Ava Cook was coming off a historic junior season for the Grand Valley State University Lakers, one that every athlete works hard for in the off-season. Cook gained recognition with a unanimous first-team All-American selection, leading the nation...

For Grand Valley State University junior forward Ava Cook, soccer has been her livelihood almost from the day she was born. “I was basically born into playing soccer,” Cook said. “My parents have been into coaching for years and my brother played...

“The first time I came here, I came to a Winter ID camp my sophomore year of high school,” said Grand Valley State University forward Ava Cook. “I talked to Jeff afterward, and it was just kind of, you need to get better in all these areas.” Now...

On Dec. 14, 2019, the Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team won the NCAA Division II National Championship. Before they were able to return to the field and defend their title, COVID-19 struck the nation. The team's spring tournament was...

“I think I’ve watched it about a thousand times,” said Grand Valley State University Head Soccer Coach Jeff Hosler when reflecting on midfielder Giana Parlove’s national championship-winning goal in double overtime. “Probably 300 of them are...

Food intake can have a direct impact on aspects of life such as the ability to focus in class, stay energized throughout the day, and overall happiness and well being. But money can often become a barrier for college students when it comes to purchasing...

The No. 4 Grand Valley State University Lakers beat the University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars, 6-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 24 for their fifth win of the year and their second win in a row. GVSU dominated from the get-go, outshooting UIS by a 32-3...

Open just in time for Grand Valley State University's 2018 fall semester, Insomnia Cookies provides decadent treats to fuel the study sessions that last long into the night. The chain is a popular staple on many college campuses across the country, as...

With the end of the winter 2018 semester coming soon, the Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life will once again host ExtravaGRANDza. This event will take place from Saturday, April 14, to Friday, April 20.  ExtravaGRANDza consists...

The annual Laker Traditions ExtravaGRANDza will be happening on campus starting Monday, April 17, with activities and events running through Friday, April 21. This Grand Valley State University tradition was established to cultivate the Laker family spirit...

The Sustainable Agriculture Project is hosting a “Fresh From the Garden” workshop Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Valley State University Farm off Luce Street, less than a mile from campus. Interested students will have...

With the number of students living on campus at Grand Valley State University on the rise, the department of housing and residence life has made a new living option available to students to accommodate increased housing demands.The 2015-2016 academic...