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“Tenet” pushes time, cinema to its limits

Simon Wagner, Columnist Sep 14, 2020

With some of the biggest set pieces and action sequences since the “Mission: Impossible" franchise, Christopher Nolan conjures up yet another brilliant epic to add to his filmography.  Set in the present day, “Tenet” follows our protagonist...

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GV Data Dashboard sets solid example, but others lag behind the standard

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 14, 2020

Students of Michigan State University got news that felt inevitable Saturday afternoon, as they have been advised by the university to self-quarantine after an outbreak of 342 new COVID cases attributed to parties on and off campus.The change in policy...

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The missed opportunity of Google

Fabian Segura, Columnist Sep 14, 2020

Another day, another Google product discontinued; this time, it's the Google Pixel. Despite being one of the biggest tech companies, Google has a short attention span and commitment to its products. Google had the power to be at the forefront of communication...

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As movie theater doors reopen, will they stay that way?

Simon Wagner, Columnist Sep 14, 2020

It may as well have been a Wednesday matinee in the middle of a blizzard as I drove up to the movie theater to discover 20 cars in the parking lot. But in reality, it was a crisp 68 degrees on a Friday evening, and the biggest film of the year had just...

Loyola Phoenix backlash far too familiar, reignites need to support student journalist

Nick Moran, Editor-in-Chief Sep 8, 2020

The world of student journalism is never uneventful, but for Loyola University’s Phoenix, the school’s student newspaper, it’s been a hell of a few weeks.  Amid student-led protests on and around campus against the University’s relationship...

Stoll’s tenure set the bar high, created a new GV culture

Stoll’s tenure set the bar high, created a new GV culture

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 8, 2020

While it is often an overused saying in yearbooks, there is a quote from legendary American poet Maya Angelou that perfectly encapsulates Associate Dean of Student Life Bob Stoll’s reputation at Grand Valley State University. “I've learned that...

Detroit Lions' tackle Taylor Decker speaks with teammates behind him about social injustice.

Detroit Lions’ practice boycott kicks off historic week in sports

Zack Goodrow and Kellen Voss Aug 31, 2020

This past week in sports will be read about by our kids in textbooks, with the whole professional sports world temporarily going on pause to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLB all had teams vote to...

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The Fall of Fall Break

Lauryn Sylba, Cartoonist Aug 31, 2020

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“I May Destroy You” brings important societal issues to light

Simon Wagner, Columnist Aug 31, 2020

Powerful and unflinching, Michaela Coel’s stylistically raw approach to consent is extremely relevant. Set in modern-day England, "I May Destroy You" follows the lives of three friends who, after each experiencing sexual assault, must cope with the...

GV's fall plan wishful thinking as other colleges face COVID-19 clusters 

GV’s fall plan wishful thinking as other colleges face COVID-19 clusters 

Lanthorn Editorial Board Aug 31, 2020

The announcement by Grand Valley State University administrators that campus will remain open during the fall semester seems like the project of magical thinking. Has the University somehow uncovered the secret to gathering 24,000 students on campus without...