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Moving fast Construction on new University Center nears it’s January VICTORY completion | Page 2 LIFESTYLES The long way back Struggle with alcohol turns to motivation for one student | Page 8 Modern Love Avoiding the men that are just too much older | Page 8

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Bird season Ferris football prepares to take on Saginaw Valley State | Page 11

Must see JV Electrifying talent Jason VanderLaan posts big numbers| Page 10 OPINIONS Hot cup of sludge Torch staffer is against society’s need for coffee | Page 16

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Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Ferris State’s football team lifts the Anchor-Bone trophy following their third straight victory over the Grand Valley State Lakers, and second in a row on the friendly conﬁ nes of Top Taggart ﬁ eld. Justin Aiken Trophy for the third consecu- how quiet we are about them, we sons 4,958 person crowd at Ferris State Torch tive year on September 20. talk about a nameless opponent.” the 2013 Anchor-Bone classic, “I don’t even know if some of A raucous crowd of 5,869 fans which was the largest crowd of e Ferris State football team our kids knew we were playing was anything but quiet when the season. With football at- disposed of the Grand Valley Grand Valley till Sunday [Sep- they packed Top Taggart for tendance on the rise in the Check out The Torch online for a State Lakers in a 42-17 blow- tember 13],” Ferris football head what started as a soggy evening. home opener, it begs the ques- out to win the Anchor-Bone coach Tony Annese said. “ at’s e crowd eclipsed last sea- tion as to whether attendance recap following Ferris’ game against Saginaw Valley State. See Football on Page 2 2

2 NEWS September 24, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Nearing Completion Ferris students anticipate opening of University Center

Jennifer Corrie “I actually added a minor just Ferris State Torch so I could stay around to see it. I’m really excited,” Andrea Kriz, Everyone on and around cam- a 5 year operations and supply pus has been waiting for the management student said. “Th at Rankin University Center reno- building, people got lost in it and vation to be completed. Howev- it was really small and awkward- er, what improvements are going ly shaped. Although, I did enjoy to be inside the new building? the Quiznos.” According to the webpage Chelsea Owens, a senior in available for information on the accounting with a minor in in- building revamp, everyone can ternational business, agreed that expect to see a “modern, future- she was looking forward to see- oriented University Center,” ing the new building. with lots of room for students “I only get to enjoy it for one to sit and socialize or study, new semester, but I’m excited to see various dining options, space for what they’re going to do with it,” RSO’s to meet, and much more. Owens said. “I hope that people How much more, one might ask? will make good use out of it.” Another Starbucks, Th e Jackson Harris, a junior in ac- Barnes and Noble bookstore, counting, said that he was also conference centers, an art gal- in good spirits about the renova- lery, an FSU historical display, tion, but didn’t necessarily think the First Lady’s Attic, a two story that it needed to be rebuilt. “I atrium with a large fi replace, a guess it didn’t really need to be large dividable room similar to updated, but if they had it in the Holiday Inn ballroom and a their budget, why not?” Harris 24/7 study area for students with said. computers available much like “I hope it’s going to be more FLITE’s to name a few features, student oriented, more so than according to associate VP physi- it was before,” David Lebin, a ju- cal plant and planning commit- nior in music industry manage- tee chair member Mike Hughes. ment said. “I feel like there were Th e new building will also off er a lot of facilities in there that a large parking lot, and have en- weren’t oriented towards stu- ergy effi cient updates. dents. I think the new university “It will be visually intuitive center will be a nice addition to and easier to navigate,” Hughes campus.” said in reference to the frequent For more information regard- complaints about the Rankin ing the University Center, go to Center. http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/ Students all over campus are administration/adminandfi- getting excited for the opening, nance/physical/renovation/in- coming in January 2015. dex.htm for details. Th e new “I’m looking forward to a nice building is scheduled to open in place to hang out between class- January of 2015. es,” Rachel Hartline, a sopho- Photo by: Harrison Watt | Editor-in-chief more in the social work program The new University Center has avoided construction delays throughout it’s project and is still projected for a January 2015 opening. said.

FOOTBALL from Page 1 Ferris football takes down Grand Valley at home for their third straight win over GVSU will become consistent through continued to roar as the Bull- consecutive Anchor-Bone tro- managed to win with their of- scored 14 points off of the the season unlike years past. dog’s (3-0) scored early and oft en phy games between 2000-2011. fense. A 27-point defensive im- two Grand Valley turnovers. “I think [with] all of the pro- in the rout of the Lakers (0-3). “Coach is doing a great job provement aided the now na- Junior receiver Shakur Sand- motional stuff they did people Grand Valley forced Vander of changing our mindsets that tionally ranked No. 14 Bulldogs. ers had a career best game as will want to keep coming out Laan to challenge their de- Grand Valley’s on this big pedes- Junior cornerback Troy Smith he posted three touchdown to support,” sophomore nurs- fense through the air, and tal and we’re lucky to play against stepped up midway through the receptions and had 103 re- ing major Eryn Healy said. he answered. Vander Laan them,” Vander Laan said. “Th e third quarter with an intercep- ceiving yards on the day. By kickoff , the weather had tossed four touchdown pass- past three years, this is a team tion. Senior linebacker Darnell Th e Bulldog’s next game is mercifully retreated into a blue es and threw for 215 yards. where we go out and we know Morris and redshirt freshman KC slated for Saturday, Sept. 27 as skies evening over Big Rap- Th e rivalry that has been built we’re better than them and we Zenner had 11 and seven tackles they face the Cardinals of Sagi- ids, making way for the Bull- up by fans isn’t the same to the have to prove it on the fi eld.” respectively, with Zenner adding naw Valley State University. Kick dogs to pave Grand Valley. players. Once the mighty pro- Th e Ferris defense stood out a forced fumble for the defense. off is slated for 7 p.m. Th e sound of hundreds of gram of West Michigan, Grand in the 2014 installment of the Th e off ense was led by thundersticks fi lled the air as the Valley no longer intimidates Anchor-Bone classic. In 2013, Vander Laan as the Bulldog’s Bulldogs took the fi eld and they as they did when they won 11 Ferris gave up 44 points but recorded 496 total yards and 3

NEWS 3 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 24, 2014 TORCH The w rld at large NEWS BRIEFS Scotland’s independence denied

