Grand Valley Lanthorn

Getting the most out of summer

Kelly Smith • Apr 21, 2016

Summer vacation is almost here. Yes, we’ve almost made it through another long year of hard work and achievement (hopefully). I’m sure many of us are looking forward to the four-month break in the warm air and cool breeze. It’s certainly a good...

THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 21, 2016

Addressing a crowd at the Righteous Among Nations banquet in Washington D.C. on January 27, President Barack Obama said "We must confront the reality that around the world, anti-Semitism is on the rise. We cannot deny it. An attack on any faith is an...

What’s in a word?

Danielle Zukowski • Apr 21, 2016

Many groups produce a "Word of the Year" and in 2015, the Oxford Dictionaries winner was revolutionary because it wasn’t a word. "Face with Tears of Joy" was the first emoji to ever be selected by the editorial staff. This selection reflects the...

Keeping finals week in perspective

Jake Keeley • Apr 21, 2016

My unpopular opinion of the week: Finals week is awesome.There have been many weeks of school to put work in and get the grade that you want. One test will not drastically change that grade. If you have been keeping up, then a quick review of previous...

0421 QOTI

Adam Armand Knorr • Apr 20, 2016

"I guess so. I feel like the norm is kind of against religion."Brance BaxterFreshmanExercise scienceBattle Creek, Michigan"No. I don't think so. I think we're taking strides to be more inclusive to all types of religions."Matthew BryantSophomoreMultimedia...

Picking a graduate school

Rachel Borashko • Apr 18, 2016

As I look forward to applying for graduate schools, applying for jobs, and the rest of my future, I tend to seek the advice of those who come before me. I realize that if I want to apply to graduate school, I need to be applying in the fall, and many...

Humor: The truth about summer

Parker Murray • Apr 18, 2016

Summer. It’s on the way, it’s beckoning us, welcoming us. Warm weather, beaches, pool parties, barbecues, time with family, time outside, being able to go outside—summer is inarguably the best time of the year. What a great time to never leave...

Painting prejudice with too-broad brushstrokes

Emily Doran • Apr 18, 2016

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a lecture given by Claudia Rankine to wrap up this year’s Community Reading Project at Grand Valley State University. While I was unable to participate in the program this year, I did manage to read some...

CELEBRATION FOR ALL

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 18, 2016

On Friday, the religious studies program at Grand Valley State University teamed up with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute to coordinate an on-campus celebration for the first-ever celebration of Holi, a Hindu celebration that welcomes spring by having...

QOTI

Maddie Forshee • Apr 17, 2016

How do you educate yourself about other religions? "Different ways, researching online, reading books, meeting with those people of other religions. The Kaufman Interfaith Institute is a great resource." Joshua Roseseniorfilm & videoJackson,...

GETTING FRESH

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 14, 2016

Grand Valley State University has been recognized nationwide for its sustainable practices. Our library has energy-efficient windows, our trash is sorted into three categories, the campus features LEED-certified buildings and the Lanthorn is printed...

Millenials are humans too

Rachel Borashko • Apr 14, 2016

If I see one more article on the internet about entitled Millenials, I’m going to scream. I work at the library; I tutor; I SLA facilitate (for those unfamiliar, it is similar to a teaching assistant position); I write columns for the Lanthorn every...