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Judas and the Black Messiah depicts Black Panther power

Simon Wagner Feb 22, 2021

Undoubtedly the most important film of the year thus far, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” offers up yet another piece of American history that should have been taught in schools. Set in the 1960s, Shaka King’s film tells the story of an FBI informant...

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A low-lit lounge for Valentine’s Day

Autumn Pitchure, Staff Reporter Feb 8, 2021

The SpeakEZ Lounge, a restaurant and bar at 600 Monroe Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids, is a phenomenal setting to eat, especially with Valentine's day right around the corner. From the wide variety of beer and wine to the eclectic food, and dim mood...

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‘In & Of Itself’ turns identity into an illusion

Simon Wagner, Columnist Feb 8, 2021

Told through an empathetic lens, Derek DelGaudio’s play about identity is one that packs an emotional punch and makes you question who you really are. Set on a New York stage and performed over 500 times, DelGaudio’s passion project can only be...

Keep safety in mind, despite the reopenings

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 8, 2021

We here at the Lanthorn have written a lot about the pandemic over this academic year; the university imposing safety guidelines, students struggling to follow those rules, the times that we’ve succeeded at keeping each other healthy, and the development...

Navalny’s voice echoes through Moscow

Josh Rochette Feb 8, 2021

Five months ago, Alexei Navalny laid in a Berlin hospital bed, seeing nothing but the inside of his eyelids as doctors worked hard for his life. Now, he sees thousands of people standing up for him through the bars of a Russian jail cell. Russian authorities...