On this episode of Ferris In Focus, our hosts dive deep into a multitude of topics including Big Rapids Life, Bulldog Stories, Memory Lane, Program Spotlight, Ferris Cineskits, Ferris Asks, College Kids Cars, and Animals of the Arc!
Big Rapids Life: United Church
This episode starts with a look into the United Church of Big Rapids, an inclusive and affirming Christian faith community. The guest minister is Rev. Robbert Garrels, their pianist is Ginny Kerwin, their choir director is Linda Rinehart, and their liturgist this past Sunday was Dee Van Horn. They dived into the scriptures Psalm 19:7-14 and Mark 9:38-50. Regular attenders Peter Mchugh and Donald Stephen discussed the diversity and openness of the church. The United Church was formed over a basketball game. Choir member Susan Grant also briefed on the church’s struggle to find a permanent pastor. They went into depth about how they navigated through the pandemic using social media to stream their services.
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Next, we are joined by assistant professor Adam Antor of the Bulldogs’ professional Esports production to discuss his Bulldog story. Video games have been a part of his life forever. He learned how to read by playing Pokémon on Gameboy Color. He acquired the Nintendo 64, Playstation 2, and XBOX 360. His freshman year he moved to Missouri to attend Truman State University for an undergraduate in business administration with a focus in marketing for a minor. He worked with private high schools and fell into E-Sports when he saw kids who weren’t involved with the other available activities on campus. Antor wanted to create a gaming club where kids like them could be included. While browsing for job opportunities, he came across a full-time Esports position with Ferris State University. Antor is the one teaching all the Esports courses within the degree completely online, posting his lessons using OBS recording software. He got to be the one to bring this community to the real world through Esports conventions. The virtual learning center became a GILAC battleground for Esports college students. Antor believes Esports is his life’s calling.
Memory Lane
Join host Levi Gereaux as he reminisces about one of his favorite games: Forza Horizon 3. Forza Horizon 3 is an open world racing game released for Xbox game consoles. Levi Discusses his opinions on the game and tells us why it is important to him.
Program Spotlight
Next up, we have a program spotlight for Ferris State’s Public Health Master’s degree program. The Public Health program is an online based degree that shows students how to create and facilitate fair and equitable healthcare practices for everyone as well as introducing them to a broad range of other topics within the Public Health field. These topics include things such as: Biostatistics, health behavior, health communication, and epidemiology. This 100% online degree allows professionals to seek work in a variety of positions that include: Health education, community health administration, environmental health management, and more. If you are interested in the program and would like to hear more, visit Ferris State’s website.
Cineskits
In this episode’s Cineskit, we get a spooky Halloween treat. The skit follows a girl who is lost in the woods and is being tracked by a mysterious figure. She quickly learns that she has only two options: Run or Fight.
Ferris Asks
Next up we have a segment of Ferris Asks. Students from all around campus were asked “What was the last gift you received?”. Answers ranged from Hoodies and drinks, to jewelry and legos. It is so fun getting to hear about so many different experiences and gifts from students!
College Kids Cars
Next we are joined by Mason Barker and Ryan Iekel for more of College Kids Cars. Mason and Ryen take a drive in Ryan’s 2013 Dodge Avenger. They chat together on the specs of the vehicles engine, and enjoy a ride together.
Animals of the Arc
Finally, on animals of the arc, we get to meet a 6 year old golden lab mix. We get to enjoy some facts on the breed, as well as some footage of the dog playing!
Behind The Scenes
The people who worked on this week’s episode were pretty pleased to work on it. Bobby Yaxley, a producer, and Tori Bridges, a camera operator and editor, for College Kids Cars, found it nice to work in an environment outside the studio and create a more unique segment for the episode. They conclude by discussing the production of the section. Particularly in terms of what went well, who’s car was used, and what went wrong. In the end they had a fun time making it.