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/2010-03-06-sports-bball2 Though the men’s basketball team was unsuccessful in their loss to the Hillsdale College, the final score was not the biggest loss for Grand Valley State University on Friday night. Rather, it was the horrifying opening minutes as the team witnessed the fall of one of their true leaders this season. http://www.lanthorn.com/2010-03-06-sports-bball Throughout the first half of Friday night’s 61-53 GLIAC semifinal loss to Hillsdale College at the University of Findlay, there was a lack of mental focus which only spelled doom for the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team. http://www.lanthorn.com/2010-03-04-sportsbuzz-tigers It has been well documented that baseball teams in the south have a sizable advantage when it comes to preparing for the upcoming spring season. http://www.lanthorn.com/Default-1047-vertical-earth On Friday, students in Grand Valley State University's climbing club, Vertical Earth, will set out for California to climb some real rocks. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-women-s-bball Upon exiting the locker room after her women's basketball team dropped a 61-51 decision to Lake Superior State University in Tuesday's GLIAC Quarterfinal matchup, Grand Valley State University head coach Janel Burgess spoke to reporters before anyone had even asked a question. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-men-s-bball Just five days ago on the same court, the men's basketball team fell victim to a suffocating Wayne State University defense in a 70-56 loss. On Tuesday night, however, the Lakers returned the favor. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-baseball Monday marked the beginning of the year for Grand Valley State University baseball, which went even-steven in a doubleheader against Quincy University. GVSU dropped the first game 5-1 before rebounding to take game two 3-1. Both games were held at Southern Illinois University's home field in Marion, Ill. 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-zee-fossett-column Tractors for sale, farms, turkey torture centers, markets and drunken college kids to my left and right. West Michigan is so not what I'm used to, not even after almost four years here. West Michigan is killing me. 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-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-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-editorial After a grueling eight-week stretch, it is easy to surrender reason to spring break relaxation, but vacation-starved students would be wise to pack a little sense with their sun block next week. 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-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-AP-sports LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera wants to clear a few things up after the ugly incident last fall, right before his team surrendered the American League Central Division title to the Twins. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-tennis With sunny, warm weather in sight, the Grand Valley State University men's tennis team played its last match before heading south to Orlando, Fla. The Lakers managed to keep focus on the task at hand in taking out Hope College with a 6-3 decision on Tuesday, upping their early season record to 3-2. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-sports-rail Friday http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-matt-kuzawa-column In preparation for prime party spots such as Panama City Beach, Miami and Cancun, or the more relaxing vacation week spent anywhere else in Florida; spring break fever is in the air. http://www.lanthorn.com/1047-haiti-photojournalist When most students hear spring break, they think fun in the sun. For Grand Valley State University junior Jared Kohler, spring break is a time for him to be the eyes in Haiti for the Shabach Ministries International Organization.