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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Drake’s “For All the Dogs” leads him on the path to new records

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 23, 2023

It seems like whenever Drake drops music the entire rap community tunes in, and all media coverage is centered around him. It’s impossible to not hear about Drake dropping a song or album. Lately, I have noticed every time a new Drake album or song...

Mental health is health

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Oct 16, 2023

Even though World Mental Health Day was on Oct. 10, the conversation about mental health should always be at the front of everyone's mind. Mental health is real, and it is essential to prioritize no matter what time of year it is. Especially around...

Sticky Situation: NHL bans Pride gear

Sticky Situation: NHL bans Pride gear

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 16, 2023

When it comes to major corporations, hypocrisy is often bountiful. The National Hockey League (NHL) proves to be no exception, as the league that brands itself with the slogan “Hockey is for Everyone” banned both the use of Pride Tape and the players...

Why you should start boxing

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 16, 2023

I recently started boxing and have found it to be one of the best decisions. Boxing always takes one hundred percent of my effort physically and mentally. I have no prior experience in this sport, so it is great to be able to learn something completely...

The four-day workweek can help sustainability, positivity and productivity

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2023

I remember hearing about a four-day workweek for the first time when I was in middle school. My teacher asked us to have a discussion with our desk neighbors if we would want this since the topic was trending at the time. You can assume how this conversation...

A Swift victory for the Chiefs

A Swift victory for the Chiefs

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2023

Whether or not you are a Swiftie, you have probably heard about Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs football game on Sept. 24. Within 24 hours, Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Chiefs, has gained over 300,000 Instagram followers,...

What’s it like being a student-athlete?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2023

My name is Hope Leinen and I am a senior defender on the women’s lacrosse team. I am a student-athlete, a title that has many responsibilities and things that come with it.  As someone who has gone through three years as a full-time student-athlete,...

McCarthy evicted: House policy-making in limbo

McCarthy evicted: House policy-making in limbo

Lanthorn Editorial Team Oct 9, 2023

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House has been removed from the U.S. House of Representatives. In a historic 216-210 vote, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position in the House. TIME reported...

2023 Fall season must haves 

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2023

With fall on its way to Michigan, there are several things you can do to romanticize the gorgeous fall season. Although I am talking about fall essentials, you also want to keep in mind your consumption. You don’t have to get $400 worth of Target fall...

Due dates, deadlines and do they even care?

Due dates, deadlines and do they even care?

Lanthorn Editoral Team Oct 2, 2023

In the age of technology, online assignments and sporadic weekly due dates have become the norm for most college students. The use of online assignments has seemingly emerged to an even greater degree since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in...

Labor-based grading is beneficial to students and professor

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2023

I’m assuming many students and professors haven’t heard of labor-based grading before, and I am here to share my experience with this experimental grading system so far. Labor-based grading is basically what it sounds like, you are graded for...

Why Pinterest is the superior social media

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2023

Pinterest is the superior social media. It is superior to Snapchat, it is superior to Instagram and it is even more superior than TikTok. It may sound like a hot take to believe that Pinterest is the best platform, but I always have and always will believe...

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