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Homecoming “Tailgate on Ice” Ferris State University’s homecoming celebration, “Bulldogs Get Down with Motown,” will be hockey themed in addition to the traditional activities. Th e Bulldog hockey team will host the University of Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 4 with the puck scheduled to drop at 7:37 p.m. But, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Ferris Alumni Association will be hosting its Tailgate on Ice event ad- jacent to the ice arena in the Ewigleben Sports Complex in the Multipurpose Room. Th e $25 cost for the event includes access to the tailgate party and a game ticket. Th e event will include traditional tailgating food, infl atables for kids, as well as, greetings from the Bulldog hockey coaching staff . Hunger Around the World Ferris’s American Marketing Association chapter will host “Hunger Around the World” in conjunction with Student Gov- ernment on Sunday, Oct. 5. For the event, Student Government recommended a $600 co-sponsorship, and the General Assem- bly approved the recommendation. Latin@ Studies speaker sessions “Hablemos: Speaking Spanish Together” sessions begin Mon- day, Sept. 29 in the Interdisciplinary Resource Center, Room 131. Sessions are from 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday through De- cember 1. Th e sessions include instruction on the basics or beginning levels. In addition to learning Spanish, the sessions will off er participants the opportunity to increase their understanding of the distinct cultures of Latin@s in the U.S. Eric Warner, a faculty member in the Languages and Liter- ature department in Ferris’ College of Arts and Sciences, will provide instruction. While the course is non-credit bearing, it is designed to create a community that is more engaged with the language and culture of Michigan’s Latin@ community. Th e program fee is $75, which covers the cost of materials and support for instruction. To register, go to http://www.ferris. edu/cps/ Hispanic Heritage Month Ferris State University will be hosting a series of events to cel- ebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from mid-September through early November. Th e celebration begins September 23 and goes until the November 3. Activities will include the Hispanic Photo Courtesy of mctcampus.com Heritage Celebration Mixer, a Latin fi lm night, a Hispanic foods Voters in the United Kingdom came out in unprecedented droves to vote in the Scottish independence movement. The movement exhibit at the Rock, a piñata craft workshop, and many other lost by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent. events. tion, please visit http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/ar- Devin Anderson A “yes” majority would sever and Northern Ireland. chive/2014/september/hispanic.htm Ferris State Torch Scotland’s 307 year union with In essence, the “yes” argu- the United Kingdom, making ment sees the conservative- It was a simple “yes” or it an independent country. leaning UK Parliament as a “no” vote. Probably less in- Th e Scottish indepen- strain on the largely self-gov- tense than the war for Scot- dence referendum was held erned Scotland. BBC News Ferris State tish independence depicted last week and a 55 percent reports that tensions have ORCH CORRECTIONS in Braveheart, but every bit majority voted “no,” keep- recently mounted in the UK T as important. Th e small ballot ing intact the United King- over two major issues: oil and Were we mistaken? merely read “Should Scotland dom, which is comprised of currency. Let us know about it. be an independent country?” Scotland, England, Wales Scotland’s economy is driv- Corrections can be submitted through email at See Scotland on Page 4 [email protected] or by calling 231.591.5946

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4 NEWS September 24, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH

PRSSA makes preparations for pizza contest at Ferris State ZaMegan Smith tisingBest the event to booking the bers attending,” Za Austin said. things that the PRSSABest does for ticipating in this group brings Ferris State Torch pizza vendors. Austin said this “We’ve sent members in the the Big Rapids community is out the personalities of more College students notoriously process has been fun, but also a past, but never this many. Also, taking on real-world clients and timid members and more ex- love cheap food, especially when bit overwhelming. 15 percent of the proceeds will doing free PR work for them. traverted members fi nd that it’s that food is pizza. Ferris’s chapter Th e contest will feature pizza go toward Our Brother’s Keeper, PRSSA will be performing this a natural environment for them of the Public Relations Student slices provided by the local res- which is a local homeless shelter, service for the winning restau- to thrive in. Anyone who is in- Society of America (PRSSA) is taurants, Mancino’s, Jet’s Pizza, rant of the ‘Za Best of ‘Za Best terested in joining can attend the meticulously preparing for its Pizza King, Pizza Hut and the contest. PRSSA’s meetings every Th urs- fi rst ever ‘Za Best of ‘Za Best Ferris State Dining Services. “In the past, we have had lo- day at 11 a.m. in IRC 107. pizza contest. Austin had hoped to include cal businesses work with us, ‘Za Best of ‘Za Best pizza con- Th e PRSSA came up with the even more area pizza joints, but such as Artworks and the Com- test will take place on Th ursday, idea for a pizza contest when the Pizzeria Vivo’s was unable to stock House,” Baase, the local Sept. 25 from 5 until 8 p.m. in group’s president, Kaitlyn Baase, participate, Th e Gate declined chapter’s president, said. “We the IRC. Th e cost is $5 to attend. attended a leadership conference the invitation and Austin was are constantly looking for ways Details can also be found on the last school year and learned that unsuccessful in contacting Little to help out local businesses and FSU Events Calender. Northern Michigan University’s Caesar’s. give them some services, while PRSSA chapter had hosted a sim- “How it’ll work is you’ll pay $5 allowing our members to gain ilar event. Baase was inspired by and you’ll get a punch card,” Aus- experience that can be put into a the contest since the group was tin said. “You’ll get a punch and a portfolio.” Pizza Lineup trying to brainstorm new ideas slice at each pizza place and then Most of the PRSSA’s members for fundraising. Shelby Austin, a you’ll text in your vote. We’re and are Public Relations majors, but senior studying Public Relations, also going to be giving away Fer- t h a t is open to students studying in Mancino’s is the PRSSA’s Vice President of ris State apparel. Th ere’s going will be our all diff erent fi elds. Th e group Internal Relations and is respon- to be social media contests, ac- c h a r i t y f o r helps its members to hone all Jet’s Pizza sible for the fundraising and co- tivities, music… It’s going to be the year. F o r kinds of professional skills, such ordination of events. . a fun event and you’ll get to eat a every event, w e’r e as writing, giving speeches and Pizza King Austin and her team have lot of pizza!” going to do- n a t e networking. been working to give their event Most of the proceeds will go proceeds to t h e m “You get the opportunity to Pizza Hut a unique Ferris Twist. Th is is the towards sending members to the and we’re also going to gain real-world experience, net- fi rst event she has organized and PRSSA National Conference in volunteer throughout the work with professionals and fi nd FSU Dining Services and she has done everything Washington, D.C. next month. year.” your niche,” Baase said. from distributing fl yers to adver- “We currently have fi ve mem- One of the most interesting Austin also observed that par-

SCOTLAND from Page 3 Scots miss out on independence from United Kingdom in independence vote

en largely by its oil industry. Champions England, argues against a currency last two years or so, inundated with Edinburgh that the day felt “electric.” of Scottish independence sought to ear- union, and said, “by choosing to an- campaign ads, yard signs and televised With the UK intact, there is still po- mark a portion of oil revenues each year nounce its preference to retain ster- debates. Nearly 85 percent of eligible litical unrest, but British politicians are to create sovereign wealth for the nation. ling as the currency of an independent voters turned out to decide the future looking to meet the Scottish government “No” voters argue that a larger govern- Scotland, the current Scottish Govern- of their country, including newly in- halfway. Prime Minister Cameron seeks ment is necessary to further invest in oil. ment has eff ectively surrendered its corporated 16 and 17-year-old voters. to give Scotland more power regarding As for currency, an independent freedom to determine monetary policy “Th ere can be no disputes; no reruns. its spending and taxes; negotiations are Scotland would have tried to enter into and severely circumscribed its freedom We have heard the settled will of the expected to take place soon. For more a “currency union” to maintain use of of action in the area of public fi nance.” Scottish people,” UK Prime Minister Da- information, visit www.scotland.gov.uk. the pound sterling. Brian Quinn, for- Th e people of Scotland have been vid Cameron said following the referen- mer executive director at the Bank of actively engaged in the debate over the dum. NPR’s Ari Shapiro reported from

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NEWS 5 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 24, 2014 September Shakedown

Photo By: Irma Collins | Photographer September Shakedown was held at The Gate on September 19, 2014. The music industry management program broke up Autumn Alive into three concerts, September Shakedown was the ﬁ rst of the newly formatted Autumn Alive.

