Grand Valley Lanthorn

Lower Grand River dredging proposal is a bad idea

Eric Snyder • Jun 9, 2019

In re-reading a speech given by Luna Leopold, professor at University of California, Berkeley, entitled “Ethos, Equity and the Water Resource,” he makes the point that without a guiding principle, or ethos, for wise management, protection and preservation,...

Screwed if you do, screwed if you don’t

May 13, 2019

My first trip to the gynecologist was the summer before freshman year. I was tan, I was in my prized peach dress and I was all set to split off to the dorms and get — as a rough estimate — ten boyfriends (preferably all at once and preferably within...

Endgame brings closure to Avengers

Xavier Golden • May 13, 2019

We must be in the 43rd issue of the first volume of Marvel Comics’ “Fantastic Four,” because “Lo, There Shall Be an Ending!” (That’s the title of that issue. Also, it’s “Avengers: Endgame.” “Avengers: Endgame” is the ending. This...

In candlelight: when students step up, the university stands with you

Lanthorn Editorial Board • May 13, 2019

We've seen the tears, the candlelight and the prayer too many times. The Lanthorn has covered two vigils held for the communities affected by religious tragedy this past school year alone. Between both religious communities that encountered hate, the...

Promoting facts in the anti-vaxx debate

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 15, 2019

In recent months, the war between anti-vaxxers and vaxxers has raged on with the outbreak of Measles throughout the United States. In Michigan, the outbreak has spread throughout Oakland and Wayne counties. While measles vaccinations aren’t required...

How to prepare for Avengers: Endgame

Xavier Golden • Apr 15, 2019

Avengers: Endgame comes out on April 26 (that’s less than two weeks away!) and a lot of people are going to go see it; the President of Fandango, a company that sells movie tickets in advance, said that they’ve already sold millions, and that was...

Free speech and censorship on college campuses

Ysabela Golden • Apr 15, 2019

There are certain times of year at GVSU where students who might been viewed by onlookers as at-risk for unplanned pregnancies try to avoid the area around the clock tower (or at least walk very quickly around it.) Last year, it was a few ladies handing...

Mind the gap: What young professionals can consider about pay equity

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 8, 2019

The conclusion of the semester is drawing closer, and so students at Grand Valley State University are thinking ahead. For students who are gearing up for their first job after graduation, factors such as location, compensation and benefits are considered...

Don’t just boycott, donate

Dylan Grosser • Apr 8, 2019

As of Wednesday, April 3, gay sex is punishable by death in the small Asian country of Brunei. The cruel new law has been condemned by the international community, and by some prominent LGBT activists such as Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres. Many have...

Family? In college?

Brendan Ulanch • Apr 8, 2019

When wide-eyed high schoolers set off for college, family is always in some part of their minds. When is my family coming up? Am I too far from home? Should I call and ask for food? I really miss my mom. Should I call home? In some way or another, every...

Meet the Real “Einstein Bros”

Ysabela Golden • Apr 1, 2019

Most things that we do cost money. Whether it’s attending classes at Grand Valley State University, grabbing lunch from Panda Express or just listening to Spotify Premium on our phones: unless your day exclusively consists of taking a walk around an...

When political views clash, civility trumps all

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Apr 1, 2019

President Donald J. Trump's recent visit to Grand Rapids exemplified one of the great things about American democracy: the opportunity to openly express one's ideas. From supporters to protesters alike, Grand Rapids civilians took to the streets to make...