Can You Taste The Difference? TMelissa Ward and Raquel Hanson pour water into little Dixie cups as
they test their taste testing project during Ferris State's Awareness week. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Awareness Week Drugs, Sex and Rock n' Roll took place on Thursday, April 24 outisde
of Merrill/Travis Halls. Students participated for fun and prizes.. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Celebrating Shakespeare's 444th Birthday Students read parts of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets on Thursday, April 24 out in the campus quad.
Pictured here is left to right, Keith Bogucki, Tyson Acosta, Kristin Hannah and Dr. Phillip Middleton. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Art of the Holocaust On Thursday, April 24, Dr. James Walker presented an hour long slide
show of Holocaust Art in the Rankin Art Gallery. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Ferris Fest Pictured here are Ferris State students enjoying the music during Ferris
Fest on Saturday, April 26. Ferris Fest included artists Danielle Peck
and Baby Bash. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenbergt, Photographer
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Earthwork Music The Earthwork Music Collective came to Ferris State's Williams
Auditorium on Friday, April 25. Earthworks Music Collective believes
in the power of music to raise self awareness in the community. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Jazz Band Concert The Jazz Centennial Anniversary Concert was held on Saturday, April 26, in Williams Auditorium. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Tricked Out Cars On Saturday, April 26, the annual Car Show was held in Ferris State's
lot 37. Muscle cars, street bikes and souped up cars were in the agenda. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
April 23, 2008 Feature Photos:
Pink Ribbon 5k The 3rd Annual Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer 5k walk/run was held on
Saturday, April 19 in the Ferris State Quad. Pictured here are a few of
the items that were bid on in the silent auction. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Donating Blood The National Red Cross held a blood drive on Thursday, April 17 in the Student Rec Center. Pictured here is
Nicole Johns helping a student sign up to give blood. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
YBBW Annual Conference You Beautiful Black Woman held its annual conference on Saturday, April 19 inside the Holiday Inn. Pictured
here is Tryette Lottie-Haps giving a presentation on "I am Woman, Hear Me Roar.". Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Courage to Care Brown Lunch Bag and Panel Discussion : On Thursday, April 17,
Barry Mehler presented “The Courage to Care: A Discussion.” He
discussed material relating to the Holocaust. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Founder's Play On Thursday, April 17, the Founders Day Play was held in the Rankin Centennial Room. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
5k Rap Battle Ferris State’s first ever Rap Battle was held on Wednesday, April 16. Pictured here is Michigan’s own One Be Lo performing in front of the excited crowd. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Bunny Out Of a Hat Entertainment Unlimited brought “The Norman Magic Experience” into Williams Auditorium on Tuesday,
April 15. Norman Ng is an acclaimed and noted professional magician. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Let's Get Ready To Rumble Students came out to Ferris Gladiators on Saturday, April 19 in the Student Rec Center. Students tested their abilities
against the gladiators in boxing, the joust, sumo wrestling, a bungee run and the eliminator. Pictured here is Jim
Connors getting assistance while getting into the sumo outfit.. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Reaching Out for the Shot The Bulldogs tennis team went 1-2 this past week at the GLIAC tournament. Ferris State beat Michigan Tech
5-0. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
April 16, 2008 Feature Photos:
Energy Conference Dick DeVos was the 2008 Special Guest Speaker at the Michigan
Energy Conference on Friday, April 11, held in Wink Arena. DeVos
spoke about “Powering Michigan Forward: A Diversified, Balanced
Plan to Boost Growth and Job Creation.” Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Going for a Strike Bowl for Kids’ Sake was held at The Gate on Saturday, April 12. Pictured here is Lacey Lowell looking for a
strike. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Debating FSU Campus Tiffani Burr shares a laugh with the audience during the Delta Sigma
Theta’s “The Great Debaters.” Burr, an RA, debated safety on the campus
with a partner. Photograph By: Ebony Franklin, News Editor
Viewing the Gallery Beth Rutter and Jason Wilkinson are pictured viewing a piece of art in
the Rankin Art Gallery. The Schindler exhibit brought into the Rankin
Center was curated by the United States Holocaust Museum. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
