, the only way to describe it is mindboggling. how much experience-taking plays a role in World,’ and the more pro-social shows. We’re So the answer to that burning question above is frustrat- how someone begins to behave like the char- talking about deliberate narcissistic shows that ingly simple: when you’re supposed to. All you can do in acters.” exhibit a lot of relational aggression—how can the meantime is make sure that you’re happy with yourself, Ferris professor of psychology Christopher I screw up relationships, talk behind people’s keep the faith and have a happy Valentine’s Day. Redker was the lead researcher of this study. backs and get people to hate each other?” He helped design the study along with col- Narcissism is defned as a personality that leagues at Central Michigan University, Univer- craves attention and praise, a tendency to lash sity of Michigan and Ohio State University. out when challenged in even the slightest ways, Volunteers who indicated they like to regu- expresses a lower commitment to romantic re- larly watch reality shows and identify with at lationships and can become aggressive to the least one of the characters in the show scored point of violence, including higher on a narcissism personality inventory. sexual violence. Higher scores on the inventory tended more to- “The whole thing with ward narcissistic traits. For example, the more narcissism is that they real- a volunteer indicated they were immersed in ly have high egos of them- the show “Jersey Shore,” identifed with Mike selves,” said Pastrick. “What “The Situation” Sorrentino and wanted to be differentiates a narcissist like him, the volunteer also had a tendency to Nathan Pastrick from an egomaniac is that score higher on the narcissism personality in- if you question a narcissist’s ventory. views or contradict their beliefs, they’ll explode “The people who watched the shows a and that might involve getting violent. They’ll bunch but couldn’t relate to the characters yell, they’ll be extremely hurt by it and they’ll do didn’t score very high in narcissism,” said whatever they can to prove you wrong to keep like us on Pastrick. “They may have been viewers who their fragile ego intact.” watched some of these shows sarcastically or Visit https://goo.gl/j2mqdJ to read the full because they thought it was funny.” study on reality television and narcissism. facebook at Redker added that people have a variety of reasons for watching these immersive, ex- Ferris State Torch Page8 6 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Lifestyles Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch Renter’sHow to Checklist spend INVENTORY BEGINNINGValentine’s AND ENDING DOCUMENT Day IN WRITING when reporting repair CONDITION LIST. (Sample provided in Practical Guide for problems and send a copy along with fi ling a report to Neigh- Tenants and Landlords)The landlord should supply the list. 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After walking in a circle for 45 minutes, we came to a On Friday, Jan. 29 at 6 a.m., seven brothers of Ferris’ halt in our journey. We failed to fnd an open market for Sigma Pi fraternity, myself included, hit the road for St. this man. Ironically, we all gained something from this Louis for a business and leadership conference. The experience. We were touched by his story and his words event concluded late Saturday evening and afterwards of wisdom. We were moved by the prayers he placed the seven of us treated ourselves to a nice dinner and over our hearts. a night out in downtown St. Louis. After returning to the Before we departed ways, three of us gave some- hotel, we parted for our rooms to call it a night. thing to our new friend. Poole gave him $5. Lindsey Some time after calling it a night, Ferris students gave him a fake $1,000,000 bill that had been given Braden Poole, Nate McMillen, Marcus Lindsey and my- to him by his father. After Lindsey spent 10 minutes self headed outside the main lobby for fresh air and a describing the importance of his gift, I took out my wal- quick cigarette. It was 3 a.m., somewhere between 45 let and gave the man 50 shekels of Israeli currency. I and 50 degrees. As we were halfway through our tiny had saved them to remember my journey to the Jewish cylinder-shaped channels of death, I saw somebody state. I explained to him my experience in Israel and coming toward us from the darkness of the sidewalk. what it meant to me. I challenged him not to exchange A moment later, a 6-foot slender homeless man asked the currency for its U.S. dollar amount of $13. Poole to give him a light. After Poole lit the man’s ciga- It was at this moment that the man fnally told us rette, he started panhandling to Poole for a few dollars his name was Don, but people call him P-Funk, a nick- for food. Poole’s kind nature agreed to this request, but name tattooed on his upper chest. I listened as P-Funk he told the man he would accompany him to a market. thanked us over and over again. My eyes were wide as As they started walking, McMillen, Lindsey and I took a tears rolled down his cheeks letting us know how good quick glance at each other and immediately began to God will be to us. follow the duo. Something changed for me on the street corner. We set out on our journey for food and the man be- Growing up in New York, I’ve passed hundreds of home- gan telling his life story. He grew up on 3rd Mile in De- less people. I have helped some, spoken to others and troit, was in the Marines from 1977-1984, spent many ignored many. I will do my absolute