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SUNDAY The Color War and 5K Run Registration is 4:30-5:45, Event starts at 6 pm MONDAY 7 pm Lip Sync, Williams Auditorium TUESDAY 6:30 pm Team check-in 7 pm Kickball, Top Taggart Field WEDNESDAY 8 pm Bonfire, Lot 61 THURSDAY 8 pm Comedian, T.J. Miller at Williams Auditorium FRIDAY 6 pm Motown Mixer, Granger Atrium SATURDAY Noon Homecoming Parade, Downtown Big Rapids 2 pm Football Game, Top Taggart Field

For more information, visit: ferris.edu/alumni/Homecoming facebook.com/FerrisStateUniversityHomecoming Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend any of these events should contact the Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services at (231) 591-2685 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance Some of the events are sponsored by Student Activity Fees as allocated by the Finance Division

6 6 LIFESTYLES“ September 24, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH ferris state torch I just felt like, ‘What’s my purpose to do anything? Turon Kashat Junior, Music Industry Management L IFESTYLES “ See page 8 for story Becoming leaders ROTC program provides students with personal, ﬁ nancial, and career opportunities

Photo Courtesy of Photo Services Reserve ofﬁ cer training corps, better known as ROTC, conducts training during the week. Some positions in the ROTC program are paid, and some paths even include paid tuition.

Dylan Peters have never been in the ser- “Every lab we have the oppor- job,” Lynn but we would be lying if we Ferris State Torch vice, as well as prior enlisted.” tunity to learn something new said. “We said it wasn’t a bonus added on The ROTC is a program about the Army and perform are paid to the already vast benefits.” Some Ferris students are that provides many ben- tasks that will eventually be twice per Anybody that’s a part of looking for more than a college efits to those who join. asked of us as Commissioned m o n t h the ROTC program gradu- diploma when they graduate. “It’s all leadership classes,” Officers,” Lynn said. “The most and ates with a Military Science Reserve Officer Training Sargent Stanley Pelak said. obvious of benefits, and the one depend- minor and can choose to Corps (ROTC) is a pro- “A lot of civilians take the most people ask about is the ing on commission as an officer. gram for students that ROTC program simply for monetary portion.” the path “When you graduate with offers more than education. the leadership possibilities.” Lynn will graduate with chosen, your bachelor’s and want to Life as a student in the Reserve her BSN without any stu- tuition commission as an officer, that’s “[The ROTC] is one of the Brittany Lynn many avenues used to become Officer Training Corps may not dent debt, and that is largely Senior, nursing can be when you choose whether you an Officer in the U.S. Army,” be an easy road to travel, but it’s thanks to the ROTC program. 100 per- want to join the Army Reserves, nursing senior Brittany Lynn well worth the hard work and “Being a contracted Cadet is cent free. For the majority of The National Guard, or compet- said. “It is open to people who dedication. almost like having a part-time us, it’s not about the money, ing for active duty,” Pelak said.

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LIFESTYLES 7 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 24, 2014 Turtle Tug Students battle over a pit of Jell-o for an honorable cause

Kelsey George Turtle Camp which is a camp aims to reach beyond illness, to falling head-first into Jell-O. a lifetime opportunity to slide Ferris State Torch that makes it possible for sick inspire children with life-threat- “I came to support a few of into a tarp of Jell-O, you’ll have children to ening diseases to become their the girls to settle for a detailed descrip- Swimming in pudding, go to sum- greater selves. It is their mission in the tion from someone who did. bathing in money- we all have mer camp to provide a year-round, life- sorority, “It was a lot of fun until I some weird items on our buck- free of changing environment for these and I got fell face first into the Jell-O,” et lists. How about playing charge,” children and their families – one a few of welding engineering tech- Tug-of-War over a giant tarp Delta Zeta that allows children to partici- the other nology sophomore James full of freezing cold Jell-O? philan- pate in an authentic camp expe- guys Moll said. “It was gross and Thanks to the ladies of t h r o p y rience by supporting their med- f r o m squishy and incredibly cold.” Delta Zeta, many students’ odd chair and ical needs and offers their fami- A l p h a The Turtle Tug was a success dreams came true at Turtle nursing lies care, education, and respite. Chi Rho for Delta Zeta with great thanks senior K. “We got the Tug-of-War over together to all the teams who partici- Tug on Thursday, Sept. 18. K. Lee Barnes James Moll Every team of five paid $20 Senior, nursing Lee Barnes Jell-O idea at our nationals, it’s Sophomore, welding to form pated and helped raise money to participate, and the profits said. “They actually done on many campuses a team,” for the Painted Turtle Camp. from each team were donat- still receive great medical care across the country,” said Barnes. Television Digital For more information on ed to an honorable charity. while enjoying their summer.” Many students attended the Media Production how you can get involved with “All the profits from the According to thepainted- event to support, cheer on their junior Garet Foote said. The Painted Turtle, visit the- Turtle Tug benefit the Painted turtle.org, The Painted Turtle friends and take videos of them If you didn’t get the once in paintedturtle.org.

ROTC from Page 6 ROTC opens many doors for students looking to join US forces

Many students in the ROTC classes program join for the benefits, to show but they also gain a Ferris f u t u r e family and lifetime friends. employers “The ROTC program is a fam- that they ily to me,” Lynn said. “We are are com- not just students that meet a petitive,” couple times a week and then Pelak said. go our separate ways, we build “ M a n y relationships that will last our people entire career in the Military. Sgt. Stanley Pelak d o n ’ t Team cohesiveness, respect Ferris ROTC speak to and integrity are the build- military ing blocks of the program.” simply because they’re scared or Pelak also found a deeper intimidated.” motive to joining the ROTC. According to Pelak, the mil- “Personally, it’s just me grow- itary is more than just fight- ing,” Pelak said. “I’m growing ing in wars and arms races. with people and helping them “The military scares people,” grow and becoming officers. Pelak said. “They think war, they It’s about obtaining their goals.” think all kinds of stuff. If people The ROTC office is locat- could bypass their fears and talk ed on the sixth floor of to me about joining, they’d prob- Bishop hall. Anyone look- ably see that it’s a good fit for ing to sign up can speak to wherever they’re going.” Stanley Pelak in room 621. If you’re interested in joining, “A lot of people use the ROTC email Pelak at stanley.r.pelak. [email protected]. SILVERNAIL REALTY

