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MoonGoat Coffee, initially based in Fountain Valley, opened a new location in Costa Mesa on Sept. 27. Founders Martin Stern, David Yardley, and Mark Evans aim to foster a student-centered environment in the location. Beginning out of a warehouse, MoonGoat Coffee started as a dream for Evans following the closing of his favorite café, according to Yardley. He took the idea to Stern, who later enlisted Yardley. “Mark wanted to open up a … [Read more] about New coffee shop fosters community
“I’m actually really grateful,” sophomore Patrick Figalan said, “to come to a university where [professors are] so accepting, and even like take the time to even preach to me really positively impacts me.” Students, like Figalan, have taken notice of their … [Read more] about Preach or Teach: Students react to professor sermons in class
“It was powerful, definitely powerful,” freshman Lucy Estrada said concerning the late night chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The speaker, Pastor Benny Perez of Las Vegas, began the chapel by giving a message as part of the “On Missions” chapel series, which … [Read more] about Guest speaker wakes up late night chapel
When students are kept on campus for Thanksgiving--whether it be because of money, distance, or the proximity to Christmas--no student should be met with closed caf doors and a box of crackers. The Costa Mesa community has many alternatives for students who … [Read more] about Community offers Thanksgiving alternatives to stranded students
Intercultural Student Programming (ISP) relocated their office, expanded their programs, and is now housed under the Office of Diversity Inclusion this semester. Last year, ISP was housed under the Office of Student Engagement. Damariz Guerrero, the ISP … [Read more] about Room to grow: Diversity department thrives in new office
This school year brought new resident directors to the Laguna, Catalina, and Balport dorms as well as to Vanguard Center. The changes on campus this semester have given the new staff a vibrant atmosphere to step into. The new Laguna RD, Paola Martinez, … [Read more] about Res Life welcomes an almost entirely new RD staff
A new “Practical Gospel” sermon series through the book of James has been introduced in chapel. Led by Campus Pastor and Associate Dean of the Spiritual Formation Department Mike Whitford, the study aims to show students how to live out the gospel teachings. … [Read more] about ‘Practical Gospel’ series teaches students to take faith seriously
Students will be hearing a lot more Lions at games as well, thanks to the new spirit group, The Roar. The Roar is the newest edition to Vanguard’s athletic atmosphere. SGA President and member of the Roar, Chris Moore, describes the purpose of the Roar as … [Read more] about School spirit soars under new student group, The Roar