September 11, 2002
 



 

New greenhouse dedicated

More than 100 turn out for ceremony.

By Jessica Wortley
Ferris State Torch

"Ribbon Cutting"
President William Sederburg(left) is shown helping Patricia Shaffner(right with scissors) cut the ribbon to the new John and Rhea Smith Green House this past Saturday.

Photo By Dan Gellasch
Photo Editor

The John and Rhea Smith Greenhouse, Ferris State's newest facility, officially opened at the dedication ceremony on Sunday.

Patricia Shaffner, main monetary contributor and daughter of John and Rhea Smith, cut the dedication ribbon using gardening shears.

Shaffner gave her donation as a tribute to her parents, both of whom loved gardening and were well known in the Big Rapids and Ferris community. Her father began working at Ferris in 1953, retiring as interim president in 1971, while her mother was a lifetime member of the Big Rapids Garden Club.

"I felt this was something people could use," Shaffner said. "It's a great benefit to everyone."

The greenhouse will be used primarily by the Ornamental Horticulture Technology Program students for plant propagation, observation and turf management. They will have the chance to work directly with a wide variety of plants and grasses, including some from southern states that would not normally grow in Michigan.

In addition, the Biology department will use the greenhouse for observation and experimentation, both by professors and students.

"The greenhouse is a great opportunity for students to learn," horticulture professor John Vanderploeg said, referring to the ability for hands-on work. "There is a difference between showing and doing."

Stephen Schnautz, a student in the program, agreed that hands-on work is much better than book work.

"It's been really tough in the classroom," Schnautz said, also mentioning that for the past year his labs were held in a private greenhouse at one of his professor's houses. "I can't wait to get in and use the new greenhouse."

The $660,000 greenhouse is a state-of-the-art facility controlled by a computer.

A weather station located on top of the science building monitors the air temperature, humidity, wind speed and amount of sunlight.

"The greenhouse is usually receiving more sun than it can use," Vanderploeg said. He stated that shade cloths are used to control the amount of heat and sunlight. The cloths covering the windows are controlled by the computer and are programmed to open and close depending on the amount of sunlight needed.

Vanderploeg came to Ferris in 1974 and began asking a year later for a new and larger greenhouse for the students. The financial support finally came a few years ago, with Shaffner's contribution, and the project took off.

Vanderploeg said it was frustrating at times because the project took about a year longer than expected, and Ferris was left without a greenhouse during that time. This project was smaller than the other projects the contractor was working on and became a low priority.

However, it is now open for use and is a welcome addition to the campus. During the dedication ceremony, many remarks were made praising the greenhouse.

"The facility really strengthens the academic programs," William Sederburg, Ferris president, said. "It has been needed for a long time."

The greenhouse will be open to public viewing any time students are in the greenhouse taking care of the plants. Vanderploeg recommends stopping by to see what is being grown and to look at the seasonal displays.

"This structure will play an important role in the programs and classes," Matt Klein, interim dean of the college of arts and sciences, said. "It will also serve as an inspiration to non-scientists."

Klein invites everyone to come visit the greenhouse during the winter months when it will be warm inside and a welcome change from the cold snow.

"Join us to walk through and be refreshed and rejuvenated by the life inside," he said.

Besides Shaffner, other contributors to the project included Meijer, Joan Nelson, Dan and Jana Hurley, Bob and Carla Miller and Thomas Rossi.

As the ceremony ended, Shaffner spoke of her parents' dedication to the university and their joy of gardening. She left the audience with her parents'philosophy:

"Plant more than you need, and share the rest."






Round up the freebies, food and fun

Bulldog Bonanza is this Thursday at Wink Arena

By Jessica Wortley
Ferris State Torch

Wild West Roundup is the theme of this year's Bulldog Bonanza, a free event students don't want to miss.

Tomorrow, Sept. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m., Wink Arena will be over-run with more than 200 exhibits from Ferris student organizations and Big Rapids merchants. Students will have the chance to ask questions about various organizations, register to win various prizes and see what Big Rapids has to offer.

"Bulldog Bonanza is designed to introduce Big Rapids businesses to students," Michelle Burke, director of student leadership and activities, said. "It is also the best opportunity at the beginning of the school year for students to learn about all the involvement opportunities on campus."

In its 12th year, the Bulldog Bonanza is one of Ferris' most popular events, with over 3,000 students expected to attend.

Much of this popularity is due to the freebies that are given away, including pens, key chains, coupons, gift certificates and dorm accessories.

According to Anja Wing from the Mecosta Area Chamber of Commerce, one of the bigger prizes this year will be a lava lamp.

The Chamber is one of the event's sponsors and will also be giving away other similar room decorations.

In addition, both Student Leadership and Activities and the Chamber will be giving away four $100 gift certificates to the Lundberg Bookstore, the College Store and Great Lakes Bookstore.

In accordance with the theme, Ferris Dining Services will be providing a "Wild West Cookout" to every student with a meal plan, complete with buffalo burgers. Students are reminded to bring their student I.D. card.

According to Burke, each exhibit will also be decorated in theme and will be competing for the best decorated booth.

"Since this year is Wild West Roundup, I expect some great entries," she said.

Although students are encouraged to walk to Wink Arena, there will be free shuttle service provided throughout the event.

A continuous route will run between the Rankin Center, Business Building parking lot, West Campus Community Center and Wink Arena.

Besides the Chamber of Commerce and Student Activities and Leadership, Bulldog Bonanza is also being sponsored by Staples and the Downtown Business Association.

"It's a fun event," Wing said. "The main effort is to make the students aware of what is going on in the Big Rapids businesses and to show that we have the merchandise and services they want available here in town, without traveling elsewhere."






Get aquainted with FSU's Minority Affairs

Minority Affairs event seeks to introduce organizations.

By Abby Bearman
News Editor

The office of Minority Student Affairs will be hosting a "Get Acquainted Day" on Thursday, Sept. 12 in the Rankin Center Dome Room from 7-9 p.m.

The event, which has been a tradition at FSU for over a decade, will feature over 35 tables and booths, free food and door prizes.

More than 25 student organization will be represented, along with many campus departments, such as the Department of Public Safety, Career Services, the Reserve Officers Training Corps. and Tutorial Services.

According to Matthew Cheney, assistant director of Minority Affairs, the purpose of the event is "for students to come out and get acclimated to student organizations, particularly the minority student organizations."

