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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...

Large-scale discussions of climate solutions spark concern, local summit inspires hope

Large-scale discussions of climate solutions spark concern, local summit inspires hope

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 1, 2021

Sunday Oct. 31 marks the beginning of the 12-day 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (abbreviated to COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. The participating nations will be talking about promises made in the past, setting new goals for the future and...

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Animal Crossing revives game with new features

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor Nov 1, 2021

After spending the majority of quarantine toiling over my island, placing and replacing my buildings multiple times, I, like many other players, grew bored with Animal Crossing New Horizon.  I took my ACNH hiatus around July 2020 after exhausting...

Column: Pink Arrow Pride makes ArtPrize debut

Meghan Landgren, Photo Editor Oct 25, 2021

Each year for the past fourteen years, my alma mater has brought the entire community together for one night and one night only. Thousands and thousands of people come together underneath the Friday night lights at Bob Perry Field to raise awareness for...

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Meet PinkPantheress, TikTok’s next Superstar

Marybeth Stanziola, Columnist Oct 25, 2021

Achieving on TikTok feels far more reachable than it does on other platforms. The unpredictable algorithm coupled with the notable success of other creators – many of whom  relate to GVSU Lakers in age and college environment – make content creation...

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Editorial: Right-leaning SCOTUS prompts worry, reflection

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 25, 2021

West Michigan is, historically, conservative. Ottawa County, specifically, has consistently voted Republican in presidential elections for the past 30 years. As large-scale changes shift political power towards the right, and those changes are reflected...

Column: Going back to normal might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done

Audrey Whitaker, News Editor Oct 20, 2021

I am 20 years old, in my third year of college, I’ve never changed my major and this is my second year living in an apartment about three hours from where I grew up. I am incredibly homesick.  I have never been homesick before. For years, I was...