www.fsutorch.com Single Issue Free, Additional Copies 50 Cents Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State University TORCH Truth, fairness and accuracy since 1931 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 like us on Follow us on ADD US ON watch us on Read articles Connect with us ... facebook AT twitter SNAPCHAT youtube online at Ferris State Torch @fsutorch fsutorch15 FSU torch www.fsutorch.com 2 News Week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2016 Ferris State Torch “Folk music really has the ability to bring Angela Graf people together and The Accidentals really demonstrate that quality. They’re incredibly News Editor 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.