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8 LIFESTYLES September 24, 2014 FERRIS STATE TORCH Only way to go is up Ferris student opens up about how Modern love experience with alcohol turned into Dodging the Cradle Robbers motivation Hailey Klingel and Public Relations sopho- Ferris State Torch more Chloe Tooson is one of the people who reached out to Even though it may Kashat during his rough patch not seem like it at the time, and is still there for him today. inversely proportional to the sometimes hitting rock bot- “Everyone would know him Enter: college. Exit: the wild time of night. The later into the tom can lead to positivity. from [drinking], and it was really assumption that every guy a girl Kelsey George night equals worse intentions. Music Industry Management sad when we’d try to tell him that goes out with must be the same Ferris State Torch Following along? junior Turron Kashat recently he had an issue,” Tooson said. “He’s really fun to be around, age, or risk being labeled as boys, but that stereotype Most likely, he’s underwent a negative experience especially if you have the time to that one slutty freshman sleep- only happens to be true seen American Pie 2 that served as a wake up call and know him ing with all the upperclassmen. in the movies. Or porn. a few too many times. his motivation to turn his life and not One of the beautiful things If you’re at a party and a ran- Last, but not least, if an around. just know about college is being able to dom senior you just met wants older guy drunkenly calls you Kashat came to Ferris his name casually go on a date with a to go “talk somewhere quiet- at 3 a.m. and asks you to come with the intentions typical of from par- guy a few years older and not er,” the odds that he genuinely over, chances are he’s genuinely a college freshman—to make tying. He’s have it be a big deal. You’re wants to discuss the origin of interested in getting to know friends, do well in school, get a really both mature adults capable of the Pythagorean Theorem with you better and he respects you involved and, of course, party. good guy making your own decisions. you are slim to none. intellectually as a person. However, Kashat put too much and I Although this may be true, If he uses the phrase, “Let’s Also, he really does like you emphasis on the drinking aspect know he we meek freshmen must also get a little more comfortable,” “for your personality.” of his college life, which led to has a lot in strive to steer clear of whom I run. [Disclaimer: My impressive some unfortunate circumstances. Turon Kashat Junior, MIM his heart.” like to call the “Cradle Robbers.” One would think that sense of sarcasm cannot be held “I was dealing with some stuff You know these guys, the much of this is com- accountable for any irrational back home and it kind of stressed Recently, Kashat stood seniors getting a bit too friend- mon sense, but everyone decisions made by readers.] the issue of why I wasn’t opening up on front of Ferris’ entire ly with the just-turned-age- can use a fresh reminder. So my advice to my fellow up to people,” Kashat said. “So, I Music Industry Management of-consent, no longer consid- If you receive an invitation freshmen girls out there: have turned towards drinking to give Association (MIMA) and asked ered “jail-bait” freshmen girls. from a sketchy older guy to fun with whomever you please. me the courage to open up to everyone in the room how many I’ve come to learn that there come watch movies all night, Go out, meet people and be people, even thought it wasn’t people knew him from seeing is a widely known stigma my educated guess is that he outgoing. displaying who I actually was.” him drunk at parties. Kashat was against freshmen girls. We’re couldn’t care less what your Go on different dates with Kashat joined a fraterni- shocked portrayed as the generic, favorite film genre is. different guys, and most impor- ty to build a family at Ferris that about vodka-loving, crop top wear- That’s right ladies who genu- tantly, be with who makes you that would be there for him, 80 percent ing bunch that every older inely are interested in older happy. Just remember to avoid but it didn’t go as planned. of the 250 guy loves. Well thanks a lot, men. His motives are normally the Cradle Robbers. “All of a sudden everything people in Hollywood. not sound. His intentions are happened so quickly and I I hate to break it to you started getting into trouble the room with drinking,” Kashat said. raised “I was doing well in school, I their just wasn’t doing well socially. hands, It ended up getting so bad and and that I was drinking so much that Chloe Tooson he could I was misrepresenting my fra- Sophomore, public relations only name ternity. I got suspended from about my fraternity for a semester.” six or seven of those people. The suspension made Kashat’s first step to turn- Kashat feel as if he really ing his life around was pub- didn’t have anyone, which licly apologizing to MIMA pushed him over the edge and telling the group he was and caused his alcohol depen- changing his ways and would dency and depression to grow. appreciate it if they reached “I just felt rejected from the out to him and helped him. school, rejected from my frater- “As far as what he’s doing nity, and rejected from my pro- right now,” Music Industry gram,” Kashat said. “I didn’t want Management senior Brian to go back home because of my Cross said, “I give him parents, so I didn’t really have props. That kind of commit- anything. I just felt like, ‘What’s ment to a solution isn’t easy.” my purpose to do anything?’” Cross believes that with time The lack of purpose that and hard work, Kashat will Kashat felt motivated him to stay be able to open up to people here this past summer, get a job and create healthy, accept- and try to get back on good ing friendships while sober. terms with the University as well “I have as much faith in him as make friends in his program. as he has faith in himself,” Cross Music Industry Management said. “If he’s willing to put in the time, I think he can do it.”

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Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Ferris State junior quarterback,Jason Vander Laan, warms up on the sideline while the Bulldog defense is on the ﬁ eld. Vander Laan threw for 215 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 166 yards on 28 carries. Breaking records and taking names Jason Vander Laan Shines as he Leads the Bulldogs on the Road to Victory

Keith Salowich getting old not being able to get doesn’t know you that well or hard to improve upon his short- man of god,” senior wide-out, Ferris State Torch there, so that’s what we’re focus- you’re new on the team.” comings. Jake Lampman said. “I think ing on.” Vander Laan said. Because expectations for a “I think I’ve got to worry that’s a huge reason he is able to Ferris State signal-caller has Redshirt Freshman cen- quarterback require Vander Laan about throwing a little bit more. lead the way like he does.” kept his eyes on winning games ter, Jake Daugherty, has spent to throw the ball accurately, stay We had a lot of success through While the last few seasons for the Bulldogs, even when he much of his football career mobile enough to avoid defend- the air in week one, but I strug- have been positive for the is ripping pages out of record snapping the ball to a quarter- ers, and understand and read gled in week two. So I was more Bulldogs, they have not always books as he does it. back. Needless to say, when that both the o ense and defense as proud last year of my run game, known such success on the grid- Record-breaking junior quar- ball being snapped ends up in the play unfolds, the best way to but I’d like to be able to take iron. A concrete example of this terback, Jason Vander Laan, Vander Laan’s capable hands, the develop a quarterback is through more pride in my passing game, dramatic improvement is the has accomplished so much as o ense will bene t. However, years of eld experience. I’m just not there yet. at’ll team’s recent success against an individual. In 2013 he set a Vander Laan also bene ts his “I started playing in fourth come with becoming more com- rival Grand Valley State. A er national record for single-season team through leadership. grade and on the rst day of camp, fortable in the pocket and mak- losing eleven straight games rushing yards by a quarterback, “One of the biggest things my coach wanted me to play ing the right throws at the right against Grand Valley beginning which now stands at 1,607 yards. about quarterback, and that’s what I’ve time, so I’m hoping that as the in 1999, the Bulldogs have been Still, he will not be satis ed until Jason is done every year since,” Vander year progresses and all of the able to turn the tides and capture he can lead his team to the top that he Laan said. work that I put in during the the last three. of the conference. While oppos- just reach- “I played o season is going to pay out and Thus ing coaches and statisticians will es out to s o m e that I’ll continue to get better at far, the make note of Vander Laan’s stag- every- defensive passing, which just makes the Bulldog gering numbers and ever-grow- body. positions team better in general.” record ing list of awards, he is chie y Whether along Talent and experience can supports concerned with the success of it’s other the way account for a lot of Vander Laan’s their the team. quarter- too, and success, but the best that he can claim “ e only goal that we real- Jason Vander Laan backs, or even got do is put the ball in a spot for that they ly have is to try going unde- Junior, quarterback the o en- recruited his receivers to make a play on can beat feated, but besides that we’d like sive line, Jake Daughtery as a line- it. Without a strong connection anybody. Freshman, center to win the GLIAC. ere really or defensive line, linebackers, backer and understanding between Jake Lampman With two are no individual accolades that running backs or anyone else, at some the quarterback and receiver, Senior, wide receiver consecu- I’m going for. We’re focused on he just reaches out,” Daugherty schools, but playing quarterback a passing o ense will struggle. tive good this team making the playo s said. “He brings such a positive has always been my priority.” ankfully, Vander Laan has seasons dampered by a failure because we’ve had a good team attitude to the game of foot- Despite holding a national established a tight bond with to reach the playo s in the past, for the last two years, but we ball. He’s great with the team. record for rushing yards and his regiment of receivers and his and with Vander Laan at the have yet to win the conference Everyone on the team loves him being on pace for yet another God. helm once more, perhaps the or make the playo s. It’s kind of because we know that he’ll do incredible season, Vander Laan “He’s a vocal and active leader. third time will be the charm for anything for anybody even if he still critiques himself, and works He leads by example and he’s a this hopeful pack of Dawgs. 11

