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Last year in cinema: the 10 best films of 2023

Dylan Hoffius, Arts and Entertainment Editor Jan 22, 2024

I get it, just another film nerd with a Celebration Cinema VIP subscription and a Letterboxd account that thinks he’s a critic because he made some big fancy list? Is that it? You bet your bottom dollar that’s what I think of myself and that I have...

Michigan Football’s success proves that the sign stealing scandal means little

Ayron Rutan, Dylan Hoffius, and Nelson Hubbell Jan 15, 2024

The boys in blue, the University of Michigan football team, won their first national championship since 1997 and their first outright national championship since Harry Truman was running the country. When Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh hoisted the trophy...

Golden Globes illuminates sexism in hosting disaster 

Maddie Zimmerman, Columnist Jan 15, 2024

The 2024 Golden Globes took place on Jan. 7 and since then, there has been controversy surrounding the host and his remarks throughout the ceremony. Jo Koy, a stand-up comedian and actor, hosted the award show, but despite calling himself a comedian,...

Entry-level job requirements need to be re-evaluated

Sam Nowotnik, Columnist Jan 15, 2024

Entry-level job requirements are getting more out of hand each year and many jobs shouldn’t be categorized as entry-level with the requirements that they are listing.  As I get closer to graduation, I am dedicating a lot of time each week to networking...

“Wonka” falls short compared to Timothée Chalamet’s other roles

Chloe Schram, Columnist Jan 15, 2024

Paul King’s “Wonka” (2023), starring Timothée Chalamet, was a highly anticipated film that left me questioning the kind of acting role Chalamet belongs in and the movie as a whole. Chalamet was out of place and hesitant in his role as Willy Wonka,...

FOMO: the dangers of influencer marketing toward children

FOMO: the dangers of influencer marketing toward children

Lanthorn Editorial Board Jan 15, 2024

The prospect of companies paying social media influencers to promote their products is common practice in today’s online economy. Consumers will often see their favorite influencers promoting items such as the trendiest new water bottles or skincare...

Professional referees need to be held more accountable

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Jan 8, 2024

Most people have experienced being involved in a sports game with a bad call or have seen a bad call ruin a game for their favorite team. If I asked everyone to leave a comment about the most infamous call in sports, the comments would go on forever....

Overcoming holiday overconsumption

Madison Zimmerman, Staff Writer Jan 8, 2024

With the holiday season over and the new year upon us, overconsumption is at a yearly all-time high. Overconsumption is the consuming of products or items beyond a normal capacity. The holidays are a breeding ground for overconsumption. All of the...

Insurrection should be grounds for ineligibility

Insurrection should be grounds for ineligibility

Lanthorn Editorial Team Jan 8, 2024

With the 2024 primary election fast approaching, anticipation is swirling around with regards to if it will be ruled constitutional for Donald Trump to appear on ballots. Several state governments, including Colorado and Maine have recently expressed...

Navigating positives and negatives of RateMyProfessors

Chloe Schram, Staff Writer Jan 8, 2024

RateMyProfessors is a website that provides students with anonymous opinions on different professors at Grand Valley State University or other higher education institutions. The website is not affiliated with GVSU, but it can be beneficial in helping...

Opinion fall 2023 semester in review

Lea Gaetto, Associate Editor Dec 4, 2023

Editorials “So magnetic it’s almost obnoxious”- ranking Taylor Swift’s 1989 (TV) Vault tracks On Oct. 27, Taylor Swift released her fourth album rerecording– “1989 (Taylor’s Version).” Originally released in 2014, the new release...

Domestic violence is not funny, Matt Rife

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2023

“Comedian” Matt Rife is rightfully under fire for clips in his new Netflix stand-up “Natural Selection” surrounding domestic violence.  For context, Rife said he entered a restaurant and the hostess had a black eye. He said he knew where the...