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Column: The soundtrack to my senior year

Marybeth Stanziola, Columnist Nov 29, 2021

I’m not quite sure how to process the fact that my college experience will be complete in less than a month – I haven’t even figured out how to make my way around Kirkhof yet. Campus navigation aside, I’ll be exiting GVSU with a multitude of other...

Editorial: Who’s right in the debate around LIFT evaluations

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 29, 2021

Monday, Nov. 29 marks the penultimate week of classes at Grand Valley State University. Students and faculty are juggling final papers and exams, burnout and increasingly harsh weather.  In addition to the regular stresses that accompany the end of...

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Taylor Swift makes directorial debut with “All Too Well”

Marybeth Stanziola, Columnist Nov 22, 2021

“Time won’t fly, it’s like I’m paralyzed by it” resonates with me as a 22-year old less than a month away from graduation more than it did as a new teenager in 2012. It feels like just yesterday I was dancing to “22” in my room, an age that...

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Rittenhouse verdict sets unfortunate precedent

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 22, 2021

The GVSU community, along with what feels like everyone in the United States, has been enthralled by the results of Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial; an event that speaks to the legal system, the future of the country and the culture that’s been created in...

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Column: Dune (1984) review

Zack Goodrow, Editor-in-Chief Nov 15, 2021

David Lynch, director of several critically acclaimed works like “Mulholland Drive” and “Twins Peaks” was the first to adapt the novel “Dune” to the big screen. It was a difficult task, but Lynch was able to pull it off and make another cult...

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Ed Sheeran sacrifices sincerity for streams on “=”

Marybeth Stanziola, Columnist Nov 11, 2021

From a shy, 20-year-old singer-songwriter to new parent and Grammy winner, Ed Sheeran’s journey – both personal and professional – has always been authentically documented through his music. The England native released the fourth entry into his...

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Column: The French Dispatch review

Zack Goodrow, Editor-in-Chief Nov 8, 2021

It’s ironic that Wes Anderson’s new film, “The French Dispatch,” is marketed as an ode to journalism despite missing on several key aspects of the profession like story, a cohesive narrative structure and generally highlighting characters.  The...

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Letter to the Editor: Student Senate acknowledges students’ Campus Dining concerns

Autumn Mueller, Student Senate President Nov 8, 2021

Grand Valley State University Student Senate is very aware that Campus Dining has become a widespread issue at the forefront of many student experiences on GVSU’s campuses.  We acknowledge student concerns and the issues regarding Campus Dining...

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Column: Don’t stress about college decisions

Maddie Zimmerman, Columnist Nov 8, 2021

When it comes to college, there are a million questions that people may ask you; “Where are you going to school? What are you majoring in? Who are you rooming with?" Suddenly I felt as if my relatives or neighbors were bombarding me with questions...