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All content by Shae Slaughter

We’re harming more than just the president

Shae Slaughter
Apr 21, 2018

Cynthia Nixon a refreshing choice for governor

Shae Slaughter
Apr 19, 2018

Review: Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ makes history more accessible

Shae Slaughter
Apr 16, 2018

What to take away from Michigan’s fight for water

Shae Slaughter
Apr 12, 2018

Student senate wise to vote against smoking-ban proposal

Shae Slaughter
Apr 9, 2018

When are we old enough to have an opinion?

Shae Slaughter
Apr 5, 2018

Why health insurance should be a priority

Shae Slaughter
Mar 29, 2018

Mississippi needs to reevaluate which lives matter

Shae Slaughter
Mar 22, 2018

Why we need to keep our eyes open about genocide

Shae Slaughter
Mar 19, 2018

Why we need to rethink unpaid internships

Shae Slaughter
Mar 15, 2018

It’s time to start thinking about Michigan’s gubernatorial race

Shae Slaughter
Mar 12, 2018

How we are shaped to hate

Shae Slaughter
Mar 1, 2018

Respect should be earned, not taken for granted

Shae Slaughter
Mar 1, 2018

Breaking out of a workout rut

Shae Slaughter
Feb 26, 2018

Taking action in the wake of another school shooting

Shae Slaughter
Feb 22, 2018

When did immigration become such a bad thing?

Shae Slaughter
Feb 19, 2018

Why the 2018 Winter Olympics are significant for LGBT athletes

Shae Slaughter
Feb 15, 2018

The significance of Trump’s rhetoric

Shae Slaughter
Feb 8, 2018

How to stay flu-free this semester

Shae Slaughter
Feb 1, 2018

What we can learn from dystopian literature

Shae Slaughter
Jan 29, 2018

Breaking down the pay gap

Shae Slaughter
Jan 22, 2018

Don’t let senioritis get the best of you

Shae Slaughter
Jan 18, 2018

How to survive night classes

Shae Slaughter
Jan 11, 2018

Why staying informed is so important

Shae Slaughter
Jan 8, 2018

Why appearance shouldn’t define capability

Shae Slaughter
Dec 11, 2017

Why we need selective question testing

Shae Slaughter
Dec 4, 2017

What the new tax plan means for college students

Shae Slaughter
Nov 30, 2017

Why professors should assign less reading

Shae Slaughter
Nov 27, 2017

Why being thankful should include giving back

Shae Slaughter
Nov 20, 2017

Deconstructing how we use gun-control language

Shae Slaughter
Nov 13, 2017

A ‘fresh’ take on healthy, vegetarian living

Shae Slaughter
Nov 6, 2017

Drawing the line between cultural appropriation, appreciation in Halloween costumes

Shae Slaughter
Oct 30, 2017

#ButWhyNow: An examination of the #MeToo campaign

Shae Slaughter
Oct 23, 2017

Why you should put down your phone and enjoy life in real time

Shae Slaughter
Oct 19, 2017

Why I’m ‘pro-choice’

Shae Slaughter
Oct 12, 2017

Women shouldn’t have to choose between work and motherhood

Shae Slaughter
Oct 9, 2017

What I wish I’d known as an incoming freshman

Shae Slaughter
Sep 27, 2017

Making the world great again

Shae Slaughter
Sep 18, 2017

Sexism in sports fandoms

Shae Slaughter
Sep 14, 2017

Making choices for yourself

Shae Slaughter
Sep 7, 2017

Seven thoughts that run through every GVSU student’s mind

Shae Slaughter
Aug 28, 2017

Why it’s important to prioritize self-care

Shae Slaughter
Aug 28, 2017

Let’s stop career shaming people

Shae Slaughter
Apr 20, 2017

We need the first amendment

Shae Slaughter
Apr 13, 2017

When did relationships get so difficult for people?

Shae Slaughter
Apr 6, 2017

A look at modern day Disney

Shae Slaughter
Mar 23, 2017

Change is coming, even if you’re tired of it

Shae Slaughter
Mar 20, 2017

Spending the extra money for spring break is worth it

Shae Slaughter
Mar 2, 2017

Is it really a wonder we don’t all get along?

Shae Slaughter
Feb 23, 2017

Calm down, millennials aren’t that bad

Shae Slaughter
Feb 16, 2017

So… what are you doing after college?

Shae Slaughter
Feb 13, 2017

We need more Beyoncés

Shae Slaughter
Feb 2, 2017

Education standards have changed, so should our expectations

Shae Slaughter
Jan 26, 2017

What happens after Trump takes office?

Shae Slaughter
Jan 19, 2017

Double standards of attendance

Shae Slaughter
Jan 9, 2017
GVL / Sara Carte Grand Valley students donate winter gear to Mel Trotter Ministries downtown Grand Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016.

