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Brady McAtamney, Editor-in-Chief

Brady McAtamney was the Lanthorn’s Editor-in-Chief for the 2018-2019 school year.

All content by Brady McAtamney
GVL / Emily Frye Bryce Young-Walls during the game against SVSU on Satday September 30, 2017.

Conversation: GVSU running backs Marty Carter and Bryce Young-Walls talk brotherhood, favorite TV shows and tradition

Brady McAtamney
Oct 12, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye GVSU Football takes on Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday October 7, 2017.

Laker football preview: GVSU to take eight-hour trip to struggling Truman State

Brady McAtamney
Oct 12, 2017

GVSU football stomps Wayne State 45-27 in road matchup

Brady McAtamney
Oct 9, 2017
GVL / Spencer Scarber grand Valley State's Mens football team vs SVSU on Satueday september 30, 2017

Laker football preview: GVSU defense faces road test against offensive-powered Wayne State

Brady McAtamney
Oct 5, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Getty Images

Column: What happened to the Detroit Tigers (and what’s next)?

Brady McAtamney
Oct 5, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Garrett Pougnet during the game against SVSU on Satday September 30, 2017.

GVSU football dominates rival SVSU 34-6 in Battle of the Valleys contest

Brady McAtamney
Oct 2, 2017
GVL / Matt Read The Lakers take on Northwood University on Saturday 23rd, 2017.

Lakers to host rival Cardinals in annual Battle of the Valleys

Brady McAtamney
Sep 28, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye GVSU Football vs. Northwood University on Saturday September 23, 2017.

GVSU wide receiver Brandon Bean talks Battle of the Valleys rivalry

Brady McAtamney
Sep 28, 2017
Lakers' wide receiver Brandon Bean catches a pass from quarterback Bart Williams for 35 yards in the second quarter of the game against Northwood Saturday, Sept. 23. The Lakers beat the Timberwolves 49-0 to clinch their third straight win.

Lakers crush Northwood Timberwolves to win third straight game

Brady McAtamney
Sep 25, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Bart Williams prepares to throw the ball on Saturday September 9, 2017.

Laker football preview: GVSU confident heading into pivotal Northwood bout

Brady McAtamney
Sep 21, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Brandon Bean during the game against Davenport University on Saturday September 9, 2017.

GVSU football dismantles Michigan Tech 42-7 for first road win

Brady McAtamney
Sep 18, 2017
GVL / Spencer Scarber Marty Carter deflects the tackle during the game against Davenport on Saturday September 9, 2017.

Preview: Lakers face tough road test at Michigan Tech

Brady McAtamney
Sep 14, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye - Defensive back Eric Plate celebrates GVSU's first touchdown of the game with his teammates Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Plate blocked Davenport's punt, allowing Luke DeLong to recover the ball in the end zone for a Laker touchdown. 

GVSU football crushes Davenport in first home game

Brady McAtamney
Sep 11, 2017
GVL/Luke Holmes - Nick Keizer warms up before the start of the match. Grand Valley defeats Tiffin with a final score of 45-7 on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Lubbers Stadium.

GVSU football drops season opener to unranked Indianapolis

Brady McAtamney
Sep 7, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Rick Osentoski - USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) waves to the fans as he walks off the field after being relieved in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on August 26, 2016.

Column: Lanthorn sports staff reflects on Justin Verlander’s tenure as a Detroit Tiger

Robbie Triano, Arpan Lobo, and Brady McAtamney
Sep 7, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Marty Carter (left) and Bart Williams (right) during the game against Truman State on Saturday Oct. 15, 2016.

Preview: GVSU football opens season against Indianapolis

Brady McAtamney
Aug 31, 2017

GVSU football team all smiles at Media Day

Brady McAtamney
Aug 28, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Football runningback Marty Carter on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

GVSU football’s Marty Carter making the best of his ‘second chance’

Brady McAtamney
Aug 28, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Alton Voss, Dylan Carroll, and DeOndre Hogan during the game against Wayne State University on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016

Leading by example

Brady McAtamney
Aug 21, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - cheeseheadtv.com

Former GVSU football standout David Talley makes NFL jump

Brady McAtamney
Aug 21, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Coach Matt Mitchell during the game against Wayne State University on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016

No days off

Brady McAtamney
Jul 10, 2017
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Kendra Foley

GVSU women’s track and field captures second in national championship

Brady McAtamney
Jun 5, 2017

Lanthorn staff predicts NBA Finals outcome between Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors

Robbie Triano, Arpan Lobo, Brady McAtamney, Brendan McMahon, and Danny Schwartz
Jun 5, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Grand Valley State football during the game against Wayne State University on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016

Breaking down GVSU athletics’ contract with apparel giant Adidas

Brady McAtamney, Beau Troutman, Josh Peick, and Brendan McMahon
May 8, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Grand Valley State varsity lacrosse competes in the GLIAC semifinal game on Friday May 5, 2017.

