In addition to voting in the upcoming elections for prominent governmental figures in Michigan, state residents should also seize a unique opportunity to revise the state constitution. In 1963, Michigan introduced a new state constitution that many...

Due to a disappointing lack of grand theft autos and U.F.O. sightings in Allendale, milk dominated the cover of last Thursday’s issue of the Lanthorn, and it wasn’t even in reference to the Sean Penn movie. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed...

As a staff writer for the Lanthorn, I’ve done my share of event coverage. While these events occasionally involve lots of alcohol, hors d’oeuvres and glaring absences of purpose, I try to avoid judging books by their covers. Still, as I walked up...

As officials elected to represent the public, political figures should expect to trade off some of their rights to privacy and personal opinion in exchange for increased transparency and the citizens’ trust. For about the last six months, Michigan’s...

I read the article (Chinese Trade Hurts American Economy) in your downtown campus yesterday. Although I am not student at GVSU but felt obligated to answer to some parts or better to say to your emotional judgments in connection with this subject: (1)...

Grand Valley State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, yet I’ve noticed a disturbing lack of enthusiasm from the student population. This apathy is no one’s fault, really; Grand Valley has been advertising like crazy,...

For students, nothing is quite as difficult as obtaining food. Some would even argue it is more difficult than obtaining alcohol, but that more depends on who you know … Either way, it can be hard for college students to find good, nutritious...

LipDub rekindled the Laker spirit across campus as thousands of students and numerous faculty, staff and administration personnel joined in the promotion of Grand Valley State University. A different sort of energy filled the Allendale campus last...

The Port of Los Angeles transfers 7.4 million shipping containers from ship to shore every year. Some containers are from Japan and filled with automobiles, others from Taiwan, but a lopsided majority are filled with merchandise carrying “Made...

Well, the Grand Valley State University LipDub is over with, and while I am very happy that so many students helped make this video, I was a little upset with the final product. Sure, it captured the spirit of the university and highlighted an enormous...

Dear Lanthorn Readers: Note: If you happen to not be of sound mind at the moment, put down your beer, pass the joint, and think about this editorial for a minute or two. Now, I am going to assume that the majority of students who actually read and...

Last year, the College of Interdisciplinary Studies started the sustainable office awards. This year, various on-campus departments are filling out surveys to see how their office measures up to others in different areas of sustainability. The survey...