It's that time again. It's time for slobbery kisses, belly rubs, and exchanging lint rollers to clean off your black pants. It's therapy dog season. And I'm tired of it. Despite the opinions of many who prefer their fluffy friend at their side, therapy dogs are a hindrance to college students. Ivy league universities such as Stanford, Yale Law, and Princeton are all providing therapy dogs during finals week due to the benefits of reducing … [Read more] about Finals week’s therapy dogs: Why they harm rather than heal
Community is not just campus: Why to go home on the weekends
I always receive comments, laughs, or a smirk when I tell people how much I long for home during the week when I am in the dorms. During freshman orientation the speeches from our President, Resident Life Director, and Freshman Orientation Event Coordinator … [Read more] about Community is not just campus: Why to go home on the weekends
Students voice hopes, fears in new constitution
SGA's new constitution may have passed with ease, but some students are still hesitant to join them in celebration due to the lack of a pre-established bond between SGA and the student body. "I feel like unless you are a part of SGA, you will not know … [Read more] about Students voice hopes, fears in new constitution
Students’ needs met with new journalism minor
Vanguard University has confirmed plans for new journalism and digital media minor in the Fall 2018, with the goal of creating more opportunities and growth for the University, students, and more admissions as a whole. This minor will consist of five … [Read more] about Students’ needs met with new journalism minor
Fate of SGA senate left to campus-wide vote
SGA released a new model of their constitution, aimed at better reflecting the culture and needs of students, which was put up to vote this past week. This new constitution transfers current positions to the new House of Representatives and add seats … [Read more] about Fate of SGA senate left to campus-wide vote
Scanned or Scammed? Students voice concern over lost chapel credits
The Spiritual Formation department at Vanguard University acknowledged their responsibility for inaccurate chapel credits recorded in student files, which caused a rise of concern regarding a chapel fine. Vanguard University students are required to … [Read more] about Scanned or Scammed? Students voice concern over lost chapel credits