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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Nostalgia and moving forward

Kelly Smith Aug 28, 2017

Can you think of a time in your life that you were fond of? Think of a time in your past when you felt happy or joyful, whether it’s recent or many years ago when you were younger. It doesn’t have to be anything major but simply a time when you felt...

Seven thoughts that run through every GVSU student’s mind

Shae Slaughter Aug 28, 2017

1. Is it even possible to make it from Lake Huron Hall to Mackinac Hall in 10 minutes?Well, yes, depending on the flow of traffic, the temperature outside, the stages of the moon and your zodiac sign. Just kidding; it really just depends on if you want...

Why it’s important to prioritize self-care

Shae Slaughter Aug 28, 2017

Summer was good, wasn’t it? It always is. Yet, here we are once again to resume classes and tests. Three cheers for being back in "Laker Land," but I’m sure you’re all shedding a couple of tears for the warm, sunny days we are leaving behind....

How to handle homesickness

Amy McNeel Aug 28, 2017

As another school year rolls in, freshmen are starting their college journeys and experiencing their first true taste of freedom. The beginning of college marks a new chapter in a person’s life, and with this new chapter, change is inevitable. For some,...

The dangers of franchise fatigue in blockbuster-heavy Hollywood

Kevin McCasland Aug 28, 2017

With the release of the Sony/Marvel Studios project "Spider-Man: Homecoming," the character Spider-Man received his third portrayal since the first film dedicated to the character back in 2002. While comic-book movies are the hottest thing in Hollywood...

Why students should grade their teachers

Caleb Baird Aug 28, 2017

Have you ever been enrolled in a class where you feel lost in a sea of information? You often sit zoned-out, frustrated and confused, wishing that any other professor was in front of the room teaching. It's hard to know what you are...

The disoriented moral compass of President Donald Trump

Hunter Kaap Rencis Aug 28, 2017

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, President Donald Trump's criticism of his fellow Republicans was just one of the cruxes that dribbled off of his chin in a combative press conference he gave from Trump Tower. After only six minutes, while he stood alongside...

Why millennials need to get politically engaged

Why millennials need to get politically engaged

Lanthorn Editorial Board Aug 28, 2017

Getting politically engaged as a college student is extremely important. When it comes to elections, millennials hold a lot of influence, as we saw this past election season. According to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning...

QOTI PRINT ONLY

Aug 27, 2017

"To be honest, not really because I'm not very much of a leader. I'll do what I'm told, but I think of the government as corrupt, and it seems like a lot of pressure on me."Ernesto RodriguezFreshmanComputer scienceChicago, IL"Honestly? Yeah. I'd rather...

Becoming a 'Laker for a lifetime'

Becoming a ‘Laker for a lifetime’

Lanthorn Editorial Board Aug 21, 2017

As a new freshman class starts its journey at Grand Valley State University, incoming students will probably hear the term "Laker for a lifetime" tossed around a lot. But what does that designation really mean?When students come to GVSU, they are entering...

Monuments to the Confederacy: How a nation copes with its conflicted past

Hunter Kaap Rencis Aug 21, 2017

In what organizers termed a "Unite the Right" rally, opposition turned to violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, when more than a thousand people gathered under white supremacist flags to protest the removal of a statue depicting Confederate...

Navigating roommate relationships

Amy McNeel Aug 21, 2017

Having a roommate is an inevitable part of college. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a fifth-year senior, one thing holds true: Roommates can either enhance your life or aggravate it.Many students make the mistake of creating advanced expectations...