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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

MLK Day is more than a holiday

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 17, 2023

This year’s observance of Martin Luther King Day marks the 37th anniversary of the federal holiday, but the meaning behind the day off for government officials, federal employees and millions of students across the country is seemingly lost in the shuffle.  The...

Column: National Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2023

We have all created and shared our New Year’s resolution with others, but does anything ever happen after that initial moment? Have you ever given up on your resolution early or never even gave it a try? The conversations around all the resolutions...

The rise of social media crime solvers

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 9, 2023

Being exposed to true crime media is seemingly inevitable as docu-series on Netflix are trending for millions to view, television networks formatted specifically for true crime stories are ever-present and social media users as young as preteens are dedicating...

Column: Avoiding overcommitment in 2023

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Jan 9, 2023

I'm sure you've seen the resolutions of others blasted all over social media. Some may want to go to the gym or do yoga every single day, drink less coffee or study for tests 3 weeks in advance. With seeing all of these amazing ambitious goals, it's...

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...