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The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn
The Student News Site of Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Lanthorn
All content by Lizzy Balboa

Free speech and the business model of education at GVSU

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 26, 2014

Weighing the pros and cons

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 9, 2014
Archive / Robert Mathews President T. Haas speaking during a previous Board of Trustees meeting.

Board approves land purchase, psychology program, Kleiner renovation; removes retiree medical benefits

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 3, 2013

Business as usual

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 23, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews

Haas swears in new campus director of public safety

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 2, 2013

Can’t shut us down

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 2, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews David Doddes ArtPrize entry Fleurs et riviere at Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.

Redefining creativity

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 29, 2013

True Transparency

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 22, 2013
Courtesy / GVSU Honors College

No greater honor

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 8, 2013

Students fill fewer parking spots

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 28, 2013

A hearty welcome

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 25, 2013
GVL / Archive 2012 Presidents Ball

New Traditions Team takes charge of school events

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 25, 2013

Phishing problems persist at GV

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 25, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews A construction worker from Wolverine Building Group trims a beam of wood on top of the newest addition of the Zumberge Library.

Campus in bloom

Lizzy Balboa and Ryan Jarvi
Aug 18, 2013
GVL / Archive Fall 2012 Freshman Move-In

No place like home

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 18, 2013

Journeys of faith and intellect

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 30, 2013

A treasure hidden in the ravines

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 30, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews The observance of Ramadan poses challenges to Muslim athletes all arossed the world. GVSU cross country and track star Mohammad Mohammad understands welcomes these obstacles during his off season training.

A holy struggle

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 30, 2013

Like a good neighbor

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 2, 2013

GV to host national health care speaker

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 2, 2013

International media convention to visit GV

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 2, 2013
Courtesy / Margo Dill 2012 G3 Camp

G3 camp brings grandparents, grandkids to bond on campus

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 2, 2013

New housing provides students options

Lizzy Balboa
Jun 2, 2013

GV blooms with summer building projects

Lizzy Balboa and Ryan Jarvi
May 6, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Gov. Rick Snyder addressing the Grand Valley State University graduates at Van Andel Arena during the Commencement Ceremony held on April 27, 2013.

Gov. Snyder addresses GV class of 2013

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 27, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews President Thomas Haas addressing an audience of graduates and family members during the 2012 Fall Commencement.

Seniors prepare for new roles as alumni

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 17, 2013

GV offices to move downtown

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 14, 2013

GV awards students, faculty at annual banquet

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 11, 2013

SSD to highlight student achievement

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 7, 2013

Japanese culture conference to address misconceptions

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 3, 2013
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Adidas protestors speak to the general assembly

GV students continue Adidas contract protest

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 31, 2013
Courtesy / David Chandler GVSU student Ulandra Reynolds pitches her “All Things Weaved” idea during the fifth annual Business Plan Competition.

All Things Weaved wins business plan competition

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 27, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Members of the USAS organization march to the Provost office to protest GVSUs contract with Adidas.

GV students protest Adidas contract

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 20, 2013
Taylor Robida / GVL Students from a Grand Valley State University LIB 100 class stand outside near the blue Transformation Link to spread some positivity on the Allendale Campus last Friday.

LIB 100 class spreads the love

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 17, 2013

Officer to help GV veterans access health benefits

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 13, 2013
GVL/Bo Anderson Provost Gayle Davis speaks at the ECS meeting

ECS approves degree program plan

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 10, 2013

Islam 101 one of many means of promoting diverse understanding

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 28, 2013

Rapid bus, car crash injures 2

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 28, 2013
Courtesy Photo / Hubert Massey

GV charter school unveils mural

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 24, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Allendale Township Supervisor Jerry Alkema speaking during the previous township meeting.

GVSU an issue of complaint among Allendale residents

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 21, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Andrew Abtahi of Northwestern University working on a project during downtime of the regional Model Arab League hosted at GVSU this weekend.

