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Holding GVSU accountable in 2018

Holding GVSU accountable in 2018

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 8, 2018

With the commencement of 2018, the Grand Valley State University community should take a step back and assess if it is moving forward in a way that is most beneficial to students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. 2018 will also be a year...

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Column: Why parting ways with Caldwell was the right decision for the Detroit Lions

Kellen Voss Jan 8, 2018

January is finally upon us, which usually marks the time of year when the Detroit Lions have stopped playing football and have started looking toward the draft. And this year was just like any other, as the Lions’ week 17 season finale with the Green...

Shows you shouldn’t start watching during finals week

Lanthorn Editorial Board Dec 11, 2017

Stranger Things: As one of the top shows on Netflix right now, this American science-fiction/horror series will demand your attention all day long. Every episode draws you in and leaves you on a major cliffhanger, making it nearly impossible not to click...

Why appearance shouldn’t define capability

Shae Slaughter Dec 11, 2017

We’ve all heard the saying "don’t judge a book by its cover." As a population, we are notorious for judging people based on their appearance, whether it be clothing, age, race or something even more minute. We do this in our own lives, but we also...

Why physical textbooks are better than their online counterparts

Amy McNeel Dec 11, 2017

There are currently six textbooks sitting atop my bookshelf. Some of them are old and worn; some of them are brand new; and, if I’m being honest, a lot of them haven’t been opened in a while. I wouldn’t consider a textbook to be my friend, and only...

Tips for acing your finals

Lanthorn Editorial Board Dec 11, 2017

At long last, it's that time of the semester: Only one more week of exams, projects, and essays stands between you and your bed back home, your family and three weeks of freedom. Here’s how to finish off finals week strong, regardless of which type...

Why professors should replace cumulative exams

Why professors should replace cumulative exams

Lanthorn Editorial Board Dec 11, 2017

Finals week is "finally" here, and as a result, students of all class standings and majors are finding themselves thoroughly stressed out, indulging in large amounts of coffee and simply trying to make it through the next week without going completely...

Why we need selective question testing

Shae Slaughter Dec 4, 2017

Exam week is drawing near, and for most students, that means "binge" studying in an effort to absorb all of the material taught from each and every one of their classes. Yikes. All of that material can be pretty overwhelming, especially if the corresponding...

A good movie with a great mustache

Ysabela Golden Dec 4, 2017

I’m not a die-hard fan of the murder-mystery genre. Prior to my viewing of "Murder on the Orient Express" in theaters, the entirety of my experience with its original creator (and bestselling mystery author of all time), Agatha Christie, was a "Doctor...

GVSU should do more for food insecurity

GVSU should do more for food insecurity

Lanthorn Editorial Board Dec 4, 2017

With all the expenses that go along with being a college student, eating a nutritious, healthy meal often becomes an unattainable luxury. Some students may be fortunate enough to have a campus meal plan and/or the ability to buy plenty of groceries, but...

Better than ‘Batman v Superman’: ‘Justice League’ is lighter, funnier than its predecessor

Ysabela Golden Dec 4, 2017

You don’t have to be a hard-core comics fan to know that Marvel’s superhero movies (which, in recent years, have transformed into a huge franchise enlisting characters as bizarre as those of the "Guardians of the Galaxy") have been performing better...

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Reggie Jackson #1 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics on November 27, 2017 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Column: The Detroit Pistons are legit, and you should be watching

Robbie Triano Nov 30, 2017

Unless you’re a diehard Detroit Pistons fan or casual twitter goer, the following statistic may be a complete shock based on your preconceived notions of how this team has performed the past couple of years. This year’s team is currently in second...