best to at least years in prison for an undisclosed reason and has been say hello to each person I pass. That miniscule form homeless ever since his release. He has been all over of communication may be the only they receive that the country searching for a new street to call home. He day. I challenge Ferris students to do the same. If you spoke highly of Memphis and said he recently made his have nothing to give at all, you never lose the power of way to St. Louis. He spoke highly of religion and spiritu- spreading love. ality. One moment that stuck out to me occurred when After P-Funk hugged us goodbye on that dimly Photo by: Travis Sacher | Reporter McMillen asked the man if he receives support from lit street corner, he had a $20 and a $5 bill, a fake Ferris automotive engineering sophomore Marcus Lindsey, along with six other the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. $1,000,000 bill and 50 shekels in his wallet. At that Ferris Sigma Pi students, traveled to St. Louis a few weeks ago. They met “The VA don’t do nothing compared to the Catholic moment these were the only assets he was able to P-Funk, a homeless veteran, who shared many life lessons and stories about Church,” said the man. claim as his. None of us are likely to ever see him again. living as a homeless vet. 10 Sports Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch “Our goal is to build a cen- Marshall Scheldt ter for all 380 student-ath- Sports Editor letes at Ferris State.” - Perk Weisenburger SPORTS [email protected] See page 11 for story Red Out FSU students bring awareness to heart health

Marshall Scheldt of Spectrum Health Hospital in Big Rap- ids. Sports Editor Buckner’s goal is to spread awareness for heart health and to raise more money Ferris State students will be bringing than the event brought in last year. awareness to heart health during all Fer- During each sporting event, spectators ris State athletic events this Saturday, will be urged to wear red and make dona- Feb. 13. tions towards the cause. Donations can Sports Careers, a registered student or- be made at donation tables in the lobby ganization at Ferris, will be putting on the of the sports complex, during an ongoing Red Out event with help from the Ferris silent auction or during the Red Out “Mir- Athletic Department and students of Dr. acle Minute.” Sandy Alspach’s sports communication There will also be opportunities for fans classes. to win some prizes from local community Cierra Buckner, a junior in the sports sponsors. The prizes can be won through communication program, is the coordina- different games and activities during tim- tor for Red Out. eouts and between intermissions of all “Students should come to support three games. Activities will include a half- these events, and this cause, because it court shootout, a dance off and more. has affected a lot of our peers on a per- “We appreciate all those in the commu- sonal level,” said Buckner in a press re- nity that have helped make contributions lease. to Sports Careers RSO,” said Buckner. The Red Out event will take place all day Ferris students and members of the long and will tip-off in Wink Arena with the surrounding community are urged to FSU women’s basketball game at 1 p.m. come to all three games wearing red to followed by the men’s basketball game support Ferris athletics as well as Spec- at 3 p.m. Both teams will be matched up trum Health. against Lake Superior State in GLIAC play. A check with the total donation amount The event will conclude at Ewigleben Ice throughout the day will be presented to Arena as the Bulldogs take on Northern Spectrum Health Foundation Chair Dee Michigan at 7:07 p.m. Van Horn during the hockey game. The fundraiser will be aimed at raising Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer money toward heart health, and all pro- Red Out will begin with women’s basketball at 1 p.m. followed by men’s basketball at 3 p.m. and ceeds will be donated to the Cardiac Unit hockey at 7:07 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Back on track Homegrown Mark Hansen Torch Reporter Cody Burkhard Torch Reporter The Ferris State track and feld team is back in season and will 2016 Ferris be competing at the Grand Valley State Big Meet this weekend. Ferris State football kept its recruiting in-state The Ferris State track and feld team will be in Allendale on with 26 players from the state of Michigan signed Friday Feb. 12 and will be competing against other Great Lakes recruiting class during National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) teams. Both the men’s 3. and women’s track and feld team will be competing and looking WR Aaron Vinson: River Rouge Head coach Tony Annese and his recruiting staff to continue the winning culture that has been reinforced here at WR Ashawnti Howard: River Rouge left no corner of lower peninsula Michigan unre- Ferris the past few years. WR Lindrell Mitchell: East English Village cruited inking players in every high school division. Sophomore Matt Crawford discussed how he prepares for his WR Brett Pero: Swartz Creek Annese said, “We’ve recruited nationally in the races. past and signed kids from out of state, but this year Crawford said, “Waiting for my heat to be called to the track Slot Nate Boleware: East English Village we identifed and found the guys we really wanted is one of the most nerve-racking feelings I’ve ever endured. It’s RB James Wyrick: Ottawa Hills right here at home in the state of Michigan.” comparable to riding a roller coaster all the way to the top