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Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

Is baseball still America’s pastime?

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Nov 27, 2023

Baseball has been considered America's pastime since the mid-19th century, but in recent years, the viewing has been on a downward trend. Baseball is no longer the most prevalent sport, and many people are speculating why it’s losing popularity. The...

Breaking the wishbone: thankful for turkey price drop

Breaking the wishbone: thankful for turkey price drop

Lanthorn Editorial Team Nov 20, 2023

With the holiday season upon us, many families might be worried about putting food on the table at Thanksgiving or presents under the tree approaching the season of giving. With rising inflation, times have been tough for some American families. Meijer...

More than water bottles: Stanley steps up for customers

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2023

The company Stanley 1913, a water bottle company commonly known as Stanley, showed a true act of kindness and compassion when a video recently went viral on TikTok. TikTok user @danimarielettering posted a video about a car fire she recently had. The...

The complexity of a cartoon about a talking horse

Chloe Schram, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2023

"Bojack Horseman" is a show about a talking horse with a human best friend, a cat manager and a golden retriever co-star. One of the most ridiculous shows I had ever heard of until I found out that these cartoon characters deal with deep human issues...

Why graduation is more than just a diploma and work

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Nov 20, 2023

Graduation comes with a wide range of emotions that vary from person to person. It is a great accomplishment and a high point in many people's lives. However, with all the joy comes loads of anxiety surrounding the major life steps that come post-graduation. One...

Making the most of your intern experience

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2023

Internships provide many opportunities for future workers and can lead to many great things. These experiences are very versatile, but they can all be changed based on what you make of them. Internships are so important because it is a glimpse into a...

My weekly R.E.P.O.R.T inspired by TikTok

Maddie Zimmerman, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2023

If you are on TikTok you may have heard of the Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. The trend essentially uses TikTok’s new feature of a photo slideshow versus their typical video format. The user picks photos that follow the R.E.P.O.R.T format, an acronym that I will...

My favorite books for this winter season

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2023

Winter. Name a better season to stay inside by the fire and cuddle up with a good book... you can’t, I know. Now, for some people, it may be difficult to know what kinds of books to start with or what may be the best. If you’re looking to jump...

Editorial: Political pawns: prisoner pandas pulled from public zoos

Editorial: Political pawns: prisoner pandas pulled from public zoos

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 13, 2023

Giant pandas are often a fan favorite for zoo goers across the country, but soon all the giant pandas could be leaving the United States. We feel that animals shouldn't be able to be owned or traded, much less for political bargaining. The giant pandas...

Editorial: GV students need to show more support for women's sports

Editorial: GV students need to show more support for women’s sports

Lanthorn Editorial Board Nov 6, 2023

Support for women’s sporting events has often been dwarfed by that of their male counterparts. At Grand Valley State University there are currently nine men’s and eleven women's varsity sports active within the athletic department. Soon, women’s...

Snow is not just for the change of seasons but so much more

Hope Leinen, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2023

The first snowfall of the year. While some people may groan over the unexpected treat, it is the first sign of the most magical time of the year. The snow is a clean slate. A white blanket that covers everything it touches and makes it pristine. It...

Companies should not abruptly force a mandatory back-to-office policy

Sam Nowotnik, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2023

Working remotely or doing school from home is something we all collectively see as normal now, despite it being very weird years ago. In 2020, when we were all sent home for COVID-19 lockdowns, there was a lot of learning and navigating happening. We...