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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Editorial: Give us the time to vote

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 24, 2022

The United States is one of the only democratic countries that holds elections on weekdays. This can often lead to conflicts between going to the polls and other responsibilities like work, school and taking care of family. A law that was originally...

Column: IM sports help students stay focused, positive

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2022

It's getting to that time when the majority of us are already dreading the weather that will be here soon. The days feel shorter with the sun setting so early. We can’t sit outside to study or be with friends and every day feels repetitive. One...

Column: Awareness of world events matters as protests erupt in Iran

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2022

The women’s rights movement in Iran has surged to a whole new level since the death of Mahsa Amini.  22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini was arrested by morality police and sent to a “reeducation center” after wearing "inappropriate" attire...

GVL/Donovan Lopez

Cartoon: One morning on campus

Donovan Lopez, Layout Editor Oct 17, 2022

Editorial: Armed teachers aren’t the answer

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 17, 2022

The topic of instituting firearms amongst school staff has become a growing source of debate leading up to the 2022 midterm elections - so much so that it permeated a space of legitimate discourse during the first Michigan gubernatorial debate held on...

Column: Parking remains a pain at GV

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Oct 17, 2022

It’s a hot August morning. You leave for your first class 30 minutes early with the first-day jitters. You get into your car and head toward campus blasting your favorite songs to set the mood for the day. You finally get on campus and head toward Mackinac....

Column: 2014 indie-pop makes a welcome return

Allison Bair, Staff Writer Oct 17, 2022

Imagine: it’s fall, you’re a teen, and there are girls in skirts and flannels and Doc Martens everywhere. You have your earbuds in, not AirPods, but the wired buds. Lana Del Rey is playing, up next in your queue is Arctic Monkeys. This one might...

Editorial: Why do we sacrifice privacy for content?

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 10, 2022

It's evident that the ongoing prominence of social media in our lives can have detrimental effects on one’s mental health due to lifestyle comparisons, body image problems or overconsumption of negative content. Regardless, our online involvement shapes...

Review: “Don’t Worry Darling” is a half-baked movie

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor Oct 10, 2022

“Don’t Worry Darling” has been shrouded by drama leading up to its premiere, with abysmal reviews and buzz on the internet full of younger audiences bashing or raving about Harry Styles’ performance. The film - and the talk surrounding it - brought...

Column: The meaning of money in today’s society

Malik Harvey, Staff Writer Oct 10, 2022

As my father says, “Everything is about money.” This is not just a perception held by him, but by most Americans today - and understandably so. Money has radicalized every aspect of our daily lives. While the use of currency (or some means of exchange)...