Like Bulldog Bonanza, this event brings the information to the students instead of hoping that they will seek out these organizations on their own.

"Years ago there wasn't a venue for organizations, particularly minority organizations, to let the students know who they are and what they are about," Cheney said.

The event is expected to draw approximately 300 to 400 people, and all are encouraged to come out to the Rankin Center Dome Room for giveaways, free food and fun.






Professor reminisces on 34 years at Ferris

Bruce Beetley enjoys teaching "life."

By Adam Wiese
Ferris State Torch

"Sitting Quitely"
FSU Professor Bruce Beetly has been quite involved with FSU. He heads the card Wildlife Center.
Photo By Chris Miller
Editor In Chief

When asked about his 34 years at Ferris State University, biology professor Bruce Beetley says, "I don't think I could've spent my time at any better place."

These words come from a man who has come a long way from his hometown roots in Allegan, Mich.

Upon completion of high school, Beetley attended Olivet College and graduated in 1963 with a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology with honors.

While he attended Olivet, Beetley discovered his interest in teaching biology after working as a lab assistant for a biology professor.

"I realized this was kind of fun," Beetley remarked, inspiring him to attend Michigan State University and graduate with a master's degree in Ornithology (birds).

Once he completed his master's degree, Beetley took a job in the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for three years as a wildlife biologist.

While working for the DNR, Beetley said that he began to lose interest in his job.

Beetley soon discovered that he enjoyed working with and teaching people a lot more than collecting samples and sitting in a laboratory all day long.

Beetley then made one of the most important decisions of his life.

"I decided to move to Big Rapids and teach at Ferris State University," Beetley, who started his teaching career at Ferris as an assistant professor of biology in 1968, said.

At first, Beetley only taught general biology classes, but after a couple of years, he began to teach more advanced biology courses such as human anatomy and vertebrate natural history.

After spending a few years at Ferris, Beetley was inspired to once again attend Michigan State University and attempt to earn a Ph.D. in the Wildlife and Fisheries Division.

Despite putting in 85 credit hours of studies, he decided to retire from that endeavor and permanently teach at Ferris.

When asked about what types of classes he preferred teaching during his long professional tenure at Ferris, Beetley stated that he enjoys teaching all of his classes, especially prefers teaching classes outdoors.

Beetley subsequently responded, "If I was asked to either instruct students in the dissection of a cadaver in a laboratory or walk outside and teach students the classifications of trees and birds, I would choose looking at trees any day."

While he's not teaching classes at Ferris, Beetley uses a lot of his free time to hunt and fish in the great outdoors, mostly around the Big Rapids area.

Beetley also enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife Patricia, two daughters (Pam, Carole) andsix grandchildren. On a side note, both of Beetley's daughters attended Ferris as well.

Along with teaching his classes this semester, Beetley is also carrying out his duties as the faculty coordinator for the Card Wildlife Education Center.

However, the creation of the Card Center wasn't an easy thing to accomplish.

Beetley and Ferris alumnus Roger Card, the main sponsor of the center, worked with Ferris State administration for around 10 years in order to gain permission to build the center.





The Torch serves up a guide to greek life at FSU

Fall Rush has begun for the 11 groups in the Interfraternity Council.

By Amy McElmurray
Assistant News Editor

The "greeks" are out in full force through Sept. 20th looking for new members.

There are over 30 fraternities and sororities on campus, and each belongs to a national affiliate.

They are classified on campus by belonging to the Black Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council or Professional Fraternity Council.

The president of each council works in the Leadership SPOT at Rankin, and can be contacted at 591-5340 for information.

An overview of the nine social and two professional fraternities on campus follows as a way to get to know the FSU chapters.

From as early as the 1950's, fraternities have had a place on campus, and numerous students have pledged the various groups as a way to maintain brotherhood for life.

Prospective members can get to know the groups through open rush activities in the next two weeks.

Look for posters for details, or call the contact number listed.

Delta Chi

Est. 1994

Members: 22

Location: 415 Maple

Traditions: January Jams concert

Awards: Five Star RSO

Service Project: Sept. 11 victims

Cost: $260 per semester, $300 initial fee

Contact: Mike or CJ, 796-7735



Delta Sigma Phi

Est. 1962

Members: 12

Location: 414 Maple

Traditions: largest fraternity house in Big Rapids

Awards: misc.

Service Projects: various

Cost: $250 per semester, $236 initial fee, $186.50 per semester in house

Contact: Steve Anderson, 796-9637



Kappa Psi

Coed Professional Pharmacy Fraternity

Est. 1952

Members: 15

Location: 119 S. Warren

Traditions: Thanksgiving dinner for faculty

Awards: Homecoming Parade float

Service Project: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Big Rapids

Cost: $125 per semester

Contact: Kathy Morin, 796-7604



Pi Lambda Phi

Est. 1989

Members: 10

Location: n/a

Traditions: Big Bounce during Homecoming Weekend

Awards: Scholarship Award from Nationals

Service Project: Berglin House clean up; Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Cost: $300 per semester

Contact: Mike Jackson, 796-1875



Phi Delta Chi

All-Male Professional Pharmacy Fraternity

Est. 1950

Members: 22

Location: 116 N. Stewart

Traditions: Pharmacy Career Fair, Children's Christmas Party

Awards: Five Star RSO

Service Projects: Adopt-A-Highway, American Red Cross blood drives

Cost: $200 per semester

Contact: Brian Smith, 796-7689



Phi Sigma Kappa

Est. 1966

Members: 20

Location: n/a

Traditions: Parents Weekend, Founders Day

Awards: Web Site Development, Member Recruitment

Service Project: Special Olympics

Cost: $275 per semester, $300 initial fee

Contact: AJ Jesswani, 527-7751



Pi Kappa Alpha

Est. 1966

Members: 50

Location: 607 S. Michigan

Traditions: Brotherhood Activities, Bikini Contest

Awards: Homecoming Champions 2001

Service Projects: Adopt-A-Highway, Relay for Life

Cost: $340 per semester

Contact: Rush Chair Mike Spustack, 796-5766, or President Nick Enders, 796-9762




Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Est. 1973

Members: 53

Location: 302 S. Stewart

Traditions: known as True Gentlemen, individual and diverse

Awards: Most Improved Chapter

Service Projects: work with nursing homes, rake leaves, various projects

Cost: $350 per semester, $200 initial fee

Contact: Chris Watts or Brad Lupi, 796-5717




Sigma Phi Epsilon

Est. 1962

Members: 55

Location: 531 S. State

Traditions: Athletic Champions

Awards: Bunker Trophy

Service Projects: various

Cost: $265 per semester, $50 initial fee

Contact: Nick Smith, 796-2468




Sigma Pi

Est. 1999

Members: 22

Location: 409 N. Michigan

Traditions: Homecoming Bonfire

Awards: Highest Greek GPA 2001-2002

Service Project: American Red Cross

Cost: $225 per semester, $50 initial fee

Contact: Larry Chadwick, 592-0628





Stop or my Ford Escort will shoot

A couple of motorists recently took part in some harsh altercations.

