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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

For Kanye, America’s sanity, don’t vote for Yeezy in 2020

Kellen Voss, Print Associate Editor Oct 19, 2020

Earlier this summer, in the midst of Black Lives Matter Protests and civil unrest all across the country, one bit of news got swept under the rug that has the potential to alter the 2020 presidential election. On July 4, Kanye West announced via Twitter...

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As election season ramps up, here’s our plan

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 19, 2020

The political season is already among us, which means a whirlwind of information and civic duties are pressing into the minds of campus community members, especially as mail-in and absentee voting are increasingly prevalent.  That buzz will be reflected...

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Among the U.S.

Athena Jasman, Cartoonist Oct 12, 2020

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Whitmer kidnapping plot must force local reflection

Lanthorn Editorial Board Oct 12, 2020

Last week, 13 men were charged for allegedly trying to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Investigators gathered strong evidence; the men repeatedly spied on Whitmer’s vacation home, planned to detonate explosives on a bridge and at the State Capitol,...

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Talk, text, Snapchat and tailoring communication to your relationship

Emily Eaton, Columnist Oct 12, 2020

A few nights ago, when I was rolling over to fall asleep, I saw my phone buzz on my nightstand. I figured it was my boyfriend just responding to my “Goodnight, I love you” sappy message that I do occasionally, and I was right (as I typically am in...

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‘Dick Johnson is Dead’ focuses on appreciating life, not death

Simon Wagner, Columnist Oct 12, 2020

One of the most challenging things to come to terms with in this world is the inevitable end of one’s life. “Dick Johnson is Dead” delicately deals with this topic in one of the most touching and surreal documentaries of 2020.  Filmmaker Kirsten...

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From the Sports Deck: Fantasy football advice week five

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 10, 2020

START: Teddy Bridgewater - Last week against the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater put forth his best performance of the season so far. He threw two touchdowns, rushed for one, and threw for 267 yards. He scored 26.24...