Originally published on 3.1.22

From informing, illuminating, sharing, conversing, shocking, thrilling, and chilling, the Ferris State University Torch has done it all in 92 years. Thenn, in the last 15 we’ve done all of that but made it accessible to you on a device that fits in your pocket or bag.

Last week with the release of my column “They’re more than a headline,” our website reached a huge milestone of 10,000 posts. From news to sports, opinions to culture, lifestyle and arts and entertainment, we’ve transmitted an estimated five and a half million words to our readers through their screens since August of 2009.