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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Critiquing unrealistic characters, situations in “God’s Not Dead”

Luke Van Der Male Oct 9, 2014

God’s Not Dead, directed by Harold Cronk, convincingly defeats an atheist professor who doesn’t exist. Nor does the atheist professor represent any nontheist position fairly. The first thing the Kevin Sorbo’s atheist professor does is force everyone...

No pressure on the introverts

Kelly Smith Oct 9, 2014

It’s no secret that some people are more outgoing and social than others. Is this a problem? Not necessarily. Sometimes the problem is how introverted people are viewed by others.  Some think we are anti-social people that despise all communication...

Decreasing waste at football games

If you’re a Laker football fan, you might’ve noticed something different in Lubbers Stadium. Along the perimeter of the field, near the concession stands, and up in the suites and visitor boxes you’ll find color-coded barrels with helpful volunteers...

BEING AWARE

Oct 9, 2014

At Grand Valley State University, there are many events held to talk about difficult issues, such as politics and religious differences. But one of the most difficult situations to speak up about is sexual assault, especially if you are a victim. By...

Meaning of gestures across cultures

Anush Yepremyan Oct 9, 2014

Do you consider yourself a well-mannered person? Well, maybe you are at home, but what if you are visiting another country? People often use body language when talking. Gestures have become significant in the world of communication. Do they have the...

Stop the weekend exodus

Mackenzie Bush Oct 6, 2014

There’s an odd phenomenon that happens at Grand Valley State University. On Wednesday nights, you can find bands playing, documentaries screening, and advocacy groups advocating; you can stay out until ten or eleven attending these extracurriculars...

Use your resources to get in shape

Danielle Zukowski Oct 6, 2014

Two years ago we were testing body mass index and calculating fat percentage in health class when I realized it was time for a change. For months we were drilled in obesity stats and lectured about the importance of exercise. The benefits were numerous:...

Letter to the editor: Sidewalks on 48th Ave.

Kendall Gilbert Oct 6, 2014

To Grand Valley State University Administration,Myself, and a wide community of other alumni, staff, students and community members are extremely concerned about the issue of pedestrian safety for students who are using arterial entrances to Grand Valley’s...

FOOD JUSTICE

Oct 6, 2014

There is an issue among students that is rarely discussed at Grand Valley State University but is highly prevalent: the affordability of food. Many students groan when they have to spend $50 or more on a grocery trip because it takes out a big portion...

Overcoming homesickness

Emily Doran Oct 2, 2014

When I packed my bags and drove to Grand Valley on move-in day, I was excited. There I sat, surrounded by bedding and bins and coffee supplies, ready to start the next chapter of my life. At the time, I wasn’t too concerned about leaving my family....

Adapting to American culture

Anush Yepremyan Oct 2, 2014

I was privileged enough to have an opportunity to study in the United States of America as an international student from Ukraine when I was fourteen years old – which was eight years ago. I went to a wonderful school, West Catholic High School, for...

PRIORITIES

Oct 2, 2014

In the past year, Grand Valley State University has finished construction on a new library, the Seidman College of Business and the James H. Zumberge Hall providing students and faculty with more classrooms, office space and study areas....