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VOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL Kills are her business Going bird Courtney Rehm Faces Her Final Year at Ferris hunting Undefeated Ferris takes on Saginaw Valley State on the road

Justin Aiken saw playoff action. Ferris State Torch Saginaw Valley State (0-3), has posted numbers the Aft er an impressive 42-17 exact opposite from a season victory over arch-rival Grand ago, dropping two games in Valley State on Saturday night, GLIAC play already this year the Ferris State football team with losses at home against has begun preparing for their Tiffi n and on the road against next GLIAC opponent, the Michigan Tech. Ferris State Cardinals of Saginaw. knows this is a game they’ve Th e Bulldog’s (3-0) have got to win and the team is dropped a game to the looking to stay focused all Cardinals each of the past week and go out there and three seasons. Last year saw play their game. the Dawg’s facing a 24-0 defi - “We have to take everything cit late in the second quar- one game at a time. Obviously ter. Th e Bulldog’s fought back Saginaw is an opponent who throughout the game, but still has beat us the last two years. took the loss at Top Taggart I mean that hurts a little bit, Field, 31-28. every- In the 2013 contest, despite o n e Photo Courtesy of Photo Services holding SVSU to 274 yards of knows total off ense, the Dawg’s were i t , ” hurt by four turnovers, one of junior which was a 42 yard fumble quar- Keith Salwoich an impressive 5’6”. emotion spoken of, and regularly recovery for the Cardinal’s ter- Ferris State Torch “I actually went to the Bulldog sees Rehm displaying it on the that pushed the game to 17-0 back, Invite during my freshman year court. early in the second quarter. J a s o n to do the high jump, but I went “Courtney also brings a level Th e loss would eventually spell Vander Senior volleyball player, unattached. I remember I was of intensity and excitement to disaster for Ferris, as the mark Laan, Courtney Rehm, is in her fi nal Troy Smith wearing volleyball spandex and the game. If someone gets a in their loss column would Junior, cornerback s a i d . year of action on the court, and a Dri-fi t and there were all of good kill, eventually knock the team out hopes to help carry her team to these legitimate high jump- Courtney of the playoff s. Saginaw valley “Th ey’ve lost some guys this success this season. ers surrounding me and I was is right in would go on into the post- year between their quarter- In 2011, Rehm won GLIAC extremely intimidated by all of their face season along-side of Grand back and receiver duo. We freshman of the year, and was these serious people,” Rehm said. screaming Valley (0-3) as the two teams have to go out there, stay given a place on the All-GLIAC “Anyway, I did it once and it was about how from the GLIAC North that focused, and keep doing our second team in the following thing.” season. Rehm was also an all- nice, but volleyball has been my awesome GLIAC performer in 2013. In number one, and I didn’t real- it was and See SVSU on Page 12 addition to her athletic success, ly have as much of a passion it’s very Rehm can also boast a place on towards track.” reward- the All-Academic team during This Claire Grawburg ing to see her junior year. With such an passion Senior, middle hitter that, espe- impressive resumé, one could for volley- cially if Interested in expect Rehm to demand the ball elud- you’re on the court and just did spotlight, but in actuality, she ed Rehm something good. It’s good to advertising shines in the shadow of others. at an early have someone out there to tell “A lot of my former team age. In you that ‘this is awesome, this is in the ended up being athletes in col- fact, the great,’ and that’s what Courtney lege, and one of them is now the unfamil- does.” Dowd said. FERRIS STATE lead outside hitter at Michigan iarity of Fellow senior player Claire State, so not a lot of light was Courtney Rehm volleyball Grawburg also makes note of Torch shone on me. It actually caused Senior, outside hitter is what how enthused Rehm is when me to work harder, so when I originally points go up on the board in the came to college my goal was to drew Rehm to the sport. Bulldogs favor. do the best that I can no matter “I started playing volleyball “I think something that’s what,” Rehm said. “I had this a little bit later and it was so unique about Courtney is no intensity. I’m here to win. Th ere diff erent from what I had been matter who scores a point in the Please contact was just this fi re that I carried used to because I had danced game, she always makes you feel over from high school, and I for a long time. I went from this like you’re on top of the world. Danette Doyle just wanted to play and have fun graceful, beautiful thing where It doesn’t matter if she’s the one at 231-592-8359 doing it.” we’re polite, and we’re gentle and killing it, or if someone else is While in high school, Rehm elegant, to just this raw emotion doing really well, because the OR had athletic interests outside of and I love that. No matter what point that you score is just as [email protected] volleyball. When she wasn’t on we’re doing it’s just pure emotion exciting to her as the point that the court, she could be found on when you get that kill. What I she scores, and I think that’s real- the track, or in the dance studio. love most about volleyball is how ly great.” Grawburg said. AD DEADLINE: PRINT PRICING: Column Widths: She was involved with a dance in your face it is.” Rehm said. With her immense experi- Thursdays at $6.50 PCI 1 column = 1.9” program for 13 years and set a Junior teammate Danielle ence and success playing volley- 5 p.m. $25 For Color 2 columns = 3.925” school record in high jump with “Dee Dee” Dowd also feels the ball at a collegiate level, Rehm 3 columns = 5.95” ONLINE PRICING: 4 columns = 7.975” Leaderboard: 728px by 90px-$50.00/week (7 consecutive days) 5 columns = 10” Sidebar: 100px by 100px-$25.00/week (7 consecutive days) See Volleyball on Page 12 12