only to OL Dylan Pasquali: Trenton This is a balanced recruiting class with 11 offen- plunge down as your gut drops over and over again. However, as OL Juanye Johnson: Muskegon sive players, 13 defensive players and two kickers. soon as the starter yells for the runners to take their marks, all OL Karson Murley: Lowell Seven of the 26 players earned All-State recogni- distractions are set aside and my eye is on the prize.” tion. Crawford is passionate about running and is always looking to OL Jake Boonstra: Kenowa Hills Five receivers, fve linemen, and a running back improve and focus on training for the events he participates in. OL Caleb Wisniski: Onekama were added on offense. The offensive linemen are Crawford will be competing in the men’s open 400 meter and the DB Miles Jones: Grand Rapids Christian the most decorated corps of players with three of 200 meter. DB Keyante Carpenter: Muskegon them garnering All-State laurels. “The goal for this week and the fnal days leading up to competi- DB Cyntell Williams: Battle Creek Central Wide receiver Lindrell Mitchell was the player tion is for my teammates and I to get as much speed and strength Annese and his staff had the hardest time recruit- workouts in while staying physically healthy and mentally relaxed,” DB Jesse Johnson: Pershing ing. Crawford said. DB BJ Powell: East Lansing Annese said, “Of the guys we got, he was proba- Senior Shea Van Klompenberg is a veteran on the women’s DB Alex Bock: Detroit Catholic Central bly the hardest to get. We love all the guys we got team and has been running for a long time. “I’ve always enjoyed LB Trevor Tank: South Lyon but he had a lot of attention. We really won out on running ever since middle school and high school. I have ran in LB Liam Daly: Jackson Lumen Christi Lindrell.” cross country, indoor track and outdoor track and that might be Mitchell caught 81 balls for 953 yards and 15 weird but I enjoy it,” Van Klompenberg said. DE Lawrence Gordon: Saginaw Arthur touchdowns as a senior. Van Klompenberg talked about what is racing through her mind DL David Curl: Watervliet The most heavily represented corps was the de- when she comes up to the starting line and how she gets focused. DL Gregory Leatherwood, Jr: University fensive secondary. Six defensive backs joined the “At the start line I’m in my blocks so you have to be extremely still of Detroit Jesuit squad along with two linebackers and fve defen- and wait for the sound of the gun. So basically I’m freaking out up DL Tyler Shreve: Walled Lake Western sive linemen. until that sound. I do try to keep steady with my breathing and fo- With new Bulldogs ready to get groomed into cus on the splits. I mentally keep reminding myself that it’s about DL Austin Simpson: Livonia Churchill the Ferris football culture, the two-time defending sprinting not striding,” Klompenberg said. K Jackson Dieterle: Jenison GLIAC champions look like they have another solid The Bulldogs will begin their season at Grand Valley in the Kelly K Tyler Burch: Hill-McCloy roster with over 50 letterwinners returning. Family Sports Center. The event will take place on both Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13. Sports 11 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Plans in the works for new athletic facilities

Marshall Scheldt coaching staffs. Weisenburger said that the cur- Sports Editor rent weight room currently lends itself more to the male athletes. Ferris State University is cur- “We need increased space, rently in the planning process of better equipment and more a new addition to the university’s multi-purpose space so that athletic facilities, we can adequately train the Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer Administrators are overlooking 90-pound female golfer as well Former Ferris defensive tackle Justin Zimmer is in McKinney, Texas training for a shot at the NFL. the feasibility of enhancing cur- as the 320-pound offensive line- rent athletic facilities with early man,” said Weisenburger. “Our cost estimates ranging between goal is to build a center for all 380 $5.5 and $6.5 million. student-athletes at Ferris State.” Zimmer prepares for regional The objective of the Center for In addition, the plan calls for a Athletics Performance started new east entrance to the Ewigle- last summer when Ferris State combine, NFL draft ben Sports complex with a con- began exploring the scope and necting corridor to the adminis- costs associated with building a tration and coaches offce wing of new strength and conditioning Marshall Scheldt the most on his short shuttle time, his vertical and the complex. center. They reviewed preliminary the broad jump. “Currently you either have to go Sports Editor design concepts that were donat- “I’ve enjoyed the whole experience down here. It’s through the hockey arena or go ed by a Ferris State alumnus. great coming down here and focusing on getting big- outside to get from the arena area Ferris State’s Justin Zimmer had an incredible ca- The design elements included ger, stronger and faster every day. It’s nice hanging [to the athletic department],” said reer as a Bulldog and is now training for a shot at the an addition to the existing Sports out with all the different guys and getting to meet Weisenburger. National Football League (NFL). Complex with the creation of a new people. Training at a world-class facility is pretty Weisenburger said that the Zimmer, a 6-foot-3-inch 292-pound Greenville na- new strength and conditioning awesome,” said Zimmer. overall goal of the project is to