GVSU students collect winter gear to donate to homeless shelter in Grand Rapids

Shae Slaughter
Dec 5, 2016

Rape Agression Defense training helps women fight back

Shae Slaughter
Dec 1, 2016
GVL / Sara Carte - Seniors get their pictures taken at GradFest in the Kirkhof Center on Monday, Apr. 18, 2016.

GVSU Alumni Association hosts GradFest for its newest members

Shae Slaughter
Nov 28, 2016
Alternative Breaks locations announced for winter, spring trips

Alternative Breaks locations announced for winter, spring trips

Shae Slaughter
Nov 17, 2016

Lakers discuss ‘hunger and homelessness’

Shae Slaughter
Nov 14, 2016

Council for Exceptional Children to hold symposium at GV

Shae Slaughter
Nov 9, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Beth Hopkins plays a game with kids from Dickinson Elementary School.

Elementary school students brought to GVSU to experience college

Shae Slaughter
Nov 7, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Youssef Darwich (far left) assists some Grand Valley student volunteers at the GVSU Sustainability Farm on Friday Sept. 30, 2016.

Wesley 5K Walk provides support GV food pantry

Shae Slaughter
Nov 3, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Coeli Fitzpatrick speaks in front of students and faculty. The “Islamophobia” lecture was held in the Kirkhof Center on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.

Islamophobia panel combats stereotypes at GVSU

Shae Slaughter
Oct 31, 2016
GVL/Mackenzie Bush - The Disability Support Resources office pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016.

Campus Links pairs autistic students with mentors

Shae Slaughter
Oct 27, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - GVSU.edu 2015 ITC Program certificate graduates. Seated left to right is Rachel Powers, Angel McFarland, Abish Israde, and Kayla Mough. Standing left to right is Regina McClinton, Karly Cramer, Anna Moore, Shelby Bruseloff, Shelbi Kruithoff, and Fabian Haywood.

Looking through a new lens

Shae Slaughter
Oct 24, 2016

GVSU book club looks to make reading more enjoyable

Shae Slaughter
Oct 17, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye

Red Tide tampon drive set to meet student needs

Shae Slaughter
Oct 13, 2016

‘It’s on Us’ campaign focuses on getting men to advocate against sexual violence

Shae Slaughter
Oct 10, 2016

GV’s healthcare management degree ranked among top in midwest

Shae Slaughter
Oct 5, 2016

Great Laker weekend encourages students to explore campus

Shae Slaughter
Oct 3, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Lori Houghton (right) speaks with students Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 during the research fair held in the Grand River Room.

Undergraduate research fair gives students opportunities

Shae Slaughter
Sep 29, 2016
Austin Lynema awarded LEEP scholarship twice

Austin Lynema awarded LEEP scholarship twice

Shae Slaughter
Sep 29, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye Strength Quest on Tuesday Sept. 20, 2016.

StrengthQuest series helps students utilize personal strengths

Shae Slaughter
Sep 22, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff GVSU Surplus Store

Surplus Store focuses on sustainability

Shae Slaughter
Sep 19, 2016
GVL/Kevin Sielaff - Karen Gibson speaks at Grand Valley's annual Convocation ceremonies on Friday, August 26, 2016.

Largest multi-disciplinary organization for women in STEM opens West Michigan chapter

Shae Slaughter
Sep 14, 2016
GVL / Luke Holmes - Students learn about possible internship opportunities. The Volunteer/Non-Profit Internship Fair was held in Henry Hall on Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016.

GVSU helps students explore nonprofit, internship opportunities

Shae Slaughter
Sep 12, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye

New mailing system consolidates package pickup locations

Shae Slaughter
Sep 8, 2016
GVL/Luke Holmes Melissa Perla helps strectch out Grant Fall in the Physical Therapy room in the Center for Health Sciences Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

GVSU receives state funding for new health science building

Shae Slaughter
Aug 23, 2016

GVSU student creates thermal mask

Shae Slaughter
Jul 19, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Jill Wolfe CAP 320 scavanger hunt

Scavenger hunt exam gives students a new spin on finals week

Shae Slaughter
Jun 6, 2016
GVL / Courtesy - Robin Spring National Student Advertising Competition Team (NSAC)

Lakers win third place in National Student Advertising Competition

Shae Slaughter
May 9, 2016
GVL / Emily Frye The Rapid on April 20, 2016.

Laker Line project asks for student feedback

Shae Slaughter
Apr 21, 2016
GVL / Kasey Garvelink - Alvin Dann Jr. writes on the white board while working at the Speech Lab on Apr. 4, 2016 in Allendale.

GVSU’s Speech Lab heads to the national stage

Shae Slaughter
Apr 7, 2016

GV alumnus offers advice on real-world marketing

Shae Slaughter
Apr 4, 2016
GVL / Zach Lucassian - Tunnel of Oppression events; Feb. 5, 2015.

Tunnel of Oppression to highlight injustices on campus

Shae Slaughter
Feb 22, 2016