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SVSU from Page 11 Ferris prepares to play the way they practice

Saginaw lost two giant pieces to stay with our fundamentals posted lack-luster numbers of their off ensive puzzle in quar- and keep playing the way we with an average of 154.0 yards terback, Jonathan Jennings, know how to play,” Smith said. through the air. Th e Cardinals All I’m and wide-receiver, Jeff Janis. “Practice hard every day, if we are also sporting only 15.7 Both players had professional keep doing that, the sky is the points per game, compared to grade potential, but Janis was limit.” the Bulldogs who are averag- the one who carved a name for Smith came up big for the ing a monstrous 48 points per himself, earning a coveted spot Bulldog’s in their victory over game. Saying is.. on the 53-man roster with the the Lakers of Grand Valley “Coach is doing a great job Green Bay Packers this season. State University with an inter- of changing our mind sets, the As for the defensive side of ception early in the third quar- past three years it’s like this is the ball, junior cornerback Troy ter. He was also seen batting just another team that we know Smith had similar thoughts on away a couple passes late in we are better than and we just what the Bulldog’s have to do to the game as the Lakers became have to go out and put it on the pull out a victory. Th e defense desperate and tried to push the fi eld,” Vander Laan said. knows that Saginaw Valley will ball down the fi eld through the Th e Bulldog’s will face the strut out the same style off ense air. Smith, and the rest of the Cardinals on the road this that put up points quickly last Ferris secondary will be set to Saturday, September 27th with season, despite missing two key match wits with Saginaw junior kickoff slated for 7 p.m. players. quarterback, Keith Moore. “Defensive wise we just want Behind Moore, Saginaw has

VOLLEYBALL from Page 11 Rehm looks towards leadership and success in her last year as a Dawg has stepped into a leadership “I think when it comes to sense of composure and I think role on the team. Having shared pressure situations, Courtney is that really helps our team when four years of her life training someone that you can look to the pressure starts to come down and playing alongside Rehm, on and off the court,” Grawburg on us. She’s someone that helps Grawburg commends Rehm’s said. “Because she’s a leader, keep our team calm and playing leadership, composure under she has a lot of experience on at a steady level.” pressure and helpful personality. the court. She has a very steady

Photo By: Michael A. Corn | Photographer Senior running back, Jamaal Jackson, celebrates after scoring the Bulldog’s ﬁ rst touchdown of the night against GVSU. Photo of the Week

What a night it was Saturday evening. It rained all day long, through pre-game warm ups, Justin Aiken Ferris State Torch and as soon as the Ferris State football team hit the fi eld just in the national rankings. Th ey minutes before kickoff , the rain were ranked 18 before the vic- ceased and the sun poked out of tory against GVSU and have now the clouds. advanced to sit at No. 14. It turned out to be a beautiful We’ve got the off ense with a night for football, and of course, versatile quarterback in junior the Bulldog’s coming together in Jason Vander Laan, a wide the victory formation to expire receiving core that most off enses the clock in the fourth quarter in the league would die to have to cap a 42-17 beat-down of the with names like Jake Lampman Grand Valley State Lakers didn’t and Shakur Sanders. And, hurt either. an off ensive line that has kept Back-to-back-to-back. It’s Vander Laan upright and has been three years in a row that the been extremely impressive in the Dawgs have drowned the Lakers running game. and as a fan and supporter of We’ve got the defense with Bulldog’s athletics, there is no defensive ends like Justin better feeling. Zimmer and young, talented For as long as I can remem- linebackers such as redshirt ber, Ferris has always been sort freshman KC Zenner. When you of undermined by Grand Valley add the upperclassman leader- in terms of athletics, almost as ship with guys like senior line- some would call it, a little broth- backer Darnell Morris causing er. Times are changing and the havoc in the middle, and junior Ferris State football program is cornerback Troy Smith defl ect- slowly, but steadily, beginning to ing passes left and right, this make a big name for itself. defense may be one of the best Aft er an 8-3 season a year Ferris has seen in the last 10 ago and just missing out on the years. opportunity to head to the play- It’s time to get excited about off s, aft er beating Grand Valley Bulldog football. Th e sky is the for a third consecutive season on limit for this team. All I’m say- the grid iron, and aft er starting ing is, a deep playoff push is not the season out with a 3-0 record, out of the question for this team. Photo By: Michael A. Corn| Photographer I think we’re going to see the Th at’s all I’m saying. Senior goaltender CJ Motte showing his trademark razor sharp focus during a practice. Motte and the Bulldogs will kick off the 2014 season Bulldogs move quite a ways up against the University of Michigan at home on October 4, 2014 at 7:07 p.m. inside the Ewigleben Ice Arena. 13

SPORTS 13 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 24, 2014 Sports Shorts Top Dawg

