It's that time of the semester again – midterms week. This is one of the most stressful points in the semester for many students. Having multiple tests in one week puts a strain on every student. On top of that, there are group projects to worry about,...

Did you know that there are five stages of cultural shock? Me neither, until I came across the article about it last week. I was fascinated while reading it. When I read some of the symptoms, I felt like, “Check, check; I had that for sure.” It was...

The benefits of having successful recreation facilities and programs are most definitely worth the cost. Thinking with the mindset of an incoming freshman, the individual wants to be excited about campus life. Recreation facilities and services are a...

Many English-speaking Americans become uncomfortable in the presence of foreign languages. Of course many are excited to learn a phrase or two, to hear accents and such, but when they become the minority they are not as thrilled. As soon as multiple...

Just because you don’t have a significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day with doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to celebrate; celebrate yourself! Whether you have a partner with whom you can appreciate or you don’t, you can still celebrate...

Many students are often uncomfortable talking to others about current issues, such as race or same-sex marriage. But speaking with others who have other opinions or perspectives is an important step in closing the gap – not necessarily coming to an...

What is time? For some cultures, time is money; for others, time is nothing but fluid. I think communication and understanding is deeply tied to people’s attitudes to time, and the way they describe it by their lexical means. For example, when I came...

At Grand Valley State University, students may feel satisfied with their courses, professors and overall academic opportunities. However, we at the Lanthorn wish to encourage GVSU students, faculty and staff to push for new programs if they see that there...

What are the connections between feminism and environmental issues? Ecofeminism places a gender justice lens on environmental justice. It is an understanding that we are all connected by recognizing the various discriminations (e.g., racism, classism,...

With the winter semester well underway, the majority of Grand Valley State University students are no doubt already faced with various writing assignments. Many students consider papers and reports to be some of their most unwelcome homework.This common...

This past summer, as I registered for my fall and winter semester classes, I realized that I would have to take a foreign language if I were going to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. I was not particularly excited about this requirement – I had had...

A friend of mine makes time to watch the sunset everyday. She says there’s a spot in the parking lot that perfectly separates day and night – the warm colors: red, orange and yellow and the cool: blue, green, indigo and violet – the future from...