GVSU lacrosse season ends after GLIAC Championship loss to McKendree

Brady McAtamney
May 8, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Josh Smith (9) nails a double. GVSU Men's Baseball faced off against Ohio Dominican in a double header on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

GVSU baseball sweeps doubleheader over Ashland

Brady McAtamney
Apr 20, 2017

GVSU lacrosse trounces Northern Michigan 22-2

Brady McAtamney
Apr 17, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Julie Guckian hits the putt. The women’s golf GLIAC Championship was held at the Meadows Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, 2016.

GVSU women’s golf claims JBMF Cavalier Classic crown

Brady McAtamney
Apr 13, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Meghan Datema (18) takes the first face off of the game. Grand Valley defeats Lake Erie College with a final score of 19-2 on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU lacrosse beats Findlay, loses to Tiffin

Brady McAtamney
Apr 10, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Julie Guckian tee's off on Sunday, Sep. 27, 2015.

GVSU women’s golf finishes third at NC4K Classic

Brady McAtamney
Apr 6, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Meghan Datema (18) takes the first face off of the game. Grand Valley defeats Lake Erie College with a final score of 19-2 on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU lacrosse opens conference season with win over UIndy

Brady McAtamney
Apr 3, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Jim Mone

Column: Tigers poised for playoffs after 2016’s disappointment

Brady McAtamney
Apr 3, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Murrary Sports Photography Lucas Gerard on Saturday March 25, 2017.

Sundstrom, GVSU men’s lacrosse down Dayton 14-9

Brady McAtamney
Mar 30, 2017
GVL/Mackenzie Bush - GVSU Women’s Lacrosse falls to Lindenwood Thursday, March 23, 2017.

GVSU lacrosse drops two nonconference games

Brady McAtamney
Mar 27, 2017
GVL / Emily Frye Corey Robison on Nov. 18, 2017.

GVSU women’s hockey falls to Miami-Ohio in national championship series

Brady McAtamney
Mar 23, 2017
GVL / Luke Holmes - Alex Scott warms up on the practice green at The Meadows Golf Course Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2016.

GVSU men’s golf finishes third overall at SVSU Spring Invitational

Brady McAtamney
Mar 20, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Carlyn Shisler(25) drives the ball up field, stops, then looks to pass. Grand Valley defeats Lake Erie College with a final score of 19-2 on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU lacrosse goes 1-2 on Maryland road trip

Brady McAtamney
Mar 13, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Dodgeball Club

GVSU dodgeball sweeps Blast from the Past tournament

Brady McAtamney
Mar 2, 2017
Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Column: During down year, MSU hoops still should be feared in March

Brady McAtamney
Feb 23, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Ryan Skomial (1) holds the ball at the top of Lake Erie's zone and sets up a play. Grand Valley defeats Lake Erie College with a final score of 19-2 on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU lacrosse goes 0-2 in opening two games of 2017

Brady McAtamney
Feb 20, 2017
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Meghan Datema (18) takes a face-off at mid-field. The Lakers take the victory over Tiffin University Friday, April 1, 2016.

2017 GVSU lacrosse squad looking to build off last year’s early postseason exit

Brady McAtamney
Feb 16, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - AP photo, Carlos Osorio Mike Ilitch

Rest in peace, Mike Ilitch

Robbie Triano, Jake Carroll, and Brady McAtamney
Feb 13, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Shooting Club Christian Yap competes with the GVSU Shooting Club

GVSU shooting club wins two virtual events

Brady McAtamney
Feb 9, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Connor Currier The GVSU Ski Club prepares to leave for their second ski meet on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

GVSU ski and snowboard club provides competitive, friendly atmosphere

Brady McAtamney
Feb 6, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Club sports GVSU women's club basketball goes undeafeated at their first home hosted tournament on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Club women’s basketball taking off in second season

Brady McAtamney
Jan 26, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - Austin Belanger-Iott

GVSU boxing club entering first year of competition

Brady McAtamney
Jan 19, 2017

Column: Two NFL teams in Los Angeles is bad for everyone

Brady McAtamney
Jan 16, 2017
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Shooting Club Members of the GVSU Shooting Club, pictured above, participate in the Great Lakes Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.

GVSU shooting club competes at Junior Olympic Qualifier

Brady McAtamney
Jan 12, 2017
GVL/Mackenzie Bush - Chuck Reed (8) races to the puck. GVSU Men’s D3 Hockey plays Michigan State University Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.

