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Awareness of physical space key to relaxing headspace

Maddie Zimmerman, Columnist Mar 1, 2021

A lot of the time, I find myself using social media during what I call my “break from schoolwork,” often starts when I’m not even 10 minutes into doing homework. But I’m here to tell you that watching the 30th comedy TikTok isn’t really relaxing...

GVL / Sara Carte - IT Help Desk worker Grant Miller works on his computer to help students in the Mary Idema Pew Library on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015.

LastPass adjusts terms, puts spotlight on secure password managers

Fabian Segura Mar 1, 2021

Password managers have been in the news again following the announcement Feb. 17 from LastPass regarding its free tier of service. I’ve been using their services since 2014 but the new terms of service have made me switch away entirely. Starting...

U.S. House passes historic pandemic relief bill amid republican pushback

Lanthorn Editorial Board Mar 1, 2021

This past week, the US House of Representatives passed a pandemic relief bill that included a federal wage increase. In the US Senate, Democrats sought to pass it with a simple majority, but Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against it...

GVL/Luke Holmes

Weather outside frightful, rising temperatures not delightful

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 22, 2021

For the last couple of weeks, West Michigan has seen a drop in temperatures – the warmest being in the low 30s, and the coldest being single digits, with below zero wind chill – and over a foot of snow.  This isn’t out of the ordinary; it’s...

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Judas and the Black Messiah depicts Black Panther power

Simon Wagner Feb 22, 2021

Undoubtedly the most important film of the year thus far, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” offers up yet another piece of American history that should have been taught in schools. Set in the 1960s, Shaka King’s film tells the story of an FBI informant...

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Brittany Patrosso studies for her exams in the Mary Idema Pew Library on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.

GV aims to aid student mental health following canceled spring break

Tovi Gentilucci Feb 22, 2021

Towards the end of the fall semester, Grand Valley State University students learned that there would be no spring break offered during the winter semester. This surprised many, as students look forward to their spring break to help and some much-needed...

GVL/Luke Holmes

Self Love, Self Care: Crappy weather means crappy motivation

Maddie Zimmerman, Columnist Feb 15, 2021

Picture this: as you look outside, you notice the snowflakes continuing to fall onto the snow-coated ground. The wind rips around the buildings and you hear it howl into the night. All you can do is pray for a plow truck.  You decide, yet again, that...

Impeachment case closure leave clean plate for return of productive politics

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 15, 2021

On Saturday, former President Donald Trump was acquitted of a second impeachment attempt by House and Senate Democrats. The acquittal saved him from the fate of the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president, but it doesn’t save him...

GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Freshman Adam Terwilliger and junior Calla Van Atta works in the Niemeyer computer lab.

Chrome must tackle faulty security as it dominates market

Fabian Segura Feb 15, 2021

This past week, the web browser that is nearly ubiquitous at 64% of the entire market has faced a few security incidents.  First there was a malicious extension called the “Great Suspender” that had been downloaded over 2 million times from the...

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A low-lit lounge for Valentine’s Day

Autumn Pitchure, Staff Reporter Feb 8, 2021

The SpeakEZ Lounge, a restaurant and bar at 600 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids, is a phenomenal setting to eat, especially with Valentine's day right around the corner. From the wide variety of beer and wine to the eclectic food, and dim mood...

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‘In & Of Itself’ turns identity into an illusion

Simon Wagner, Columnist Feb 8, 2021

Told through an empathetic lens, Derek DelGaudio’s play about identity is one that packs an emotional punch and makes you question who you really are. Set on a New York stage and performed over 500 times, DelGaudio’s passion project can only be...