Meghan Tripp

About Me

I am a senior majoring in multimedia journalism and communication studies at Grand Valley State University. My expected graduation date is April 2023.

I currently serve as a student journalist and editor for the student newspaper, the Grand Valley Lanthorn, as well as an editorial intern. 

This portfolio represents my work as a student journalist while at Grand Valley State University. Thank you for the time spent reviewing my work. 

My Latest Work

Grand Valley Lanthorn •

Review: Ghostface slashes through the Big Apple

In 1996, Wes Craven’s “Scream” reinvented the slasher film, simply by being different from other films in the horror genre.

“Scream” took the overused horror movie tropes and manipulated them in a way that was fresh and entertaining. 27 years later and under new direction, Ghostface returns for yet another killing spree while paying tribute to the iconic film that started it all.

The big question remains: Can they pull it off without ruining what came before? Absolutely.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin
Grand Valley Lanthorn •

Column: Why Austin Butler deserves the Oscar

Award season is officially in full swing, and everyone’s buzzing about the top dog of all awards ceremonies: the Academy Awards.

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were announced last Tuesday, and people are already making their predictions about who will take home the gold in each category. My prediction? Austin Butler deserves to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in “Elvis.”

Usually, I don’t pay much attention to award ceremonies. It’s not because I

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