By Chris Miller

Editor in Chief

Reward involved

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a call near the Center Ice/Henderson Hall vicinity at 11 p.m. on Sept. 4. A male student alledgedly grabbed a female student, assaulting her before she escaped.

According to a DPS memorandum, the male suspect was described as African American, tall, skinny, crusty-looking elbows (white in color), wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap with a frayed bill. DPS is offering a reward of $250 for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

"We are still actively investigating the situation, but currently there are no suspects," Michael Cilibraise, interim director of DPS, said.

Possible gun

Two motorists were involved in an altercation on Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. near the Health Center. Two female suspects driving a light green, 4-door, late 1990's Ford Escort alledgedly threatened another car with a gun. After officers investigated, there was no sign of a gun. Investigation still continues.

Bring it on!

Another vehicle altercation took place on Aug. 30 at 3:55 p.m. Two angry male motorists pulled into the faculty parking lot next to Williams Auditorium. One of the drivers struck the other. The victim is seeking charges against the suspect.

Harassing folks

On Sept. 1, a male student was harassing a female student via phone calls at 2:50 p.m. The female lives in Helen Ferris Hall. A suspect has been identified and investigation continues.

Another set of harassing phone calls took place one day later. A male student was harassing another male student living in Brophy Hall around 10:45 p.m. DPS was contacted about the calls.

Stealing from rooms

A female student living in Travis Hall contacted DPS on Aug. 29 at 3:25 p.m. The student claimed that her student identification and keys were taken from her room. There are no suspects at this time.

A suspect has been identified and DPS is seeking charges against a male student who stole a large number of items from a room in Ward Hall. The items were reported stolen on Sept. 3 at around 12:10 a.m. The items included a Sony DVD player, DVDs and a Hewlett-Packard desktop computer. The stolen goods have been found and will be returned to the owner.

Alcohol demons

On Sept. 1 at 1:50 a.m., officers witnessed a male student step out of his vehicle carrying an open container of alcohol. The student was issued a Minor in Possession (MIP) citation. The case has been handed over to Judicial Services.

Police pulled over and arrested a male driver under the influence of alcohol on Sept. 4 at 11:05 p.m. The driver was pulled over near State and Perry streets. He spent the night in the Mecosta County Jail and was released the next morning.

Puterbaugh's Hall Director contacted DPS on Sept. 5 at 12:40 a.m. for assistance with an intoxicated male student. The student was issued an MIP citation, and the case has been handed over to Judicial Services.

Married troubles

DPS was contacted about a married couple fighting in West Campus Apartments on Aug. 31 at 9:40 p.m. Officers referred the couple to seek counseling, but there were no arrests or reprimands made.

Another couple took action against each other on Sept. 4 at 12:30 a.m. in West Campus Apartments. Again officers advised the married couple to seek professional counseling.

Car bandit
A student's vehicle was badly vandalized in Lot 17 on Sept. 3 around midnight. The front bumper, one headlight and tire were damaged. Along with the damage, a threatening note was left in the window. No suspects have been identified, but the investigation continues.


 

After game explosion
 Ferris State University lit up the sky.

By Mary Gurnee
Ferris State Torch

Big Boom
This photo was take during last year's fireworks extravaganza after alate football game.
Torch File Photo

Within ten minutes, $5,000 worth of fireworks ranging in size from 2.5 to 5 inches were launched into the night sky. The fireworks were set off in the practice field behind Top Taggart Field.

"Last year the show lasted for twenty minutes," Brian Johnson, firework technician for Wolverine Fireworks, said. "FSU officials felt that it was too long and the crowd got bored.

This year's goal is to put the same amount of fireworks together and set them off in half the time."

A wide variety of people were drawn in to see the firework presentation.

In this particular event, most were sports fans who watched the game.

Others were simply people who love pyrotechnics.

Many people brought blankets and watched the display from the football field once the game was over.

"I like them a lot," Tom Hancock, age ten, said.

Not only did Hancock enjoy the show; but his parents were pleased as well.

"They did a nice job," Doug Hancock said. Hancock's wife, Kim, teaches pharmacy at Ferris State University.

There were mixed expectations of what the show would be like.

"I've seen them before. They are not as spectacular as the Fourth of July," said Shane Wheeler, a junior in biotechnology.

The show began right on schedule. Within ten minutes after the game, the first shells were set afire.

Many of the Ferris students attending were impressed by the show. For some, the show exceeded their expectations.

"I really enjoyed it. I had a good time," Martin Gordon, a freshman in construction management, said.

For new students on campus, the fireworks show was a great way for them to get involved and to see the variety of shows Ferris State University is capable of pulling off.

Many freshmen were blown away by the firework display.

"The show was very nice and well organized," Kevin Arnold, a freshman in business administration, said.

"It was real good, excellent," Juan Mannings, a freshman in mechanical engineering, said.

Not only were the students excited about the show, the firework technicians were also very impressed.

"The show went very well," Joanne Behmlander, a firework technician, said.

"It was very intense, but you don't get to see the show (as a technician)," Keith Kinkel added.

This was the first show where Kinkel was able to launch the fireworks.

The show was planned to run for ten minutes, yet the three technicians were able to squeeze it all into nine minutes.

This added to the intensity of the performance.






Campus art gallery opens
 What is going on at the Rankin Art Gallery?

By James Lear
Ferris State Torch

The Ferris State University Art Gallery, located in the Rankin Center, has a full schedule of exhibits lined up for this year.

This year's season kicks off Sept. 12 with the Wildlife Art Expo and ends May 1 with the Third Annual Regional Art Exhibit.

Wildlife is the theme for the first exhibit, which opens on Thursday and will continue until the Sept. 27. Artists Ron Kleiber and Cole Johnson will deliver a lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a reception immediately following and continuing until 8 p.m.