International Flair The International Festival of Cultures was held on Sunday, April 13 in
the Rankin Dome Room. It showcased international foods and music. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
5k Run for Kids On Saturday, April 12, the 6th annual 5K for Kids was held in
the Ferris State Quad. The event helps raise money for Helen Devos
Children’s Hospital. Pictured here are left to right, Laura Hersha and
Corinna Boehlke showing off their medals. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Midwest Music Ensemble Giovanna Possignolo and Leonard Curry are pictured dancing in front of the Chicago Samba. The ensemble played popular Brazilian styles such as Samba, Forro, Batucada and
Brazilian Jazz. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Ferris State Table Tennis Open A round robin style format was held in the Student Recreation Center on Saturday, April 12. The tournament
held beginners and elite events. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
April 9, 2008 Feature Photos:
Donations The Beta Kappa Rho chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon is seen here donating $500 to the Jessica Nagle
Memorial Scholarship Fund. Jessica was the fraternity's former president and was gunned down in 2002 while
answering a complaint involving an unchained dog. This donation will make for a total of $1500 that Lambda
Alpha Epsilon has donated to the scholarship fund. From left to right is: Dr. Frank Crowe, Director of the School
of Criminal Justice, Kristin Pendersen, LAE Treasurer, and 3rd year Criminal Justice student, Luke Mitchell, LAE Sgt
At Arms, and 3rd year Criminal Justice student Blair Carson, LAE President, and 4th year Criminal Justice student Photograph Courtesy of Blair Carson
Friendly Competition Aaron Jackson passes out roses at the Delta Sigma Theta’s Mr.
Wonderful Competition on Thursday, April 3. Photograph By: Ebony Franklin, News Editor
International Culture The International Festival of Cultures is showcasing different international
foods, music and traditions on Sunday, Apr. 13 from 1– 5p.m.. File Photo
Speaking On Water Pollution A speaker in Seattle speaks on water pollution in the Congo. Much of
the water there is becoming so polluted that it isn't drinkable. Photograph By: Thomas Wilson, Opinions Editor
Tee Time The Bulldogs finished 2nd out of 20 teams at the NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Tournament in Georgetown,
Kent. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Speaking on Behalf of the Dead Steven D. Cohle, M.D. from Kent County, came into Ferris State on
Tuesday, April 1 to speak about his job working with forensic
anthropologists. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
April 2, 2008 Feature Photos:
Allied Health Job Fair The Allied Health Job Fair was held on Friday, March 28, in the
VFS. Pictured here is Megan Sinka talking to recruiters about working
for DMC in Detroit. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Show Us What You Got On Thursday, March 27, Ferris' Finest held talent show auditions in
Williams Auditorium. Pictured here is Robert Maul playing a banjo.. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Getting Your Freestyle On On Wednesday, March 26, freestyle rap battle tryouts were held in the
Music Center. Pictured here is Brandon Damon putting on his best
freestyle performance.. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Bright Pieces of Work Tim Norris and Patricia Opel’s “Through a Crack in the Lake” paintings
are currently represented in the Rankin Art Gallery. The reception
was held on Thursday, March 27. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Time To Laugh On Wednesday, March 19, Entertainment Unlimited and the FSU community
welcomed comedian Dana Eagle into the Rankin Art Gallery. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photgrapher
Outdoors Week On Tuesday, March 25, Monica Terrel spoke on behalf of the
Women’s Outdoors Club in the Card Wildlife Education center. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Time for a Jump Ball The annual Special Olympics Basketball game was held in Wink Arena on Wednesday, March 26. Pictured
here is Scott Appleby (50) putting up a shot attempt over the defender. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Power Serve Ferris State senior Jeremiah DeJose winds up for a serve against Lake
Superior State. The Bulldogs went on to beat the Lakers 9-0. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Men's Tennis 2-1 Last Week The Bulldogs lost to Northwood but were able to bounce back beating LSSU and Michigan Tech. Ferris State
looks to get back into action on Saturday, April 5, against Wayne State at 1p.m. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Lending a Helping Hand Students from His House Christian Fellowship went to Mexico to build a home for a needy family. Photograph By: Thomas Wilson, Opinions Editor
March 19, 2008 Feature Photos:
Recent Price Jumps The new record setting national average for a gallon of gas is $3.28. This is due to the price of crude oil on the rise.
