Grand Valley Lanthorn

Lanthorn presidential endorsement: not Trump

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Nov 3, 2016

Trump's process for delivering information is one based on evoking fear instead of presenting the facts. He knows how to manipulate an audience and he knows how to get people on his side even if the evidence isn't there to his claims. Time and time again,...

Finding insight through introspection DON’T PUBLISH YET, JOSH

Kelly Smith • Nov 3, 2016

If I asked you if you know what introspection means, would you? I didn’t until recently when it started to become relevant in my life. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned about introspection, it’s that it’s got its ups and downs like many...

Letter to the editor: Staying committed to sexual violence victims

Jesse Bernal • Oct 31, 2016

Editor's note: This letter to the editor is in response to a report from the Grand Rapids Press Thursday, Oct. 27 titled "Grand Valley State University is 'undermining' prosecution of sex assaults, authorities claim." In the article, Ottawa County...

The thin blue line: a meaning deeper than four words

Meghan Fitzgerald • Oct 31, 2016

It recently came to my attention the Grand Valley State University student senate put on an event titled “A Thin Blue Line: Combating Police Brutality in Our Communities.” This past Monday, Oct. 24 the Lanthorn published a front-page article about...

The realities of rape culture

Danielle Zukowski • Oct 31, 2016

"Be careful" and "stay safe" seem to be the only protection accompanying me home. On and off-campus safety is presented as if a sexual assault occurs because a victim was not careful enough. I'm told to be cautious, to watch my back, as if my inattentiveness...

Tagging along

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Oct 31, 2016

Lately, it seems that when police departments are seen on the morning news more often than not, it is for an unfortunate reason. Whether it be a scandal within a department or an act of unnecessary violence, there is an apparent mistrust between the current...

The importance of leadership

Kelly Smith • Oct 27, 2016

Working in a team can be a very efficient way to get things done. It provides the opportunity to combine minds and skills and lessen the overall workload on each group member. However, in many circumstances, there needs to be a leader. Being a leader...

Recipes to cure homesickness on Halloween

Hannah Lentz • Oct 27, 2016

The Halloween season has arrived and is serving up yet another reminder that you're not home because you're stuck in the library working on homework you don't want to do. But have no fear! Before you go out and buy that sad bag of clearance Halloween...

Be smart, safe this Halloween weekend

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Oct 27, 2016

The racks of clothes at Goodwill are bare, the wig section at Meijer is empty and the shelves of alcohol are looking dangerously low. In a college town, this can only mean one thing: Halloween weekend is approaching.Halloween is a great chance for students...

Column: 2016 World Series features a historic matchup

Audra Gamble and Josh Peick • Oct 27, 2016

Editors’ note: This column was written after Game One of the World Series, but before Game Two, due to the Lanthorn's publication schedule.No matter which team wins the 2016 Major League Baseball World Series, a long championship drought will end for...

Educating the community on sustainability

Danielle Zukowski • Oct 24, 2016

As sustainability develops a growing focus at Grand Valley University, student inclusion through mindful education becomes important to perpetuate the Laker Effect during our academic careers and beyond. Increasing awareness, whether informally or...

Breaking down Beer City

Jake Keeley • Oct 24, 2016

Grand Rapids is synonymous with beer. With Founders, the Mitten, Harmony and New Holland all within city limits, it is very hard to drive around without seeing a brewery, let alone somewhere to get a beer. However, after living in ‘Beer City, USA’...