tive is training in McKinney, Texas with Michael John- area for all student-athletes. The Just because he’s meeting new people doesn’t continue to build and create a son Performance along with about 20 other elite facilities would also encompass mean he’s forgotten about his old friends. Zimmer championship culture at Ferris athletes. He is the only Div. 2 player working with Mi- all areas adjacent to the FSU vol- has kept in touch with former Ferris quarterback Ja- State. chael Johnson, along with one Div. 3 player and the leyball arena, which would be ren- son Vander Laan who is also training for combine. “We feel there is no better time rest from Div. 1 schools. ovated and expanded. “We talked about the similar experiences that in the history of our athletics pro- He is working out with players from powerhouse The project would also involve we’re going through, so it’s kind of cool to compare. gram, on the heels of our nation- schools all-across the nation, including Notre Dame, the renovation of existing locker We’re basically doing the same things, just in a differ- al success, to consider building Oregon, Texas, TCU and Kansas State. rooms, the creation of new locker ent location and with different people,” said Zimmer. a state-of-the-art training facility Zimmer is preparing himself for the upcoming NFL room space for each team, an en- Zimmer has also selected Kevin Poston from that matches those of our con- Regional Combine at the Houston Texans Methodist hanced area for sports medicine Rochester as an agent to represent him in his push ference rivals, helps our coaches Training Center this Saturday, Feb. 13. He is defnite- as well as rooms for meetings and towards becoming an NFL player. recruit athletes at a higher level, ly staying busy and working hard as the combine ap- team activities that all help align “He met with me a few times after the season. enhances the student-athlete’s proaches. with the athletics department’s There was a few other guys I talked to, but he just experience and also contributes “It’s six days a week. Saturday is kind of more of gender equity initiatives. seemed like he had been around the longest, he to the enhanced image of the uni- a half day, but Monday through Friday are full days,” “The current space condition- knew more people and he just seemed like the best versity,” said Weisenburger. said Zimmer. ing that we’re in is limited and person to promote me to all of the teams and get my Funding for the project will Zimmer has been working on everything and any- undersized for a Div. 2 program,” name out there,” said Zimmer. come from a combination of thing to get him prepared for the combine, whether said Ferris Athletic Director Perk When the regional combine is over, Zimmer said funds through the university and it’s his 40-yard-dash, bench press and much more. Weisenburger. “Currently our he plans to return to train with Michael Johnson Per- private support. Weisenburger He said that out of everything he is trying to improve teams lift or work in shifts due formance to prepare for pro-day. indicated the optimal completion to cramped conditions. Too of- date would be January of 2018. ten our student-athletes have to Weisenburger said, “We’re in stretch and exercise in the hall- the feasibility study stage a lit- way, and the Center for Athletics tle bit with our Ferris foundation Closing in on the GLIAC Tourney Performance would provide us helping us with the feasibility with a facility where several of our Beau Jensen cus more on the game in front of shot blockers, and even when study and our ability to raise the teams to train together.” us because it is so important. We they do not get the blocks, they money. So we’re not quite there Torch Reporter Weisenburger said not only never really talk about the season alter the shots. It all goes back to in terms of knowing exactly what ending, but we all know the regu- that ‘team frst’ mentality, we go would the new addition create With fve games left to play in it is we’re going to do and how lar season is coming to an end.” out every night and play for each more opportunities to grow and the regular season and three of much we need but we’re moving Chappell led the Dawgs in both other.” develop the championship culture those in Big Rapids, Ferris State fast and furious and it’s an excit- points and rebounds last week- The last time that the Bulldogs that exists among Ferris athlet- basketball is up against two more ing time for Ferris State athletics end against Northern Michigan met up with the Timberwolves ics, but it will also work as a tre- GLIAC opponents at home this and the university.” University to give him a triple-dou- of Northwood in Midland, they mendous recruiting tool for Ferris week. ble on the day. brought an 83-76 victory back Ferris frst looks to take on 6-foot-10 senior center Jared to Big Rapids. Sophomore guard Northwood on Thursday, Feb. 11 Stolicker is fourth in all of the GLI- Drew Cushingberry had a domi- before taking on Lake Superior AC in feld goals made (157-242) nant performance in that game, State on Saturday, Feb. 13. and feld goal percentage (64.9). scoring 18 points shooting seven- Tied with Ashland for the No. 3 Although he is the point leader on for-nine from the feld. spot in the conference, the Bull- the team, Stolicker still knows the The last encounter with Lake dogs are ready to fght to stay importance of a cohesive unit. Superior State in Sault Ste. Marie among the top teams in their “Everyone on the team has the saw a Bulldog victory 86-82 with conference. 