Richard Mead Sports Editor

Bulldog’s soccer suff ers setback against Lakers

Ferris State women’s soccer battled longtime foe in defend- ing national champion, Grand Valley State, but came up short in 3-2 loss on Saturday night. Th e Bulldogs (1-3-1) battled hard in the Saturday contest, keeping the game in front of them and not falling behind early on like many of the Lakers’ (4-1) contestants. Ferris matched wits with Grand Valley, keeping the game tied at 1-1 heading - into the second half. Th e point scored was on the goal by junior The Torch staff will pick one person a week, athlete or other, that we believe to have impacted Ferris Athletics and name them forward, Nichole Boehnke. the “Top Dawg” for that week. Back-to-back goals by the Lakers Marti Corby late in the fi rst half and early in the second put Grand Valley up 2-1. Richard Mead drive for the Bulldogs. Four Sanders dodge two would-be Ferris would answer back immediately, with junior forward Sports Editor receptions may not seem like tacklers to take his third catch Casey Shauman putting one in the net only one minute later to gaudy numbers, but it was of the night to the house. Th e tie the contest back up. what Sanders did with the catch registered at 67 yards Th e Lakers pulled ahead late in the second half, though; as Ferris State football’s showing against Grand Valley next three catches that caught and extended the Dawgs lead Colby starred in this showing with her third goal on the night the fans eyes on Saturday. to 28-10. to end the Dawgs fi ght. stood out enough on its own as the Bulldogs routed the With only 18 seconds left Th e wide-out wasn’t fi n- Ferris next travels to Walsh University on Sept. 26 with the on the clock in the fi rst half, ished sniffi ng the end-zone, match-up slated to start at 7 p.m. Lakers 42-17. Sophomore wide-receiv- Sanders caught a pass in the taking his fourth and fi nal back of the end-zone, tip- reception to the far end one Volleyball stays undefeated in GLIAC er, Shakur Sanders, helped immensely on the off ense as toeing his way to his fi rst TD more time. Sanders showed he helped stretch the fi eld, on the night. Th e score put explosiveness off of the line, Ferris State extended their conference run to 4-0, 6-2 over- Ferris up 21-10 prior to half- beating his cover-man early all, aft er a 3-0 rout of Malone University. giving both Ferris quarter- backs who player a viable time. in his route and hauling in Th e Bulldogs downed Malone in great fashion on Saturday Vander Laan found the 13-yard TD catch from to keep their overall record in great fashion, also keeping their target past the sticks. It didn’t take long for Sanders again early on in back-up quarterback, Trevor early strangle-hold on their conference in check. the second half, hooking up Birmingham. Th e Dawgs saw great showings by Courtney Rehm, who reg- Sanders to get the ball in his hands, as he nabbed his fi rst with him on a seam route Sanders had 104 receiving istered nine kills, and Danielle Dowd, who racked up nine D’s. down the center of the fi eld. yards on the day. His 25.8 Th e showing against Malone has been the usual for Ferris, who of four receptions on the fi rst has remained dominant against North Division opponents. Ferris State will look to continue their reign of dominance against Grand Valley on Tuesday. Due to publication time, the Ferris State Torch was not able to record the outcome of the Grand Valley matches. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Women’s tennis rolled against unbeaten presents: Greek Members that achieved a Ferris State women’s tennis suff ered a major setback against Walsh, who remained unbeaten aft er a 9-0 reaming of the 3.0 or higher GPA for the Spring 2014 Semester Bulldogs. Ferris wan never able to get any momentum against Walsh in either their singles or their doubles. Th e Dawgs dropped ALPHA CHI RHO LAMBDA CHI ALPHA PI KAPPA ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON each of their six singles matches, with each on being by a sig- Travis Harvey Jordan Mcculloch Taylor Baker Todd Stewart nifi cant margin. Spencer Boyd Will Holdsworth Trevor Dezwaan Jacob Peterson Th eir doubles matches were also lack-luster, as their three Nathan Alverson Aaron Mckellips Chad Dimos Dustyn Thoney defeats came in as 8-4, 806, an 8-5, respectively. James Moll Caleb Potter Austin Felt Josh Chesney Ferris moved to 4-2 overall, as Walsh, a GLIAC opponent, Quillian Murphy Fletcher Spears Aaron Harvey Eathen Gauthier advanced to 6-0. Casey Parzych Andrew Watkeys Michael Klemm Joshua Barba Ferris will next travel to the ITA Midwest Regionals in Thomas Perrin Murphy McDougall Liam Norton Vin Lota Grand Rapids, hosted by Grand Valley. Th e tournament is Paul Squires Sean Reynolds Michael Passarelli slated to kickoff on Friday, Sept. 26th. William Pugh SIGMA PHI EPSILON KAPPA PSI PHI SIGMA KAPPA Josh Scholly Donald Reesman Women’s golf ties in top ten in Indiana based tournement Michael Brownlie Derek Bernath Tyler Schrader Mikey Allan Chelsea Craig Brandon Combs Reid Winter Michael Hasler Ferris’ women’s golf squad tied for ninth place in the UIndy Lauren Darling Ryan Doyle Nick Moore Mitch Morano Fall Invitational in Camby, Ind. Erin Eriksson Ross DuMonthier Alejandro Ibarra Drew Ndungutse Th e Bulldogs turned in a 668 spot as a team aft er the two Tate Feeney Scott Goodchild Nick Inger Matt Nolan day event that was held at Heartland Crossings Golf Linx. Th e Brennan Foreman Andrew Grix Erik Obodzinski squad’s fi nal score as on the heals of a 333 fi rst day score and a Ashley Garcia Caleb Nieman PI LAMBDA PHI Rory O’Brien 335 spot on the second day. Jenna Grimm Anthony Scalzi Brandon Chojnacki Paul Otto Ferris was led by Elizabeth Bauernfeind who posted a 78 Desmond Herald Josh Stocking Christian Thompson Nick Paauwe Chelsea Leahy Frank Eberhardt and 75 on the two day event, respectively. Clayton Strong Dylan Rockafellow Trevor Massey Mike Tembreull Steven Orellana Logan Roth Ferris State will next travel to Allendale, Mi to face off Alex Proux Jason Tomaszewski Alexander Wandas Cam Shoemaker against Grand Valley State on Sept. 27th. Taylor Roberts Jacob VanBoxel Andrew Wheaton

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Coincidentally, boils down to anything involving Although humanity reveals Production Assistant These numbers bring about being me involves travelling a long dis- the Beatles is this: we can relate the importance of groups and * * * * * * change. Think of any revolution tance to see family and do sight-seeing. to it somehow. Their song “With - the first thing you think of is acceptance in them consistently, If you live for the moment, the moment a Little Help From My Friends” the people. we are reluctant to embrace the Web Editor will almost certainly disappoint most of is one hummed by many. As with It’s simple: community is the community of humanity. * * * * * * the time. Everything we’re doing right now most of their work, it’s popular - Peace is more than a pin on KIRA PONCIN core of change. Without these may be important, but more important but is its message? relationships, people feel alone, a button, and communication Distribution than all is your ability to do whatever it is The Beatles were onto some- unloved, depressed. Having a extends past a text message. Are * * * * * * you’re doing. thing greater with this one. we powerless? Of course not. NATHAN PRYTULA network makes us feel empow- After a few 60 hour work and class Getting by with the assistance of ered, safe, loved; anyone on a The course of today rests gently weeks, my ability has become compro- friends, families, and social insti- sports team or in a sorority will in our palms, along with the Office Staff mised, and I need my time to recharge and tutions is a life college students agree that community is crucial. things we value the most. The * * * * * * go at it again. know all too well. Community I can suggest this, but turn on human potential for change is a ANA CORNELIA When I planned this vacation three becomes almost vital once we the TV or look at the ones on in bold truth, if people only choose months ago, I had no idea I would be plan- leave the nest and embark on Westside and you will observe to give thought to it. It is com- Advisor ning it for the perfect time. I was trying to adulthood. Our networks are the exact opposite. War, conflict, pletely human to feel like our * * * * * * center it around my birthday which thank- something cherished, especially singularity means nothing, yet STEVE FOX hate; these are the themes of (231) 591-2529 fully fell during a time of great stress. when we find ourselves hungry today, broadcasted virally, every this is how things get started. [email protected] It’s not checking out for good. It’s check- and in need of groceries. This, all day. The very things that restrict To reiterate, it takes only one, ing out for my own good. of this, is called solidarity. solidarity - community - are the small movement to create rip- Everything we’re doing can be done in a Solidarity simply involves the very things that we are exposed ples in the waves. As Dr. Seuss reasonable amount of time. Life for many community that human beings to almost every moment we reminds us: “Kid, you’ll move of us is overwhelming right now. create. This web we manifest is have. It seems that now, more mountains!” The long and the short of it is that powerful. Consider the quote everything comes to an end. Your home- work will not go on forever. Eventually it QUOTE OF THE WEEK gets finished. When it seems insurmount- “But all the magic I have known I had to make myself.” able, know that it’s not because nothing is infinite. -Shel Silverstein 15

OPINIONS 15 FERRIS STATE TORCH September 24, 2014 The cassette renaissance is real You thought the reappearance Faces of Ferris Ferris State Torch Photo Editor ,Shelby Soberalski goes out each week around campus of vinyl was a thing of the past and scouts out students for Faces of Ferris to ask them a question...... How do you feel about being back on campus?

