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Student Adderall abuse on the rise

Zumberge Library and campus study halls are quickly filling up as exams week draws near at Grand Valley State University. With many students staying up late and pulling all-nighters in an attempt to conquer their workload and maximize study time studies show an increasing number of college students are illegally purchasing prescription medications like Adderall to help them study.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/04/student_adderall_abuse_on_the_rise

Published May 25, 2013

Graffiti costs GV $1,400

A recent wave of on-campus graffiti has cost Grand Valley State University 8212 and potentially its students 8212 almost 1400.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/04/graffiti_costs_gv_1400

Published May 25, 2013

GVPD, Ottawa County form fake ID task force

The Grand Valley Police Department and the Ottawa County Sheriff8217s Department have formed a joint task force to track down an increasing number of fake IDs in the area surrounding Grand Valley State University.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/04/gvpd_ottawa_county_form_fake_id_task_force

Published May 25, 2013

GVSU installs new tornado warning system

With tornado season on the verge Grand Valley State University8217s campus is gearing up with a new emergency alert system.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/03/gvsu_installs_new_tornado_warning_system

Published May 25, 2013

Fun Run to honor local veterans

Grand Valley State University will host a Welcome Home Veterans 5K Fun RunWalk this Sunday.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/03/fun_run_to_honor_local_veterans

Published May 25, 2013

GVPD officer undergoes drug training

Eighteen percent of all drivers killed in car crashes in 2009 tested positive for drugs according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Michigan alone drug-related vehicle fatalities increased by 30 percent in 2010 while alcohol-related fatalities declined. With both national and state statistics on the rise Grand Valley State University8217s police department is adding a new resource to its team a drug recognition expert.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/03/gvpd_officer_undergoes_drug_training

Published May 25, 2013

$3K embezzled from student organizations

Assistant Director of GVPD Capt. Brandon DeHaan said GVPD first became aware of the incidents at the end of August when the Synchronized Skating Club filed a police report stating that after reviewing the clubs finances officers discovered approximately 1000 in unauthorized charges had been made from April to June using the debit card linked to the clubs bank account. GVPD then launched a full investigation into the disputed charges which consisted of personal purchases unrelated to official club business or equipment.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/02/3k_embezzled_from_student_organizations

Published May 25, 2013

ACES offers Spring Break safety tips for women

The annual program which is hosted in conjunction with the Grand Valley Police Department will focus on how to drink safely and remain safe when choosing to drink in new environments with new people whether students are returning home over break or travelling in the U.S. or abroad. The 90-minute event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Room 2263 of the Kirkhof Center.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/02/aces_offers_spring_break_safety_tips_for_women

Published May 25, 2013

Synthetic marijuana use on the rise

While marijuana has long been the most common drug encounteredon campus by Grand Valley State University police officers are noticing the emergence of a new and potentially more dangerous drug K2.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/02/synthetic_marijuana_use_on_the_rise

Published May 25, 2013

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 students 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.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/02/probation_violations_increase_at_gv

Published May 25, 2013

GVPD stresses caution, attentiveness as snow affects driving conditions

Students who bemoaned a 8220green Christmas8221 over Winter Break were welcomed back to Grand Valley State University with more seasonally-appropriate weather as snow finally began accumulating on GVSU8217s campus over the past two weeks. But with the snow8217s arrival comes slick sloppy roads and more hazardous driving conditions and the Grand Valley Police Department is advising students to be cautious as they drive.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/01/gvpd_stresses_caution_attentiveness_as_snow_affects_driving_conditions

Published May 25, 2013

Students in false assault cases will not be charged

Instead the students8217 cases have been referred to the Dean of Students8217 Office as part of the academic judiciary process.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/01/students_in_false_assault_cases_will_not_be_charged

Published May 25, 2013

Female student assaulted near Little Mac Bridge

The Grand Valley State University Police Department received a report of an assault on a female student that occurred on the night of Tuesday Nov. 16 at 1130 PM.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/11/female_student_assaulted_near_little_mac_bridge

Published May 25, 2013

New MACES program introduced for marijuana

With marijuana-related offenses on the rise at Grand Valley State University the team behind the university8217s Alcohol Campus Education Services or ACES is introducing a new program MACES for students charged with marijuana offenses.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/11/new_maces_program_introduced_for_marijuana

Published May 25, 2013

Police launch new texting safety initiative

The Grand Valley Police Department will be unveiling its new See Something Say Something campaign at this weekend8217s home football game against Saginaw Valley State University.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/11/police_launch_new_texting_safety_initiative

Published May 25, 2013

GVPD seeks leads in assault

The Grand Valley Police Department is asking a good Samaritan who assisted an assault victim this past weekend to help develop leads in the case.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/11/gvpd_seeks_leads_in_assault

Published May 25, 2013

Infant dies in Laker Village

Grand Valley State University Police and the Ottawa County Sheriffs Department are investigating the death of an 18-month-old girl who died at the on-campus Laker Village Apartments this weekend.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/11/infant_dies_in_laker_village

Published May 25, 2013

Campus departments come together on behavioral team to help at-risk students

With an ever-growing population it can be increasingly difficult for university faculty and staff to ensure the mental and emotional health of the student body and the safety of the university community as a whole. But Grand Valley State University8217s behavioral team founded in 2003 is designed to identify and assist those students who exhibit disruptive harmful and at-risk behaviors.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/10/campus_departments_come_together_on_behavioral_team_to_help_atrisk_students

Published May 25, 2013

Minority role models scarce at GV

In the recent myGVSU survey 84 percent of Grand Valley State University respondents self-identified as white but more of the 16 percent who self-identified as people of color said they have more trouble finding on-campus role models than their white counterparts.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/10/minority_role_models_scarce_at_gv

Published May 25, 2013

Larcenies increase, liquor violations decline on Allendale Campus

Grand Valley State University8217s latest crime statistics show that larceny the unlawful acquisition of person property with the intent to deprive permenantly continues to be the most commonly reported crime at the university and it is currently on the rise.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/10/larcenies_increase_liquor_violations_decline_on_allendale_campus

Published May 25, 2013