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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

While corporate media goads progressive in-fighting for ratings, journalism suffers

Dylan Grosser, Columnist Jan 20, 2020

On Monday, Jan. 13, CNN choose to publish a story concerning Democratic candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and a private December 2018 meeting between the two of them. The story alleged that in this meeting, Sanders told Warren he believed...

A moment too late

A moment too late

Katie Cussans, Cartoonist Jan 20, 2020

Tampon Tax bleeds students’ wallets, demands university support

Tampon Tax bleeds students’ wallets, demands university support

Lanthorn Editorial Board, Editorial Board Jan 13, 2020

Periods. You either deal with them or you hear about them. They suck, they are painful, they cause serious mood swings, and don’t even get us started on the blood. But you want to know what makes the whole situation even worse? The fact that the available...

Spotting the fabulous five types of partygoers

Emily Eaton, Columnist Jan 13, 2020

Once upon a time in a faraway land called 48 West Apartments, a dewy-eyed freshman pondered the endless possibilities that may come from the college party scene. The mysterious man sipping his whiskey on the rocks in the corner began to approach, and...

Here we go again

Here we go again

Juliette Elton, Cartoonist Jan 13, 2020

Bad news for the world, good news for the President

Xavier Golden, Columnist Jan 13, 2020

Over a week ago, the United States killed General Qasem Soleimani of Iran’s Quds Force. Shortly afterward, Iran vowed to retaliate. The President, in response, threatened to attack over 50 Iranian targets.  Iran later launched a missile strike against...

Like it or not, college students feel the aftershock of bombings

Like it or not, college students feel the aftershock of bombings

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 6, 2020

After Qassem Soleimani’s assassination was announced, it didn’t take long for people to start speculating about nuclear warfare, World War lll and a new draft. There have been lots of jokes, but there is also a lot of genuine concern. The problem...

Tindér: Red and Gold

Athena Jasman, Columnist Jan 6, 2020

Being in a committed relationship sucks for many reasons, but there is one clear, overbearing con: not being able to make fun of tinder bios. I know what you’re thinking: “What’s Timber? A dating app for lumberjacks?” No, but put a pin in that...

2020 Vision testing

2020 Vision testing

Athena Jasman, Cartoonist Jan 6, 2020

Sack Lunch Bunch: subpar SNL episode, but with kids

Brianne Kerr, Associate Editor Jan 6, 2020

On Dec. 24, I woke up early, full of excitement and ready to watch John Mulaney’s newest Netflix show, the Sack Lunch Bunch.  But I was left disappointed. If you haven’t seen the show or the previews yet, the basic premise is that John Mulaney...

Say no to “detox” fad diets this holiday season

Dylan Grosser, Columnist Dec 2, 2019

Thanksgiving was not even over before my newsfeed was bombarded by “detox” articles, with how-to guides on “cleansing” your body or “melting” fat following the holiday season. These types of articles always appear to be on our side — selling...

Now what?

Now what?

Lanthorn Editorial Board Dec 2, 2019

Graduates, this is it. You’ve done it. You’ve put in the time, the money and the hard work, with grit and talent to prove it. But while your heart is probably a little heavy and proud, your head is more than likely buzzing with one question: What...