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“I can’t wait for the fun events and social “I personally like it, I like having a schedule “Its alright being back on campus, trying to things, I’m happy to be out of my parents and I like seeing a lot of new faces, it’s nice make the most of it.” house.” seeing new faces.” Graphic by Kaila Parent

Many things happen deep in the internet’s darkest recesses, most of which you know noth- Tyler Hanan Opinions Editor ing about. Keep it that way - much of it is pretty terrifying. whose parents aren’t loose with One of the most perplexing the credit card). Much like vinyl, trends happening on Tumblr they also imbue the buyer with a blogs and in sweaty basements certain status. That status is dif- across the nation isn’t even a bit ferent things to different people, gross, though - it’s the return of but it all boils down to a sense of the cassette. Then again, maybe community. that’s just terrifying in a differ- Buying a brand new cassette ent way. from a tiny record label is more These cheap, occasionally col- than just a transaction of goods orful pieces of plastic have snuck and services. That $5 - and $2.50 back into relevance more quietly shipping - is an investment in a than the pop and hiss that comes brand and a lifestyle. It’s equal ¡Hablemos! with it. In many ways, they’re parts economic transaction, more relevant than CDs now, Kickstarter pledge, PayPal dona- which many non-Big Four labels tion, and thank you tweet. - Speaking Spanish Together The Center for Latin@ Studies is offering staff, faculty and consider a sunk of doing busi- Vinyl and cassette aren’t ris- ness (if they bother having any ing and the CD falling simply community members a chance to learn to speak Spanish made at all). Most small labels because of what objective truths together as a community. The instruction will focus on basic that are started now are cassette- may or may not exist regard- or beginning levels, while also understanding the distinct only. Perhaps they’ll work their ing quality, price and value. To cultures of Latin@s here in the United States. The instruction way up to wax, but for now, invest in these formats is to take will also link participants to the ongoing cultural, film and they’re plastic only. a stance on the way we support learning activities of the Center. This renaissance is no new music. thing. CNN has written about We all know about Napster Eric Warner, faculty member in Languages and Literature it, and you don’t get much more and Mediafire and cratering will offer this instruction in a unique learning environment. un-hip than CNN. sales numbers, there’s no need to This is a non-credit bearing course. It is designed to create But why? Vinyl makes more rehash modern ancient history. a community that is more engaged with the language and sense on the surface. It looks Buying a vinyl record or cassette culture of the Latin@ community in Michigan. cool, and you get a big piece is the same as buying a comic of art with it. It may or may book, attending a convention, Dates: September 29 - December 1, 2014 not have the benefit of better blogging about a movie, or telling sound quality. You can look at your friends that no, really, they Meets: Mondays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM your crate of vinyl records, smile NEED to watch this TV show. smugly, and feel superior to all It’s about passion. We love, Location: Center for Latin@ Studies, IRC 131 your radio-bumping friends. really love, our music, our CDs are, in terms of physical shows, our stories. Cassettes are Fee: $75.00 media, the easiest to get, to use, cheap and vinyl sounds great, and to replicate. but those aren’t the real reasons To register, please visit the Conference & Professional You know what cassettes are? we invest in them. It’s because we Services website and click on “Hablemos: Speaking Cheap. They are so very, very cherish these things we love, and Spanish Together” - http://www.ferris.edu/cps/ cheap, and they are the lifeblood we need to find ways to express of a music scene full of kids and our love. It’s up to ingenuity to If you have any questions, please contact the young adults who barely have provide the best means to do so. enough money to blow on some- It’s also up to the free market Center for Latin@ Studies at thing considered “cheap.” to best capitalize on that passion. 231-591-2470 or [email protected]. Tapes are cheaper for those The money is going somewhere small labels to produce and - the manufacturer, maybe? ship. amd they’re cheaper for Somebody out there must be those cash-strapped fans (or kids doing pretty well for themselves. ¡Gracias! 16

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You know what’s stupid? it would effectively destroy the you can make it through your 8 iced coffee at an uncontrollable CCoffee. plesser-minded of of my generation destructiona.m. class. No disrespect on this enough rate to where your lips Every moment in the life of by leading them to think that this Ben Rettinhouse front. As long as you can act like can actually form the sentence the average-income, American, is an acceptable way to behave. News Editor a civilized human being, I’m not “I need my coffee,” then you’ve teen through mid-twenties white If you have no idea how many whipped topping that it’s more going to begrudge you a cup of officially hit rock bottom. Life girl can easily be divided into people think lacking a cup of milkshake than coffee. coffee. Here’s a tip though: make does not get any more pathetic two categories. They spend half hot-sludge in the morning is a When I see somebody car- it yourself. You like Starbucks’ than where you are now. their time texting and the other valid excuse for acting like a rying one of those ridiculous coffee? Fine, buy some. They We live in a generation with half either waiting in line for complete asshole, then you’re iced-mocha-frappe concoctions, sell it in stores and it’s cheaper increasingly little self-control. or consuming some over-priced, probably one of those people. I’ll my respect level for them goes than giving money to the corpo- The answer to this? Stop drink- fat-filled, calorie-hogging mon- clue you in, for your own sake. down to, at best, a 3 out of 10. rate machine. Put some whipped ing coffee. strosity from Starbucks, and it is If you depend on coffee to And if you’re buying one of these cream on it too, for all I care. Invest in a water bottle. Take for this reason that they are the make you act like a halfway things between classes at four If you need your “coffee fix” a cold shower in the morning. single biggest contributor to the decent human being, you’re basi- in the afternoon, you should be so much that you’re willing to Get more sleep instead of spend- degradation of the human race. cally the scum of the earth. The ashamed of yourself. That’s not stand in the mile long line at ing every night getting blitzed at There was a commercial a only people who are worse than me being hyperbolic; you really Starbucks in the middle of the Shooter’s. few years back for McDonald’s, you are those who both act this should feel a significant amount afternoon just to get your greedy College is a time in your life I believe, in which a guy was way and get their coffee fix from of guilt and shame for this. little hands on your Whipped when you’re supposed to be utterly rude to everybody within Starbucks or Biggby. You might be drinking a cup Oreo Crumble frappuccino, gaining new experiences, not his field of vision simply because We are going to be the first of awful right now, as you read you’re past the point of needing four years spent looking down he hadn’t had his morning cup generation to earn less money this. If you do, please do the a kickstart; you’re a victim of the barrel of an iced mocha. of coffee yet. I was pissed off than our parents did, yet it’s world a favor and dump it out - serious chemical dependency, in And if you refuse to change, when I first saw this commercial somehow socially acceptable to preferably on yourself. which case I advise you to seek then congratulations. In 20 years because, as a principle, I typically spend $4 a day - and that’s being The only benefit of drinking help. you can sit down and tell your enjoy seeing people have human generous - on a drink that either coffee is that it has caffeine in Addiction is both serious children about how you were decency in their everyday lives, tastes terrible or is so filled with it, which will jumpstart you so and life-altering, and if you find part of the problem. but I wasn’t prepared for how creamer, chocolate sauce and yourself piggishly consuming

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