Lee Marentette – Grand Valley Lanthorn

Lee Marentette, News Editor

Lee Marentette has been the Lanthorn’s News Editor since April 2025. He has worked at the Lanthorn since February 2024, beginning as an Arts & Entertainment writer before transitioning to News. In his free time, he enjoys music, books and travel.

Graduating Winter 2027

Major: English Language and Literature

Minors: Writing and History

All content by Lee Marentette

News Year in Review 2025-26

Lee Marentette, Olivia Mulka, and Grace Holmes
Apr 20, 2026

Reach higher, with fewer? GV eliminates key roles in consolidation efforts

Lee Marentette and Hailey Hentz
Mar 30, 2026

Several public record requests mishandled by GV since December

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Feb 23, 2026

Fake axe prompts officers to search North Campus

Hailey Hentz and Lee Marentette
Feb 7, 2026

Board of Trustees approves debt financing GR tech center

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Feb 6, 2026

Board of Trustees to vote on debt financing GR tech center

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Feb 5, 2026

Kuilema v. Calvin headed to Michigan Supreme Court

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Jan 26, 2026

Michigan still shields governor, lawmakers from FOIA as high fees hinder access

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Jan 12, 2026

News fall 2025 semester in review

Lee Marentette and Olivia Mulka
Dec 1, 2025

GV hosts former NATO ambassadors in foreign policy dialogue

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Nov 3, 2025

GVPD to test emergency alert system Friday

Lee Marentette, News Editor
Sep 29, 2025

Shutdown looming, Michigan Legislature has four weeks to finalize state’s budget

Lee Marentette and Joseph Poulos
Sep 1, 2025

News Year in Review 2024-25

Emma Armijo and Lee Marentette
Apr 14, 2025

Reports: Ottawa commissioner concealed firearm at GV, despite policy

Hailey Hentz, Lee Marentette, and Sarah Leach
Mar 27, 2025

Chief DeHaan steps down after 42 years at GVPD

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2025

Developing: Federal investigation launched into GV scholarships

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2025

Federal guidelines cue GV leadership to shrink Title IX, DEI protections

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2025

Thousands in GR march for International Women’s Day

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 10, 2025

Faculty urge GV administration to release expanded ICE guidelines

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 24, 2025

Students uneasy as string of stolen vehicles, break-ins continue

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 17, 2025

Advocates for sanctuary status flood GR City Commission meeting

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 3, 2025

Human rights assembly in GR spurs impromptu peace march

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 3, 2025

Federal deportation threat prompts protest, anxiety in West Michigan

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Jan 27, 2025

Confusion, concern strike nationwide over TikTok ban

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Jan 20, 2025

Cuisine changes: Qdoba to return at GV, Zoca relocation planned

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Jan 6, 2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil honors lives lost, fosters community

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Nov 25, 2024

Student Reading Series provides GV writers with encouraging community

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2024

GV improv group promises laughter for just two dollars

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2024

GV students receive racist text messages, part of nationwide investigation

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2024

Arts Celebration discusses connection between activism and artwork

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2024

Local band warms up the Arboretum during fall festival performance

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2024

Guest performance fuses hip hop with Shakespearean sonnets

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2024

GV Theatre’s “Romeo and Juliet” breathes new life into Shakespearean classic

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2024

ArtPrize sculptor hosts interactive workshop, inspires diverse conversations

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2024

Confluence Festival spotlights hands-on tech exploration

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2024

ArtPrize’s immersive experiences appeal to GV students

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Sep 16, 2024

Music engages GV community at Silent Disco

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Sep 9, 2024

Exhibition at GV Art Gallery recounts Latinx experiences

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Sep 2, 2024

Tribute performance series honors musicians that have passed on

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Aug 27, 2024

Free African dance classes being held in GR

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Aug 19, 2024

Censored and misrepresented: GV Women in Cinema club spotlight Iranian filmmakers

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Apr 8, 2024

Film rereleases lead nostalgic moviegoers back to theaters

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2024

GV graphic design students tackle contemporary issues in upcoming exhibition

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 25, 2024

Photography and faith: GV cohort captures diverse student experiences

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 18, 2024

Blunders and banter: GV students create community through chess

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Mar 11, 2024

GV production of “The Birds” highlights morality, paranoia

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 26, 2024

GRAM exhibition gives an immigrant’s perspective of reality at the border

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 19, 2024

Musicians infuse classical structure with modern technology in GV performance

Lee Marentette, Staff Writer
Feb 12, 2024