This summer, I am lucky enough to have an internship in one of many Michiganders’ favorite spots--Mackinac Island. I’m still not sure how I got so fortunate to wake up every day and look out over the Straits of Mackinac, but here I am.For the vast...

At Grand Valley State University we are lucky enough to be surrounded by opportunity. Whether in the classroom or simply in the Laker community, we are surrounded by individuals with different opinions and ideas, along with the materials needed to make...

This past weekend, a friend and I made the last-minute decision to buy tickets to see Twenty One Pilots at the DTE Energy Music Theatre as part of their Emotional Roadshow World Tour. When I say “last-minute,” I’m not kidding: the night before the...

My diet has been a big topic of discussion among my friends lately. When I say discussion, I actually mean there is just a general consensus that my diet can’t get any worse because it is already at rock bottom. I’m a glass half full kind of...

This summer, Grand Valley State University's New Music Ensemble will be taking part in the National Parks tour as part of the National Park Service's centennial celebration. The GVSU musicians will travel throughout several national parks, including...

Cincinnati Zoo has bombarded the media with the death of gorilla Harambe, a nearly household name. His death occurred after a child fell into the gorilla’s enclosure. The Internet is aflame with arguments for and against this shooting. Some question...

It’s that time of the year again: the winter semester is over, and students are selling their textbooks and eagerly getting started on their summer plans. For many, this may include taking some time to relax and recover from a challenging academic year.This...

On April 28, the Baltimore Ravens signed recent Grand Valley State University alumni Matt Judon as the first of their 11 total draft picks. After agreeing to a $2.595 million deal, Judon will most likely be used as an outside linebacker in the pros.However,...

In the past week, I've had not one, but two petty arguments with my longtime girlfriend. Now, we don’t argue often, which is why I am riled up. I notice that oftentimes coaches or teachers employ the 24-hour rule, meaning any concerns should be kept...

As election day draws near, more candidates step out of the race. The Republican Party is left in a squeeze after 16 candidates including Bush, Carson, Rubio, Cruz, and most recently, Kaisch have suspended their campaign. Over the past year, the potentials...