Live jazz music will start at 7 p.m., and refreshments will be served. Kleiber and Johnson will stay after in residence the show to answer any questions and meet the community.

Award-wining artist Ron Kleiber specializes in capturing nature - including birds of prey and the grace of the sport canine.

Kleiber has won several state and national wildlife art competitions, and recently was commissioned to create a commemorative stamp for NASA.

The commemorative stamp will celebrate the inaugural flight of the space shuttle Endeavor which took flight on May 7, 1992.

Accompanying Kleiber will be Cole Johnson, who, like Kleiber, has won numerous awards for his work in wildlife art.

The winner of the Judges Award for Merit and a Region I winner at the National Arts for Parks Competion, Johnson has dedicated most of his career to conservation and awareness.

To learn more information about either of the artists before they arrive, you can visit their websites. Ron Kleiber's is www.ronkleiberstudio.com, and Cole Johnson's is www.colejohnsart.com.

Gallery Coordinator Carrie Weis-Taylor seems optimistic about the upcoming events, and recommends that the students attend the upcoming cave-paintings exhibit.

"The Ferris State theater department will be constructing the realistic cave walls, and FSU students will be drawing the cave art," Weis-Taylor said. "I think the students will enjoy the exhibit."

The cave-painting student exhibit runs from February 18 until March 8.

"I feel that students will enjoy the Images of Human Rights exhibit, a traveling exhibit from MSU," Weis-Taylor said.

The exhibit will be at the Rankin Art Center from January 14-31.

The rest of the Rankin Center Season includes: Wildflowers of Michigan photos by John Battle, running Oct. 8-25; a traveling Michigan Watercolor Society exhibit, running from Nov. 5-22; Holiday Show by Tim Terry and Violette Brockett, from Dec. 2-13; Charlotte Mclovr and the Flamingo Chicks, running from Mar. 18-28; a collection of Chris Bindschatel paintings, running from Apr. 8-25 and the 2003 season closes with the Third Annual Regional Art Exhibit, May 1-10.

The Rankin Center gallery is open Monday-Wednesday and Friday 11-4p.m., Thursdays 2-7p.m., and Saturdays 12-2p.m.

All the Rankin Center exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public.






Grand Rapids concert a success
 The Celebration on the Grand continues to improve each year.

By Matthew Gatesy
Ferris State Torch

The Celebration on the Grand returned to Grand Rapids this weekend, bringing great food, music and fireworks.

The most notable activity took place on Saturday night, where the radio station WGRD hosted a free concert.

The concert took place at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum.

This year, WGRD was able to bring in the bands Cycle, Molly, 19 Wheels, and Bowling for Soup, who headlined the event.

In addition to the bands, WGRD was able to bring in a number of additional sponsors to help make the annual event a success.

Pepsi brought in a number of vending machines and sold 20-ounce bottles of pop.

The park was filled with vendors selling hotdogs, pizza, bratwurst and many other delicacies. A climbing wall was also brought in for concert-goers to try out.

The show kicked off at 5:00 pm with Cycle, a local band. Cycle's guitar-driven rock sound was a welcome change from more mainstream music.

After a short break, Molly took the stage.

This was Molly's second trip to the Celebration on the Grand, after a successful premier at last year's event.

They were even available after the show to sign autographs and talk with fans.

"Celebration on the Grand is the coolest place I've ever played," Molly frontman Johnny Griffes said.

Molly's next show will take place in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 21 during the Eastown Street Fair. The show will start at 7:20 p.m.

After Molly, 19 Wheels took to the stage.

19 Wheels let their personalities leak out onto the stage. Scott Owens, 19 Wheels' lead guitar, came out wearing a purple shirt and matching tie.

Bassist Tim Marzorati was sporting his usual cowboy hat. They took a good mix of songs from the latest album and songs not yet released.

They even threw in some old favorites and their usual cover of "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet."

19 Wheels was also available after the show to sign autographs and meet fans. Lead singer Chris Johnston even took the time to play with some little kids.

In a time where most musicians and other stars do whatever possible to distance themselves from the public, 19 Wheels is an exception.

The final band to play was a band out of Texas, Bowling for Soup. They cracked jokes whenever possible and made a connection with the audience.

They even covered Avril Lavigne's "Complicated."






Fall movie preview for the rabid movie buffs
 The Torch provides a look at a few of this fall's movie releases.

By Mike Mumah
A&E Editor

It's going to be an interesting season at the box office once again. Some new faces are appearing on the silver screen, while several old familiar friends will be returning.

From ring-bearing hobbits to cannibalistic psychologists, from aspiring wizards to super spies and all those wonderful toys, Hollywood is bringing a little something for everyone to nearby theatres. Here's a little taste of what to expect.

Gangs of New York (Christmas) "Gangs of New York" stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day-Lewis and is directed by Martin Scorcese. It's a historical epic set in 19th century New York City, in which a young man seeks revenge against a rival immigrant gang leader years after witnessing his own father's murder.

8 Mile (Nov. 8) This movie stars Eminem and Kim Basinger, and is directed by Curtis Hanson. The story involves a free-styling rapper who dreams of escaping from the streets and making it big in music.

Chicago (Christmas) This flick stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere and Renee Zellweger, and is directed by Rob Marshall. It's a musical set in the 1920s, in the same tone and scope of "Moulin Rouge." "Chicago" takes place during a murder trial.

The Two Towers (Dec. 18) Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean and Viggo Mortensen, and directed by Peter Jackson, this is the second installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. After the "Fellowship of the Ring" breaks, Frodo and Sam continue on their quest to destroy the ring of power, while Aragorn leads the rest to help defend against the orcs of Saruman.

Solaris (Nov. 27) "Solaris" stars George Clooney and is directed by Stephen Soderbergh. When things go seemingly amiss aboard a space station orbiting the planet Solaris, a psychologist is sent out to find out what's happening.

Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (Sept. 27) This movie stars Lucy Liu and Antonio Banderas in it and is directed by Wych Kaosanayanda. The plot involves an FBI agent and a civilian tough guy who joins forces to take on an unseen threat.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Nov. 15) The second "Harry Potter" movie stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, and is directed by Chris Columbus. In the second movie following J.K. Rowling's best selling children's novels, Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year.

