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Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded The Crimean Region, owned by Ukraine, last week. Right after the Winter Olympics and after the removal of the Ukrainian President, Secretary of State John Kerry responded vehemently that there would be consequences. This may be a help to the shaky Ukrainian government, but for the American troops that have yet to leave Afghanistan, American involvement is very alarming. Kerry’s threat with military action … [Read more] about Russia Invades Crimea
Men in kilts playing bagpipes, sheepdogs actually herding sheep, authentic meat pies, swordsmen and archers filled the Queen Mary in Long Beach over the weekend. As a way to celebrate Scottish heritage, southern California natives packed the Queen Mary event … [Read more] about A Hit at the Twenty-First Highland Games
There’s a new restaurant in the Vanguard community that has brought a fresh perspective on both Italian and Mexican foods: Burrissimo. One day owner John Parlet needed something fresh but fast while on the go, and came up with the concept of an ‘Italian … [Read more] about Fresh, Fast, Affordable: Burrissimo
After a scary 17 days of the government being inactive in October, Capitol Hill is still facing challenges regarding the upcoming fiscal year. A few Democrats in both the Senate and the House of Representatives are asking to delay the enrollment period for … [Read more] about Democrats Asking to Delay Obamacare
Facing challenges to raise the debt ceiling and start the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), Republicans and Democrats did what they do best on October 1st: they disagreed. The Senate insisted on implementing Obamacare in the budget for the next fiscal … [Read more] about The Government Closes-Up Shop
On Friday, September 20th, a terrorist group in Nairobi, Kenya began a violent rampage through the Westgate Shopping Mall that lasted four days. The initiating terrorist group Al-Shabaab is said to be linked to Al Qaeda; they murdered at least 72 civilians … [Read more] about Somali Terrorists Massacre 72 in the Kenyan Westgate Shopping Mall
Already a controversial policy, The Affordable Care Act has rubbed yet another American the wrong way. The bill moves to create a universal health care system, but has notoriously threatened the middle-income taxpayers checkbook. CEO and founder of the booming … [Read more] about Hobby Lobby CEO David Green Going too far to Protect Religious Rights?
It was the first chapel of the year. It was warm and inviting and made you excited for what was to come. Then Associate Director of Chapel and Discipleship Bryan Rouanzoin got on the stage and said, “We at Spiritual Formation have been pretty lax… we have … [Read more] about The New Chapel System and You
This past Thursday Vanguard was blessed with renowned poets Ezekiel and Janette and their revitalizing message to be unashamed of the Gospel- “To proclaim it loud and proud”. The two Los Angeles-based poets gave us a taste of their talents for the Lord during … [Read more] about Spreadin’ God’s Word Through Spoken Word
After Thorsten Heins’ attack on the iPhone “lacking innovation” last week, sparks flew between smartphone companies. However, the iPhone makes up of 38% of the world’s smartphone usage while the Blackberry has dwindled down to a meager 5.9% over the last four … [Read more] about Blackberry Owner Knocks iPhone Down a Notch
Every ramen-eating, iPhone-toting college student is looking for a job. Whether your earnings fund playful weekends during the semester or they’re saved up for an awesome summer, you still need a job to earn them. Vanguard students have a lot of options when … [Read more] about Barefootstudent.com Opens Jobs For Students
Pope Benedict XVI announced his upcoming resignation from the Pontiff last Monday, February 11. After much prayer and deliberation, the Pope declared “"Strength of mind and body are necessary…strength, which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the … [Read more] about Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
There is an annual conference between the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion, or the SBL/AAR, where all religious scholars gather for a time of exploration and questioning. One of our own, professor Frank Macchia, was a part of … [Read more] about Frank Macchia Participates in Bible Panel
Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space yesterday after his planned mission was postponed last week due to unfavorable weather conditions. The world watched via the Red Bull Stratos live feed as he fell through the air, conquering the world record for … [Read more] about The Space Jump Success
The word modesty may strike fear in the hearts of men and women. The image of a scowling Puritan woman flashes before their eyes and they shudder at the thought of such a dull and boring life. But is modesty really all that bad? Do your clothes have to be dull … [Read more] about Cover Up and Let Your Brains Show