Lanthorn News: A Semester in Review
Apr 27, 2020
From Allendale to Grand Rapids, check out some of this semester’s top news stories.
Eric Payne: GRPD’s first African American police chief talks career path, goals
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As American as Apple Pie: Central Park Five’s Yusef Salaam shares his story during MLK week
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Big decision looms for GV with Grand River Waterway Project Proposal
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GV looks toward busing in 2020
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‘This is my Home:’ Officer Minh Lien protects GVSU while having a lot of fun
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Never too late: GVSU President Mantella and Governor Whitmer announce new online program
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GV suspends football offensive coordinator following comments about Hitler
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GV students explore misinformation, memes after Iranian general killed by US airstrike
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Courtesy / defenseone.com
GV Fraternity walks 160 miles for MS research
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GV celebrates growing student volunteering numbers
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GV honors Robin Spring with excellence award
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Robin Spring. Maria Cimitile, Provost
Photo Credit: Steve Damstra
GV moves classes online due to COVID-19 outbreak
![Courtesy | CDC](https://lanthorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2019-coronavirus-475x238.jpg)