This photo shows the gas prices in Florida while I was on spring break. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
New Coffee Shop The plans are in motion for a new coffee shop on campus as Ferris State and Starbucks look to add a shop in
the IRC / College of Business building. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Competition Out of Food Pictured here are students from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield, Mich. These students took part
in the high school spaghetti bridge competition. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Winter Performance The annual winter FSU Jazz Band and FSU Choral Ensembles concert was held on Tuesday, March 4 in the
Rankin Dome Room. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Trash Cans and Grinders On March 3, Recycled Percussion came to Williams Auditorium. The group used drumsticks, trash cans, grinders
and metal objects to rock the crowd. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
NASCAR Pictured is the main grandstands at Daytona International Speedway between turns four and the front stretch.
The Sprint Cup Series heads back to Daytona on July 5 for the Coke Zero 400. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Hitting the Sand Pictured here is sophomore golfer Kurt Valley hitting the ball out of the sand trap. The Bulldogs
finished fifth of 16 at the GLILO Intercollegiate tournament in Savannah, Ga. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
March 5, 2008 Feature Photos:
Celebrating Overtime Win The Bulldogs rush the ice after senior center Adam Miller’s overtime goal. The Bulldogs look to carry the
momentum into this week's home CCHA playoff series. See full story on page 11. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Afraid of Islams? Pictured here is Dawud Walid speaking about the misconceptions of the Islamic religion. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Speaking about Black History Michael Wade spoke about Black History in the Rankin Center on
Thursday, Feb. 28. Photograph By: Ebony Franklin, News Editor
Breaths on Compressions The American Red Cross hosted CPR training in the Student Rec Center
on Thursday, Feb. 28. Pictured here is President Eisler performing the
motions on a plastic CPR device. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Making People Laugh Comedian Kyle Grooms pictured here performed in front of a crowd on
Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Rankin Art Gallery. Photograph By: Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
Making a Hamburger The Ferris State Rube Goldberg team designed a machine capable of making a hamburger. Its design uses ideas
from all 50 states incorporated into the theme. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Speaking Out The Vagina Monologues pushed information in a fun and informative way. Pictured here is Nichole Wheelock
speaking on the subject. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
February 27, 2008 Feature Photos:
Turning Orange A complete lunar eclipse took place on Wednesday, Feb. 20 around 10
p.m. when the moon traveled behind Earth’s shadow giving it an orange
color. The next complete lunar eclipse won’t occur again until 2010. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
International Food The community braved the weather to attend the annual International Potluck. The event had lower attendance
this year due to the weather. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Walking the Track The 17th Annual Walk for Warmth took place on Saturday, Feb. 23. This event is a fundraiser for those in the Mecosta County area. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Skating Fun Honors Programming Board, YBBW, and Ferris Idols each hosted a
fun ice skating event on Sunday, Feb. 24. The community came out to get
great exercise and have lots of fun. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Oil/Encaustic Painting The community was introduced to Susan Mulder’s Oil and Encaustic
Paintings Thursday, Feb. 21. Pictured here are, left to right, Jon
Derrickson and Jason Accorrsi. Photograph By: Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Dressing Up The 4th Annual Mock Beauty Pageant for the Diverse Sexuality and
Gender Alliance was held on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Pictured here is the winner
and another contestant. Photograph By: Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
February 20, 2008 Feature Photos:
Getting your teeth checked On Saturday, Feb. 16, Ferris State Dental Hygiene Students informed the community about oral health.
