Grand Valley Lanthorn

GV celebrates Day of the Dead

Lucas Swartzendruber, Staff Reporter • Nov 4, 2019

Rather than trick-or-treating this Oct. 31, some students celebrated Day of the Dead with the Latin American and Latino/a Studies program at the Frederik Meijer Honors College. “We usually do it on Nov. 1, but the problem is Nov. 1 is a Friday,”...

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Senate passes resolutions concerning inclusion, sustainability

Amy McNeel, Associate Editor • Oct 28, 2019

Grand Valley State University's Student Senate passed two new resolutions during their Oct. 24 General Assembly meeting. The first resolution, F-19-02, is in support of GVSU creating a Prayer Center at the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences campus....

Review: Danzón Cubano brings tasty, affordable Cuban cuisine to Grand Rapids

Lanthorn Editorial Board • Oct 7, 2019

A sandwich is only as good as its condiments. As journalists and proud believers in Sweet Baby Ray's slogan "the sauce is the boss," many of us dip all of our sandwiches in something, whether it's barbecue sauce, ranch, honey mustard or a "special" sauce. There...

10 years of sHaPe

Rachel Matuszewski, Staff Reporter • Aug 18, 2019

For many middle and high school students, the future is full of college and career decisions. But for others, higher education is not discussed. sHaPe (Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration) was put on in downtown Grand Rapids at the...

A&E Briefs 8/19

Mary Racette • Aug 18, 2019

Celebrate Polish Culture in GR The 40th annual Polish Festival will be held at Rosa Parks Circle on Aug. 23, 24 and 25. The festival, co-sponsored by the Polish Heritage Society and the city of Grand Rapids, holds the title as the longest continuous...

Campus detours, bus route changes caused by Laker Line construction

Rachel Matuszewski • May 13, 2019

From May 6 to Aug. 9, Campus Drive on Grand Valley State University’s Allendale Campus will be closed due to construction of the Laker Line. The Route 50 eastbound bus stop on Lake Michigan Drive and Ferndale Avenue near Meijer will be temporarily closed...

Arts at a Glance

Apr 7, 2019

Blackbear sells out spring concert Rapper and R&B artist Blackbear performed a sold-out show at the Fieldhouse Arena on Thursday, April 4 for the annual spring concert, arranged by Campus Activities Board. DJ Andre Power began the concert by playing...

Exclusive: Thomas Haas’ Lanthorn finale

Brady McAtamney • Apr 1, 2019

Editor's note: With the impending retirement of Grand Valley State University's President Thomas J. Haas - better known around campus as "T. Haas", Lanthorn Editor-in-Chief Brady McAtamney, with help from Ben Hunt, Nick Moran and Amy McNeel, conducted...

Arts at a Glance

Mar 24, 2019

Guest cellists to perform in Cello Fest The annual Cello Fest will take place on March 27, including a guest cello concert as part of the Arts at Noon series. Put on by Grand Valley State University cello professor Pablo Mahave-Veglia, the concert will...

College crocks: Eating… why? Where? How much?

Brendan Ulanch • Feb 18, 2019

“Wait, how much is this gonna cost?” is the thought that runs through my head whenever I go into a grocery store, gas station, Campus Dining location and even my own house. The fear of buying groceries and all the financial problems that come with...

GVSU Recreation to host Love Your Body Week

Elyse Greenwood • Feb 11, 2019

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an international awareness affair, and Grand Valley State University is participating with this 19th annual event to promote a healthy body image in its own community. Through a combined effort by Campus...

Replenish Food Resource expands, fights food insecurity

Elyse Greenwood • Jan 7, 2019

According to Students Against Hunger, 20 percent of students at four-year colleges qualify as food insecure. Grand Valley State University is taking the initiative to exclude itself from this devastating statistic. Replenish Food Resource, GVSU’s food...