6-foot-5 senior wing same goals, no one’s individual sophomore guard Noah King lead- James Chappell believes the goals get in the way of our team’s ing the charge with 18 points. Dawgs have what it takes to bring mission,” Stolicker said. “We all With two of the four Bulldog that fght. buy into the system we have in losses this season coming at “With fve games left in the sea- place, and as long as we can stick home and some very good top son, I just think that as a team to our system and game plan we teams at the top of the GLIAC, we have to be more together than are tough to beat.” Ferris basketball will be looking anything,” Chappell said. “We Stolicker credits a defensive to come out on top this week to have a real strong group and if we state of mind to creating more stay among the top teams in the are all on the same page, we are offense and opportunities of the conference. lethal together.” team. Bulldog basketball frst hosts Chappell also talked about “Our defense works right into Northwood on Thursday, Feb. 11 head coach Andy Bronkema and our offense; we like to get stops at 8 p.m. before taking on Lake his vision as the regular season on defense and get a quick tran- Superior State on Saturday, Feb. begins to slow down. sition into the offense,” Stolicker 13 at 3 p.m. Both games will be “I think coach wants us to focus said. “On the defensive end we played at Jim Wink Arena. on the team we are playing at the are pretty versatile. We rebound moment,” Chappell said. “We fo- pretty well and we have a lot of 12 Sports Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch

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Cody Burkhard Torch Reporter

Dude, I found my broom Ferris State hockey got its frst sweep of the season over the weekend against Alaska. The Bulldogs won the frst game 4-0 but went into their eleventh overtime of the year the next day. Junior forward Gerald Mayhew scored the game-winner just 14 seconds into the extra period. Ferris State improved to 11-7-4 in-conference and gained sole possession of fourth place. With six conference games left, the Bulldogs are fve points behind frst place Minnesota State and three points behind second place Michigan Tech and Bowling Green. The Dawgs have three conference opponents remaining in Northern Michigan, Bowling Green State and Lake Superior State. Photo by: Katie Tobak | Photographer First up is Northern Michigan this weekend when Ferris puts its month-long unbeaten streak on the line at home. Beau Jensen 10 Wyandotte native now has seven goals so far on the season, only trailing freshman forward Corey End of the road Torch Reporter Mackin who has eight. Mayhew is also tied for the Ferris State women’s basketball faced setbacks against Michi- most games played so far this season, proving that he gan Tech and Northern Michigan last weekend. Both games had In a weekend full of great Bulldog hockey, it is not is a staple on the ice for Ferris State. double-digit defcits taking the Bulldogs to 4-13 in-conference. easy to choose a clear standout, but junior forward Mayhew’s lightning fast overtime goal gave Bulldog With only fve games left, Ferris is tied for twelfth in the GLIAC. Gerald Mayhew pulls away with Top Dawg honors this hockey their third overtime win of the season, already The top eight schools get a bid to the GLIAC tournament and Ferris week. on pace to beat last year’s total OT victories of four. is fve games out from the three-way tie for seventh. The Bulldogs Ferris State hockey made the long trip to Alaska last Though he holds seven goals so far, only two of those are mathematically unlikely to make the tournament. weekend to take on the University of Alaska Nanooks. have come at home. Even though they may not make the tournament, they can still Now 28 games into the season, the Bulldogs fnally With only seven games left to play in the 2015-2016 affect the seeding with a strong fnish to the season. The Dawgs brought in their frst weekend sweep of the season, regular season, Mayhew is certain to play a big role in have upcoming games against Saginaw Valley and Michigan Tech taking it to the Nanooks 4-0 on Friday, Feb. 5 and then the team’s immediate future. Of those seven regular which are tied at second. Last time Ferris played Saginaw, the netting an overtime win on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2-1. season games left to play, four will be at home in the Dawgs stunned the Cardinals with a buzzer-beater for the win. Four different Dawgs found the back of the net for presence of the Dawg Pound. The Dawgs currently Ferris State has a homestand against Northwood and Lake Su- the Dawgs in Friday’s game, including Mayhew, but hold a 5-3-5 home record with a 7-5-1 away record. perior State this weekend. Ferris plays Northwood at 6 p.m. on what sealed his spot as Top Dawg this week was May- Ferris State hockey will host Northern Michigan in a Thursday, Feb. 11 and Lake Superior State at 1 p.m. Saturday, hew’s overtime goal only 14 seconds into the extra weekend series starting Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:07 p.m. Feb. 13. period. followed by a rematch the following night at the same With two goals this weekend, Mayhew, the 5-foot- time. SPEciALS SUNDAY BrUNch 9AM-2PM Located inside the Holiday Inn Sunday Brunch $9.99 Per Person EvErY WEDNESDAY • 7PM - close $3.00 U call its, $4.00 Craft Pints (5pm to close) TUESDAY 6PM - close $2.00 U call its, $2.00 Sliders, $12.00 Towers WEDNESDAY - TEAM TriviA Starts at 7pm 1/2 off Don’t miss out Appetizers! 1/2 OFF Appetizers on the fun! Happy Hour Specials (7pm-close) ThUrSDAY 6PM - close $5.00 Burger and a Beer 100 oz. FriDAY (STARTS at 6pm until the fsh is gone!) BEEr $11.00 All You Can Eat Fish Scan to get our TOWErS! up to date specials. 1005 Perry Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 www.sngbigrapids.com 14 Opinions Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch

“One common element to Kip Biby all countercultures is the Opinions Editor use of music.” - Travis Sacher OPINIONS [email protected] See below for story

The Ferris State Torch OUR LOCATION is published on 27 Alumni Building 013 Wednesdays throughout 410 Oak Street Feeling opinionated? Ferris State University the academic year. This Big Rapids, MI 49307 Here at the Torch we pride ourselves in being completely run by students. We have student-run newspaper www.fsutorch.com/let- student writers, photographers, production people and a multitude of others who make is printed by ter-to-the-editor/ the paper possible. And you, as a Ferris student, must understand that this is your The Pioneer Group. newspaper. The Ferris State Torch For us to be the voice of the students, we cannot limit ourselves to just students that welcomes comments on work at the Torch. So this is your opportunity to have your voice heard. I mean, you could just post a Facebook status, but that’s hardly something you can brag to your friends STAFF LIST topics of interest to the general about. readership. Letters should not Write about anything you have an opinion on—classes, policies, politics, issues that Editor in Chief exceed 300 words in length and matter to you. Send me your personal diary. It probably won’t make print but at least I’ll Keith Salowich The Torch reserves the right to have something to read that does not involve Donald Trump. (231) 591 5978 edit for length. Letters will not My email is at the top of this section. Send an email with your opinion attached, and [email protected] be edited for grammar, punctu- I will be in touch. Let’s write! ation or spelling. The Torch will - Kip Biby, Opinions Editor Production Manager not print letters deemed to be Jordan Lodge libelous or obscene. All letters must be signed by their authors Production Assistant and include his or her phone Shelby Soberalski number. The depths of society Unsigned editorials appearing

on this page are the opinion of News Editor The Torch and do not neces- Music’s effects on counterculture Angela Graf sarily represent the opinion of American countercultures are the un- the university’s administration, derlying movements in this country whose Lifestyles Editor faculty or staff. Signed columns values differ substantially from mainstream Hailey Klingel represent the opinion of the writ- society. These movements oftentimes falter Travis Sacher Torch Reporter er. Inquiries regarding editorial out due to government crackdowns and lack Sports Editor content should be directed to of guidance. Fortunately, other movements have left a permanent mark on society. Marshall Scheldt the Editor in Chief at rules and regulations imposed by the gov- (231) 591-5978. Prominent moments include the civil rights movement, hippie movement, Anti-Vietnam ernment. Punks rejected everything main- Opinions Editor Protests and the LGBT Liberation. All of stream. It promoted individual freedom Kip Biby To advertise with the Torch, con- these subcultures succeeded in some way under the Reagan and Bush regime. The tact Alexis Huntey at the Pioneer and transformed social equality. One com- hip-hop subculture was created in urban Group: mon element to all countercultures is the settings, mostly African American commu- Multimedia Editor nities. Rap lyrics mix politics with gang vi- Evan Dulac (231) 592-8391. use of music. [email protected] Music is used to spread ideas both sa- olence and police brutality. These lyrics are cred and secular. It brings people together angry and honest. Cartoonist through vocals and recognizable tunes. One similarity between these three sub- Mikala Piller Student media retain the same Many subcultures are built on music. Hip- cultures is the idea of non-conformity. Not rights, responsibilities, privileges pies formulated through the popularity of conforming to American mainstream ide- and protections afforded by the folk and psychedelic rock music; punk mu- als terrifes conservatives, the government Visual Content and the elder generations. Conformity and Aubrey Kemme First and Fourteenth Amendments sic corresponds with the 80s and 90s an- of the U.S. Constitution and under ti-establishment movement and rap music conservation refuse to allow social justice, Christopher Martin applicable state laws. speaks about the hip-hop subculture. the social justice that the majority of our Katie Tobak The Torch and fsutorch.com, the The hippie movement was a 1960s youth youthful generation today strives for. Music student newspaper and its accom- movement that counteracted the idea of is used to personify the ideas of a counter- Reporters panying online version focused on a normal American lifestyle. Hippies ex- culture. A number of musicians famous and Ferris State University, are public pressed love, nature, activism and accep- unheard of are known as leaders of their Devin Anderson subcultures. Cody Burkhard forums for student expression. Stu- tance of all people. Hippies popularized dent editors have the authority and everything liberal. Folk and rock music of Pete Seeger, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, The Jennifer Corrie responsibility to make all content the 60s sang about all of these aspects in- Beatles, Ramones, Grandmaster Flash, Mark Hansen decisions without censorship or ad- cluding antiwar protests. Punk music spoke NWA, Fugazi, Nas, Nirvana, The Strokes Beau Jensen vanced approval for both the print to angry youths who were irritated by the See Music’s effects on page 15 Jonny Parshall and online editions of the student Travis Sacher newspapers. Nick Vander Wulp Elizabeth Yost Chat with the chief Interim Reporters Practice what you preach Shantelle Bonham Editor in Chief, Keith Salowich

