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New student journals find footing

Cinesthesia has been in the works for about a year said Toni Perrine professor of film and video. Perrine said a group of students interested in cinema studies rather than film production wanted to make their work available to the public and decided to showcase their work in an academic journal.

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

Published May 19, 2013

SSD showcases student research at GV

Grand Valley State University undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized for their research work this week at the second annual Graduate Showcase and the 17th-annual Student Scholars Day SSD.

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

Published May 19, 2013

Despite growth, students face tough job market

8220People who are smart challenged and get involved are getting a good education on how to make things work and if we do grow they will be ahead of the game8221 said Timothy Fisher assistant chair of the department of art and design at Grand Valley State University. 8220In the long term this experience is not great for anybody I think as it develops people will have different skills. It does take strong creative minds to stay ahead of the game and it is going to be on pace with everyone.8221

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

Published May 19, 2013

Project Donation to keep goods local

Derek Plumb assistant living center director for living and learning centers International House and PERL said the original system was difficult to run because there was never a guarantee of getting the organizations what they needed.

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

Published May 19, 2013

GV deals with higher prices at the pump

With gas prices soaring well above 3 a gallon it is no surprise that students and faculty members at Grand Valley State University are feeling the pinch.

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

Published May 19, 2013

Lakers choose service through AB, CM over sun tans for spring break 2012

Alternative Breaks sent out 13 service trips within the U.S. reaching as far south as Florida as far east as Maryland and as far west as Missouri. Students chose from the following service issues affordable housing children at risk disaster relief domestic violence hunger and homelessness individuals with disabilities LGBT awareness organic farming park preservation refugee resettlement sustainability wildlife refuge or youth and education.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2012/03/lakers_choose_service_through_ab_cm_over_sun_tans_for_spring_break_2012_

Published May 19, 2013

The price of good art

When it comes to art price is as subjective as beauty but when it comes to making art price of supplies can be burdensome.

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

Published May 19, 2013

PRIMARY SEASON HITS MICHIGAN

Michiganders will cast their votes for the Republican presidential candidate in the Feb. 28 primary but based on previous voter turnout few college students will be visiting the voting booths.Don Zinman a political science professor at Grand Valley State University said many students do not vote in the general elections let alone the primaries. Zinman said primary voters tend to have stronger political convictionsthan those who vote only in the general election or not at all.

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

Published May 19, 2013

Students struggle with distractions

8220When a student constantly interrupts his or her studying to check Facebook or to text attention is interrupted8221 said Michael Wolfe a psychology professor at Grand Valley State University. 8220The interruptions make it harder to concentrate on the tasks that require focus over a sustained period of time.8221

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

Published May 19, 2013

Religion, college meet in classroom despite debate over church, state

In the world of public education the debate of whether or not religion can legally be addressed within the walls of a state-funded institution is ongoing. While elementary and secondary school teachers are all but forbidden to address the topic of religion in class many professors of public universities not only mention it but endorse their own beliefs.

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

Published May 19, 2013

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 bachelor8217s degree than those who did not.

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

Published May 19, 2013

Construction continues on library despite winter weather

As many students at Grand Valley State University may have already noticed construction on the new Mary Idema Pew Library continues despite the snowy weather.

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

Published May 19, 2013

Students adjust to higher cost of living

As many students monitor the flux of gas prices in and around the state of Michigan experts are warning Michiganders to expect price increases on other products as well.

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

Published May 19, 2013

New organization offers scholarship opportunities

As a new organization both at Grand Valley State University and around the country the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is looking to recruit new members by offering a chance to win a 1500 scholarship to its members.

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

Published May 19, 2013

GV organizations coordinate youth event for Pals

The Grand Valley Criminal Justice Student Association will host 8220Those Who Protect Us8221 for the Pals Student Mentors a student organization at Grand Valley State University that works to build relationships between students and at-risk area youth.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2011/12/gv_organizations_coordinate_youth_event_for_pals

Published May 19, 2013

FACE AIDS, GV departments to recognize World AIDS Day

This year various departments at Grand Valley State University are recognizing World AIDS Day which will occur Thursday by hosting events and selling T-shirts to raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic.

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

Published May 19, 2013