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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

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McCarthy evicted: House policy-making in limbo

McCarthy evicted: House policy-making in limbo

Lanthorn Editorial Team Oct 9, 2023

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House has been removed from the U.S. House of Representatives. In a historic 216-210 vote, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position in the House. TIME reported...

2023 Fall season must haves 

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2023

With fall on its way to Michigan, there are several things you can do to romanticize the gorgeous fall season. Although I am talking about fall essentials, you also want to keep in mind your consumption. You don’t have to get $400 worth of Target fall...

Due dates, deadlines and do they even care?

Due dates, deadlines and do they even care?

Lanthorn Editoral Team Oct 2, 2023

In the age of technology, online assignments and sporadic weekly due dates have become the norm for most college students. The use of online assignments has seemingly emerged to an even greater degree since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in...

Labor-based grading is beneficial to students and professor

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2023

I’m assuming many students and professors haven’t heard of labor-based grading before, and I am here to share my experience with this experimental grading system so far. Labor-based grading is basically what it sounds like, you are graded for...

Why Pinterest is the superior social media

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2023

Pinterest is the superior social media. It is superior to Snapchat, it is superior to Instagram and it is even more superior than TikTok. It may sound like a hot take to believe that Pinterest is the best platform, but I always have and always will believe...

From last to first, University of Colorado football earns its way to the top

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2023

Whether you are a fan of the University of Colorado football team or not, it has been hard to avoid seeing trending headlines about this team. There has been a lot of talk surrounding this team, and many think this team shouldn’t be trending on all...

Usher announced to headline superbowl– Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 

Usher announced to headline superbowl– Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! 

Lanthorn Editorial Team Sep 25, 2023

Recently it was announced that musical artist and dancer Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show coming 2024, which is an absolute "dub" if you ask us.  The announcement was made through the NFL’s official X account in a series...

What is ATHENA, and why is it so important to women like me?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2023

ATHENA is an affinity group of the Grand Rapids Chamber that provides women professionals in West Michigan to grow in their community and be celebrated for their successes. As someone who has attended numerous events with ATHENA, I can tell you that they...

How to feel better about graduating if you don’t totally have a plan

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Sep 18, 2023

If you’re like me and are close to graduating, I’m sure you are feeling the impending weight of the, “So what are your plans after you graduate?” question. I’m here to tell you that it is okay if you do not have an answer yet. It can feel overwhelming...

Get in & stay in- what is wrong with American government today

Get in & stay in- what is wrong with American government today

Lanthorn Editorial Staff Sep 18, 2023

With 2024 being a major election year in the U.S., voters and politicians are beginning to speak up about age limits within elected government positions.  With the average age of many politicians in or near the typical retirement age, we believe the...

Dating in the ‘Dale

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief Sep 18, 2023

When it comes to dating in college there are a lot of factors to think about. Do I use dating apps? Am I attracted to him, or is he just my friend? If I go out with the kid from my 9 a.m., will it make class more unbearable than it already is if it goes...

The art of making and maintaining friends in college

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Sep 18, 2023

Every single person in college wants to feel accepted. They want to feel accepted by who they are, what they like and by others around them. Besides doing well in classes, making friends is among the biggest worries for students in college. I am here...