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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Opinion fall 2024 semester in review

Megan Matthews, Associate Editor Dec 2, 2024

Editorials Robot reporting: ESPN announces AI will cover certain game recaps Popular sports broadcasting network ESPN announced that starting Friday, Sept. 6, Artificial Intelligence will be used to cover game recaps for under-served sports. These...

UFC fighting is far more entertaining than boxing

Collin St John, Staff Writer Nov 25, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 15, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson made history with their boxing match on Netflix. It was arguably one of the most popular sporting moments in a long time. A day later, on Saturday, Nov. 16, Jon Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Championship...

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Cabinet critiques: Trump’s nominations are cause for concern

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 25, 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing his Cabinet picks, controversies have erupted over the chosen individuals. We feel that the way his administration is shaping up to be is shocking and cause for concern. With varying levels of experience and...

It’s time to put “giving” back into Thanksgiving

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Nov 25, 2024

If I asked you to name three things you associate with Thanksgiving, you’d probably say food, football or friends and family. This isn’t surprising, as most of us spend Thanksgiving around a dinner table, stuffing our face with turkey and mashed potatoes...

Instead of going to expensive concerts, support local artists

Collin St John, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2024

How would you describe the ticket price of the last concert you went to? In my experience, concert tickets are far too expensive and I can only attend a couple large shows a year due to the skyrocketing cost. Instead of taking a blow to my bank account,...

Surprising success tips from an Honor’s College student

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2024

When I was coming into college, I obviously expected to be told to join student organizations. I planned to prioritize eating healthy, and taking breaks while studying to prevent burnout. However, when taking a break in the Honors College reading room...

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Real versus fake: Mike versus Jake

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 18, 2024

Many of us at the Lanthorn watched on Friday, Nov. 15 as YouTuber Jake Paul defeated the legendary Mike Tyson in a highly publicized fight that was live-streamed through Netflix. While the buildup to the fight was exciting, the result left us feeling...

Bringing furry friends to college should be embraced by GV

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Nov 11, 2024

Year after year, I hear about college students wanting to have pets on campus. The reasons vary-- some students want the company, while others have parents who plan to get rid of the pet once the student moves out. Whatever the reason, there is a consistent...

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes are in need of a revamp

Collin St John, Staff Writer Nov 11, 2024

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think Thanksgiving food is overrated. I love the holiday because I get to catch up with family and friends, and discuss the progress we’ve all made in life since the last gathering. However, I don’t look forward...

Colleen Hoover’s bestselling books romanticize domestic violence

Hailey Hentz, Editor in Chief Nov 11, 2024

Being employed at a bookstore this past summer, I had my fair share of customers on the hunt for Colleen Hoover’s sought-after books. Every time I’d guide someone to the shelves, it’d take everything in me to not cordially recommend alternative...

Precarious presidency: Trump's reelection sparks suspense for young America

Precarious presidency: Trump’s reelection sparks suspense for young America

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is once again officially the president-elect of the United States. The 2024 election was bound to be historic for many reasons. Most notably, our nation was faced with a choice: to elect the first woman or first felon as...

Athletic and political rivalries are one and the same

Collin St John, Staff Writer Nov 4, 2024

This past weekend, I attended the Michigan State University vs. University of Michigan football game held at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. While there, I couldn’t help but notice the obsessive pride aggressively portrayed by fans of both teams. Men...