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The significance of Trump’s rhetoric

Shae Slaughter Feb 8, 2018

On both sides of the aisle, journalists, politicians and their supporters are immersed in the use of rhetoric. Without written speech and verbal communication the flow of information would be non-existent, so it isn’t surprising that the political realm...

GVSU adapting to student needs with new majors

GVSU adapting to student needs with new majors

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 8, 2018

The economy and workplace are constantly evolving, and understandably, students' educational needs and desires evolve with them. Grand Valley State University has stayed consistent with meeting students' needs, adapting its programs and financial accessibility...

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Column: Welcome to Detroit, Blake Griffin

D'Angelo Starks Feb 5, 2018

Imagine yourself in the shoes of NBA superstar Blake Griffin, playing for the same team for the first seven years of your career and set to become a free agent in the offseason following your seventh season. The offseason free agency finally comes around,...

Nunes memo is bad news for everyone involved

Ysabela Golden Feb 5, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 2, Trump authorized the release of the Nunes memo, a four-page memorandum making the claim that the evidence (a dossier prepared by former British spy Christopher Steele) the FBI used to get a warrant against Trump’s former campaign...

Why we need to stop normalizing stress

Amy McNeel Feb 5, 2018

Sometimes, as papers and assignment pile up, I feel like I live in a constant state of stress. For college students, extreme levels of stress are really just everyday occurrences that almost feel normal. But really, we shouldn’t normalize heightened...

GVSU administration is responding appropriately to Larry Nassar, MSU scandal

GVSU administration is responding appropriately to Larry Nassar, MSU scandal

Lanthorn Editorial Board Feb 5, 2018

After the seismic wave of damning victim-survivor testimonies in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case, Michigan State University's staff, administration, internal review policies and reporting mechanisms are consequently being put under the microscope and...

Why you can’t out-exercise a bad diet

Amy McNeel Feb 5, 2018

It’s a common misconception that exercise is all you need to stay healthy and reach fitness goals. People think going to the gym is going to instantaneously change their health, but this mindset needs to change. Yes, going to the gym is a great step...

Why ‘The Shape of Water’ is a better version of ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Ysabela Golden Feb 4, 2018

Maybe it’s thanks to Disney, or maybe it’s thanks to centuries of inexplicably similar folk tales spread across numerous cultures and continents, but either way it’s undeniable that the narrative of “beautiful woman falls in love with monstrous...

Student senate column: Why GVSU deserves more state funding

Stephen Szymanski Feb 4, 2018

Editor's note: Stephen Szymanski is a student senator on the public relations committee. The opinions expressed in this piece are Szymanski's own. Let’s paint a picture: Imagine that your university does get funding from the state, which universities...

Super Bowl LII predictions

Robbie Triano: Patriots 24, Eagles 21 Whether you like it or not, Tom Brady and the Patriots are going to win their sixth Super Bowl. I’m sorry to spoil the game well before it begins. You may hate Brady. You may believe their organization is comprised...

The dangerous myth of chain migration

Ysabela Golden Feb 1, 2018

Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock could tell you that immigration policy has been a touchy subject in the U.S. for some time now. 2018 certainly hasn’t brought any improvements in this arena, and this January has been especially eventful.  First...

How to stay flu-free this semester

Shae Slaughter Feb 1, 2018

Classes are in full swing and that means that germs are, too. Over the last few weeks I’ve noticed a drop in attendance in my classes, and it’s not because students just want to skip. Coughs and sniffles can be heard echoing through the hallways....