Grand Valley Lanthorn

Get in & stay in- what is wrong with American government today

Lanthorn Editorial Staff • Sep 18, 2023

With 2024 being a major election year in the U.S., voters and politicians are beginning to speak up about age limits within elected government positions. With the average age of many politicians in or near the typical retirement age, we believe the...

Dating in the ‘Dale

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief • Sep 18, 2023

When it comes to dating in college there are a lot of factors to think about. Do I use dating apps? Am I attracted to him, or is he just my friend? If I go out with the kid from my 9 a.m., will it make class more unbearable than it already is if it goes...

The art of making and maintaining friends in college

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Sep 18, 2023

Every single person in college wants to feel accepted. They want to feel accepted by who they are, what they like and by others around them. Besides doing well in classes, making friends is among the biggest worries for students in college. I am here...

Mel Tucker is another example of problematic patterns

Lanthorn Editorial Staff • Sep 11, 2023

The Mel Tucker allegations are a dark reminder of the complicated and unfortunate history of sexual misconduct and university athletic departments. This past weekend, Michigan State University's head football coach Mel Tucker was accused of sexual...

Confidence is key, fake it till you make it

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Sep 11, 2023

When you hear the words “fake it till you make it” it sounds cheesy, right? We have all had peers, parents and teachers repeat that phrase. I, like them, want to emphasize that faking it until you make it is essential when it comes to confidence....

The evolving world of AI in the classroom and workplace

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Sep 11, 2023

It seems as if the trend and takeover of artificial intelligence (AI) happened overnight. AI is evolving way faster than I ever thought it would. It is now used for headshots, pictures, research papers and formulations. With this comes many great things,...

Scared of failing?

Jacob Welch, Columnist • Sep 5, 2023

There is a constant struggle that we find ourselves in daily battle with. Nobody is exempt. We fail from time to time, and other times, we succeed in our war. But I fear we have succumbed, and a generational torment may follow. It is so easy to choose...

The rise of gambling and its dangers

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2023

When you think of gambling, you may instantly think of Las Vegas. You think of fancy casinos, lots of money and massive jackpots. However, with new technology and social platforms, this perception is no longer the only scenario in which gambling is prevalent....

How to lose a guy in 10 days

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2023

I am sure we all know and love the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." In the film, there is a hilarious dynamic between Andie Anderson (played by Kate Hudson) and Benjamin Barry (Matthew McConaughey), both of whom have hidden agendas of their own. While...

We stand as they strike

Lanthorn Editorial Staff • Sep 5, 2023

There are several different industries where unionized workers have facilitated better wages, work environments and workplace safety. Writers in Hollywood have stepped up to push back against major studios and their poor wages and accommodations. In light...

Kennedy: a democratic candidate or an eccentric?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Aug 28, 2023

As you all know, the 2024 election is coming up. While we have the two candidates everyone is anticipating (Trump and Biden), we also have a new runner in the Democratic party. Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his candidacy earlier this year in April and...

Tackling tourism during tragedy

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Aug 28, 2023

In the midst of years of destructive tourism and the recent Maui Wildfires, Maui’s ecosystem and economic landscape are struggling now more than ever. The fires started around Aug. 8 in Lahaina, Maui, and have reportedly claimed the lives of over 100...