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Grand Valley Lanthorn

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Grand Valley Lanthorn

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Sandra Maytan, GVSU Professor, will be performing this Friday at the Cook-DeWitt Center

Vocalist Sandra Maytan to perform ballads by Franz Shubert

Patrick Nothaft Jan 13, 2011

A young, blond woman stands on the stage of the vacant Cook-DeWitt Center auditorium accompanied only by a pianist at her side. She takes a deep breath and starts singing softly, like a mother cradling a child in her arms. The piano that began the...

Tom Hardy, program director of The Whale

Student radio seeks univeristy media integration

Elijah Brumback Dec 9, 2010

Len O’Kelly became advisor to Grand Valley State University’s student-run radio station, WCKS the Whale, at the beginning of the academic year — it is his first advising position after having been on-air in different markets for 23...

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Judi Jaekel, Karly Dierkes, Danielle Perkins, Colleen MacCallan, and Brandon Harneck (R to L) listen to Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, the university carillonneur performing inside of the Cook Carillon Tower

Clock to ring in holiday spirit

Rebekah Young Dec 2, 2010

With Christmas break on the horizon, students can start celebrating the season by visiting a holiday carillon concert Friday as pianist Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, the Grand Valley State University carillonneur and associate professor of music, performs...

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Grand Valley official discussed the Wounded Warrior Traumatic Brain Injury Project at a news conference on November 9th.

University partners with free veteran rehabilitation program

Chelsea Lane Nov 15, 2010

For injured veterans, the journey does not end once they return home as the road to recovery can be a long and challenging one. In order to help the recovery process along, a new rehabilitation program is aiming to bring health and support services...

Letter to the Editor: Criticism of prayer, meditation room starting unnecessary controversy

Nov 11, 2010

In the Monday, November 8th issue of the Lanthorn, there was an opinion piece, entitled “Blurring the Lines”, about the temporary meditation/prayer space on the second floor of Kirkhof and whether or not making this space permanent would...

Blurring the lines

Nov 8, 2010

A new temporary space recently opened on the second floor of the Kirkhof Center to provide a place for students of all faiths to pray and meditate. Aaron Haight, assistant director for Student Organization Development and an adviser for the GVSU Interfaith...

Students bare soles for TOMS mission

Students bare soles for TOMS mission

Susie Skowronek Nov 8, 2010

TOMS Shoes have invaded the fashion world. Ralph Lauren has sold Polo Rugby TOMS, and Element Skateboard has made limited edition TOMS Element shoes and a One for One skateboard. TOMS made its presence known at Grand Valley State University at 1...

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Andy Beachnau

GVSU community offers support, resources for suicidal students

Derek Wolff Oct 21, 2010

In the wake of several youth suicides across the nation, Grand Valley State University has stood tall with compassion as many departments have thrown their support behind students suffering from depression. About 400 people attended the candlelight vigil...

Congress sees first open seat in 17 years

Congress sees first open seat in 17 years

Samantha Butcher Oct 3, 2010

The state’s second Congressional District, which includes Kent and Ottawa counties, has an open seat for the first time since 1993. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, had been West Michigan’s representative in Congress for 17 years before retiring...

The Campus Health Center administers flu shots

University to offer flu shots

Samantha Butcher Sep 30, 2010

Both health centers affiliated with Grand Valley State University will provide flu vaccines for students, faculty and staff in the coming weeks. The GVSU Family Health Center, located at 72 Sheldon Blvd SE in Grand Rapids, is offering flu shot clinics...

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College Democrats to host local candidates

Samantha Butcher Sep 27, 2010

The Nov. 2 elections will be critical for both Democrats and Republicans, and Grand Valley State University’s College Democrats are doing their part to introduce students to local candidates. The College Democrats will host a Meet the Candidates...

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Fall weather means apple picking at orchards around Grand Valley

Lanthorn guide to Michigan apples

Susie Skowronek Sep 27, 2010

Lanthorn guide to Michigan apples Cortland Texture: crisp Flavor: hint of tartness Uses: baking and salads Season: September to early October Parentage: McIntosh x Ben Davis Specialty: does not easily brown Empire Description: firm,...