http://www.lanthorn.com Stories from Grand Valley Lanthorn en-us Gryphon 2.3.1-dsw (pewabic)/Foundry5 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:07:23 -0500 web@lanthorn.com http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/probation_violations_increase_at_gv At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:07:22 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/probation_violations_increase_at_gv http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/activist_discusses_israelipalestinian_conflict_at_gv Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:07:23 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/activist_discusses_israelipalestinian_conflict_at_gv http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/hot_shooting_leads_mens_basketball_to_gliac_sweep Coming off its worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:07:23 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/hot_shooting_leads_mens_basketball_to_gliac_sweep http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/college_education_happiness_level_are_related_study_says Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:37:06 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/college_education_happiness_level_are_related_study_says http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/basketball_teammates_grow_friendship_skills_together Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:37:05 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/basketball_teammates_grow_friendship_skills_together http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/professor_shines_a_light_on_american_history_in_awardwinning_up_from_the_bottoms The locally-made documentary film “Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream” by Grand Valley State University’s Jim Schaub will be aired Sunday on PBS at 8 p.m. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:37:05 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/02/professor_shines_a_light_on_american_history_in_awardwinning_up_from_the_bottoms http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/every_month_is_black_history_month “I’m happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012,” said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general.” Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:09:51 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/every_month_is_black_history_month http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/sibs_and_kids_weekend_brings_out_a_different_side_of_gvsu This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:09:51 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/sibs_and_kids_weekend_brings_out_a_different_side_of_gvsu http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/mens_basketball_falls_behind_early_loses_at_ferris_state Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:09:51 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/mens_basketball_falls_behind_early_loses_at_ferris_state http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/gv_students_hospitalized_after_ingesting_unknown_narcotic_ Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. to address the four male students taken to Spectrum Butterworth hospital last night after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students’ behavior as unusual. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:11:34 -0500 http://www.lanthorn.com/index.php/article/2012/01/gv_students_hospitalized_after_ingesting_unknown_narcotic_