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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Review: Epic performances carry “Babylon”

Joseph Poulos, Staff Writer Jan 9, 2023

The word “epic” has been used to describe many movies over the last few years. Whether that means a historical adventure with a wide scope, long runtime or an imaginative fantasy world that immerses the audience, few films have actually earned this...

Column: Balance is key to success in school, sports, social life

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

I can guarantee that any of your preconceived notions surrounding being a student athlete are either close, or so far from the truth.  I am a junior defender on the Women’s Lacrosse team at GVSU, so I have personal experience with being a student...

GVL/Peyton Murney

Cartoon: Running low

Peyton Murney, Cartoonist Dec 5, 2022

Column: Student loan forgiveness confusion

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

When Biden's student loan forgiveness plan was announced in August, it was on track to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. Since then, the plan has faced multiple legal challenges, causing it to be put on pause. This has left millions...

Column: A West-Michigander’s guide to surviving the snow

Allison Bair, Staff writer Nov 28, 2022

After weeks of unseasonal warm weather, it finally snowed - a lot. Having grown up in West Michigan, I have become a seasoned winter driver, so I’ll give you some unwarranted tips on how to survive the winter. Winter driving is a skill. The first...

GVL/Donovan Lopez

Cartoon: Door Dasher

Donovan Lopez, Layout Editor Nov 28, 2022

Column: Beating the dreaded end-of-semester slump

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2022

Along with the beautiful white winter snow and the excitement of the approaching holiday season comes the dreaded winter slump. It's getting to the point in the semester where everyone just wants it to end so that we can go on winter break. This time...

Editorial: Hate Kills: Preventing violence against LGBTQ community

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 28, 2022

Following a November mass shooting that killed five people and left 17 others wounded at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, violence against the LGBTQ community has once again been a topic of visible and rising concern across the nation. This...

Column: The three important concepts I’ve learned since being in therapy

Malik Harvey, Staff Writer Nov 21, 2022

At the beginning of this school year, I was in a rut. Stress began to weigh on me like a heavy book bag. Being away from home, a hefty serving of new responsibilities and an unshakeable feeling of regret all convened on my conscious and produced a...

Editorial: Campus violence raises concern for students

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 21, 2022

Following a  string of violence on college campuses around the country, students have faced the harsh reality of the lack of safety and security in places that typically are thought to be secure. The true extent of the problem is going right under...

Column: Remaining vigilant on Twitter as platform devolves

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Nov 21, 2022

In recent weeks, Twitter hasn’t been able to keep out of the headlines. Whether it's new regulations, safety issues, large amounts of staff being laid off, or talk about the new Chief Executive of Twitter, Elon Musk, it's everywhere.  After months...