Grand Valley Lanthorn

Maintaining optimism

Danielle Zukowski • Nov 14, 2016

I've always been told I'm a happy-go-lucky girl. I try to find the best in what I can. Through achieving a positive perspective, I am sustained. There must be something redeemable. It can't be that bad.Optimism allows me a certain level of present mindedness...

Make social media great again

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Nov 14, 2016

There were 716 million election-related posts on Facebook on Election Day. From comments to shares to likes and dislikes, the American population had a lot to say.Almost a week after, things haven't slowed down much.More than ever before, we are hearing...

Having faith in humanity

Hannah Lentz • Nov 10, 2016

I'm not much of a hugger. Even when I was little, I reserved hugs for special occasions and my mom and dad. This morning, I needed a hug.No matter your political beliefs, this was a rough presidential election. For the past year, there has been a feeling...

Take a break for mental health

Ashlyn Korienek • Nov 10, 2016

The end of the semester is approaching, projects are building up and the workload is becoming overwhelming for some students on Grand Valley State University's campus. Let's be real, even if we are often held to high standards, we cannot always be super...

Office of the president deserves respect, no matter the outcome

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Nov 10, 2016

During the middle of the night Tuesday, Nov. 8, campus had a different feel to it. Books and pencils were pushed to the side, sleep took second priority and students watched on as the votes for the 2016 presidential election flooded in.In the days following,...

If you don’t vote, you can’t complain

Kyle Doyle • Nov 9, 2016

After almost 1.5 years of grueling political campaigns, attack ads, scandals and wig jokes, the 2016 U.S. presidential election is coming to a close. Thank whatever deities you deem fit, they all helped out with this one.But, with this dumpster fire of...

The importance of proper authority

Kelly Smith • Nov 9, 2016

Headline: The importance of proper authority By: Kelly [email protected] I’ve been noticing several articles related to police brutality in the Lanthorn and its effect on Grand Valley State University. While I could branch off of this issue,...

The challenges of time management

Jake Keeley • Nov 7, 2016

Recently I was lectured on managing my time. Seeing as many of my classmates and I attempt to navigate both school and work, this seemed like it would prove to be a reasonable lecture. However, I was hit with the cold truth that there just aren’t that...

The dangers of over-planning your future

Claire Fisher • Nov 7, 2016

Since high school, relatives and teachers have been asking us the terrifying question of what we plan to do with our lives. They want to know where we’re accomplishing, what we plan to do next and what our greatest aspirations are. Often, we just...

Fighting for equal funding

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Nov 7, 2016

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved the allocation of $46.5 million for an 84,000 square feet building and parking development during its meeting Friday, Nov. 4. The new building will be constructed at the corner of Lafayette...

Student senate column: Making education more accessible for all

Malayna Hasmanis • Nov 3, 2016

One frequent dilemma that many college students face is in regard to managing time to sleep, get their assignments submitted onto Blackboard in time and finding some way to budget to pay for the sky-high costs for textbooks. Often times, this leads students...

How to live an exciting life

Claire Fisher • Nov 3, 2016

Wake up, go to class, go to work, go to class again, do homework, watch TV, go to bed, repeat. If your life feels very much the same day after day and you feel like nothing exciting ever happens, consider how you talk about it. Producer of NPR's “This...