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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Editorial: Unique celebrations, not segregation

Lanthorn Editorial Board Mar 27, 2023

Grand Valley State University was back in the national news cycle last week in relation to GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs' annual graduation celebrations that are held in relation to the university commencement ceremony. OMA’s graduation...

Column: What to know if you are a dual-degree seeking student

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2023

As a student at Grand Valley State University pursuing two vastly different degrees, I've found it very difficult to manage what you need to know and what classes you have to take.  I am a double major in biomedical sciences and English language and...

Column: 8 years of ‘TPAB’: How Kendrick Lamar shaped the future of hip-hop

Ayron Rutan, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2023

In the world of hip-hop, it can be extremely risky for mainstream artists to experiment with different genres, provocative themes and controversial subject matter. For many artists, moving away from popular convention only causes demonization from fans...

Review: Ghostface slashes through the Big Apple

Meghan Tripp, Image Editor Mar 20, 2023

In 1996, Wes Craven’s “Scream” reinvented the slasher film, simply by being different from other films in the horror genre. “Scream” took the overused horror movie tropes and manipulated them in a way that was fresh and entertaining. 27...

Review: Matt Ruff delivers expert sequel with “The Destroyer of Worlds: A Return to Lovecraft Country”

Joseph Poulos, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2023

Matt Ruff is back with a new "Lovecraft Country" book, proving he still has what it takes to keep this fan-favorite franchise alive and well.  Ruff’s latest book, and the follow up to his 2016 novel, "Lovecraft Country," which was made into a well-received...

GVL/Abby Haywood

Cartoon: Crossy Road

Abby Haywood, Cartoonist Mar 20, 2023

Editorial: Protection for the present and the future

Lanthorn Editorial Board Mar 20, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. This is an anti-discriminatory law to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens. This comes after a decade-long...

Column: Is it too late for Logic to reconnect with his old fan base?

Malik Harvey, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2023

In an effort to reclaim his underground following, Logic (a.k.a Bobby) has released his second studio album in eight months that gives you that “2011” Logic vibe; a vibe that even Bobby seems self-aware about, as he mentions it multiple times on this...

Column: Tubi’s Super Bowl ad goes viral, but was it for the right reasons?

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2023

Whether you stay on top of all the recent sports news or even took the time to watch the Super Bowl, the odds are you have heard something about the Tubi commercial. The Tubi advertisement that was supposed to evoke laughter and be a joke on all the fans...

GVL/Abby Haywood

Cartoon: Dream Vacation

Abby Haywood, Cartoonist Feb 27, 2023

Editorial: Derailing safety regulations leads to disaster

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 27, 2023

Throughout the country, train derailments aren’t uncommon. However, it isn’t as common to see a catastrophic derailment that leads to environmental hazards, the most prominent being in East Palestine, Ohio. These derailments showcase the United...