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This week, hosts Kayla Muter and Rockne Smith dive into trending controversies with guests Harmony Goodman and Torin Rohen. They discuss national park employee terminations, Trump's unpredictable social media presence, and the Toronto plane crash’s impact on travel. The debate heats up over the NCAA’s transgender athlete policy, followed by Oscar predictions and the fate of indie films. The episode wraps with a spirited “This or That?” segment on movies, books, and heroes vs. villains—plus a round of film trivia. Tune in for lively debates and fresh perspectives!

Hey Bulldogs! In this episode of Making the Grade, host Tim Haist, Superintendent of Big Rapids Schools, leads a discussion on the district’s Special Education program and its impact on students. Joining him are three guests to help discuss the Special Education program and the importance of special education. The guests include Pat Craven, Director of Special Education for Big Rapids Public Schools, Ken Ranjel, Principal of Brookside Elementary, and Mary Quinlan, a Special Education teacher. 

Mary Quinlan shares how Special Education can help level the playing field, ensuring students always have the tools to meet Michigan Merit Curriculum expectations. By being able to draw from personal experience, she can highlight the importance of recognizing strengths and guiding students toward success.  Pat Craven dives into the key aspects of Special Education and explains terms like FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education), IEP (Individualized Education Plan), MDR (Manifestation Determination Review), and LRE (Least Restrictive Environment). He discusses how these different principles help shape the district's approach and what his role is in advocating for students to receive the resources they need. Ken Ranjel, the newly appointed principal of Brookside Elementary reflects on his journey from coaching football to becoming an educator and administrator. He emphasizes the importance of team building, encouragement, and leadership, working to help students grow into well-rounded and successful individuals.

Tune in to this episode to learn how Big Rapids Public Schools is dedicated to supporting all students and preparing them for a bright future!

In this week’s episode we talk about getting rid of thepenny, how the name of the Gulf of Mexico has been changed to the Gulf of America, and that President Trump's comments about Zelensky. We wrap this episode up by chatting about the ever elusive Angler fish and its mysterious glow.

In this episode of Expect Diversity, Dr. David Pilgrim sits down with Aimee Reynoso, Jonathen Hart, and Lina Blair to discuss the impact of the current political climate on students. They explore challenges faced by international students, rising incidents of bias on campus, and shifting political perspectives. The conversation highlights the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the need for empathy, understanding, and a sense of belonging in higher education. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how politics shape student experiences and campus culture.

Join hosts Kayla Muter, Rockne Smith, Harmony Goodman, and Aimee Reynoso as they talk about the Grammy's, The Super Bowl, The Big Rapids Festival of the Arts, and AI in this new episode of Ferris Out Loud!

In this episode of "It's Academic" we explore the inner workings of Ferris State's Student Government, a vital organization shaping student life on campus. Leading the charge is Cale Herzenstiel, the Director of Internal Affairs, responsible for the smooth operation of the government's internal processes and communication. Ensuring the financial health of student initiatives is Chris Fidell, the Director of Finance, who manages the budget and allocates funds to various student organizations and projects. Providing crucial support and guidance to the student government is Lina Blair, the Dean of Student Life. Dean Blair acts as a liaison between the student body and the university administration, facilitating collaboration and ensuring student voices are heard. Together, these individuals, along with the rest of the Student Government, work to enhance the Ferris State experience for all students.

In this Valentine's Day themed episode of Ferris Out Loud, host Kayla Muter is joined by co-hosts, Harmony Goodman, Rockne Smith, and Aimee Reynoso to discuss trending topics such as the California wildfires, presidential inauguration, and the TikTok ban. The group will also play a few Valentines Day related games to celebrate the holiday.

This week on Ferris Out loud, we chat about the Jake Paul V.S Mike Tyson fight, the best Thanksgiving foods, play a game of photo roulette, and more!

Join BRPS Superintendent Tim Haist as he talks to our guests Caryn Schonert, Katie Thomas, & John Zocco as they discuss Social Work & Counseling.

Join our hosts as they talk election results, Russia fines google and the Jimmy John's Pickle Sandwich Whats Trending? They also talk about AI is it good or bad? For Game Time our hosts try and guess the songs. and wrap up with some Host Recommendations.