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A&E Briefs 10/26

Mary Racette Oct 26, 2020

Relive LaughFest through its new streamable album For anyone who missed out on the 10th Anniversary of Gilda’s Club LaughFest, a streamable album from The Clean Comedy Showcase is now available. The album titled “Seriously Funny” can be streamed...

Courtesy of ESPN

From the Sports Deck: Fantasy football advice week seven

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 25, 2020

START: Matt Ryan - Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons has been an interesting fantasy QB so for this year. He started out the year hot, scoring 23.9 and 28.52 points in his first two games. He followed those performances with a 11.42 point game, a 12.4...

Laker Life Briefs

Oct 12, 2020

Plan ahead with the 2020 Study Abroad Fair Grand Valley State University’s Padnos International Center suspended their study abroad programs for the fall 2020 and winter 2021 semesters, but are looking forward to accepting applications for spring/summer...

Dr. Eva Feldman gave her presentation over Zoom. (GVL / Ysabela Golden)

Hauenstein hosts talk from Michigan Neurology leader

Ysabela Golden, Laker Life Editor Oct 12, 2020

Every year, Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies hosts a series of lectures called the Wheelhouse Talks, where community leaders share life lessons from their personal and professional experiences. Though the Wheelhouse...

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NFC North Nuggets week 4

Zack Goodrow, Sports Editor Oct 8, 2020

CHICAGO BEARS (3-1) - Well, it turns out the Chicago Bears will not be going 16-0 after they lost to the Indianapolis Colts 11-19 in week four. They had to lose eventually, but their first defeat didn’t have to be in an abysmal game which almost put...

News Briefs 9/28/20

Olivia Fellows, News Editor Sep 28, 2020

GV COVID-19 campus data update Since GVSU began conducting random testing on campus Aug. 27, the cumulative total COVID-19 cases since August 1st is 897. The university’s update of data used for this brief was from Friday, Sept. 25. Through...

Courtesy / Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies

Hauenstein Center hosting Wheelhouse Talk on COVID leadership

Ysabela Golden, Laker Life Editor Sep 9, 2020

Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is, as its name would imply, an institution promoting research and education on the American presidency. In addition to its role documenting the leaders of the past, however,...

Courtesy / Teri Jones

Q&A: CAB adapts to COVID restrictions on campus life

Katherine Arnold, Staff Reporter Sep 8, 2020

During this fall semester, students have come to expect new and unforeseen trials that they have never experienced before. Amongst living and dining changes, student life events have made the transition into new formats and health precautions. The Campus...

Art faculty adapts to remote instruction

Ysabela Golden, Laker Life Editor Aug 10, 2020

As the community at Grand Valley State University awaits the beginning of the fall semester on Aug. 31, many students are wondering how previously face-to-face methods of instruction will transfer to hybrid classes — and many faculty members are preparing...

GVL / Micah Hill

Student Senate conducts business while filmed for documentary

Lucas Swartzendruber, Staff Reporter Feb 24, 2020

Similar to the Feb. 13 meeting, Student Senate adjourned early at 5:55 p.m. for the Feb. 20 general assembly. However, senators accomplished substantial work, including discussing the latest Student Senate Climate Survey. Meanwhile, several students filmed...

GVL / Micah Hill

GV looks toward busing in 2020

Lucas Swartzendruber, Staff Reporter Jan 27, 2020

July 1, 2019 through the first week of Jan. 2020 saw nearly a million rides on The Rapid through Grand Valley State University routes. However, shifting ridership and various improvements accompany college busing. “Over the last five years, GVSU...

News Briefs 1/27

Sean Cauvet, News Editor Jan 27, 2020

Community Service and Learning Center puts on annual MLK Day of Service and Solidarity As a part of a national day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Grand Valley State University Community Service and Learning Center (CSLC) put...