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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn

GVL / Kerry Farrar

GV students express creativity in diverse language showcase

Sofia Ellis, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18, Grand Valley State University's Modern Languages and Literatures Department and the Department of Classics hosted an event named “Medley” at the Cook-DeWitt Center. Medley was christened by the departments as “a celebration...

GVL / Sean Madsen

State of the Student Senate outlines successes, future plans

Bryana Quick and Emma Armijo Feb 17, 2025

Grand Valley State University’s annual State of the Student Senate address was held on Thursday, Feb. 13. The meeting showcased the Senate's efforts from the past year, and outlined successes of their new structure, recently established roles and future...

Courtesy / Cory Morse, University Communications

Reclaiming Thanksgiving: Indigenous students address turbulent holiday

Max Bufkin, Staff Writer Nov 25, 2024

Thanksgiving might seem like a serene and timeless American holiday, but its history is anything but static. Over the years, the holiday’s historical relevance and associated customs have drastically changed, and are even celebrated in cultures outside...

GVL / Caleb Worpel

GV Interprofessional Simulation Center showcases healthcare technology

Max Bufkin, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2024

Last week, Grand Valley State University’s Interprofessional Simulation Center showcased new healthcare technology and interactive simulations at the Pew Campus' Cook-DeVos Center during "Simulation Week." Each day, the center hosted a different set...

GVL | Bethann Long

Religious-based pregnancy centers can cause confusion

Sara Bagley, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2024

With many changes to legislation about reproductive health in recent years, many people are left concerned and confused about what options are still left when they see a positive response to their pregnancy test. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court was...

GVL / Macayla Cramer

Boil water advisory causes conflict in Grand Rapids

Max Bufkin, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2024

On Sunday, March 17, many Grand Rapids residents were alerted their tap water was no longer safe to drink and were instructed to boil their water before consuming it.  The City of Grand Rapids posted the alert on X, formerly known as Twitter, urging...

Courtesy / Amanda Pitts

GV invests in future of cybersecurity with expansion in computing program

Nolan McKendry and Emma Armijo Feb 26, 2024

Construction will soon conclude on the second cyber threat range on campus at Grand Valley State University, one of the many efforts the university has invested in expanding the computing program. A cyber threat range (CTR) is a high-tech computer...

Admissions aftermath: GV faculty feel pressure to aid underprepared students

Admissions aftermath: GV faculty feel pressure to aid underprepared students

Dylan Hoffius, Arts & Entertainment Editor Feb 19, 2024

Story Revision 2/28- The original article incorrectly attributed ”horror stories” of underprepared Grand Valley State University students to the Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors, where their staff of writing consultants were experiencing...

News fall 2023 semester in review

News fall 2023 semester in review

Emma Armijo, News Editor Dec 4, 2023

Campus housing overflow causes crowding, conflict With more than 7,000 incoming students and even more returning students coming to Grand Valley State University this fall, Housing and Residence Life is facing new on-campus housing challenges. GVSU’s...

Arts & Entertainment Briefs 11/27

Arts & Entertainment Briefs 11/27

Hailey Hentz, Arts & Entertainment Editor Nov 27, 2023

LGBT Resource Center to discuss retrospective identity labeling The Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center will be holding an Open Door Discussion on retrospective identity labeling on Dec. 1 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The discussion will focus on historical...

GVL / Aida Dennis

Supplying students: Replenish expand to Basic Needs Center

Chloe Schram, Staff Writer Nov 13, 2023

Replenish, the campus food pantry at Grand Valley State University, has expanded its services and reopened as the Basic Needs Center effective as of Wednesday, Nov. 8. The expansion includes access to another room at the facility that houses donated clothes,...

Arts & Entertainment Briefs 10/30

Arts & Entertainment Briefs 10/30

Hailey Hentz, Arts & Entertainment Editor Oct 30, 2023

Film screening to explore background of Calder sculpture The documentary “Pour le Peuple” (2022) will be screened on Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Loosemore Auditorium on the GVSU Pew Campus. The film’s screening is a partnership between...