Grand Valley Lanthorn

The rise of gambling and its dangers

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2023

When you think of gambling, you may instantly think of Las Vegas. You think of fancy casinos, lots of money and massive jackpots. However, with new technology and social platforms, this perception is no longer the only scenario in which gambling is prevalent....

How to lose a guy in 10 days

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Sep 5, 2023

I am sure we all know and love the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." In the film, there is a hilarious dynamic between Andie Anderson (played by Kate Hudson) and Benjamin Barry (Matthew McConaughey), both of whom have hidden agendas of their own. While...

We stand as they strike

Lanthorn Editorial Staff • Sep 5, 2023

There are several different industries where unionized workers have facilitated better wages, work environments and workplace safety. Writers in Hollywood have stepped up to push back against major studios and their poor wages and accommodations. In light...

Kennedy: a democratic candidate or an eccentric?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Aug 28, 2023

As you all know, the 2024 election is coming up. While we have the two candidates everyone is anticipating (Trump and Biden), we also have a new runner in the Democratic party. Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his candidacy earlier this year in April and...

Tackling tourism during tragedy

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Aug 28, 2023

In the midst of years of destructive tourism and the recent Maui Wildfires, Maui’s ecosystem and economic landscape are struggling now more than ever. The fires started around Aug. 8 in Lahaina, Maui, and have reportedly claimed the lives of over 100...

The dreaded LinkedIn post

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Aug 28, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, LinkedIn does not have to be scary or intimidating. LinkedIn is essentially the business-focused, professional version of Instagram. People post job opportunities, noteworthy events in their professional lives and job updates. It...

Things I wish I knew sooner in college

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Aug 28, 2023

I cannot believe I am entering my final year at Grand Valley State University. Although everyone has their own unique college experience, I think being a part of the class of 2024 came with a lot of adjustments and new experiences different than most...

Social Media Showdown

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Aug 7, 2023

X, formerly known as Twitter, is one of the most popular and controversial social media apps of the 21st century. It’s no surprise such a polarizing platform would eventually gain competitors. With the debut of Instagram Threads having come and gone,...

How to “spice up” your summer

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Aug 7, 2023

We are rolling into the Sunday of the summer a.k.a. August. With August in full swing, summer starts to get repetitive, and even boring sometimes. I am here to help you make the most out of the rest of your summer before the school year starts and the...

Perspective on Paris

Hope Leinen, Columnist • Aug 7, 2023

Over the summer, I studied abroad in Paris as a visiting student with New York University. I spent five weeks in a writing intensive program and lived in the 14th arrondissement. Now, I could tell you that Paris was magical and that it matched the...

Opinion Year in Review 2022-23

Audrey Whitaker, Associate Editor • Apr 10, 2023

Editorial The Human Difference The balance between humans and technology exists on a fine line. Intelligence, whether organic or artificial, seems to be merging into one as the power of AI programs like ChatGPT comes to the forefront of discussion. Fear...

Cartoon: Registration Frustration

Abby Haywood, Cartoonist • Apr 10, 2023