Although currently working in journalism, Amy's first love was creative and technical writing. Today, she enjoys the diversity of her writing assignments and is grateful to have a holistic knowledge of writing and the writing industry. When not writing articles, papers or personal essays, you can find Amy hanging out with her dogs, reading (probably 19th century literature), or eating (lots).
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Amy McNeel, Print Associate Editor
| Apr 06, 2020 | COVID-19 sparks uncertainty in job market, Career Center provides resources (Story) |
| Mar 28, 2020 | A College Career Cut Short: graduating Lakers respond to COVID-19 (Story) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | COVID-19 impacts student organizations, Student Life (Story) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Stay informed on COVID-19 (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Event focuses on water restoration in Ottawa County, GV campus (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Generation Z Michiganders record highest levels of mental distress (Story) |
| Feb 10, 2020 | GV sets high standards for recycling, sustainability (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2020 | Grand Valley Lanthorn celebrates 100th newsstand milestone (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2020 | While the city booms, homelessness continues to grow (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Marijuana legalization hits Michigan, municipalities wait to opt in (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Student Senate hosts first annual State of the Student Body address (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | GV alumna becomes first Latina city commissioner (Story) |
| Nov 11, 2019 | GV sees drop in enrollment, focuses on retention (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2019 | Education Empire: GV’s involvement with Michigan charter schools (Story) |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Democracy 101 event discusses FOIA (Story) |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Senate passes resolutions concerning inclusion, sustainability (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | GV’s campus footprint increases, carbon footprint deceases (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2019 | From the inside looking out: A ride-along with GVPD (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2019 | Student Senate omits, reinstates Pledge of Allegiance (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2019 | New Plogging Club encourages sustainability, fitness (Story) |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Student Senate executive vice president resigns, kicks off efforts to fill position (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 2019 Great Lakes History Conference to explore gender, trauma (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2019 | MSU files motion to dismiss Nassar survivor lawsuits (Story) |
| Sep 03, 2019 | Lack of K-12 budget hurts students, teachers (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 2019 Convocation respects the old, rings in the new (Story) |
| Aug 19, 2019 | GV works to create inclusive campus, community (Story) |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Professor, students investigate with USA Today (Story) |
| May 13, 2019 | T. Haas honored by GV and beyond (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Sigma Pi “Stuffs the Bus” (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 4/14/2019 (Story) |
| Apr 01, 2019 | GV students recognized for excellence in broadcasting (Story) |
| Mar 31, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 3/31/2019 (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Campus Ministry hosts spring break mission trips (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 3/17/19 (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2019 | GV Lions Club protects the eyes of little Lakers (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2019 | GV to host 35th Regional Science Olympiad Tournament (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2019 | K-pop group to host night of dance, discussion (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 2/24/19 (Story) |
| Feb 18, 2019 | Geology Department connects through annual chili cook-off (Story) |
| Feb 18, 2019 | What’s wrong with being confident? (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | RHA drag show to be the largest in GVSU history (Story) |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 2/11/18 (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2019 | It’s time to take the plunge, Lakers (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 1/28/19 (Story) |
| Jan 21, 2019 | GVSU professor keeps Maasai knowledge and culture alive through catalog (Story) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Peer educators teach importance of bystander intervention (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2019 | Laker Life Briefs 1/14 (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2018 | GVSU senior shares ideas to combat sexual assault (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 12/3 (Story) |
| Nov 19, 2018 | GV’s aMDI produces sanitation device, decreases hospital infections (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 11/19 (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2018 | “Semester in Grand Rapids:” New program open to students (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2018 | Changing the narrative: Greek Life reflects on image, aims to highlight pledged values (Story) |
| Nov 05, 2018 | Seidman College of Business to host ATHENA Connections (Story) |
| Nov 04, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 11/5/18 (Story) |
| Oct 28, 2018 | Support global Lakers at annual Study Abroad Celebration (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2018 | GV researchers study shoes, running economy (Story) |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Event set to discuss GV’s history of diversity (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2018 | Poetry slam to be held for Domestic Violence awareness (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 10/8/18 (Story) |
| Oct 01, 2018 | Laker alumnus to speak about post-college success (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Learn about research opportunities at annual research fair (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2018 | New eSports club sparks interest among students (Story) |
| Sep 23, 2018 | Laker Life briefs 9/24/18 (Story) |
| Sep 10, 2018 | GV alumni paddle across Lake Michigan (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2018 | GV Hauentsein Center to Hold Wheelhouse Talk (Story) |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Welcome exhibit introduced at Mary Idema Pew Library (Story) |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 8/19/18 (Story) |
| Jul 20, 2018 | American Legion Post 459 to host Save Our Shoes Fundraiser (Story) |
| Jul 09, 2018 | Grand Rapids nonprofit organization protects parks, green spaces (Story) |
| Jul 06, 2018 | Laker Life Briefs 7/8/18 (Story) |
| May 19, 2018 | Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan to Host Walk for Mental Health (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | How to cut down on stress before finals (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2018 | Clear backpacks not the solution to gun violence (Story) |
| Apr 05, 2018 | Advertisers need to ditch the age-old sexism (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2018 | The benefits of screen time (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Why you shouldn’t watch a concert through a phone screen (Story) |
| Mar 22, 2018 | What happened when I switched my fitness goals from aesthetic-based to performance-based (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2018 | NRA shows lack of class with AR-15 post during national walkout (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Why you should be following the 80/20 eating rule (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Social media being abused after Parkland shooting (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Olympic Games serve as opportunity to come together (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2018 | We need to stop judging athletes on their appearance (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2018 | Making the best of failure in college (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2018 | Why we need to stop normalizing stress (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2018 | Why you can’t out-exercise a bad diet (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Our love/hate relationship with ‘fake news’ (Story) |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Why you need to stay active this winter (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2018 | President Trump needs to learn to bite his tongue (Story) |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Why our health system should go from biomedical to biopsychosocial (Story) |
| Jan 15, 2018 | The importance of keeping traditions alive at college (Story) |
| Jan 08, 2018 | What we can take away from 2017 (Story) |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Why physical textbooks are better than their online counterparts (Story) |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Remembering the simple things this holiday season (Story) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Professors, please don’t assign homework over break (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2017 | Why owning a dog is good for your health (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2017 | From the treadmill to the squat rack (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2017 | How the cosmetics industry supports animal abuse (Story) |
| Oct 23, 2017 | GVSU pumpkin painting event to fund breast cancer research (Story) |
| Oct 19, 2017 | How the definition of feminism has been skewed (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2017 | How Tom Petty cemented himself as a music legend (Story) |
| Oct 05, 2017 | How school ruins reading (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2017 | The problem with @realDonaldTrump (Story) |
| Sep 25, 2017 | The nonphysical benefits of exercise (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Are we listening or just hearing? (Story) |
| Sep 14, 2017 | The dilemma of choosing a life path (Story) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | The evolution of words (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2017 | How to handle homesickness (Story) |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Navigating roommate relationships (Story) |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Why study abroad should be mandatory (Story) |