Model Arab League promotes ‘globalized perspective’

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 17, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU students Lucy Keller (left) and Noah Zucker (right) speaking during Avi Shabbat.

Muslim, Jewish students share fellowship to remember 2010 death

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 10, 2013
Competition encourages student involvement on GV social media

Competition encourages student involvement on GV social media

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 7, 2013
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Photo Illustration

Library, IT measure campus technology needs

Lizzy Balboa
Feb 3, 2013
Courtesy Photo / gvsu.edu Michael Price, chairman and CEO of Mercantile Bank, presents Arnie Smithalexander with a check for Grand Valleys Upward Bound program. At right is Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell.

Bank donation launches program upward bound

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 30, 2013
Unofficial tweets send wrong message

Unofficial tweets send wrong message

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 27, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Mondays King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.

Hatchett: MLK a human hero, global hero

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 24, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Mondays King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.

Hatchett: MLK a human hero, global hero

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 21, 2013
Megan Sinderson/ GVL Sia, a student at Black River Public Schools, patiently waits to discuss her ideas for her creative story in the Writing Center.

GV Writing Center hosts prospective students from young ages

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 20, 2013

GVSU programs see slight shift in enrollment

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 17, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews Central District Cyclery

MI-SBTDC gets $3.3 million from SBA

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 13, 2013

State legislature forces GV transparency online

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 9, 2013

New representatives look forward to House session

Lizzy Balboa
Jan 6, 2013
GVL / Robert Mathews President Thomas Haas addressing an audience of graduates and family members during the 2012 Fall Commencement.

Gerald Ford’s daughter honors parents, encourages future leaders at commencement

Lizzy Balboa
Dec 9, 2012
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck

GV counselors prep students for the transition back home

Lizzy Balboa
Dec 6, 2012
GVL / Amy Hammong Student President Jack Iott speaking at the UAS meeting.

UAS approves German Secondary Ed, minor, language changes to policies

Lizzy Balboa
Dec 2, 2012
Courtesy Photo / gvsu.edu The Womens Center Marlene Kowalski-Braun and Jo Ann Wassenaar at the awards ceremony November 8.

Women’s Center receives national recognition

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 29, 2012

‘I am GV’ honors student leaders

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 29, 2012

Health tips: choosing a local care provider

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 25, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck You Beautiful Black Woman: Hair Show 2012

YBBW hosts fourth annual Hair Show

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 18, 2012
GVL / Mikki Fujimori Dan Dixon and Heather Dixon photograph Stephanie Labby at their Grad Fest Booth

GradFest prepares current students, future alumni

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 14, 2012
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Staff members Anthony Clemons and Deva Hull speak in the LGBTQ resrouce center on Friday

GV recieves five-star LGBT-friendly campus rating

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 11, 2012

GVSU looks to end SVSU’s 4-0 run in Battle of the Valleys

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 7, 2012
Courtesy / pennlive.com Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama

Decision Time

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 5, 2012
GVL/Bo Anderson GVSU Facilities Engineer Terry Pahl

Utilities services save on energy projects

Lizzy Balboa
Nov 4, 2012
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck Provost Gayle Davis speaks on Friday afternoon.

Provost calls for faculty suggestions for efficient university

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 28, 2012
GVL / Amy Hammond GVSU student Erika Ymker working out in between classes.

Nursing, social work programs to fight obesity in Grand Rapids

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 24, 2012
GVL / Mikki Fujimori Businesses in Grand Rapids could be affected by the upcoming election.

GV expert: Obama, Romney economic plans ambiguous, not that different

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 21, 2012

Peer educators link students, counselors

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 18, 2012

Behind the scenes: T. Haas’ signs on during virtual office hours

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 14, 2012
Courtesy Photo / csuohio.edu

Turkey consul general opens dialogue at GVSU

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 10, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Sebastian Maisel and Polly Diven talk about the anti-islamic film

Panel discusses Middle East protests of American film

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 7, 2012
GVL / Mikki Fujimori A GVSU student working dilligently on homework.

