Grand Valley Lanthorn

The four-day workweek can help sustainability, positivity and productivity

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2023

I remember hearing about a four-day workweek for the first time when I was in middle school. My teacher asked us to have a discussion with our desk neighbors if we would want this since the topic was trending at the time. You can assume how this conversation...

A Swift victory for the Chiefs

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2023

Whether or not you are a Swiftie, you have probably heard about Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs football game on Sept. 24. Within 24 hours, Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Chiefs, has gained over 300,000 Instagram followers,...

What’s it like being a student-athlete?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Oct 9, 2023

My name is Hope Leinen and I am a senior defender on the women’s lacrosse team. I am a student-athlete, a title that has many responsibilities and things that come with it. As someone who has gone through three years as a full-time student-athlete,...

McCarthy evicted: House policy-making in limbo

Lanthorn Editorial Team • Oct 9, 2023

For the first time in American history, the Speaker of the House has been removed from the U.S. House of Representatives. In a historic 216-210 vote, former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position in the House. TIME reported...

2023 Fall season must haves

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2023

With fall on its way to Michigan, there are several things you can do to romanticize the gorgeous fall season. Although I am talking about fall essentials, you also want to keep in mind your consumption. You don’t have to get $400 worth of Target fall...

Due dates, deadlines and do they even care?

Lanthorn Editoral Team • Oct 2, 2023

In the age of technology, online assignments and sporadic weekly due dates have become the norm for most college students. The use of online assignments has seemingly emerged to an even greater degree since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in...

Labor-based grading is beneficial to students and professor

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Oct 2, 2023

I’m assuming many students and professors haven’t heard of labor-based grading before, and I am here to share my experience with this experimental grading system so far. Labor-based grading is basically what it sounds like, you are graded for...

Why Pinterest is the superior social media

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2023

Pinterest is the superior social media. It is superior to Snapchat, it is superior to Instagram and it is even more superior than TikTok. It may sound like a hot take to believe that Pinterest is the best platform, but I always have and always will believe...

From last to first, University of Colorado football earns its way to the top

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2023

Whether you are a fan of the University of Colorado football team or not, it has been hard to avoid seeing trending headlines about this team. There has been a lot of talk surrounding this team, and many think this team shouldn’t be trending on all...

Usher announced to headline superbowl– Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

Lanthorn Editorial Team • Sep 25, 2023

Recently it was announced that musical artist and dancer Usher will be headlining the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show coming 2024, which is an absolute "dub" if you ask us. The announcement was made through the NFL’s official X account in a series...

What is ATHENA, and why is it so important to women like me?

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Sep 25, 2023

ATHENA is an affinity group of the Grand Rapids Chamber that provides women professionals in West Michigan to grow in their community and be celebrated for their successes. As someone who has attended numerous events with ATHENA, I can tell you that they...

How to feel better about graduating if you don’t totally have a plan

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer • Sep 18, 2023

If you’re like me and are close to graduating, I’m sure you are feeling the impending weight of the, “So what are your plans after you graduate?” question. I’m here to tell you that it is okay if you do not have an answer yet. It can feel overwhelming...