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Column: Connor McGregor praised by some, hated by many as UFC 264 fight announced

Josh Rochette, Staff Writer Apr 19, 2021

Connor McGregor is a man of many mysteries. There have been several accusations, arrests and mishappenings over his now-lengthy career. Underneath all the racist comments, bar fights with the elderly over his line of whiskey, or even the attack of a bus...

GVL / Emily Frye  
Commencement

The most good is done in the in smallest places

Olivia Fellows, Associate Print Editor Apr 19, 2021

Before attending college or any institution involved with higher education, I’ll be open about the fact that I had pretty limited education about my options – and this is in part due to my own young negligence for information, granted. I went in...

The surefire guide to college that only sometimes works

The surefire guide to college that only sometimes works

Nick Moran, Editor-in-Chief Apr 19, 2021

As I stare graduation in the face, I can say I’ve done everything right looking back, but it feels like I’ve missed something as I look forward.  The first of four kids in my family to go to college, I promised myself I would make this journey...

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The Michigan state capital building on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

From sports to healthcare, trans rights still uphill battle

Lanthorn Editorial Board Apr 19, 2021

This year has seen a massive wave of legislation targeting transgender teens. Anti-trans policy isn’t anything new – Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military is a few years old at this point – but with President...

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Column: Rebuilding or retooling? The Pistons are moving towards a brighter future

Josh Rochette, Editorial Intern Apr 12, 2021

As a lifelong Detroit sports fan, I know what rebuilding a franchise looks like. It may seem like just yesterday when the Red Wings held up the Stanley Cup or when the Tigers were at least seeing a World Series. In all reality however, those times are...

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Finals prep: of Arches and lockdown browsers

Maddie Zimmerman, Columnist Apr 12, 2021

When I hear the word "finals" I just want to run away. The thought of an exam that rounds off your 89.98% in writing is terrifying. A final over material you were barely taught is uncalled for. During COVID-19 many would agree that our education hasn’t...

GVL / Marc Green

Life is good, except for LG phones

Fabian Segura Apr 12, 2021

After 23 months of continuous losses, LG has pulled out of the smartphone market. Announced on April 5, LG will wind down their smartphone division and close up all operations by July 31 of this year. While the rest of LG will continue on with their other...

COVID-19 surges put state, schools in bind

Lanthorn Editorial Board Apr 12, 2021

While vaccine distribution hits a national high, Michigan’s battle with COVID-19 has taken a grim turn. The state is home to some of the worst outbreaks in the country, with hospitals near Detroit crowding due to the new surge. Stuck with the decision...

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Letter to the Editor: Undocumented experience one of constant fear, struggle years later

Your GVSU peer Apr 5, 2021

Hello GVSU family and friends,  Its crazy to think we are just around the corner from spring and most importantly summer! I know among all of us the best part of being a Michignader is summer time at the beach or at the local ice cream shop! Although...

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The April Streaming Reload: Here’s what to watch

Simon Wagner Apr 5, 2021

There’s never a shortage of great cinema out there, and with the month of April getting just underway, another batch of films are getting the streaming experience. So, let’s take a look at eight films that I feel are required viewing coming to the...

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Letter to the Editor: On Dr. Seuss

Thomas Frye, Student Apr 5, 2021

The following letter to the editor is a response to an editorial published March 8, 2021. Recently within this paper, there has been a claim that Dr. Seuss Enterprises stopped printing 6 of its books because they wanted to be more “equitable and...