Graduate students given more flexibility in dissertations

Lizzy Balboa
Oct 3, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Jon Jellema speaking on the hiring process at GVSU.

GV faculty hiring slowed by limited state funding

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 30, 2012
Courtesy / Xinyi Ou Take Back the Night event featuring nationally renowned spoken word artist, Staceyann Chin.

Take Back the Night event aims to raise awareness about on-campus assaults

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 30, 2012

GVSU surpasses WMU in enrollment

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 26, 2012
Santiago Zapata, an adviser for Grand Valley State University’s TRiO Educational Talent Search program.

GRPD investigates possible homicide of GV TRiO program adviser

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 26, 2012
GVL / Mikki Fujimori

GV contributes to conversation with research

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 23, 2012
GVL / Nate Ritter GVSU students registering to vote for the upcoming election.

Secretary of State gives student voters no excuse not to cast Nov. ballot

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 19, 2012

University funds not allowed for campaigning

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 16, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Students Kayla Campbell and Stephanie Mehmed work in the common area of the South Apartment C dorm on campus. Due to the large number of incoming freshman, an overflow in the dorms has cased some freshmen to be housed in Laker Village.

GV plans commemoration of Title IX

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 12, 2012
Courtesy Photo / Adam Bradway First endowed chair of the Frederick M. Honors College Bill Holsinger speaking at the Wheelhouse Talks this week.

Hauenstein kicks off Wheelhouse Talks with honors college chair

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 12, 2012

UAS looks on past success, future improvement

Lizzy Balboa
Sep 6, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock

Evangelist Brother Jed tells GVSU students they “deserve hell”

Matt Oberski and Lizzy Balboa
Aug 31, 2012
GVL / Kaitlyn Bowman The new GVSU speech lab on campus.

Speech Labs help student presentations

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 29, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter The Rapid Route 50, known as the Campus Connecter, now stops at the Rapid Central Station in the heart of Grand Rapids

Rapid transit rule changes affect GV student riders

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 29, 2012
GVL / Bo Anderson Online Classes have become the new norm for chemistry students

Digital push increases hybrid and online courses at GVSU

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 29, 2012

GVSU freshmen overflow into apartments

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 26, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Program Director of the Russian Studies program Svetoslav Pavlov.

Russian Studies undergoes changes

Lizzy Balboa
Aug 26, 2012
GVL Archive President Haas offers a diploma to a graduate during commencement

‘What a way to end the year’

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 19, 2012
GVL/ Archive A past UAS meeting.

UAS approves personnel review changes for GV

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 16, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews Students loading and unloading at the kirkhof bus stop. GVSU is one of 9 schools in the nations participating in transportation research currently.

GV joins U.S. public transit research

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 12, 2012
GVL / Robert Mathews GVSU students at the Rally Against Injustice.

‘AN INJUSTICE TO ONE IS AN INJUSTICE TO ALL’

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 9, 2012

GV faces lawsuit over guinea pig

Lizzy Balboa
Apr 5, 2012

Student businesses get jump start at competition

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 29, 2012
GVL / Dylan Graham Damon Graham and Caleb Tacoma view the BFA Show of Matthew Entingh

GV bolsters collection with student art

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 29, 2012
Courtesy Photo / mlive.com Grand Rapids Police responds to Spike and Mikes Liquor Store after Grand Valley Alum Zack Thome helped detain a criminal attempting a robbery.

Student vet thwarts GR robbery

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 26, 2012
GVL Archive Dress for Success

Career Services helps students dress for interview, job success

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 26, 2012
GVL / Eric Coulter Students get on a Rapid bus at Kirkhof

No plans for bussing changes on the horizon, after survey

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 22, 2012

BRING ON THE HEAT

Lizzy Balboa
Mar 19, 2012
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