Grand Valley Lanthorn

SMART SPRING BREAK

Feb 26, 2015

Spring break is almost upon us at Grand Valley State University. When that final class of the week finally lets out, students and faculty alike will run back to their rooms in a happier mood. The fog of midterms, class projects and reading assignments...

Question of the Issue

Feb 26, 2015

Matthew Bogden"If you're going somewhere, stick with really close friends to make sure nothing happens." JuniorPolitical science and public administrationRochestor Hills, Mich.Ellie Bozynski"Practice safe drinking. Eat before you drink. Always go...

How to avoid getting sick

Danielle Zukowski • Feb 23, 2015

For most of us here at Grand Valley State University, it's our first time living alone. No mommy or daddy. And for the majority of the time that is great. Freedom. We get to make our own rules, live how we want to live.That's all beautiful until we get...

Find your motivation

Jessica Hodge • Feb 23, 2015

While in the process of finding what motivates you, it is easy to find and succumb to what deters you from succeeding. Which begs the question, how do you find your motivation, the encouragement, the catalyst to your success?Unfortunately, it can only...

Physically fit

Feb 23, 2015

During Thursday's Student Senate general assembly, Grand Valley State University senators discussed and passed a resolution to encourage an expansion and improvement of fitness opportunities on the GVSU downtown campus.While this does not mean that concrete...

Shedding light on part-time and contingent faculty

John Kilbourne • Feb 23, 2015

This past week in my “Foundations of the Human Movement Sciences” course at Grand Valley State University, students have been learning about Adam Smith, capitalism and capitalism’s relationship to modern games, sport and health. In class,...

Availability problems in computer labs

Kelly Smith • Feb 23, 2015

This topic is probably something that falls under the category of common knowledge, but I really feel I should at least give my take on it.Have you ever needed to print something out or do some research on a computer only to find that all the computers...

Negotiations across cultures

Anush Yepremyan • Feb 19, 2015

I am taking negotiations class this semester and I absolutely love it. I find it fascinating to observe how people behave when negotiating and how cultures clash. After all, it all comes down to cultural background, values, beliefs, experience and the...

Facing ignorance in race issues

Mauriel Clark • Feb 19, 2015

Recently in a session for my sociology class, the students were assigned to watch a documentary on race in the United States. The professor was not there and expected the students to do this assignment without him having to be there. About five...

Purpose of general education courses

Danielle Zukowski • Feb 19, 2015

It’s quite common to hear students complain about having to take general education courses. With each added requirement, all we see is more time and more money. Those with a declared major just want to graduate already. They want their degree –...

Editorial: BALANCED DIET

Feb 19, 2015

In conjunction with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Grand Valley State University is celebrating Love Your Body Week until Feb. 20. Many events and activities have been organized throughout the week to bring attention to topics, such as healthy...

Steel pan band is returning to campus

Kelly Smith • Feb 16, 2015

What does one think of during this winter weather? Car troubles? Tormenting walks to class? Slipping on ice every five minutes? This is the annoying part of winter after Christmas and New Year's are over. Surviving at least two and a half more months...