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Grand Valley Lanthorn

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 / Macayla Cramer

GV clings to wild 57-49 victory over CSU Pueblo in double OT

Nelson Hubbell, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2023

In a thriller for the ages, the #4 Grand Valley State University football team gutted out a seesaw win against the #20 Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves, 57-49. The win gave GVSU head coach Scott Wooster his first career victory at the university. From...

GVL/ Alena Visnovsky

GV Sustainability and Agriculture Project reopens annual farmers stand

Mallory Burt, Staff Writer Sep 5, 2023

The Beekeepers, a Grand Valley State University student organization, joins the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) to sell home-grown produce and organic honey in a weekly farmers market celebrating their joint advocation for sustainability at the...

GVL / Annabelle Robinson

Muslim Students Association creates space for culture and community

Joseph Poulos, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2023

Grand Valley State University’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a student organization that provides a place for Muslim students and any others interested to learn more about the Islamic faith and support its members.  The group holds many...

Column: Don’t give into the pressure of sports betting

Ayron Rutan, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2023

The rush one gets from watching their favorite team win an exciting game is something that is undeniable, just ask any sports fan. Similar to this rush is that which comes after winning a big payout on a risky bet. Combine the two, and you’ve got...

Laker Life Briefs 2/13

Laker Life Briefs 2/13

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor Feb 13, 2023

Purchase a plant from the Biology Club On Monday, Feb. 13, the Biology Club will be selling plants in the Kirkhof Center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All of the plants for sale have been grown and potted by members of the club. All proceeds will go...

Laker Life Briefs 1/17

Laker Life Briefs 1/17

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor Jan 17, 2023

Learn about ESSU On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Enterprise Systems Student Union will be hosting a cookies and conversation session for students to get to know ESSU. This group is aimed towards students who are interested in enterprise systems. It works...

GVL / Sydney Lim

GV Replenish Food Pantry helps to combat food insecurity

Isabelle England, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2022

When returning to campus after Thanksgiving, a holiday focused on food, some students may face a higher risk of food insecurity as holiday expenses rack up. At GVSU, students struggling with food insecurity can turn to Replenish, an on-campus food...

GVL / Sydney Lim

GV holds annual First-Generation College Day celebration

Zoë Murphy, Staff Writer Nov 14, 2022

Grand Valley State University hosted its annual First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8. First-Generation College Day is dedicated to the recognition of the group of students who have parents that did not complete a four-year college or university degree....

GVL | Annabelle Robinson

GV food gets rebrand with Laker Food Co.

Lea Gaetto, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2022

Laker Food Co., formerly Campus Dining, has recently been re-established as the brand new food service at Grand Valley State University. Despite there being numerous bumps in the road with this corporation over the past two years such as poor feedback...

GVL / Annabelle Robinson

Flu season, endemic COVID-19 prompt renewed virus prevention efforts at GV

Grace Smith, Staff Writer Sep 19, 2022

For the last two years, Grand Valley State University has experienced mild cold and flu seasons as a result of public health measures such as social distancing intended to limit the spread of COVID-19. Although many in the campus community were vocal...

Laker Life Briefs 8/29

Laker Life Briefs 8/29

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor Aug 29, 2022

Welcome back bbq for students On Monday, Aug. 29 Campus Ministry is hosting a welcome back to school cookout and carnival. The event will take place at the Cook Carillon Clock Tower lawn starting at 6 p.m. Students are welcome to come for free food...

Arts & Entertainment Briefs 3/14

Sabrina Edwards, Arts and Entertainment Editor Mar 14, 2022

Celebrate poetry night at GVSU On Monday, March 14, award-winning poet Danez Smith will be joining two local poets, Ericka Thompson and Marcel Price, to celebrate poetry night at Grand Valley State University. Thompson is the current Grand Rapids Poet...