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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Overlooked: ‘Ready or Not’ the most underrated movie of the summer

Kellen Voss, Sports Editor Sep 23, 2019

In the cinema world, the summer of 2019 was considered a disappointment in the theaters. While the record-breaking ‘Avengers: Endgame’ started off the summer with a bang, high-profile flicks such as ‘Pokemon Detective Pikachu,’ ‘Dark Phoenix,’...

A new villian revealed

A new villian revealed

Xavier Golden, Cartoonist Sep 23, 2019

Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ balances evolution with musical freedom

Ryan Reichard, Columnist Sep 16, 2019

Out of the darkness comes the light, or so the saying goes. Emerging from the shadows of the divisive “Reputation” era, Taylor Swift is ready to shed her midnight snake skin for the warm, inviting, pastel colors that adorn the butterfly wings featured...

As a new semester heats up, so may classroom romances

Emily Eaton, Columnist Sep 16, 2019

Your first college class crush is special, distinctive from the rest. His curly hair and that crooked smile that barely shows (because he’s so disinterested in the entire learning aspect of college) is hypnotizing. In this case, you don’t need him...

Lifted sanctions provide Greek Life with the chance to sink or swim

Lifted sanctions provide Greek Life with the chance to sink or swim

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 16, 2019

Let’s be honest, it’s been a tough year for Grand Valley State University's Greek Life. From sanctions to alcohol bans, Greek Life has been in the hot seat. However, with the recent alcohol ban lifted and new policies in place, it’s time for GVSU’s...

The year without art prize

The year without art prize

Juliette Elton, Cartoonist Sep 16, 2019

The end of Vaping in the Valley?

The end of Vaping in the Valley?

Lanthorn Editorial Board Sep 9, 2019

Vaping has become a cultural phenomenon – the fad of all fads. Walking around Grand Valley State University campuses, it isn’t uncommon to see (and smell) clouds of fruit-loop infused vapor floating around. However, as new reports and findings come...

"The Peanut Butter Falcon" breaks the mold

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” breaks the mold

Ysabela Golden, Laker Life Editor Sep 9, 2019

If you walked away from reading "Huckleberry Finn" in 10th grade thinking there should have been more professional wrestling, wished "Rocky" was less running up stairs and more throwing trees over your head or just really love heartfelt stories of friends...

Universal healthcare necessary for college students

Dylan Grosser, Columnist Sep 9, 2019

As burgeoning adults, we are hounded by relentless expectations of what adults are supposed to be able to handle in the “real world.” It can be frustrating as we are not born with the knowledge of how things work, such as how to pay rent, manage...

GVSU v. Edinboro

GVSU v. Edinboro

Xavier Golden, Columnist Sep 9, 2019

Presidential youtubers gone wrong (Clickbait)

Athena Jasman, Columnist Sep 3, 2019

Americans are, and have always been, ahead of every other country since the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. What we red, white, and blue-bloods are best at is implementing democracy and doing so in the...

Leashed to the lease

Leashed to the lease

GVL Editorial Board Sep 3, 2019

It’s October of your freshman year. You haven’t even been through your first round of final exams, and you already need to answer a crucial question: Where are you going to live next year? The GVSU Office of Housing and Residence Life is sending you...