http://www.lanthorn.com Your online stop for up to date news. http://www.lanthorn.com/1048-online-Governor-candidate-proposes-Mich--bank LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero on Tuesday proposed having Michigan follow the lead of North Dakota and open a state-owned bank that could make low-interest loans to businesses and college students. http://www.lanthorn.com/1048-online-Grand-Rapids-commission-OKs-medical-marijuana-regs- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The Grand Rapids City Commission has voted to require medical marijuana caregivers to register as a home occupation. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-healthcare-reform-and-nursing As the health care debate continues in Washington, D.C., the fates of several programs directed at college students hang in the air. These provisions would impact a wide range of student interests, including student insurance and college nursing programs. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-Nursing-Empathy When a new student enters the nursing program at Grand Valley State University, he or she should expect to learn more than the skills for patient care but also the importance of empathy. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-Google-Grand-Rapids A new initiative by a local technological company may push Grand Rapids down the fast-track super highway to better Internet. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-faculty-referendum Results released by the Faculty Referendum Task Force Wednesday indicate that of the 600 faculty who voted on the University Academic Senate's proposed change to tenure-only voting, the majority oppose the change. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-endowments For a university receiving $63.5 million in endowments, Grand Valley State University fared relatively well in the 2009 fiscal year, which saw the worst return on endowment investments in 36 years. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-bus-survey Hundreds of Grand Valley State University students rely on The Rapid bus system every day to get to classes and downtown locations. But now, The Rapid is relying on students and members of the community to help determine the changes they would most like to see made to the bus services. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-Online-Haas-visits-parents When you pilot jets for a living like Eric Haas, life can get stressful. And nothing reduces stress levels like … a visit with the parents? http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-Gambling-expansion-advocates-target-Mich--ballot- LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A group that wants voters to allow up to seven more casinos in Michigan says it would use some of the tax revenue raised by the new gaming halls to help pay for college scholarships and promote tourism in the state. http://www.lanthorn.com/vanguy The term “non-traditional” typically refers to students who are older, employed full-time, have dependents aside from spouses or any number of recognized distinctions. At 30 years old, James Barr – a senior geology major at Grand Valley State University – meets that criteria, but the Lake Tahoe native also lends an entirely new meaning to that term. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-senate-piece If the latest collaboration between Student Senate and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a success, students can expect a few more vacation days in future fall semesters. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-economic-poll When the economy begins to plummet, people often start looking for someone to blame, with presidents usually taking the brunt of the negative attention. In a New York Times/CBS News survey released in February, 31 percent of Americans said the George W. Bush administration is at fault for the current economy, while 7 percent believe President Barack Obama is to blame. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-Sanford-Feat After 30 years of loyal employment to Grand Valley State University, Seidman Business School professor James Sanford is finally SAFE; he is the Student Award for Faculty Excellence recipient for this year and said he feels "lucky" to be so. http://www.lanthorn.com/1046-DDA-summer-projects The Allendale Downtown Develop Authority has given the go-ahead for several Allendale Community Park projects as well as two sidewalk projects to get underway as soon as August. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-Fire-Alarms Every day, Grand Valley State University students lacking time or culinary skills turn to quick-fix food items such as ramen, popcorn and frozen meals. But when they simply press a button and walk away, Department of Public Safety statistics indicate that is where the trouble starts. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-freshman-survey In the past, freshmen concerns have focused on getting homework done, passing the next Algebra test and finding classrooms at the beginning of each semester. But now, the cost of tuition is the biggest concern for most first-year college students. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-career-connections With nine weeks remaining in the winter semester, thousands of students are tweaking resumes and filling out job applications in the hope of securing permanent or temporary employment come summer. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-cage-free-eggs The average American consumes 234 eggs each year, according to the Egg Nutrition Center. But now, the Humane Society of Grand Valley State University is petitioning Campus Dining facilities to make the switch to more humane, cage-free eggs. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-Tunnel-of-Oppression-Preview From the "museum of tolerance" to the "hall of racial slurs," cartoons and comedy shows such as the popular South Park have parodied the idea of programs built upon the notion of "empathetic learning." http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-Granholm Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited Grand Valley State University's Pew Campus on Wednesday to discuss the new opportunities for prospective entrepreneurs in the area. Representatives from partnering organizations and local small business owners also spoke at the roundtable discussion. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-Blossom-Feature While everyone wants to go for the gold, Frank Blossom, professor of communications, is thrilled with silver. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-online-blackboard-reps Grand Valley State University will host a series of question-and-answer sessions this week with corporate representatives from Blackboard Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based software company. http://www.lanthorn.com/1045-online-h1n1-clinics GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University will hold two public H1N1 flu immunization clinics at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson St. SE in Grand Rapids. http://www.lanthorn.com/breaking-fireincampuswest Firefighters responded Sunday night to a fire in a Campus West townhouse.