Last week, rumors spread quickly throughout GVSU about instances of vandalism on campus. Apparently, at least twice during the week, someone defaced a plaque in the entrance of the new library that “recognizes the many generous philanthropists whose...

One of the things that threw me for a loop a few years back was coming into Lake Michigan (Community) College as a freshman and realizing that there were other people in the class who were visibly older than me—I mean, significantly older, with hairstyles...

I think I’ve said at least once already that the writing I send in to this here publication is not going to be anything resembling an advice column, but here’s a rare occasion when I am in fact going to offer up some advice. Well, not really advice....

I’m currently enrolled in a philosophy course, Eastern Great Philosophers, where we are reading the Analects,a major text of Confucianism. The Analects is comprised of series of quotations, rather than a straightforward narrative. This means that...

To the Editors of the Grand Valley Lanthorn, Let me just preface and say Martin Luther King did not die for this—or rather: he was not assassinated for this. And by “this,” I am referring to the disappointing celebratory programs used to commemorate...

On Friday, the Career Center is hosting the Student to Professional Conference for its second year. This conference aims to give students exposure to many workshops in a day-long event to prepare them for job-searching after college. And as our rival...

Daj young Sophomore Chicago, IL When I first came to Grand Valley State University, I was really excited. I loved the campus and everyone was very friendly and helpful. I liked that because I considered myself to be a friendly person as well. But...

To the Editors of the Grand Valley Lanthorn, Shortly before the close of the semester, Provost Gayle Davis announced her office would for the first time in the history of the university cap the number of sabbaticals. In newspaper interviews (including...

Today marks the second time that Grand Valley State University has canceled classes to encourage participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrations. We applaud the university for ensuring that this day remain focused on the trials and triumphs...

The editorial in the December 5 Lanthorn (“No More Billboards”) is a kick in the teeth to generations of donors who built Grand Valley State University. Instead, the Lanthorn, on behalf of our students, should thank donors for their commitments that...

There are many Grand Valley State University students doing extraordinary things, both while they continue their education and once they graduate and become alumni. Campus Leadership Week gave GVSU community members a chance to recognize the astounding...

My name is Shae Spencer, and I am a Senior in my last semester at Grand Valley in the Film and Video program. I am writing to express my concern and outrage over the recent actions taken by certain GVSU administrators in regards to the December 4, 2013...