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Bulldog Hockey begins CCHA play
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Following two straight non-conference matchups, Ferris State starts CCHA play against Michigan Tech The Bulldogs (0-3-1, 0-0-0 in CCHA) will open conference play by hosting Michigan Tech (5-1-0, 0-0-0 in CCHA) on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24. Ferris State is coming off a home-and-away series against Western Michigan. The Bulldogs lost 0-6 at.
The generative AI epidemic
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Like many movie buffs, I dedicate a good chunk of my free time during the month of October to watching as many horror movies as I can. While I try to branch out every year to explore films I haven’t seen, I also save a few select favorites to return to every Halloween season. One...
Big Rapids on a college student budget
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Between tuition, groceries, and everyday expenses, life gets expensive. Having fun while being a college student can feel like a luxury. But the good thing about Big Rapids is that having fun doesn’t always include a price tag. How do you make the most of being in college when the money in your bank account...
A chance to explore the world
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The Office of International Education hosted a study abroad fair that gave students a chance to learn what it’s like to study abroad. The event drew many students and faculty involved in the study abroad process, and students could learn what it’s like to live and learn in another country. The Study Abroad Coordinator, Megan...
Updates on proposed general education changes
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Last spring, at the end of April, two town hall meetings were held to discuss the long-awaited general education reform. Both students and faculty were invited to these meetings, including thoughts and feelings on both sides of the proposal. The proposal reduced the previous number of general education requirement credits for students from 41 to...
What’s funny?
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If you haven’t heard yet from the women in your life, on Oct. 10, comedian and actor Shane Gillis took to the SNL stage and made possibly the most controversial joke of his career. The joke: “I haven’t been to the gym in so long, I didn’t know that women just dress like whores now.”...
More than a champion: Why LeBron James is basketball’s true G.O.A.T.
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“Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala up for a layup, OH! BLOCKED BY JAMES!” Is a quote you have probably heard a thousand times. This is the play-by-play of one of LeBron James’ best plays of all time, but you wouldn’t have heard it if LeBron wasn’t the greatest player to ever touch a basketball....
Bulldogs take home the Anchor-Bone trophy
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The Ferris State Bulldogs took down the Grand Valley State Lakers in the 24th annual Anchor-Bone Classic by a score of 41-36. The No.1-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0 in GLIAC) has now extended their winning streak to 37 consecutive games. This game marks the 10th victory in the last 14 games against Grand Valley...
Ferris students simply aren’t voting, are they?
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At first glance, an estimated 3,465 undergraduate students on the Big Rapids campus are politically uninformed. Amid political tensions and with a midterm election looming, this data highlights an issue within the current generation of young adults. College students simply are not voting. In a sample of 55 Ferris students, only three plan to vote...
Anchor-Bone preview
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One of the most storied and heated rivalries in all of college football, the 24th annual Anchor-Bone Classic will be hitting the gridiron this Saturday. The No.1-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs (6-0, 2-0 in GLIAC) will face off against the No.13-ranked Grand Valley State Lakers (5-1, 1-1 in GLIAC) at Lubbers Stadium. For the second season...
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