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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...

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Biden failed his promise to change Saudi-US relationship

Josh Rochette Apr 5, 2021

From the ongoing war in Yemen to the airstrikes in Syria, the U.S. continues to wage a silent war against the Middle East. President Joe Biden had an opportunity to justify the United States’ complex relationship with Saudi Arabia this February, but...

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Approach to immigration policy rooted in privilege, facelessness

Lanthorn Editorial Board Apr 5, 2021

The Trump administration and the pandemic generated a lot of pain, fear and anxiety for plenty of people. But thanks to their privilege – the benefits that come from being wealthy or white in a capitalist, white supremacist society – there have been...

Seven mass shootings results in zero significant changes

Lanthorn Editorial Board Mar 29, 2021

As the end of COVID-19 seems near, long unattended issues are dominating the newscycle. Seven mass shootings have taken place in the last seven days, leaving 20 people dead – one of whom was Rikki Olds, a college student in Boulder, Colorado. It’s...

GVL / Meghan Landgren

Spring Cleaning: Freshen your surroundings up figuratively, literally

Maddie Zimmerman Mar 29, 2021

Spring is finally on its way. For many people this can mean several different things. For some, it's about finally getting some warm weather, time to travel and seeing loved ones if it’s safe, but what I’m focused on is spring cleaning. Yes, cleaning...