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‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ showcases reality through absurdity

Simon Wagner, Columnist Nov 2, 2020

Though at times you may question the motive behind the obscenity of Borat, what is never in question is the sheer brilliance behind the character. Sacha Baron Cohen puts back on the gray suit and beige tie in his latest portrayal of his most iconic...

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Students replace ostriches as heads in sand become Halloween norm

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 2, 2020

Students, this is a time for some of us to seriously reconsider our attitudes towards the pandemic. This past Saturday, on Halloween, selective groups of students-- both on campus and off-- partied all night long, festively drinking and showing off...

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From the Sports Deck: Fantasy football advice week eight

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 31, 2020

START: Carson Wentz - Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz has had an up and down season to say the least. Wentz is a free agent in many leagues after he’s disappointed in fantasy football and in real life. Wentz started the season by producing 13 and...

Election stress is real, but voting messaging won’t solve it

Election stress is real, but voting messaging won’t solve it

Oct 26, 2020

Vote. It’s an encouraging rallying cry to get constituents to get involved in one of the most electric political races in recent history. It’s an invitation to have your voice be heard, to help keep the flame of democracy lit. With that, it’s...

Your vote is your voice

Your vote is your voice

Kayla Sosa Oct 26, 2020

Back in 2016, it was 18-year-old Jocelyn Medina’s first time voting. She was excited to cast her ballot but was also extremely nervous.  It was intimidating – not only because it was her first time going through the process, but also because the...

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Down with the Ship: Flagship phones pick compromises over consumers

Fabian Segura, Columnist Oct 26, 2020

This past May marks the 4th anniversary of my phone’s launch, the Axon 7. Yet despite my phone having its fair share of issues, upgrading it to the latest model has become quite the quandary as a lot has changed in these past four years. In that time...

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From the Sports Deck: Fantasy football advice week seven

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 25, 2020

START: Matt Ryan - Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons has been an interesting fantasy QB so for this year. He started out the year hot, scoring 23.9 and 28.52 points in his first two games. He followed those performances with a 11.42 point game, a 12.4...

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NFC North Nuggets week 6

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 24, 2020

CHICAGO BEARS: If someone had told me that after six weeks of NFL football the Chicago Bears would be in first place in the NFC North with a 5-1 record, I would have called them crazy. It turns out this is no dream and the Bears took sole possession of...

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you, GVSU

John Kilbourne, Professor of Movement Science, GVSU Oct 23, 2020

Thank you, GVSU. I write to share my appreciation for the efforts Grand Valley State University has made to make in-person instruction a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thank you President Mantella and your administrative team, the Virus Action...

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Stop the doomscrolling

Lauryn Syrba, Cartoonist Oct 19, 2020