I joined the student newspaper when I was 18. For the last three and a half years, I’ve sacrificed opportunities, sleep, and a little bit of sanity to make the publication what it is today. Now, I’m graduating, and I’m faced with the most difficult challenge of all: letting it go. As college students, we work hard. We pour ourselves so exclusively into clubs, teams, and programs without considering the inevitable ending. While we push hard to … [Read more] about Find peace, not regret, in transition
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Catholics represent third largest denomination on campus
Senior William Leguizaman did not expect to be told to “go to hell” when he entered Vanguard as a freshman. As a Roman Catholic, a majority of his experiences on campus have been pleasant, but there remains a subtle ignorance from students about how he chooses … [Read more] about Catholics represent third largest denomination on campus
Music Department to perform entire program at Carnegie Hall
For the first time since the trip originated 14 years ago, the Vanguard music department will perform on its own program bill at Carnegie Hall in a primetime Saturday night slot on Saturday, April 27. The trip involves each ensemble in the Music Department … [Read more] about Music Department to perform entire program at Carnegie Hall
New homeless shelter to impact community, Vanguard
This March, the city of Costa Mesa announced its plan to approve alternative housing for up to 62 homeless people in the community with a temporary shelter, and there are plans to create a more permanent solution by the end of the year. City officials hope … [Read more] about New homeless shelter to impact community, Vanguard
Campus Safety and Spiritual Formation switch office spaces
The Spiritual Formation Department (SFD) and Campus Safety have switched office spaces, as was announced in an email by the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs on Friday, March 8. SFD are moving to Needham Courtyard and Campus Safety are relocating … [Read more] about Campus Safety and Spiritual Formation switch office spaces
Penniless pirates steal their way into audience hearts
Most would think of a pirate as a swashbuckling rogue, a harsh and hardened buccaneer fighting and conniving his way into someone else’s treasure chest. This just isn’t the case with the “Pirates of Penzance,” a group of soft-hearted orphans who are, … [Read more] about Penniless pirates steal their way into audience hearts
Prioritization process transitions from pruning to growth
After launching prioritization over campus programs last semester, the implementation of these decisions, and the continued communication of changes to students, falls on Provost Dr. Pete Menjares. With changes affecting all departments by varying degrees in … [Read more] about Prioritization process transitions from pruning to growth
New science modules to accommodate growing science program
New science modules are being built behind the campus mall to provide room for the growing science majors and a potential STEM program, according to Vice President of Student Affairs Tim Young. The projected end date for construction has been reassessed as … [Read more] about New science modules to accommodate growing science program
Ashley Collins challenges assumed identities in Open Mic Night
“Being black isn’t a costume to be worn or some stereotype to fulfill. Being black isn’t a formula to solve or a puzzle to complete. We all have different personalities, different beliefs, different values!” These words, spoken by junior Ashley Collins in … [Read more] about Ashley Collins challenges assumed identities in Open Mic Night
Admissions reports highest enrollment in university’s history
**Additional reporting by Tess Kellogg** Vanguard’s total enrollment this semester is the highest it has ever been, with 1,570 traditional undergraduate students exceeding the previous largest total of 1,539 in fall 2013. The increase comes with the … [Read more] about Admissions reports highest enrollment in university’s history
‘All Shook Up’ presents a fun night of riffraff
Sure, maybe it’s ridiculous and giddy and overall silly, but self-awareness and commentary of the characters made audience members at an evening at All Shook Up feeling right at home. The Elvis-inspired jukebox musical follows small-town mechanic’s … [Read more] about ‘All Shook Up’ presents a fun night of riffraff
President Beals addresses program prioritization process
This semester, the campus experienced its first exposure to program prioritization, an analysis of all departments and programs’ purpose and resources. Its intent, according to President Mike Beals, is to increase degree value for students. This “deep dive” … [Read more] about President Beals addresses program prioritization process
Giving God his due: Speaking honesty into our circumstances
“God is good,” we mumble, as we stumble across campus after another all nighter for that one class. “God is in control,” we chant, as the chaos at home bubbles over into everything else. “God is faithful,” we hum, as we feel lost in a sea of expectations … [Read more] about Giving God his due: Speaking honesty into our circumstances
SGA president qualifications change, Moore and Wallace elected
The new SGA constitution was passed with an altered clause of executive board qualifications, permitting the last-minute candidacy of the winning team, junior Chris Moore and sophomore AJ Wallace, who would not have qualified under the previous … [Read more] about SGA president qualifications change, Moore and Wallace elected
‘We are the Culture’ campaign to extend past SGA elections
"I don't need a title to mean something. I don’t need a position to be great," said Blake Andrews, former candidate for SGA vice president. When Andrews and his running mate Maranda Idoni first announced their campaign slogan, it created quite a stir. … [Read more] about ‘We are the Culture’ campaign to extend past SGA elections