http://www.lanthorn.com Your online stop for up to date news. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-national-trumpet-competition While most of Grand Valley State University's students will spend spring break relaxing in their hometown or on the beach, a special group will compete for a national musical title. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-kappa-kappa-psi-feature Grand Valley State University is already home to 20 Greek Life chapters, and now it welcomes Kappa Kappa Psi, the newest fraternity. Founded by Kyan Kiogima, Kpsi is a growing coed band fraternity, which only allows full-time band members, such as marching, pep, concert, jazz and university band and symphonic wind ensemble. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-darkroom Now in its final stage, Grand Valley State University's 15th Summer Film Project will take "The Darkroom" to Celebration Cinemas North for its production debut. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-taddy-porter-show-coverage Living Life Out of a Suitcase http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-love-letters-show To some, the greatest joy in life is to return to their alma mater and perform their craft for a new generation of students. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-last-laker-standing There was literally a full house for Friday's Last Laker Standing finals, as those who had not arrived when doors opened at 8:30 p.m. stood at the back of the Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room, where Greg Kort delivered his winning set for the second year in a row. http://www.lanthorn.com/Default-1046-live-coverage For the past 10 years, the UICA has celebrated the union of art and community with Live Coverage, an event featuring more than 50 local artists creating pieces of art before the spectators' eyes. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-slimbuddha With top-of-the-line equipment and a stable of promising new acts from rock to hip-hop, Slimbuddha Records is in the driver's seat. Friday night I was literally riding shotgun, when Slimbuddha president and owner Troy Horton picked me up on the way to setup for a show at The Venue in Standale. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-film-history I think some of the first laughs I remember growing up came from Adam Sandler and Chris Farley at their peaks, both veterans of Saturday Night Live by the time they'd made their breakout films. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-last-laker-standing "I hate it when people find out that I'm a comedian and then immediately ask, 'Can you tell me a joke?' In fact, I hate it so much that I turned it into a joke that I told at Last Laker (Standing) my freshman year. I don't go up to all my Christian friends and ask, 'Will you read me a sermon?" http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-snapshots-art-gallery Compositions, dance, music and art combine in one event that promises to be full of every emotion, color and movement imaginable. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-film-history I've said in the past that a film is defined by its use, or lack of, the art of sound. http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-CD-DVD CD http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-area-51 When one thinks of Area 51, thoughts of aliens and men in black suits may come to mind. http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-eating-the-art You cannot eat the Mona Lisa, and Da Vinci might not appreciate someone trying to take a bite out of his work. http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-bill-ryan Since its 2006 formation, the New Music Ensemble has not only tickled the ears of Grand Valley State University's campus but also become nationally known. http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-a-amp-amp-e-briefs Poetry Search http://www.lanthorn.com/1044-Opera-GR-move Opera Grand Rapids, the longest-running professional opera company in Michigan, is now officially the first LEED-certified opera center in the country. http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-zoo-story One of America's favorite playwrights said, "I wrote "The Zoo Story," and I had a very odd sensation: This isn't bad. This may even be individual." http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-hardy-boys-one-act-play Where do babies come from? http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-shutter-island-ONLINE-ONLY I knew going into "Shutter Island" it wasn't going to be the typical Martin Scorsese venture. There wasn't going to be any mob this time around; no heist, no casino. Neither The Rolling Stones nor Eric Clapton would be expertly spliced alongside any one scene. The biggest thing though, was the fact that I wouldn't be listening to a story; I'd be watching it unfold in front of me. http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-weekend-diversions Friday http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-film-history Why do you go to the movies? http://www.lanthorn.com/1043-online-bean-and-doyle Write what you know. It’s a helpful tip for writers of all aptitudes, and the recent works of Central Michigan University Assistant Professors Jeffrey Bean and Darrin Doyle champion this sentiment. http://www.lanthorn.com/1042-black-arts-celebration The art of dance, poetry and song will take on a new meaning as the Black Student Union invites viewers on an educational journey through the history of their culture.