Going Global: IRC 120 was overflowing last Thursday with students coming to hear Professor Lars Rensmann from the University of Michigan speak on issues relating to globalization. Photo By: Kristyn Sonnenberg | Photo Editor
Rensmann, a visiting professor from Germany who teaches in the Political Science Department at the University of Michigan, defined cosmopolitanism as “the recognition and acceptance of diverse others.”’
Prior to Rensmann’s presentation, Rebecca Sammel, professor of english languages and literature and project leader for “Critical Encounters with Globalization”, said, “We started a speaker series to discuss globalization issues around the world.”
“We want Ferris students to be prepared to go out into the world,” said Sammel of the presentation’s purpose of educating students on issues relating to culture and diversity.
Professor Rensmann said the crowd that gathered in IRC 120 to view his presentation stunned him. (more…)
Club Hockey: Sophomore Dale Kolatski (#18) in Friday’s game against the University of Toledo. This weekend’s two games took place at Ewigleben Ice Arena and both resulted in victories for Ferris, bringing the team’s record to 9−5−1. Photo By: Sam Lehnert | Ad Layout Assistant
The team started the year going undefeated in their first eight games and is currently 9−5−1 overall. This past weekend, they were able to snap their five-game losing streak as they defeated the University of Toledo in both games.
The hockey team is a division II member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Ferris competes in the Great Midwest Hockey League (GMHL) against teams such as Michigan, Michigan State and Ohio State. (more…)
Letter to the Editor:
I would like to respond to an article written in the Nov. 11th edition of the Torch titled, “Peace, love, and religious tolerance.” The author stated that, “No one was forcing anyone to look at that message, and if someone didn’t like the message they could have just ignored it and kept walking.” However, shortly after making this statement the author then states, “I understand how one might find it frustrating to have a religious message forced onto them.” Clearly she is contradicting herself. The majority of the Ferris campus is most likely Christian, as is true of the Nation. However, I rarely find religious messages on campus and in the Nation that are Islamic, Buddhist or even Atheist-based. When we do find a message from a minority belief system things like the author’s article getting published in a school’s paper happen far too often.
The author also complained about, “the defilement of the original message.” If this message had been written on its own someone from the majority belief system on campus would have still had a problem with the message. If only the author would heed her own advice, “You don’t have to accept someone else’s religion, but you should accept that they have a right to believe as they choose.” It is obvious that the author has not yet applied this theory to action. When we hear about respecting and appreciating diversity it especially applies to opinions which we vehemently disagree with. The victims of discrimination can call for more tolerance and acceptance not someone who belongs to the majority of society and is doing the most intolerance. A truly accepting and diverse campus hears all belief systems not just the majority’s.
Natasha Gibbons
Senior, Social Work
Editor’s Note You can view the original article here: Peace, Love, and Religious Tolerance.
Battling Hearts: Yesterday was the release of John Mayor’s new album, “Battle Studies.” The new sound the album displays may cause some unease for fans dedicated to the tone of his previous work. Photo Courtesy of MCT
Yesterday’s debut of the album came after a series of teasers, snippets and samples were released through rhapsody.com, iTunes and a music video for the first single off the album, the controversial “Who Says”… controversial because one of the lines alludes to Mayer’s preference to do what he wants with his life, including getting stoned. Though Mayer’s people have said that the lyric is more open to interpretation and a censored version has been released for mainstream radio audiences of a more G-rated level, fans are squirming to defend and rebuke him for the single line, rather than just chill out and enjoy the music. (more…)
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Sandra Bullock sets aside the ditzy romantic-comedy act for this drama based on Michael Lewis’ nonfiction bestseller “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game,” about a homeless African-American teenager (Quinton Aaron) who is taken in by a wealthy white couple (Bullock and Tim McGraw) as part of a college-football recruitment program.
Like “District 9,” only in reverse. And animated. And for kids. The little green people of a faraway planet fear they’re about to be invaded when an astronaut from Earth (voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson) makes landfall.
The clunky title lets everyone know this is the follow-up to last year’s teen vampire romance “Twilight,” because “New Moon” is, you know, such an obscure title. After the bloodsucker Edward (Robert Pattinson) and his personable family split town, the heartbroken Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds comfort in the arms of a young werewolf (Taylor Lautner) with hair like Fabio’s. Much monster mashing ensues.
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Although the state has cut or reduced funding to the Michigan Promise Grant and Michigan Competitive Scholarship programs, Ferris has decided to replace funding for both the programs for the fall semester.
Late last week the Ferris Board of Trustees voted to replace the funding for both programs and plans on using federal economic stimulus funds to cover the awarding of the grants and scholarships for the fall semester. (more…)
On Nov. 11 at 8 p.m., there was a report of a fight at the Rock Café. The two subjects were identified and referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
On Nov. 11 at 2:25 p.m., there was a report of a domestic assault in Pickell Hall. The parties were located and the females were lodged in the county jail.
On Nov. 11 at 11:40 a.m., there was a report of people removing Torch newspapers from buildings around campus. Officers searched the campus and did not locate the subjects. Investigation continues.
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Reach for the Sky: Senior Austin Randel polishes up his slam dunk style at practice. The season opening game took place this Sunday in Illinois, ending with a close 65–60 loss to the Lewis Flyers. Photo By: Kate Dupon | Photographer
Ferris started off the week with a 65–60 loss to the Lewis Flyers in a season-opening road contest on Sunday night.
The Bulldogs and Flyers traded baskets in a back-and-forth first half, which included eight lead changes. Neither team could hold an advantage for very long, despite a 15-point first half by senior guard Austin Randel. The Flyers managed to grab a 32–30 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Ferris held tight with the Flyers and battled to a three-point lead with 5:42 left in the contest. The Flyers responded with an 8–0 run to take a 55–50 lead with just 3:43 left on the clock. (more…)
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