GVSU DIII hockey beats, ties Michigan State in two-game series

Brady McAtamney
Dec 12, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Amanda Glaza (13) and company celebrate a Grand Valley point. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball reflects on disappointing season

Brady McAtamney
Nov 28, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - GVSU volleyball defeated Northwood in three games in the Fieldhouse Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

GVSU volleyball’s season ends with 3-1 loss to Ferris State

Brady McAtamney
Nov 17, 2016

GVSU volleyball closes regular season with two-game split

Brady McAtamney
Nov 14, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Staci Brower (21) gets ready to block. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball splits two-game road trip

Brady McAtamney
Nov 7, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Jillian Butsavich (12) high fives her teammate. GVSU volleyball lost to Michigan Tech on Saturday, Oct. 29. 2016.

GVSU falls on the road to Ferris State 3-0

Brady McAtamney
Nov 3, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - The team celebrates after scoring. GVSU volleyball lost to Michigan Tech on Saturday, Oct. 29. 2016.

GVSU splits home weekend series

Brady McAtamney
Oct 31, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - John Bancheri

Laker navy competes at two events in split-squad weekend

Brady McAtamney
Oct 27, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Kendall Yerkes (2) jumps and sends the ball over the net. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball splits with Wayne State, Findlay

Brady McAtamney
Oct 24, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Kendall Yerkes (2) jumps and sends the ball over the net. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball goes 1-2 at Midwest Region Crossover

Brady McAtamney
Oct 16, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Jayci Suseland (15) leaps up to try to make a block. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

Brower, Suseland duo a force for GVSU volleyball

Brady McAtamney
Oct 13, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Jayci Suseland (15) spikes the volleyball over the net and past a Ferris blocker. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball downs Tiffin, Ashland at home

Brady McAtamney
Oct 10, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Jayci Suseland (15). The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball splits two-game road trip

Brady McAtamney
Oct 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Kendall Yerkes (2) jumps and sends the ball over the net. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs of Ferris State with a final score of 1-3 Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU volleyball falls to Ferris State 3-1

Brady McAtamney
Sep 29, 2016

GVSU volleyball downs Walsh 3-0 in home opener

Brady McAtamney
Sep 26, 2016
GVL/Emily Frye - Sydney Doby (2014)

Doby overcomes adversity, injuries in journey to starting job

Brady McAtamney
Sep 22, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Brooke Smith (8) celebrates with her team after a point scored. Grand Valley squares off against Ohio Dominican and claims the victory with a final score of 3-1.

GVSU splits two-game road trip

Brady McAtamney
Sep 19, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Katie Olson (9) sets the ball for Staci Brower (21). The Lakers fall to the Flyers of Lewis University Dec. 3 in Big Rapids, MI in the first round of the NCAA midwest regional tournament by a margin of 3-1.

Junior setter leads the charge for GVSU volleyball

Brady McAtamney
Sep 15, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Staci Brower (21) winds up for a kill. Grand Valley squares off against Ohio Dominican and claims the victory with a final score of 3-1.

GVSU volleyball sweeps four game road trip

Brady McAtamney
Sep 12, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Katie Olson (9) sets the ball. Grand Valley squares off against Ohio Dominican and claims the victory with a final score of 3-1.

GV takes one, drops three in opening weekend

Brady McAtamney
Sep 7, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Kendra Foley competes during the 2014 Track and Field National Championships in Louisville, KY.

GVSU cross country’s sights set on national championship

Brady McAtamney
Sep 1, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff Staci Brower (21) celebrates after a point scored. The Lakers fall to the Bulldogs at Ferris State University Sept. 29 by a margin of 3-1.

GVSU volleyball to rely on youth in 2016

Brady McAtamney
Aug 29, 2016
GVL/Luke Holmes - Assistant Coach, Cody Grice, watches his players between innings. Grand Valley Men’s Baseball lost to Walsh college 3-4 in the first game but won 15-8 in the second game.

Former Laker baseball standout inducted into high school’s Hall of Fame

Brady McAtamney
Aug 23, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Caitlyn Beasley Caitlyn Beasley

GVSU lacrosse goes out of state for 2016 recruiting class

Brady McAtamney
Jul 11, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Caitlin Wojichowski (33) carries the ball up field. The Lakers take the victory over Tiffin University Friday, April 1, 2016.

GVSU lacrosse’s Groveston, Wojichowski, earn GLIAC yearly awards

Brady McAtamney
Jun 6, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Chloe Zdybel (14) defends Grand Valley's net. The Lakers take the victory over Tiffin University Friday, April 1, 2016.

GVSU falls to Tiffin in overtime stunner

Brady McAtamney
Apr 18, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Chelsey Bishop (10) runs onto the field as the starting line-up is announced. The Lakers defeat the Greyhounds of the University of Indianapolis Saturday, March 26, 2016 with a final score of 15-4.

GVSU’s Bishop sits fourth in single season assists

Brady McAtamney
Apr 14, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Erika Neumen (3) carries the ball up and into Tiffin's zone. The Lakers take the victory over Tiffin University Friday, April 1, 2016.

GVSU’s Zwilsky gives look at life behind the mask

Brady McAtamney
Apr 7, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Erika Neumen (3) carries the ball up and into Tiffin's zone. The Lakers take the victory over Tiffin University Friday, April 1, 2016.

GVSU lacrosse tops Tiffin, Findlay

Brady McAtamney
Apr 4, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff – Ryan Skomial (1) looks for an opportunity to take a shot on net. The Lakers defeat the Bearcats of McKendree University with a final score of 23-11 Friday, March 25, 2016 in Allendale.

Junior attacker blossoming into star for GVSU

Brady McAtamney
Mar 31, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Erika Neuman

GVSU lax pleased with start to season

Brady McAtamney
Mar 17, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff

GVSU lacrosse splits spring break slate

Brady McAtamney
Mar 14, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Caitlin Wojichowski runs through the huddle on March 26, 2016

GVSU’s Wojichowski leads for Laker lacrosse

Brady McAtamney
Mar 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Erika Neuman

GVSU star looks to lead Lakers to NCAA tournament

Brady McAtamney
Feb 25, 2016
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Darren Kapustka (3) drives toward the hoop. The Lakers defeat the Cardinals of SVSU with a final score of 76-73 in Allendale.

GVSU men’s hoops splits another weekend series

A.A. Knorr and Brady McAtamney
Feb 22, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Sophomore Alex van de Steenoven serves the ball during a match against Daeman College on Feb 14, 2016.

GVSU men’s tennis uses 2015 season as motivation

Brady McAtamney
Feb 18, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff Erika Neuman

GVSU lacrosse to face tough early-season schedule

Brady McAtamney
Feb 15, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Dodgeball

Fettig steps in as first GVSU dodgeball coach

Brady McAtamney
Feb 11, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU Dodgeball Club

GVSU dodgeball club sweeps Central Michigan tournament

Brady McAtamney
Feb 8, 2016

GVSU club lacrosse welcomes new coaches

Brady McAtamney
Feb 1, 2016
Elise Tatchell swims butterfly during a swimmeat against Findlay on Jan 23 in Allendale, MI.

GVSU swim and dive preps for GLIAC meet

Brady McAtamney
Jan 28, 2016
Grand Valley Swimmer swims butterfly against Findlay on Jan 23 in Allendale, MI.

GVSU swim and dive sweeps Findlay

Brady McAtamney
Jan 25, 2016

GVSU to host golf clinic

Brady McAtamney
Jan 18, 2016
GVL / Courtesy

Rowing club trains in Florida over winter break

Brady McAtamney
Jan 14, 2016
GVSU strength club wins first meet

GVSU strength club wins first meet

Brady McAtamney
Jan 11, 2016
GVSU rowing coach John Bancheri honored

GVSU rowing coach John Bancheri honored

Brady McAtamney
Dec 13, 2015
GVL / Courtesy Joanna Kitlinski

Former GVSU rugby standout stars in professional league

Brady McAtamney
Dec 10, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Grand Valley's club rugby team defeats Oakland University Oct. 3 in Allendale.

GVSU senior corps leads talented team in rugby playoffs

Brady McAtamney
Nov 19, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Grand Valley's club rugby team defeats Oakland University Oct. 3 in Allendale.

GVSU men’s rugby advances, women’s rugby falls in playoffs

Jacob Arvidson and Brady McAtamney
Nov 16, 2015
GVL / Emily Frye Gianni Ferrero swims the butterfly during the teams first meet on Oct. 10th.

German native excels for GVSU swim

Brady McAtamney
Nov 5, 2015
GVL / Kevin Sielaff - Jenny Winters (20) runs to intercept a State pass. Grand Valley's women's club soccer team squares off against Michigan State on a rainy Oct. 31. The Lakers were defeated, with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Michigan State.

GVSU women’s club soccer bows out of W-MASC tournament

Brady McAtamney
Nov 2, 2015

Self-coached GVSU club softball team excels

Brady McAtamney
Oct 22, 2015
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