Grand Valley Lanthorn

Question of the issue

Dec 10, 2015

Should ethnicity be a factor when hiring faculty members?"No, because your ethnicity doesn't determine who you are as a person."Emily Schroer Junior Political Science Grand Blanc, Michigan "Diversity is important, but it shouldn't...

Taking advantage of winter break

Kelly Smith • Dec 9, 2015

Holiday break is a great time of year. It is a time when people can be together with family and just enjoy each other’s company. It is a time to be festive and to give gifts to one another as a means of expressing love. For us college students, it is...

QOTI

Dec 6, 2015

Do you plan to travel or watch the live stream to see the GVSU football team play if they make the national championships on Dec. 19 in Kansas City, Missouri?Gabe HessenthalerJuniorAnthropology Huntington Woods, Michigan“No, because I don’t follow...

Senator of the Month

Nikhil Watsa • Dec 6, 2015

For two years now, I have been a student senator. Meaning that for two years I have been able to influence and change Grand Valley State University for the better; for this opportunity, I thank both the student body and the institution of GVSU for trusting...

The challenges of Christmas shopping

Emily Doran • Dec 6, 2015

For me, Christmas shopping seems to get more difficult, complicated and time-consuming every year. For one thing, my family keeps expanding, so I have more people to consider when purchasing gifts.In addition, as all of my siblings inevitably grow older,...

LAKER PRIDE

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Dec 6, 2015

On Sunday afternoon, the Grand Valley State soccer team marched into the lobby of the GVSU Fieldhouse amidst a crowd of more than 100 supporters. Members from the GVSU football, volleyball, basketball, cross country and golf teams were present to welcome...

The realities of ‘safe space’ on college campuses

Danielle Zukowski • Dec 6, 2015

Headline: The realities of 'safe space' on college campusesBy: Danielle Zukowski [email protected], there has been discussion of having safe spaces on campus. From what I understand, the goal is to create a place absent of offensive...

Don’t take your family for granted

Bradley Schnitzer • Dec 3, 2015

I’ve noticed that many people talk negatively about their families a lot. Whether in person or on social media sites, there’s a lot of “OMG, my mom is so annoying” or “Why is my brother so stupid?” It seems that many just don’t realize how...

Now is the time to give back

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Dec 2, 2015

For this year's nationally-celebrated Giving Tuesday fundraising event, Grand Valley State University raised $6,509 over its $20,000 goal, with a total of 333 people contributing. That's almost $80 per person donated. The kicker is,...

Finals are coming

Kelly Smith • Dec 2, 2015

With Thanksgiving recently past us, many people still have their mind on how their break was and are no doubt looking forward to the extended break for the holidays. These breaks are a great time to be together with family and friends.However, this means...

Navigating India: Week 11

Rachel Borashko • Dec 2, 2015

Before coming to India, some people asked me if Indians drive on the left or right side of the road. Upon coming here, I found that the answer is yes.Indian roads are an experience, to say the least. They’re not just for vehicles; in addition to the...

Question of the Issue 11/30

Nov 30, 2015

Tyler DeGood"The Wheel of Time series. It was able to incorporate mythology with Christianity and Lord of the Rings into one book."SophomoreTheaterGreenville, MichiganDamon Anuci"The Legend of Drizzt series. It's just an epic fantasy tale that encompassed...