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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Olympic-mania: Celebrating what’s behind the medals.

Christine Colleran Jul 2, 2012

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the athletes competing and America beating other countries we cheer. It’s the hap-happiest games of all (ding-dong-ding), there are gold medals swinging and everyone’s singing the anthem...

REFUELED

Jun 18, 2012

Between President Barack Obama’s public announcements in support of same-sex marriage – just a day after North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the state constitution against the same policy – the spark of debate has been relit...

REFUELED

Jun 18, 2012

Between President Barack Obama’s public announcements in support of same-sex marriage – just a day after North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the state constitution against the same policy – the spark of debate has been relit...

LinkedIn and lose out: When social media leaves us too connected

Christine Colleran Jun 18, 2012

By now I hope everyone has heard of the recent LinkedIn security breach. If you haven’t you should probably take a Words with Friends break and download a New York Times app. Or, I don’t know; socialize with people whose dinner schedule isn’t...

Letter to the Editor: Students to compete in Spartan Death Race

Jun 5, 2012

Dear Editor, Two students from Michigan universities are partaking in an adventure race that warns contestants, “you may die.” Nick Place, a senior at GVSU, and Evan McNabb, a senior at MSU, will be making the journey to Pittsfield, Vermont to...

Letter to the Editor: “Cry Uncle” based on faulty considerations

Jun 4, 2012

Dear Editor, I reject some of the premises from the editorial “Cry Uncle,” because I think you arrived at your opinion based on faulty considerations. Not all schools of economics believe “pumping money into the economy is necessary to thrive.”...

TRUCKIN’ ALONG

Jun 4, 2012

Over the last few years, the city of Grand Rapids has totally reinvented itself. Originally built off of the furniture industry, Grand Rapids was always a self-made city. But with the introduction of mega-events like ArtPrize and an even stronger sense...

Intern Diaries: power-walking through the cons to the pros of a necessary evil

Christine Colleran Jun 4, 2012

When I hear the word intern, visions of frazzled college students power-walk through my head. Their white dress shirts hang partially un-tucked and their temples glisten over furrowed brows. Sweaty palms keep two cups of piping hot coffee in check while...

CRY UNCLE

May 21, 2012

In a nation where the only way to secure a steady career is through a college degree (and even then, nothing is guaranteed), the U.S. government has somehow managed to take another stride in the wrong direction, making the process of getting a college...

The Hipster’s Cookbook: cracking the code

May 21, 2012

Have you ever wondered what’s in a hipster? I know I have. This summer the streets of Grand Rapids seem to be crawling with them, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. Eying ingredients has never been my strong point, but if had to guess how...

Beach bums beware: there are rules

May 21, 2012

Isn’t it great working up a sweat just walking from you car to your apartment? With Grand Valley State University commonly being engulfed in gale-force winds, the summer heat is a welcome change. We love the summer because it’s one of the last...

Summer employment is a necessary evil

Brady Fredericksen May 7, 2012

If you’re reading this, you’re probably sitting in the first day of classes during this spring semester. That’s great. Anyone looking to sacrifice the opportunity to stay up until 3 a.m. every night and go to class when everyone else is enjoying...