Star Trek: Nemesis (Dec. 13) The Latest installment of Star Trek stars Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn and Jonathon Frakes and is directed by Stuart Baird. In this film, the crew of the Enterprise take on the Romulans.

Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights (Nov. 27) stars Adam Sandler, Jon Lovitz and Rob Schneider. It is directed by Seth Kearsley. This is an animated feature.

The Tuxedo (Sept. 27) This action flick stars Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt, and is directed by Kevin Donovan. A chauffer (Chan) ends up with a super suit with incredible powers.

Red Dragon (Oct. 4) "Red Dragon" stars Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton and is directed by Brett Ratner. The plot for this movie is set before "Silence of the Lambs." The FBI agent who caught Hannibal Lecter needs Lecter's help to find a serial killer.

Editor's Note: The information for this story was taken from "Entertainment Weekly's" website, www.ew.com.






Video store review:
 "Boondock Saints" contains plenty of humor for a movie that didn't appear in theaters".

By Mike Mumah
A&E Editor

Originally planned as a major theatrical release, "Boondock Saints" was never shown in any theatres because of poor timing.

Sensitive to the Columbine High School massacre, Paramount studio execs didn't think a movie about violent vigilantism was appropriate.

As a result, a fantastic feature film was sent directly to video.

Starring Willem Dafoe ("Spider-Man," "Clear and Present Danger"), Sean Patrick Flanery ("Powder," "Suicide Kings"), Norman Reedus ("Mimic"), Billy Connely (TV's "Head of the Class"), and porn star Ron Jeremy, "Boondock Saints" is a humorous, action-packed treat with a message.

Set in modern-day Boston, the story revolves around two devoted Catholic Irish-Americans.

After defending a local pub owner from being run out by Russian mob soldiers, the two fall victim to an act of retribution.

Miraculously, the brothers find their way free.

Investigating the deaths of the two mob soldiers, FBI agent Paul Smecker is put on the case.

He doesn't have to look far, as the brothers turn themselves in to the police.

Having deduced that the two brothers were defending themselves, Smecker lets the brothers go free.

Receiving a message from one of the killed Russian's pagers, the brothers arm themselves and crash a mob meeting, killing everyone they say with righteous fury.

Seeing themselves as God's wrathful sword of vengeance, the duo begin killing thugs, criminals and all those they see as evil men.

Luck follows the two vigilante brothers, and it does in fact seem they act with divine providence.

Loaded with humor, this fantastically well-written drama is a permanent favorite in my DVD collection.

The film moves at a quick and delightful pace, usually opting to show the end result of an event prior to showing how it happened.

Willem DaFoe is a delight to watch, throwing himself completely into a somewhat quirky, yet intelligent character.

Suprisingly, this film is also Troy Duffy's first outing as director.

At the film's conclusion, Duffy has "real life" interviews with Boston citizens on the highly prolific vigilantes, offering several other points of view to the characters.

Did they act of their own accord?

Were they truly God's servants, or were they simply cold-blooded murderers preying on the scum of the Earth?

I highly recommend this film to anyone.

The action scenes are intense and beautifully done.

The script is wonderfully written. The acting is pure and unsullied.

"Boondock Saints" is a knock-out of a movie, and can easily be found at almost any video store.





Music review:
 Norma Jean released its second album.

By James Lear
Ferris State Torch

In the midst of seemingly random guitar riffs and utter vocal chaos, Norma Jean released their second album "Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child."

"Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child" is a technical improvement from the band's first release, "Throwing Myself."

The CD combines intricate guitar moods and tempo changes to set it apart from typical new-age hardcore recordings.

The levels of the vocals draw the listener into the song, yet is balanced enough not to overshadow the instrumentals.

Aside from being a couple steps up on the technical ladder from their previous release, the album's lyrics are more down-to-earth songs that tackle issues such as the lack of faith in today's youth, the overall presence of religious enlightenment, and suicide.

Norma Jean has grown as a band, and that is seen in the lyrics.

Individually, the songs are great, but as a whole the album does not flow.

One major problem lies in the track arrangement, with most of the songs on the first half of the album starting with blood-curdling screams.

Most of the tracks towards the close of the disc mainly begin with instrumental leads.

This bad arrangement makes the album feel like a list of songs rather than a full-length album.

What is truly amazing is that Norma Jean managed to complete this disc by its scheduled August release date.

The band managed to produce 11 tracks between the their over 200 tour stops in 2001, and before the kick-off of an almost identical tour planned for 2002 and 2003.

This album is highly recommended for any fans of Training for Utopia or Zao, or if you are just looking for a good new-age hardcore album with a religious twist.

Unfortunately Norma Jean's tour consists mostly of the western United States and Europe, with no stops in this region.

Overall, Norma Jean's "Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child" receives three out of five stars for listening ability, two stars for replay value and four for the artistic value.

Norma Jean appears on Solid State Records.



 

Runners sweep at Northwood against four teams
Both the men's and women's cross country teams won at Friday's Northwood.

By Mike Potter
Sports Editor

"Cross Country Practice"
FSU's women's cross country team nearly took all six top spots in Friday's Northwood Invitational.
Photo By Dan Gellasch
Photo Editor

Freshman Jenny Irwin and senior Steve Picucci paved the way for the Ferris State cross country teams as both runners finished in first place, leading the Bulldogs to team victories over four other schools in Midland, Mich.

Both teams competed against runners from Saginaw Valley State University, Alma College and Lake Superior State University, while the men's team's final opponents were from Northwood University and the women's team's final opponents were from Mott Community College.

The women's team finished with five of the top six runners in the competition. Freshman Crystal Fluter, sophomore Mary Miller, sophomore Stefanie DeLong and freshman Kristen Balla all followed Irwin's lead, finishing the 5k run in under 20 minutes.

"The goal was to run together as a team through the mile marker and then to finish as fast as we could," coach Jeff Kavalunas said.

Irwin finished with a time of 19:37, followed closely behind by runner-up Fluter (19:44) and third place finisher Miller (19:49).

Amanda Freeman, a runner from Lake Superior State, broke up the chain of Bulldogs crossing the finish line, but DeLong (19:52) and Balla (19:54) kept going, finishing right behind Freeman in fifth and sixth, respectively.

Also finishing for the Bulldogs were freshman Leanna Wolf in 11th place (20:48), freshman Katie Lange (20:51) in 12th, freshman Geneva Jones (21:02) in 15th and junior Angela Herzog (22:15) in 29th.

