Do you need some inspo on how to spend your winter break? Don’t know if you should relax by a cozy, warm fire, watch your favorite show, or pick up some extra shifts at work? If you aren’t sure what to do with your 3 weeks of free time, check out the results from our “This or That” poll posted on the GVSU Student Life Instagram story to see what your fellow Lakers are doing after finals!

Next semester, honor MLK Jr.’s legacy at the MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity. Register now to spend the day at different community locations completing service projects, and end with a keynote speaker to reflect on the experience. Don’t wait to register, there are limited spots and they fill up quickly!

Sibs and Kids Weekend is coming up next semester and the theme is… Camp Louie! Registration is open right now so let your family know so they don’t miss out on the fun. The deadline to register is Jan. 20 at $10 per sib and kid with additional options to purchase a limited edition Camp Louie t-shirt or meals through Laker Food Co. 

Looking to get involved? Explore these eleven new Registered Student Organizations that just got added to the roster!

Equality for Everyone

Rock & Metal Club

Zeta Psi

Engineers for Accessibility

The Physics Club

Crafts for a Cause

Rocketry Engineering Club

Gift of Life Marrow Registry

Baking Club

WiCyS She Secures

Competitive Vex Robotics

WOW! What more could you ask for?

Have you heard you can win money for a Shark Tank-style pitch? 77 Idea Quest is an innovation competition for students to campaign their ideas that help solve real-world problems with a chance to win some prize money. Interested? Submit your proposals by Jan. 20! 

Grand Valley State University offers a variety of on-campus services and resources to support the success of students. Thalía Guerra-Flores, the Undocumented/DACA Student Advocate, can connect students with community partners who offer legal services, offer guidance regarding financial hardships, career planning, community building and academic support. Contact Thalía at guerraft@gvsu.edu or schedule a meeting through EAB Navigate for assistance navigating Grand Valley services/resources.

As a busy college student, healthy habits sometimes aren’t prioritized, especially with finals season on the horizon. Luckily, you can stay up-to-date on sleep and nutrition tips by reading the Center for Health and Well-being blog! Check it out to keep those healthy habits in check. 

Looking to make some extra dough? We’re talking about money, not holiday cookies. If so, come to the Book Sell Back Event, and bring your used textbooks to the lower level of the Laker Store today until Thursday, Dec. 12. Can’t make it in-person? Use the online Book Sell Back Tool. 

Have a great winter break Lakers! Relax and recharge. Winter Campus Life Night will be waiting for you when you get back. It’s never too late to find your community at Grand Valley!

Looking back on the last couple of weeks, it’s hard to keep track of all the amazing things that happened on campus. Luckily, you don’t have to because the Lanthorn kept track for you! Read these recap stories about Homecoming, the African Dance Party, and a Subject to Change improv show.

It’s the end of the Fall semester; a few great months filled with events hosted by the hardworking Registered Student Organizations here at Grand Valley. Take a look at the photos taken at a few of these extravagant events:

Global Gala Cultural Showcase hosted by Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

GSAP Exhibition Fair with Fraternity & Sorority Life

YBBW Hair Show

Creepy Catwalk with Model Entertainment 

Panhellenic Recruitment

Brains & Beauty x CAB Drag Makeup