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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Society’s increasing AI use is cause for concern

Gabrielle Ray, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2025

The use of Artificial Intelligence is highly debated, as it has weaved its way into schools, workplaces and our day-to-day routines. It feels that AI has become an everyday tool in some people’s lives, and I just don’t like it at all. I think AI has...

GV faculty are in need of contractual equity

Craig Greenman, GVSU Professor Jan 20, 2025

Editor's note: Craig Greenman is a visiting assistant professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University. The opinions expressed in this piece are his own. Dear Editor, I would like to comment on your story, "Navigating Direction: UAS Weighs...

Beyond ceasefire: Advocating against apartheid is a continued fight

Jace Perroud, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2025

More than 471 days since Oct. 7, 2023, the day so many of us have been asking for, praying for and demanding, has finally come to pass. A ceasefire has successfully been brokered between Israel and Hamas, ending the former's genocidal slaughter of the...

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Paradoxical presidency: The achievements and flaws of Biden’s term

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 20, 2025

President Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20 formally marked both his return to the White House and the close of former President Joe Biden’s four-year run at the helm. Biden’s time in the presidency was marked by both progress and controversy,...

Ethel Cain’s “Perverts” descends into haunting lamentations, ambient gloom

Megan Matthews and Hailey Hentz Jan 20, 2025

Provoking a distinctive sound, Ethel Cain’s self-produced “Preacher’s Daughter” burst onto the alternative scene in May 2022, kindling the popularity of the “Southern Gothic” aesthetic. Despite already being known for themes regarding religious...

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Adding fuel to fire: Wildfire coverage accentuates class divide

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 13, 2025

In the past week, millions of individuals across Southern California have been impacted by massive, widespread wildfires. Evacuation orders for the largest fire, the Palisades fire, have been issued as flames continue to spread, with only 11% containment....

Superior semester: Winter classes outshine autumn

Gabrielle Ray, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2025

In light of 2025’s winter semester, I have heard a million complaints. It’s too cold, and many students feel the drag from the holidays, making it one of the most unpopular times of the year for a college student. I, for one, certainly disagree with...

My top 10 albums of 2024

Ayron Rutan, Multimedia Editor Jan 13, 2025

10. "Aghori Mhori Mei" - The Smashing Pumpkins (Mary’s Music, Thirty Tigers) Alternative Rock, Progressive Rock After releasing the bloated, three-act rock opera ATUM in 2023, it became debatable if the Smashing Pumpkins would ever expand on the...

The Detroit Lions could be the NFL’s future

Jace Perroud, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2025

This 2024-2025 NFL season has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Detroit Lions fans like myself. In the four years since the mid-season firing of their previous coach, Matt Patricia, the Detroit Lions have gone from being one of the league's biggest...

Ranking every Michigan record store I’ve visited

Hailey Hentz, Editor in Chief Jan 6, 2025

Since starting my music collection in 2018, visiting record stores has become one of my favorite activities– whether that be shopping with friends or my dad, who’s also restarted his own collection. I’ve made a habit of stopping at shops while on...

Canine conundrum: Dogs aren’t the ideal animal for many pet owners

Gabrielle Ray, Staff Writer Jan 6, 2025

As a lover of animals, I enjoy the company of all furry friends. I especially love dogs, as they are known to be lovable creatures, and make great house pets. Despite this, dogs require a great amount of care-- maybe more than people realize. While it...

CEO killing brings to light America's questionable healthcare ethics

CEO killing brings to light America’s questionable healthcare ethics

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 6, 2025

On Dec. 4, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot in Midtown Manhattan, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital hours later. The alleged killer, Luigi Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9, following a manhunt by authorities, who offered...