According to Kavalunas, the order of the roster still isn't set in stone as to who is supposed to be running in each of the top six spots, and some of the spots could possibly rotate throughout the year.

Irwin finished the Central Michigan Drenth Invitational (Aug. 30) in 11th place, the highest of all Bulldog runners, male and female. "Over at CMU, it was tougher competition, but we knew we had the opportunity to dominate at this meet," Kavalunas added.

The men's team didn't have the group of top-five finishers that the women did, but they did have enough strength throughout the roster to add their first team victory of the season.

Picucci, the team captain, finished the 8k run in 26:17, 13 seconds ahead of Alma's Joe Whitman. Joe Every, a junior, added a fifth place finish (26:54), followed by sophomore Joe Swendrowski (27:42) in tenth and senior Pat Wehrman (27:58) in 12th.

Sophomores Kurt Kramer (29:28) and Ben Baldwin (30:17) rounded out the Bulldog runners with final positions of 26th and 32nd.

Commenting on the entire competition, Kavalunas said, "It was an exciting day for both the men's and women's teams, with both teams winning and having both of the individual winners."








Lions left room for improvement
But were the off-season changes a positive or negative?

By Adam Gasper
Ferris State Torch

Need something to believe in? Think about this fact: Each of the last three Super Bowl Champions made their championship runs a year after sub-.500 seasons.

Does this mean the Lions are destined for great things this season?

Let me answer that question by simply saying this: The Lions still have Ty Detmer! Remember Ty Detmer? He threw seven interceptions against the Cleveland Browns in the second game of last season, and he's still on the team one year later. Does that say anything about the product on the field this year?

The bad news in all of this is that, until just a few days ago, head coach Marty Mornhinweg actually had Detmer slated as the backup quarterback, ahead of third overall pick Joey Harrington.

While the franchise has taken steps forward with the opening of Ford Field in downtown Detroit and a brand new practice facility in Allen Park, the product on the field has gone south, and Matt Millen has no one to blame but himself.

The list I have prepared is not a list of current Detroit Lions who have a chance at making the Pro Bowl.

This is a list of FORMER Detroit Lions, all players who were released or traded after a 2-14 season. Stephen Boyd, Kurt Schultz, Tracy Scroggins, Ron Rice, Brendan Stai, Terry Fair, David Sloan and of course, Johnnie Morton. I will exclude Charlie Batch and Herman Moore from that list because Batch will never make it in the NFL and Herman Moore is, to say the least, past his prime.

The decision not to pick up the club option to bring Morton back for this season was a slap in the face to Lions fans as well as its players.

Morton's big plays against Minnesota and Dallas were the only reason the team didn't go 0-16, and his leadership and love for the team was unmatched by anyone else except veteran Robert Porcher.

Morton's decision not to re-sign with the Lions and instead pursue a career with another team was a good decision, and one that any of us would have made. Detroit obviously doesn't have their priorities straight when they let go the most beloved, most determined and healthiest player on the team.

Some of those other players were released because they took up too much cap room, but what is the team going to do with that cap room? Let's take a look for a minute at the few improvements made to this year's team.

They signed safetys Brian Walker, Corey Harris, and Bracy Walker to fill voids in the secondary.

Lamont Warren was released, but just like he can't shake a tackle, he couldn't get away from the Lions as he was resigned a short while later. Apparently Detroit is the only NFL team not in Europe that would sign him.

Former Kansas City Chief Mikhael Ricks joins the team to replace David Sloan at tight end.

Harrington has shown some skill and poise in the pocket during the preseason, but he is the only draft pick expected to make an immediate impact. That is, of course, if he gets the opportunity to play over second-year QB Mike McMahon.

Az-Zahir Hakim and Bill Schroeder have both had success in the past, mainly because they had Kurt Warner and Brett Favre, respectively, throwing them the ball. The impact they will make for the team is still in question.

So what can we expect of our beloved Lions, who haven't won a championship in 45 years?

Drama, injuries, heart-breaking losses, injuries, a quarterback controversy, more injuries and a few ugly wins on the side.

They might earn just enough victories to win back the hearts of all of their fair-weather fans who wouldn't claim the Lions by week six of last season.








Women's golf drowns the Lakers...
Lady Bulldogs show no fear at the Lady Laker Classic.

By Matt Lauckner
Ferris State Torch

"Putt Putt"
Freshman Elena Robles eyes a putt at Katke Golf Course while two spectators look on.
Photo By Dan Gellasch
Photo Editor

The women's golf team once again showed an excellent display of talent this past week at both the Laker Fall Invitational at Grand Valley State as well as at the Cardinal Classic at Ball State.

The excitement all began at the Meadows Golf Course in Allendale, Mich., where the lady Bulldogs posted a two-day total of 321-323-644 to tie the Lakers of Grand Valley State.

The two teams went into extra holes, where the lady Bulldogs finished Grand Valley off on the second hole. Leading the lady Bulldogs was Kathryn Bobbie, who posted 80-73-153 to finish second in the field.

"It was good for the players to be put in a playoff situation where the pressure was on. The girls were put in a clutch situation, and they succeeded," coach Brad Bedortha said.

Bobbie wasn't the only Bulldog standing out in Allendale.

Two other players posted scores in the top 20 on the leader board. Freshman standout Elena Robles finished solo in eighth place, scoring 77-83-160. Senior Jenn Soltis finished tied at 16th posting 83-82-165.

"Besides putting poor, the tournament was good. Tuesday was a lot better than Monday," Soltis explained.

The Laker Invitational was the Lady Bulldogs' second tournament victory, winning at the Bulldog Invitational last week.

However, the team knows that tougher competition was ahead of them when they traveled to Ball State University for the Cardinal Classic, held at the Players Club in Yorktown, Ind.

"This tournament will have good competition. I definitely feel that we can place in at least the top three," Bedortha stated.

Bedortha made himself seem somewhat like a fortune-teller by predicting the Lady Bulldogs' third-place finish.

The field of the tournament was comprised mostly of Division I schools, including teams from the Mid-American Conference.

Soltis led the Bulldogs with a solo fourth-place finish with a first round 76. Even more impressively, she fired a par round 72, finishing with a two-day total of 148.

Also finishing in the top 20 for the Lady Bulldogs were Bobbie at tenth place, scoring 15-77-152. Robles also finished at 15th, scoring 79-75-154.

Despite the third-place finish, the Bulldogs proved that they could hold their own against teams from bigger schools.

