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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...

Life-saving sound: our favorite CPR certified songs

Life-saving sound: our favorite CPR certified songs

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 23, 2024

For hands-only CPR, the recommended compression is supposed to be at 120 beats per minute. It turns out, many songs that have hit high on the Billboard charts have the same recommended beats per minute. 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital...

Great gestures: my favorite ways to greet friends

Collin St John, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2024

Greetings are an important part of communication. There are many ways to greet one another, and in this column, I will dive into my favorite ways to greet my friends. These greetings aren’t in any particular order, and there are even a few tips on what...

Deformed discourse: changing structure of presidential debates stir mixed feelings

Deformed discourse: changing structure of presidential debates stir mixed feelings

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 16, 2024

This election season, there were notable changes to the structure of presidential debates. Between no live audiences, microphone muting, no opening statement and no pre-written notes, this year brought surprising adjustments to the debates' format. The...

Linkin Park’s highly awaited return is a disappointing renaissance

Macenzie Conn, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2024

In 2017, popular rock band Linkin Park announced that their frontman Chester Bennington had passed away, and I was devastated. I had grown up on their music, and remember my mom jamming out to their studio album “Hybrid Theory” when I was a kid. They...

I thought sidewalks were for walking? GVL / Zoey Belk

Cartoon: Into the grass

Zoey Belk, Cartoonist Sep 16, 2024

Bold beverages: beer picks for those that hate beer

Collin St John, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2024

I recently visited Founder’s, a popular brewery in downtown Grand Rapids. I’ve never really liked beer, but I decided I’d give it a shot because of how well liked the brewery is. With helpful advice from my friends, I was able to enjoy the beverage...