The conversation of diversity and inclusion is becoming an essential piece of the Vanguard community. As the conversation grows, white students have found it tough and awkward to navigate diversity and inclusion, according to the Advocacy Lead for Intercultural Student Programming, sophomore Hope Hurst. “I’ve heard [from several white students] white guilt and lack of knowing white identity and things like that lead to a disconnect about … [Read more] about New club on campus attempts to combat privilege
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Christians should have open conversation about LGBTQ treatment
I recently saw a film about a young lesbian girl's time at a Christian conversion therapy camp for youth struggling with same sex attraction. It was full of awkward laughs, some inappropriate moments, and harsh realities about how Christians have wrongly dealt … [Read more] about Christians should have open conversation about LGBTQ treatment
Theatre department flourishes under Berkompas
“I can't believe after 20 years we have restrooms,” said Susan Berkompas, chair of Vanguard’s theatre department. This long overdue renovation has been the 20-year-old dream for Berkompas, who knew her department needed this as soon as she came to the job. … [Read more] about Theatre department flourishes under Berkompas
Budget cuts shorten library hours
The O. Cope Budge Library will now close at 5 p.m. on Fridays, remain closed all day Saturdays, and will not open again until 4 p.m. on Sundays due to budget cuts. The budget cuts not only affect hours of operation but number of librarians on site, … [Read more] about Budget cuts shorten library hours
Theatre Department sets the stage with new renovation
After nearly 20 years in waiting, Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department has completed phase one in a two-step renovation plan of its Lyceum Theater, which includes a backstage area, a black box theater, and restrooms. According to the VU website, … [Read more] about Theatre Department sets the stage with new renovation
Community comes together for Dia de Los Muertos
Death and all its glory was on display for thousands this weekend in Santa Ana in celebration of Noche de Altares (Night of Altars) as apart of the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ceremonies. Vendors of all sorts filled the streets with color and … [Read more] about Community comes together for Dia de Los Muertos
Men must join fight against sexual harassment
Catcalling, the double standards, the pay gap, the harassment, the “jokes.” Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual comment, gesture, or advance of an individual of the opposite sex. Of course, this is a cold definition, sexual harassment has so many … [Read more] about Men must join fight against sexual harassment
GEO responds to Harvey devastation
The Global Outreach and Education Department (GEO) will send relief teams to Houston, Texas for practical and spiritual reconciliation after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Teams will be sent over both winter and summer recess to provide support after … [Read more] about GEO responds to Harvey devastation
Students share injury, sickness horror stories
Getting sick or hurt is never ideal. It’s even more unfortunate when you’re stuck on campus, or hundreds of miles away from your parents who, let’s be honest, are probably the ones who really know how your insurance works. It’s not all for naught however; … [Read more] about Students share injury, sickness horror stories
Christians Called to Support DACA
On Tuesday September 5th, 2017 President Trump announced that his administration would repeal the Dream ACT (DACA). DACA has made it possible for 800,000 young undocumented people to work, go to school, and pursue a better life without the fear of … [Read more] about Christians Called to Support DACA