The Torch is now required to versity’s hierarchy of power line Most university publications that ty slaps a non-discrimination state- Web Editor include a 243-word non-discrimi- agreed that we would be included run the statement are used as re- ment on a parchment, it doesn’t -- nation statement in each week’s in the decision. cruiting tools, or are published just mean a thing if it doesn’t live up to publication. To make something clear that once or twice per year. It makes the words contained therein. Community Engagement The decision comes on the should already be obvious, I am more sense for these publications In conclusion, I’m no longer up- Caroline Cousineau heels of a federal mandate issued not against the non-discrimination to include the full statement, since set about being forced to include to multiple universities in hopes of policies, nor the statement being they’ll likely only be read once, if the statement. However, because bringing them up to a standard put out reinforcing them. The prob- at all. we have no choice but to run it, I’d Distributor when it comes to non-discrimina- lem that I have with the scenario After almost two months of dis- like to see that statement put into Nick Vander Wulp tion policies. How the continuous is the fact that our publication pute over the matter, the universi- practice rather than just written printing of fne legal print in our has to surrender space for the un- ty agreed to pay a weekly fee for out in legalese. Managing Copy Editor publication is expected to accom- abridged version of it on a weekly space to include the statement as There now exists a beautiful Kira Poncin plish that feat is beyond me, how- basis. if it were an ad, so as not to seem example of irony in the Torch. ever. Unfortunately, the Torch must like it was controlling what we are Check our newspaper for the same The statement is found in every run the category one statement, able to publish. non-discrimination statement ev- Copy Editor university publication, which is a which is the longest of the three Though more space devoted to ery week. You can pick up a copy Jasmine Nettles category—for reasons beyond our options because it is a publica- ads limits editorial content in a each week in the basement of the control—that the Torch has been tion longer than 12 pages. Yet, newspaper, this conclusion is con- Alumni Building, which is inacces- Adviser lumped into. The Torch has existed this requirement doesn’t seem to sidered a compromise. sible to anyone who can’t descend Steve Fox as an entirely separate entity since account for the fact that the state- Yet, I can’t help but think that re- stairs. 1931, yet someone along the uni- ment is running every week. gardless of how often the universi- (231) 591 2529 Opinions 15 Ferris State Torch Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016

MUSIC’S EFFECTS from page 14 Music’s impact on countercultures ‘

and Kendrick Lamar are just a se- lection of musicians who are icons to their respected subcultures. Pete Seeger’s popularization of the song, “We Shall Overcome,” is an anthem to the civil right’s movement. A general American history class would fail to include this fact. “We Shall Overcome,” brought people of all colors togeth- er. Seeger also wrote, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” a plea for world peace, a major infuence on the hippie movement. NWA’s debut album, “Straight Outta Compton,” brought to life the reality of living in areas like Comp- ton, Calif. The album ticked off the government to a point where the FBI and Secret Service sent Ruth- less Records a letter stating they did not like the message the al- bum portrayed. In 1991, hardcore punks Fugazi played a show in front of the White House protest- ing the Gulf War. Everybody today knows NWA for the popularity of their music, but Fugazi gained no musical success. In history, we study moments. We are taught history the way that conservative white men want us to remember them. History books are the selections of what is decided to be most important segments of history. These musicians are histo- ry. They are part of a timeline of modern culture. Culture is the dis- tinction of who we are as a coun- try. The study of American culture needs to be more prevalent in the next generation. Musical activists shall be remembered for the cul- Illustration by:: Mikala Piller | Cartoonist tural compositions they created. Every student’s favorite d-word: debt How to pay college expenses and save some money

