The Cook-DeWitt Center was constructed by Grand Valley State University in April of 1991 on the Allendale Campus. Primarily put in place to house campus ministry, the building is also home to a 250-seat auditorium, a conference room, a green room and...

A new era is beginning in the Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team with the departure of seven-year head coach Jeff Hosler. GVSU named Jim Conlon the new head coach of the women’s soccer team on July 30, 2021. Conlon joins the Laker...

The Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team (1-0) kicked off their season opener at home against Northern Michigan University (0-1). GVSU came out with a dominate performance, proving exactly why they are ranked number one in the nation after...

It’s been over a year since the girls soccer team at Grand Valley State University has taken the field. Fall sports for 2020 were cancelled last semester and the soccer team was forced to continue practicing and training. Luckily, their schedule got...

There’s a case to be made that this has been the most stressful week for Grand Valley State University students over this whole semester, for a variety of reasons. With midterms wrapping up over the last few weeks, many students are panicking because...

Among the hundreds of Grand Valley State University students who marched on Allendale’s campus last Friday for the Equality March were dozens of GVSU student athletes walking in solidarity with their teammates. Several student athletes from multiple...

There’s this quote that goes, “life is a journey with problems to solve and lessons to learn, but most of all, experiences to enjoy.” My experience as a sportswriter at the Lanthorn began two years ago, and as I reflect on my time here, it is clear...

When Grand Valley State University senior midfielder Riko Sagara was named the Division II National Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches back on Tuesday, Dec. 17, it came with little surprise. The Tokyo, Japan native led the nation in assists...

GVSU Soccer outlasts Western Wash to claim title, earn record 6th NCAA Championship By Eli Ong ([email protected]) "The feeling was just incredible. To be surrounded by my best friends and celebrate what we've worked so hard for all year,"...

The No. 2 Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional final after two decisive victories over Southern Indiana and McKendree on Friday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 24. Both wins were lopsided affairs for GVSU,...