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Laker Life Briefs Sept. 26

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor • Sep 27, 2021

Battle of the Valley’s fundraising events Student Senate is hosting multiple events for the fundraising of Battle of the Valley’s. All proceeds benefit the I Understand-Love Heals charity and mental health awareness. The first being a yoga event...

On-campus parking once again point of frustration among GV students this fall

Jacob DeWeerd, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2021

As Grand Valley State University has seen the return of many in-person classes this semester, students are finding themselves frustrated with one common problem: on-campus parking. High prices, the number of spots available and the lack of alternative...

Laker Life briefs 9/12

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor • Sep 13, 2021

Finding internship connections Tuesday Sept. 14 Grand Valley is hosting a nonprofit volunteer and internship fair at both the Allendale and Pew campus. These events will be held in the Kirkhof lawn and the Devos Courtyard. There will be approximately...

Laker Life Briefs 8/30

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor • Aug 30, 2021

Welcome back block party The Greek community is hosting a block party to commemorate the beginning of the fall semester. The block party will be held in Lot C- West on Sept. 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The party is being backed by 25 different sororities...

Laker Life Briefs

Sabrina Edwards, Laker Life Editor • Aug 2, 2021

First Cornhole Tournament at GVSU Grand Valley is hosting their first cornhole tournament on Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s free to sign up and registration is due by Aug. 12. To sign up all you need is a teammate and a team name, the winners...

Laker Life Briefs

Apr 19, 2021

Lakerpalooza The Campus Activities Board is celebrating the end of the academic year with a day of free, live music on the Kirkhof lawn. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 23, the GV community is encouraged to sit back and enjoy the show. Accompanying...

Laker Life Briefs

Apr 12, 2021

Human Trafficking in Hospitality Seminar Human trafficking is a serious global issue intersecting with many different industries, including hospitality and tourism. In order to create awareness, Grand Valley's Hospitality and Tourism Management Club...

Laker Life Briefs2/22

Feb 22, 2021

Asian Student Union hosts discussion on reappropriation Simon Tam, founder of the Asian American rock band The Slants, attempted to reappropriate an ethnically-charged schoolyard insult with the name of his music group. When he tried to trademark it,...

GV Simulation Center adopts to virtual and socially-distanced simulation models

Lauren Formosa • Feb 20, 2021

The Grand Valley State University Simulation Center, located in the Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences, has found clever ways throughout the past year to continue giving nursing students hands-on healthcare experience while following state and university...

Laker Life Briefs 2/15/21

Feb 15, 2021

TRIO STEM offers help with FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are due Mar. 1, so Grand Valley State University's TRIO STEM Student Support Services is hosting two days of workshops this week to assist those who haven't finished...

CAB reimagines Winter Carnival as Winterfest

Autumn Pitchure, Staff Reporter • Feb 1, 2021

Searching for fun activities for their students during the COVID-19 pandemic, Grand Valley State University will be hosting their first-ever Winterfest. Sydney Brzezinski, Campus Activity Board's Director for Winterfest, said GVSU had done something similar...

News Briefs 1/19/2021

Mary Racette • Jan 19, 2021

GV COVID-19 campus data update The GVSU community has had a cumulative total of 2,099 COVID-19 cases since random testing began on campus Aug. 27. The university’s update for this brief was from Friday, Jan. 15. Through testing results this...