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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

Written rivalry: What the Anchor-Bone Classic means to our newspapers

When talking about rivalries in sports, there are plenty of options. Michigan and Michigan State or Michigan and Ohio State are easy answers for Michiganders. Those aren’t the rivalries the Torch and the Lanthorn have the honor of covering.  Our...

Please, stop asking about my post-graduation plans

Macenzie Conn, Staff writer Oct 14, 2024

There are just 54 days until my graduation, and for the last six months, I have kept getting asked the same dreaded question: “What are your plans after graduation?” I understand that some people asking this question may just be trying to make small...

Social media discourse surrounding Hurricane Milton lacks sensitivity

Social media discourse surrounding Hurricane Milton lacks sensitivity

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 14, 2024

Arriving only weeks after the horrifying Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as an intense Category 3 storm on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Leading up to the storm's landfall, numerous tornadoes, dangerous wind and rain began on the state's...

Spooktacular screenings: Must watch October films

Collin St John, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2024

As cold wind starts to shake the trees outside and the smell of baked goods keeps you warm inside, there's no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by watching spooky movies. While you're sipping on your cider and carving pumpkins this season,...

Polarizing politics: The invasive and ineffective reality of campaign ads

Collin St John, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2024

The 2024 presidential race is coming to an end in just a few weeks and personally, I could not be more excited. I find myself counting down the days because no matter who wins, the campaign advertisements will finally come to an end. I feel that the 2024...

Productivity plague: Self-care during illness should be prioritized

Productivity plague: Self-care during illness should be prioritized

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 7, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic not only changed the way we look at sickness in the United States, but physically mandated taking time to heal and recover (a move rarely seen in corporate, consumerist America). Now that case numbers have dropped and vaccines are...

Hollywood’s unoriginal movie remakes are driving me crazy

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Oct 7, 2024

I recently watched the new psychological horror film “Speak No Evil,” a remake of a Danish film with the same name released in 2022. The only difference was the fact that the main characters were American, and the remake had a more eventful ending....

Fan frenzy: the internet owes Chappell Roan an apology

Fan frenzy: the internet owes Chappell Roan an apology

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 30, 2024

Chappell Roan, singer of the hit song “Good Luck, Babe” and the VMA’s Best New Artist, has seen a meteoric rise to fame over the past year. That rapid rise to fame placed Roan under a constant microscope of criticism. The intense scrutiny that Roan...

Falling in love with fall: Autumn is the most superior season

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2024

I think fall is the most superior season, and it's just around the corner. The leaves change color, and pumpkin spice fills the air. You can also cuddle up on the couch with a cozy blanket, and watch scary movies.  The majority of Americans agree...

Jane’s Addiction on-stage altercation, canceled tour is a shame

Collin St. John, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2024

On Sept. 13th, Perry Farrell, the lead singer of Jane’s Addiction attacked his bandmate Dave Navarro on stage at a Boston concert. In my opinion, attacking your unsuspecting bandmate in front of a crowd is certainly uncalled for. Farrell body blocked...

Pizza isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2024

Picture this: it’s football season. You’re sitting on your couch with a group of friends watching a Lions game. All of a sudden, there’s a knock on the door-- your pizza is here. You return from the front door, pizza in hand, and the cheesy, tomato...