A little over a week ago, the Grand Rapids Police Department was involved in the death of a man named Da’Quain Johnson. After being called about a potentially armed Black man on a bicycle, the police sent a K-9 after Johnson. He was viciously attacked...

With spring break just around the corner, the semester has officially hit its midpoint. Grand Valley State University students are simultaneously cramming last-minute for exams and doing anything except studying. At the Lanthorn, we are no different....

This year’s Super Bowl was defined as much by its halftime performances as by the game itself, with the unusual presence of two competing halftime events. The official show featured one of the most exciting artists of the current moment, Bad Bunny....

This Valentine’s Day, Emerald Fennell released a new film adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” based on Emily Brontë's 1847 novel of the same name. The movie has sparked significant controversy, from its casting to costuming and writing. Basically,...

One of my favorite things about Grand Valley State University is the freedom students get to explore their true selves. In high school, I felt as though my creativity was stifled under strict rules and regulations, but now that I’m finally an adult,...

Last January, Bad Bunny, aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, released the Spanish-language album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" or “I Should Have Taken More Photos." This album won him a Grammy last month, making history as the first all-Spanish...

After almost nine years, future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander has returned to the Detroit Tigers. To people who grew up watching the Tigers throughout 2006-2014, Verlander’s return signals that the Tigers’ front office still cares about their fans...

In this joint review, columnists Gabrielle Ray and Jace Perroud review dining locations on the Valley Campus. Ray shares her experience as a fairly new meal-plan holder, while Perroud brings three years of insight in evaluating campus dining options. Reviews...

In a newly released trailer, Epic Games has announced that Chappell Roan is the headlining character for Fortnite’s 13th season. Roan’s inclusion as a Fortnite skin has sparked conversation about how pop culture and gaming blur together. Known for...

Among the many issues expected to cross Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's desk is a bill meant to limit the use of cell phones in classrooms. The proposal would require schools statewide to place limits on cell phone usage in schools, while still allowing...

Dearest gentle readers, Netflix has released the first half of the latest season of “Bridgerton.” Based on the book series of the same name by Julia Quinn, the show follows the Bridgerton family. Each season typically focuses on a different sibling...