The Lady Bulldogs are beginning to show early that they may have the potential to produce a high accolade that Ferris State University has not seen in a while: a national championship.

"I honestly feel that we have the players who could contend for a national championship," Bedortha explained.

But it isn't just Bedortha who feels that the team has what it takes.

"Despite the good competition, it's possible we could win a national championship," Bobbie said.

The Lady Bulldogs are prepared to see Big 10 competition when they travel down to Ann Arbor for the Michigan Wolverine Invitational this weekend, where they will meet up with Sandy Wagner.

In additional golf news, the men's golf team will kick off their season this weekend when they hold the Ferris State Fall Invitational at 8 a.m. at Ferris State's Katke Golf Course on Saturday.

Returning for the men's team are seniors Mitch Flemming, Chris Griffin and James Cain.







Soccer team swept in Indy
Late goals knock Bulldogs out in first two games.

By Mike Potter
Sports Editor

For the first time in the last three years, the Ferris State women's soccer team lost its season opener, with a 2-1 loss to the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Friday at the GLVC/GLIAC Challenge in Indianapolis, Ind.

Last season, the Bulldogs tied St. Joseph's (Ind.) 2-2 in the Aquinas Tournament, held at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the previous year defeated Manchester (Ind.) 7-0 to open the year.

Freshman Andrea Moma scored the lone goal for the Bulldogs in her first career collegiate game. Moma, from Middleville, Mich., added the goal early in the second half.

Junior Alana Dombrowski started in goal, allowing two goals and making six saves in her first start since Sept. 2 of last year, when she gave up one goal against St. Xavier in a 1-1 tie.

UMSL's Sonya Hauan scored the first goal of the game 7:34 into the first half of play. Hauan's goal was the lone scoring activity of the half.

Moma then scored her goal at the 52:15 mark of the second half, assisted by junior Emily Rogers. The Riverwomen added the game-winning goal with 8:31 remaining in regulation, scored by Lindsey Siemens and assisted by Katie Huelsing.

The Bulldogs then took on Quincy University in the final matchup.

Another late goal ended the game for the Bulldogs against Quincy as they lost by the same score as on Friday, 2-1.

Quincy's Lauren Cochran notched the first goal of the game just before expired time to take the lead into intermission.

Moma scored her second goal of the tournament and of the season with a score at the 59:19 mark of the second half. Moma was assisted by fellow freshman Lisa O'Brian of Kalamazoo, Mich.

With just 1:42 remaining in regulation, Quincy University's Lauren Cochran added her second goal of the game to clinch the victory.

"The late goal vs. UMSL probably was tougher to stomach because we were playing well and had given ourselves a chance to win the match," Watkins said. "It was a well-played game by both teams, and we were carrying the run of play at that point.

"Both UMSL goals were from lack of communication and concentration. The goal against Quincy was somewhat inevitable. They had outplayed us for the majority of the match, and deserved to win more than we did," he continued.

Dombrowski started for the second time in a row, making seven saves in a busy first half and two in the second. She gave up the two goals in 90 minutes of action between the pipes.

"Our goalkeeping was very solid this weekend, against Quincy in particular. It could have easily been 3 or 4 to 1 without that performance," Watkins said.

The Ferris State Bulldog Classic will be held at the FSU Soccer Field on Sept. 14-15. Match-ups include games between Ferris and Lewis University on Saturday at 3 p.m., and Clarion University on Sunday at 11 a.m.







Ladies tennis dominates season opener
Barbora Jilkova starts her reign as top dog.

By Adam Gasper
Ferris State Torch

Ferris State University's women's tennis team traveled to GLIAC rival Grand Valley State University on Saturday to swing into their 2002-2003 season.

The women are undefeated against the Lakers.

Entering the one singles match with a 2-0 career record at the top spot, Barbora (Bara) Jilkova rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Marie Cameron.

Jilkova, in her third year of eligibility, has taken over the one singles spot after playing behind All-American Jen Garvey during her first two seasons. She has not lost a singles match since March 15th of last season.

"I was playing confident and focused," Jilkova said.

Team captain Suzanne Batten defeated Nikki Fairchild 6-3, 6-2. Batten has never lost a match at two singles in three opportunities.

Straight set victories seemed to be the theme on Saturday as co-captain Sarah Jane Johnston, who recently rejoined the team for her final year of eligibility, defeated her opponent, Alison Koopsen, 6-2, 6-1.

"Coach Dave Ramos worked a lot on mental toughness with us and it really paid off," Johnston said.

Freshman Laura Schaefer had her collegiate career start off on the right foot with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Kellen Lynch. Schaefer's debut has been highly anticipated and Coach Ramos is excited about the newest addition to his team.

Tessa Miller was the lone Bulldog to drop a singles match, falling to Stephanie Donston, 6-1, 6-2..

Continuing her dominance at six singles where she is a career 4-0, Elena Blackman ground out a tough three-set victory.

After rolling to an easy 6-0 win in the first set, Blackman dropped the second set 5-7 before defeating Laura Sukup 7-5 in the final set.

Teaming up for the first time ever in doubles, Jilkova and Batten defeated Fairchild and Sukup, 8-6.

"I enjoy playing with Suzanne," Jilkova said. "She is a good doubles player."

The two doubles spot featured the match up of Johnston and Schaefer against Cameron and Lynch of the Lakers. FSU dropped that match by the score of 5-8.

Blackman and Miller teamed up at the three doubles spot, where they were a perfect 10-0 together going into the match. Their dominance continued with an 8-6 victory over Dontson and Koopsen.

The Bulldogs streak of consecutive regular season GLIAC victories now stands at two. The Bulldogs lost their first regular season conference match in 162 attempts against Northwood on October 12th of last season. The new streak began last season with a 9-0 win over Saginaw Valley State University.

The ladies will have to step up this weekend on the road for three consecutive matches versus Findlay, Wayne State and Hillsdale.

They will spend the next two weekends on the road before returning home for the showdown against defending GLIAC Champion on Tuesday, Sept. 24.







Volleyball has another good weekend
The Bulldogs won 3-1 in Arkansas.

By Shannon Vesper
Assistant Sports Editor

The volleyball team played two outstanding games this past weekend in Searcy, Arkansas at the Harding Invitational, playing hard against SE Oklahoma, Henderson State, Montevallo Ala., Harding, Ark.

