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A guide to post-honeymoon harmony

Emily Eaton, Columnist Sep 21, 2020

Once upon a time, in the magical distant land of Chicago, a young man took his girlfriend on an expensive trip. Outwardly, they seemed to have a fantastic time. When the trip came to an end, they drove back to Michigan just absolutely bursting with love…  Or...

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The Notorious R.B.G will be remembered fondly after making waves for gender equality

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 21, 2020

As the world reacts to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, people are celebrating ways that represent her impact on the country with songs, murals and writing.  One of the most profound of these celebrations depicts R.B.G. donning...

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Our choices have an impact

Kayla Sosa, Columnist Sep 21, 2020

The past few months have felt like a rollercoaster, but one where you are at home watching the world move by in a blur. Now it’s September and soon we have a presidential election.  While it can seem like business happens as usual while the country...

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From the Sports Desk: Fantasy football advice week two

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Sep 19, 2020

Week one of NFL competition has come and gone. There were many surprise players busting out on the fantasy landscape and some stars disappointing. Some advice from the sports deck was great, like starting Josh Jacobs, sitting rookie backs, and not playing...

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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...