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Student Life News

Spotlight: Spring Concert Opener Reete Thorns

GVSU student Reete Thorns clapping her hands together in delight

Written by Grace Hasley (DSA Laker Weekly) and Reete Thorns
Photos from the GVSU Promotions Office
March 28, 2024

Meet Reette Thorns, the multi-talented 2024 winner of GV's Got Talent! She won the judge’s hearts with her original song and talented voice. Reette also throws shot put on the track & field team, has starred in several GVSU theatre productions, and competed on American Idol in 2023! A fan of country music herself, Reette is sure to get your feet moving before Lauren Alaina rocks the house...

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meet model entertainment: march's rso of the month

Two students dressed in black posing onstage

Written by Joi Mays (DSA Laker Weekly)
Photos from the GVSU Promotions Office
March 28, 2024

Last week, Model Entertainment hosted the annual Black Excellence Fashion Show to celebrate Black culture through food, fashion, performances, and entertainment. This red carpet affair was a huge success, earning Model Entertainment the title of March 2024 RSO of the Month...

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Cars create community for GV's car enthusiasts club

A black convertible car sitting in a GVSU parking lot

Article by Sitlali Padron (Lanthorn)
Photo from GVSU Car Club
March 25, 2024

Grand Valley State University’s Car Enthusiast Club made its debut one year ago, offering students passionate about cars a place to gather every Friday...

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GV's got talent announced spring concert headliner, opener

GVSU student Reete Thorns singing into a microphone and playing guitar

Article by Sara Bagley (Lanthorn)
Photo from the GVSU Promotions Office
March 18, 2024

Grand Valley State University’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) collaborated with the Office of Student Life to host the annual Grand Valley’s Got Talent Show on March 13. For one night, student performers got the chance to showcase their hard work and talent to the rest of the student body...

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Meet our three legendary spring concert openers!

Written by Grace Hasley (DSA Laker Weekly)
Photo courtesy of Mason Ramsey
March 16, 2024

Get to know Mason Ramsey, Julia Cole, and this year’s GV’s Got Talent winner: Reette Thorns...

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Top Six things you need to know about lauren alaina

Lauren Alaina, Julia Cole, and Mason Ramsey with text that reads "Lauren Alaina featuring Mason Ramsey and Julia Cole"

Written by Joi Mays (DSA Laker Weekly)
Graphic from the GVSU Promotions Office
March 14, 2024

Make way for the 2024 Spring Concert artist: Lauren Alaina! Here are the top six things to know about her before she performs in the Fieldhouse Arena on April 6...

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Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Student hugging a brown three-legged dog

Article by Thomas Garrett (GVNext)
Photo by Lauren Seymour
March 12, 2024

“I have always thought about working for an organization like a shelter, and this trip has provided a great opportunity to see what this work is like and it also reinforces my love for animals,” said Jae Gauthier.

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GVSU fosters voter engagement ahead of Michigan Primary

A white banner with text that reads "GVSU Votes" accompanied by handwritten messages

Article by Sarah Dudinetz (GVNext)
Photo from the GVSU Promotions Office
Feb. 20, 2024

With the Michigan primary approaching on February 27, Grand Valley’s Office of Student Life is working hard to ensure the campus community is prepared to participate...

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