"Overall, I think we're improving as a team. We're not at the point we want to be," Coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm said.

On Friday the women hosted Oklahoma in the first round of matches. With scores of 17-30, 18-30, 30-25 and 23-30, the women played strong.

The team had a total of five blocks and 64 combined kills. Alaina Olds led the team in digs with 12; both Angie Desmarais and Stephanie Speed had 11. Erin Rind had 11 kills, while Karla Fairbanks and Lauren Heine had 10 kills to help the Bulldogs.

In the second game of the night, the Bulldogs played against Henderson State. They went 30-28, 22-30, 30-26 and 30-22, playing another successful game. The team totaled seven blocks.

Fairbanks had an exceptional game with 22 kills and 12 digs. Olds played almost equally well with 17 kills, and 10 digs. Speed showed her skills with 15 kills and 7 digs. Desmarais was also a key in the game with 18 digs.

"My setter, Ashley Green, and I had a really good connection. It was a good game, and it was a big step for me overall," Fairbanks said.

On Saturday the women started off the day on the right foot winning all three matches when they played host to Montevallo. The Bulldogs took the game finishing in three rounds with scores 23-30, 24-30, and 18-30.

The team had 9 blocks and 47 combined kills. Once again Fairbanks played well with 16 kills, Olds had 11, and Speed recorded 7. Desmarais played hard with 12 digs, Olds recorded 11 and Speed had 10.

In the final round on Saturday the women played hard against Harding, but couldn't grasp the win. Taking the first match the women won 30-19, but fell 31-33, 27-30 and 24-30 in the final three matches, with an overall 10 blocks.

"It was situation were we beat ourselves. We need to eliminate adversity and do something positive. I hope we can turn it into something good in the long run to be more successful in the future," Brandel-Wilhelm said.

"I think it was a lot of fundamental errors, nothing that we can't fix," Fairbanks said.

Fairbanks had 22 kills, Olds had 19, Speed notched nine, and Desmarais and Erin Rind both had six. Speed was on top of the game with 21 digs, Brittny Godleswki had 18, Ashley Green 13 digs and Desmarais had 10.

The women finished 3-1, moving their overall record to 7-1 on the season.

"I think that the team made a big step from this time last year. We still have some kinks to work out," Fairbanks said.

This weekend the women play on Friday, Sept. 13 and 14 at the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge in Allendale, Mich.

"This weekend we will play some regional teams and some really strong teams. It will be a step up for us. I'm really happy where we're at as a team. We're going to have to get ready to work at practices this week," Brandel-Wilhelm said.

"The competition this weekend will let us know where our level of play is and let us know where we can increase at," Fairbanks said.





Bulldogs capture first game
FSU football downed the Hillsdale Chargers in the first game of the year.

"Marsan Under Center"
Quarterback Tom Marsan prepares to taek a snap from center Andy Szatkowski in Satureday's matchup with Hillsdale College.
Photo By Alicia La France
Assistant Photo Editor

By Shannon Vesper
Assistant Sports Editor

The Ferris State Bulldogs kicked off their 2002 season this past Saturday at Top Taggart Field, defeating Hillsdale College 33-21.

Hillsdale put pressure on the Bulldogs midway into the first quarter scoring a touchdown at the 6:50 mark, leading 7-0 and holding the lead until the end of the first.

Kicking off the second quarter the Bulldogs put themselves on the board with a 24-yard field goal by junior Tom Perez. Junior Derek Fudge later made a three-yard run into the endzone, set up by a Tom Marsan pass.

The Bulldogs held strong on defense throughout the second quarter. With 40 seconds left on the clock, Hillsdale took the lead as Mitch May made a 22-yard interception return and kicker Matt Menchinger nailed the extra point to end the first half 14-10 in favor of Hillsdale.

This was Fudge's first game back since suffering through some head injuries last season. He had an outstanding performance in the first half of the game, going into the second half leading the team in rushing yards.

Th Bulldogs came on strong in the second half, with Perez hitting a field goal to close within one point at 14-13 early into the third quarter.

With 3:15 left in the third, Fudge rushed two yards up the middle for a touchdown, putting Ferris ahead 20-14 to end the quarter.

Hillsdale responded to Fudge's touchdown at 10:47 of the fourth quarter to put them ahead of the Bulldogs 21-20. Shortly after Hillsdale took the lead for the last time, Marsan threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to freshman Brandis Bowie, putting the Bulldogs ahead in the game 26-21.

Bowie came onto the team as a true freshman, showing that as one of the younger guys, he could step up.

"It was my first game, a little scary, but when you get out there it's like high school. The pace is a lot faster compared to playing high school," Bowie said.

Holding their defense and staying strong until the end of the game, Fudge scampered up the middle for a one-yard touchdown run with 1:35 remaining to take their first game 33-21.

Fudge ended the game with 148 yards on 29 attempts. He also set a personal record of three touchdowns in one game., along with being named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week. Marsan finished the game with 25 completions on 41 attempts for 237 yards and one touchdown and two interceptions.

"Tonight was a test for us. Hillsdale hit every play hard, coming out at us," coach Jeff Pierce said.

Hillsdale's coach Keith Otterbein returned to Ferris for the first time since leaving to coach at Ball State, which made the match-up more thrilling.

"I'm excited to be back here," Otterbein said.

Pierce had coached under Otterbein before he left, which made the plays a bit familiar.

"Both the offense and defense were similar in type. They came at us with double tight ends and we had to take control and maintain the momentum of the game," Pierce said.

With such a young team, Saturday's performance was a great preview of how well they played.

"We have young receivers, just a lot of young players on the team. Many of them are true athletes, seeing them improve. The big play guys came out," Pierce said.

Otterbein commented that despite being a young team, they laid it on the line and battled hard.

"We had guys sucking wind in just to keep with offense and defense," Otterbein commented.

"It's a big challenge continuing to improve from week to week. We have to stretch every phase and be efficient in all three phases taking advantage of the field position," Pierce said.

Next week at home the Bulldogs take on their biggest rival: nationally #1 ranked Grand Valley State University.

"I'm not going to worry about Grand Valley, I'm going to worry about us," Pierce said.



 

Sweden does it again
 Pornography, politics and religion grace the newest Swedish scandal.

By Matt Cherry
Opinions Editor

Dateline: Sept. 6
Place: Sweden.
Topic:Pornography.

If you're ever in Sweden one day and looking for something to watch on the televi