The Lanthorn Loop

In this episode of the Loop, Lanthorn Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Schanz dives deep into what life is like as a student worker at GVSU.

In this episode, we're spotlighting a recent protest hosted by GV's YDSA in support of Palestine during the current conflict in Gaza.

Welcome to the Loop, a news podcast brought to you by the Grand Valley Lanthorn.

In this episode, we're taking a dive into the relationship between accompanists and GVSU's dance program.

The Lanthorn has published its final paper for the 2022-2023 school year. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn section editors reflect on the year.

Over the past week, Grand Valley State University celebrated Trans Week of Visibility. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn staff write Isabelle England joins the podcast to discuss her coverage of the event.

GVSU emerita professor of writing Patricia Clark is having one of her poems spent to the moon as a part of the Lunar Codex project. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn staff writer Sabrina Rihtarshich joins the podcast to discuss her coverage of the story.

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees met for the first time in 2023. The meeting covered the Campus Master Plan and few other important issues. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn staff writer Jack Blake joins the podcast to discuss the meeting and explain his reporting process of the event. 

On Feb. 6, an Earthquake hit Turkey and Syria resulting in over 46 thousand deaths while others were left injured and homeless in freezing conditions. In response, Grand Valley State University held a vigil to show support and raise awareness. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop staff writer Chloe Scram is joining the podcast to discuss her coverage of the event.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Robert Hall and Shelley Padnos to the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, staff writer Madison Steigerwald joins the podcast to explain the GVSU Board of Trustees and its new trustees. 

On February first, Grand Valley State University Campus Activity Board hosted an event for students to celebrate Harry Styles’ birthday. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Staff writer Isabelle England joins the podcast to discuss her coverage of the event.

Grand Valley State University Football is entering a new era as its welcomes Scott Wooster, the team's next head coach. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn Sports Editor Anthony Clark Jr joins the podcast to discuss Wooster’s hiring and his introductory press conference.

The AAUP hosted an event called Understanding Faculty Salary to help inform the GVSU campus community about faculty salary. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Lanthorn Associate Editor Audrey Whitaker joins the podcast to explain the event. 

Grand Valley State University Campus Parking Services has recently implemented a License Plate Recognition software to help identity cars that are parking without the proper pass. In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, Staff Writer Grace Smith joins the podcast to discuss the change.  

Grand Valley State University's 2022 Fall semester is nearing a close. Lanthorn section editors are joining this episode of the Lanthorn Loop to help recap the semester. 

In the first filmed version of the Lanthorn Loop, Editor-in-Chief Mary Dupuis joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss the Grand Valley State University Counseling Center’s Mental Health Ambassador Program. 

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Poll workers play a massive roll in the election process. With the midterm elections taking place this week, poll workers have been a massive point of discussion. Staff writer Payton Brazzil joins the Lanthorn Loop to talk about poll workers and what they do. 

The midterm elections are set to take place on Nov. 8. In preparation, staff writer Joseph Poulos wrote a story that discussed the issues that are most important to Grand Valley State University students. Joseph is joining the Lanthorn Loop to discuss what he found. 

Staff Writer Allison Bair joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss writing a column and how it differs from writing a journalistic article.

Grand Valley State University seniors are preparing for graduation this fall. This means a large majority of these students will begin looking for jobs. Staff writer Zoë Murphy joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss the current state of the Grand Rapids area job market. 

The Grand Valley State University Haunted Arboretum was open on Thursday, October 13, and Friday, October 14. The event gave students the ability to get into Halloween spirit as they walked through the decorated arboretum and faced jump scares from a variety of characters. Staff writer Clemence Daniere joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss her coverage of the event.

The Grand Valley State University Counseling Center hosted Mental Health Screening Day which helped student assess and learn about their mental health. Staff writer Katie Rauhut joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss her coverage of the event.  

GV Football defeated rival Saginaw Valley State University by a score of 29-10. Staff writer Brian Bloom joins the Lanthorn Loop to discuss the game and the process of covering a college football game. 

The GVSU Farmers Markets sells affordable produce to GVSU students on campus. In addition, their are many opportunities to get involved through internships or volunteering.  

From Sept. 12 to Sept. 16 Grand Valley State University hosted Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental Health Awareness Week was was completely student run and featured a variety of events that helped students learn about mental health.  

Subject to Change is an improv comedy group at Grand Valley State University. The group uses their performances to help entertain the GVSU community while raising money to assist in philanthropic endeavors. 

On August 24th the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Student Debt Relief Plan to help ease student debt issues in America. This plan will greatly affect many Grand Valley State University students. 

The Grand Valley Lanthorn is back with the 2022 Summer Edition. This episode of the Lanthorn Loop discusses what to expect in the Summer Edition alongside an introduction to our staff editors. 

Grand Valley State University held its first-ever Sex Ed Week. The week consisted of 13 lighthearted and serious events so students had the opportunity to learn more about sexual education while having fun. 

Local MMA fighter Brett Martin has been working towards his goal of making it to the UFC since 2015. Throughout his journey, he has learned how to balance his passion, his family, and his work.

Aramark, a food service provider from Philadelphia and has been linked to many unethical issues. Grand Valley students and groups on campus are questioning if this contract is what's best for the University and are exploring other possible options. 

On this episode of The Lanthorn Loop we talk about the heartbreaks and triumphs of Grand Valley State's newest cornerback, Allante Leapheart. 

Students packed Lubbers Stadium on Sept. 11, for the first in-person football game in over a year. What was supposed to be a joyous reunion resulted in many grievances after the attendees faced issues with security and overcrowding. 

Skelletones provides a places for people of all-ages to connect with like-minded communities and provides them with a safe place to go and listen to music. They are open Friday & Saturday from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Its been over a year since we've seen Grand Valley State University's football team take the field. September 2nd, 2021, will be their first game right here at Lubbers Stadium. The team and fans are excited to get back to in-person games to celebrate the 50th season of GV football! 

After a year of halting indoor productions due to COIVD-19, Circle Theatre is back. Grand Rapids fans are eager to see the Circle Theaters artists take the stage again as they open with their outdoor production of "Always Patsy Cline". 

In this episode of the Lanthorn Loop, our host Haileigh Huber joins former Editor-in-Chief Nick Moran to talk with the editors of the Grand Valley Lanthorn about the challenges they faced during the pandemic, how they adapted to those challenges and some of their favorite pieces from the past year.