Let’s talk about debt, something that friends who hate coins and will throw them at home and drink from the comfort of my people don’t really ever want to discuss. on the ground and not think twice about it. home. Possibly save money on a cab, too! Shelby Soberalski But let’s face it, it can’t be avoided. I have no shame in picking up that crusty One other tip that has helped me from Production Assistant I am a senior in college and have no debt. penny on the ground—sorry not sorry. For time to time is to sell my old junk. I really None at all. Let me tell you, it hasn’t been the last few years, I would save all my coins don’t need all these books laying around, easy. First of all, I have to admit that I do get for a year and use them for Christmas shop- or I haven’t worn a certain dress in a while, boosted my resume in many ways and a good chunk of assistance from the state ping. It doesn’t usually add up to much, but why keep it? I sold my Wii console and helped me get my graphic design intern- because my family is low income. But the it is better than nothing. bought a drawing tablet—best decision I ship. My boss at my internship could care rest of the amount I owe to Ferris is paid by Like I mentioned above, I love to spend made in quite a long time. less about the one summer I taught swim cows. Yup, cattle. I grew up on a small-scale money, too. What girl doesn’t? I try to bud- I may not buy everything I like, but I don’t lessons at my local pool. I know that not ev- beef farm and my dad and I would raise and get as best as I can. I have a planner that live without. I keep a list of all the things eryone can have opportunities like that, but sell beef cattle to pay for school. It’s a lot of I write my hectic schedule into, but I also that I’d like to have but don’t have the re- if you look, I’m sure you can fnd something. work, but it is paying off. I know it sounds write in it every bill I have due and every pay sources to get. I’ll save money for a while Do you hate taking Gen Eds? Did you pretty redneck, but it has also taught me to day. I am a very visual person. This helps and when that goal is met, I’ll buy it. I can’t know you can take most of them during the appreciate hard work and that I can achieve me visualize what money I have coming tell you how satisfying it is to be able to work summer at a community college and have goals if I set my mind to it. and going from my account. As dorky as and save and buy something cool. them transferred to Ferris? Want to know I still have bills and expenses just like any it sounds, it works really well for me. All of One last tip that has really helped me the best part? You only need to get a C for other college student. Here are a few tips the bills that I pay are directly withdrawn so stay debt-free is that I use my skills to my it to transfer and it won’t affect your GPA at and tricks that I have learned over the last that I don’t miss a payment and have a late advantage. I am a photographer and I sell Ferris. I’ve spent all four years at Ferris and few years. fee. If I get paid this Friday, I know what bills my work on the side to make extra money completed two summers’ worth of classes, I have had at least one job since I was need to be paid within the two-week period every now and then. In 2015, I shot three which was a very wise decision fnancially. 15. Before that, I babysat a lot. My life has and then I have an idea of what I have left weddings, senior photos and two family I am good at saving money, but I like to been chaotic at times from juggling school, over to spend on fun things. When it comes sessions. It was downright exhausting and spend it, too. I have every paycheck direct the farm and work. Not to mention trying to spending, I tend to have a lot of self con- after awhile it wasn’t as fun anymore. But deposited and I put 85 percent into my to be an average kid and have a social life, trol. I have that annoying debate with my- it was well worth the money. I know that checking and 15 percent into my savings. play sports and do 4-H. I was the kid that self every time I buy something. Do I really not everyone is a photographer, but you It works great, because it’s money that I always had to work and people would ask need those shoes? If I buy that shirt, what have to posses some skill that would mean don’t really look at. Sometimes I forget it is me, “Why work now when you have the rest do I have that will look good with it? Should something to someone else. You can knit? I there. It’s nice to have in case of an emer- of your life to work?” I knew then that if I I buy that book; will I actually have time to can’t, I’d love to buy a scarf from you. gency and even at only 15 percent, it adds worked hard and saved money and gained read it? Being debt-free is pretty nice, but it has up pretty quickly. In 2015, I challenged my- experience, it would pay off in the long run. When it comes to spending, I look at the cost me. I can’t tell you how many sleepless self that every $5 bill I came across, I would It has. One tip I can give about job expe- big picture. If I’m going to spend $5 at Star- nights I’ve had, parties I’ve missed, things put in a box and save it throughout the year. rience is always think about resume build- bucks, I could spend that $5 on a bag of cof- I’ve given up or the number of times I’ve Of course bills came up and I had spend ing. I always knew that I wanted to go into fee from Meijer and it would last me more nearly driven myself crazy. But let me tell it before the year was over, but it was re- art and graphic design and I was fortunate than one day. Do I really need to spend $20 you, hard work pays off. warding to know that I had saved quite a bit enough to get a job in a professional photo at the bar? Maybe I can get one drink with of money that I didn’t think was possible. I gallery in my hometown. This job alone has my friends at the bar and have a six pack love saving coins, too. I have had so many 16 Opinions Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch