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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

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Elizabeth Schanz

Elizabeth Schanz

Elizabeth Schanz is the Lanthorn’s Editor in Chief for the 2023-2024 school year. She previously worked as Arts and Entertainment editor, News editor and a staff writer for the news section throughout her three years at the Lanthorn. Elizabeth is a multimedia journalism and dance major with a minor in history. In her free time she likes to paint, go out for sushi and loves hanging out with her dog Sadie and cat Claire. She is also part of the Fredrik Meijer Honors College and Momentum dance club.

Graduating Winter 2024
Major: Multimedia Journalism and Dance
Minor: History 
All content by Elizabeth Schanz
GVL / Bethann Long

Contentious chicken: GV Chick-fil-A plan highlights lack of communication with community

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Apr 8, 2024
GVL / Meghan Tripp

Grand Rapids’ top 5 greatest bars

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Mar 11, 2024

Review: The artistry of “Saltburn” prophesies its cult classic status

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Jan 29, 2024
GVL / Bethann Long

Snow sculptures, sledding and snoozing: how students spent their sub-zero days

Emma Armijo, Elizabeth Schanz, and Shay Carr
Jan 22, 2024
GVL / Elizabeth Schanz

GV’s YDSA hosts rally in support of Palestinians

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Nov 6, 2023
GVL / Elizabeth Schanz

What to know about GV’s Board of Trustees meeting: education, infrastructure, future

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Nov 6, 2023
GVL/ Bethann Long

Moving the movers: live music accompanists inspire, influence GV’s dance program

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Oct 30, 2023
GVL / Bethann Long

Sticker shock: why are GV C-Store prices so high?

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Oct 16, 2023
GVL / Sydney Lim

Bed Bugs cases on GV campus

Elizabeth Schanz and Abigail Jones
Oct 2, 2023
Courtesy/ GV MTD

Guest artist pushes GV dance program students towards professionalism

Elizabeth Schanz and Jaimee Hickson
Sep 18, 2023

Dating in the ‘Dale

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Sep 18, 2023
GVL/ Bethann Long

Campus housing overflow causes crowding, conflict

Elizabeth Schanz and Emma Armijo
Sep 11, 2023
GVL/ Elizabeth Schanz

New Student Senate, new challenges

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Sep 5, 2023
Courtesy Grand Rapids Public Museum

Exhibit at Grand Rapids Public Museum addresses lasting impact of racism

Elizabeth Schanz, Editor in Chief
Aug 28, 2023

News Year in Review 2022-23

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Apr 10, 2023
GVL Archives

GV faces backlash for graduation celebrations, officials respond

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Apr 3, 2023
GVL Briefs

News Briefs 4/3

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Apr 3, 2023
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News Briefs 3/27

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Mar 27, 2023
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News Briefs 3/20

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Mar 20, 2023
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News Briefs 2/27

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Feb 27, 2023
GVL Briefs

News Briefs 2/20

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Feb 20, 2023
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News Briefs 2/13

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Feb 13, 2023
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News Briefs 2/6

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Feb 6, 2023
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News Briefs 1/30

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Jan 30, 2023
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News Briefs 1/23

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Jan 23, 2023
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News Briefs 1/17

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Jan 17, 2023
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News Briefs 1/9

Elizabeth Schanz, News Editor
Jan 9, 2023
GVL / Meghan Tripp (Landgren)

Arts and Entertainment fall 2022 semester in review

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Dec 5, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/28

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/28

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 28, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/21

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/21

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 21, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/14

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/14

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 14, 2022
GVL / Elizabeth Schanz

CAB hosts first fall concert

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 7, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/7

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 11/7

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Nov 7, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/31

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/31

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 31, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/24

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/24

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 24, 2022
Courtesy / MLive

Whitmer, Dixon participate in first gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 17, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/17

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/17

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 17, 2022

Review: “Don’t Worry Darling” is a half-baked movie

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 10, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/10

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/10

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 10, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/3

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 10/3

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Oct 3, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 9/26

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 9/26

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sep 26, 2022
Arts and Entertainment briefs 9/19

Arts and Entertainment briefs 9/19

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sep 19, 2022
Arts and Entertainment Briefs 9/12

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 9/12

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sep 12, 2022

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 9/6

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Sep 6, 2022

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 8/29

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Aug 29, 2022

Arts and Entertainment Briefs 8/1

Elizabeth Schanz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Aug 1, 2022

Column: A reflection on gun violence in America

Elizabeth Schanz
Jul 18, 2022
GVL / Elizabeth Schanz

Michigan’s 2022 gubernatorial race could shape the future of the GOP

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Mar 28, 2022
GVL / Max Ritchie

Fires at Standale apartments and GV housing lead to fire safety conversations

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Mar 28, 2022
Courtesy / Elizabeth Llenau

GV student becomes a finalist for the Truman scholarship

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2022
GVL / Rachel Slomba

GV rec center expects spike in attendance with removal of mask mandate

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Mar 14, 2022
GVL / Rachel Slomba

Grand Valley Recreation Center struggles to enforce mask mandate

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Feb 28, 2022
GVL Archive

Column: Is this the pandemic or is this real life?

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Feb 21, 2022
GVL / Bri Conway

Virus Action Team shortens quarantine period, changes booster policy

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2022
GVL Archives

GV administration and community mourns Brendan Santo

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Jan 31, 2022
GVL / Meghan Landgren

GV establishes on-campus voting opportunity for Allendale residents

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Jan 24, 2022
GVL / Sydney Lim

GV prepares for icy winter

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Jan 18, 2022
GVL Archives

GV recommends, does not require booster

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2022
GVL / Annabelle Robinson

GV continues to keep confirmed COVID-19 cases low as holiday season approaches

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2021
GVL / Max Ritchie

GV students receive Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2021
Courtesy / GVSU

GV celebrates Día de los Muertos

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2021

GV responds to post from gubernatorial candidate

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2021
GVL Archives

GV students are given a voice at annual Teach-In

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2021
GVL / Annabelle Robinson

GV celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with events on campus

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2021
GVL Archives

GV Replenish assists students facing food insecurity

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2021
GVL / Lauren Seymour

Students clash with security at first GV football game

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2021
Courtesy to GVSU

GV students work through vaccine exemptions

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Sep 7, 2021
GVL / Aubree Wagner

GV vaccination clinics welcome students to campus

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2021
GVL / Jonathan Lantiegne

GV moves-in with new housing requirement

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Writer
Aug 2, 2021
GVL Archives

GV Student Awards Convocation honors exceptional students

Elizabeth Schanz
Apr 19, 2021
Courtesy / GVSU

Specialists discuss need for inclusion in times of disaster

Elizabeth Schanz
Apr 12, 2021
GVL / Katherine Vasile

GV urges community to stay vigilant as vaccines roll out

Elizabeth Schanz
Apr 5, 2021
Courtesy / GVSU

Relay for Life to host second pandemic event

Elizabeth Schanz
Mar 29, 2021
Courtesy / The Collegiate Live

Students, professors still struggle with COVID-19 learning adjustment

Elizabeth Schanz
Mar 15, 2021
Courtesy / GVNext, Kendra Stanley-Mills

Current and former GVSU president’s gather to discuss the strength of the Constitution

Elizabeth Schanz
Mar 1, 2021
Courtesy to GVSU

Michigan universities issue stay-at-home orders amid rising cases

Elizabeth Schanz
Feb 8, 2021
Courtesy to NEA

Let’s talk about sex with GV Recreation and Wellness

Elizabeth Schanz
Feb 1, 2021
President Mantella meets with a group of senators at a general assembly meeting in 2019

Mantella announces Presidential Roundtable Series following political upheaval

Elizabeth Schanz
Jan 25, 2021
Courtesy / GVSU

Lake Huron Hall renovations reflect community

Elizabeth Schanz
Dec 7, 2020
Courtesy / Blandford Nature Center

Safe activities around GV during the pandemic

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Reporter
Nov 23, 2020
GVL / Katherine Vasile

GV utilizes contact tracing to stop COVID-19

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Reporter
Nov 16, 2020
Courtesy / Which Wich

GV students celebrate national sandwich day

Elizabeth Schanz, Staff Reporter
Nov 9, 2020