Over the weekend, tragedy struck my alma matter as the dead body of a student was found by a runner early in the morning.
As an alum of Grand Valley State University, myself and friends who graduated as Lakers were absolutely shocked. First, we just couldn t imagine what the student who found the body must be feeling but also, just how crazy the situation really is.
MLive reported the story saying the body was found by the university s intramural athletic fields which is confusing in itself.
That is a very open area so while MLive reported the death is being investigated as suspicious it s very concerning it would happen out in the open like that.
Police probe after dead body found at Grand Valley State University
An investigation is underway Saturday evening after a body was found at Grand Valley State University s Allendale campus, police said.
University President Philomena V. Mantella said in a statement the body was found in the intramural fields and cross-country trail and identified as a GVSU student. Mantella said the family has been notified and no other details were immediately released. This is a jarring and shocking event for all of us, Mantella said in the release. This tragedy reminds us of the importance of each member of our university community. Please keep the student’s family in your thoughts and offer your support to those who have lost a friend and fellow student.