Pictured here is the tooth fairy and children taking part in the day's event. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Water Main Break On Monday, Feb. 11, a water main broke inside of FLITE, causing student evacuation and flooding. Fire
and rescue was called on the scene to stop the problem. Photo By Megan M. Coady, Ferris State Torch
Group Crowd Brutus takes a slide down the steps as the Bulldogs score their second goal
against number two Miami University. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Stuff-A-Bear Entertainment Unlimited held Stuff-A-Bear event in the Rankin Student
Lounge. Pictured here is Kourtney Bartz stuffing her bear. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Bugs, Guts and Gore Dr. Philip Watson and Dr. James Scott came to the Rankin Dome
Room Wednesday, Feb. 13 to give a presentation on insects and their patterns
dealing with decomposition. Photo By Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
February 13, 2008 Feature Photos:
Speaking with money on the mind Entertainment Unlimited presented Peter Bielagus Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Williams Auditorium. Bielagus spoke
about personal financial issues in regards to young people. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
A Little Help? Did you get stuck in the snow last week? Don't feel too bad. This massive semi-truck was stuck on the corner of
Elm St. and Ives Ave. on Thursday around 1 a.m. The tow truck sent out to help the tanker was also stuck a
few minutes after its arrival. Photo By Paul Jarema, Production Manager
Volunteers helping out Ferris State and other universities are taking part in the Gift of Life Challenge where colleges try and register the highest number of new
prospective organ donors. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
Removing Snow Ferris State University's snow removal team was out pushing snow around on Thursday, Feb. 7 during the snow
day. Pictured here is a front end loader pushing snow up into the grass around Bond Hall. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
A little tap dancing The Live! at Williams Performing Arts Series presented Jump Rhythm Jazz Project on Saturday, Feb. 9. Jump
Rhythm Jazz Project is a company using dancers to celebrate jazz performances. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Twisting Things Up Entertainment Unlimited brought in Louis "Balloon Man" Paul
Thursday, Feb. 6 to Ferris. Due to cancellation of classes, "Balloon
Man" was moved from Rankin Atrium up to Westview where he performed
for students making all sorts of balloon animals. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
January 30, 2008 Feature Photos:
Cousin Jeff Jeff Johnson "Cousin Jeff" an activist and Urban Brand Specialist was a featured presenter for Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. week. "Cousin Jeff" spoke to the Ferris State community on Wednesday, Jan.23 in the Rankin
Dome Room. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
MLK Basketball Tournament The annual MLK Jr. 5 vs 5 basketball tournament was held on Tuesday
Jan. 22 at the Rec Center. Pictured going up for a shot is Steve Ellsworth. Photo By Leslie Gilbert, Photographer
January 23, 2008 Feature Photos:
Tunnel of Oppression The Tunnel of Oppression was set up by the MLK Jr. Planning Committee
to get viewers thoughts and perceptions in an interactive experience. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Curling Hair Guests took part in the Y-102 Bridal Show Sunday, Jan. 20. Here, Mr. Karl's Hairdressing provides service for
three ladies as they tour the event. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Let's Eat The annual MLK Jr. Soul Food dinner was held in Cafe Ferris on
Sunday, Jan. 20. The National Society of Minorities in Hospitality at
FSU did the preparations and served up a buffet to all who showed up. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Mixed Media/Collage Exibit Monday Jan. 14, Jill Jepsen's mixed media/collage exhibit entered the
Rankin Art Gallery. Pictured, Tim Eldred takes some time to look at
her work. Photo By Kristyn Sonnenberg, Photographer
January 16, 2008 Feature Photos:
Teddy Bear Toss The annual Teddy Bear Toss for Toys for Tots was held in Ewigleben Ice
Arena on Friday, December 7 against Michigan State University. The teddy
bears were donated to needy children in the local area during the holidays. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
MLK Jr. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. March will be held Sunday, January
20 from 2-4p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. day will be honored on Monday,
January 21 with a tribute in the Rankin Dome room 6-8p.m. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Laugh Your Class Off On Thursday, Dec. 6, Michelle Buteau put on a comedy show in the
Rankin Dome Room. The comedy show was brought to Ferris State by
Entertainment Unlimited as a part of Laugh Your Class Off. Photo By Ben Kramer, Photo Editor
Seattle While I only spent one day in Seattle, I got to go for a bike ride around Alki beach, which is more beautiful in
January than Michigan is all year round. Photo By Thomas Wilson, Opinions Editor
