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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

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Are GV’s mental health days really enough?

Maddie Zimmerman Mar 15, 2021

During college, there are a lot of things to look forward to: meeting new friends, partying and seasonal breaks, like Christmas and spring break. But things are a little different this year. Instead of a full week of spring break with no classes,...

Golden Globe winners set stage for Academy Award predictions

Simon Wagner Mar 8, 2021

The Golden Globes are in the books, and although the annual ceremony provides many surprises and questionable decisions, it still offers insight into what to look for heading into the Academy Awards. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at the winners...

GVL / Eric Coulter
Seniors Jessica Seeley and Karl Jeger use the wireless internet in Kirkhof. Changes in the internet have caused some problems in connecting

Dr. Seuss “controversy” product of frivolous sensationalism

Lanthorn Editorial Board Mar 8, 2021

Dr. Seuss Enterprises has chosen to cease publication of a select few of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s books, and the internet erupted into flames. Op-ed pieces create controversy as they decry liberals for censoring the past, while others chime in to say...

GVL / Lauryn Syrba

Happy quarantine anniversary

Lauryn Syrba, Cartoonist Mar 8, 2021

GVL / Sheila Babbitt

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...

GVL / Sara Carte
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...