Students who like the cafeteria’s new coffee can look forward to more items being introduced to Vanguard’s menu. New General Manager, Heidi Ballis, says she want to bring “new flavors to the cafe.” Already, the cafe has added waffle cones at the ice cream … [Read more] about Coffee, Waffle-cones, and Smoothies Oh My!
Tuesday Chapel Seeks to Restore Students
A new chapel, “Restore”, offers students a unique way to approach chapel. It provides a relaxed atmosphere where students can sing, dance, do homework or even sleep! It was launched only two weeks before spring break by the new Senior Administrator to the … [Read more] about Tuesday Chapel Seeks to Restore Students
Campus Cash: New Way to Pay
Vanguard now offers an on-campus card system called “Campus Cash.” With a simple swipe of your ID card, you can use your Campus Cash to make purchases at the bookstore, mailroom or to rent a bike. Campus Cash works much like a bank debit card on your Vanguard … [Read more] about Campus Cash: New Way to Pay
How “The Wolf of Wall Street” could have been a great movie
If you are considering watching “The Wolf of Wall Street”, you should do yourself a favor and read this article first. You just may save your self 3 hours of needless frustration. “The Wolf of Wall Street” has no clear message. It flaunts it’s edginess with … [Read more] about How “The Wolf of Wall Street” could have been a great movie
Woo Fest: RIP?
Over the past week, among all the stress and excitement encircling this year’s Woo Fest, rumor has spread that this may be Vanguard’s last year celebrating the tradition. While space is an ongoing issue, Resident Director Daniel Van Hoff says that there “is a … [Read more] about Woo Fest: RIP?
PreVU: for Better or Worse?
“He’s not really feeling it” said a prospective student’s father to sophomore Michael Brower on Sunday, as he promptly grabbed his son’s bags and headed for the door. “Sorry it didn’t work out” the father said as he exited Brower’s dorm room to leave the … [Read more] about PreVU: for Better or Worse?
Student’s Senior Project Becomes Theater Chapel Hit
On Wednesday October 16th, a group of students from the Theater department led the student body in the most dramatic chapel of the year. From what was originally planned to be sophomore Kristina Leopold’s senior project, came this year’s theater chapel, a … [Read more] about Student’s Senior Project Becomes Theater Chapel Hit
Fashion Your Future Today at Bloomingdales
Time to suit up! Its the start of a new semester and the Vanguard Career Center would like to help you get a jump on it. Today at 6:30pm, Bloomingdales, in South Coast Plaza, is hosting “Fashion Your Future,” an event designed to equip students with right … [Read more] about Fashion Your Future Today at Bloomingdales
When Quitting Counts
No one likes the thought of quitting. Furthermore, no one wants to be chastised and labeled a “quitter.” While this fear can have a positive influence in our society by motivating people to work harder, it can also have a negative impact on the way we live and … [Read more] about When Quitting Counts
Mozambique: When God Is Tangible
It was July 12th, 2013 at 1:30am, 10 kilometers outside of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. The eight member Vanguard missions team was sound asleep when they were suddenly awoken by a loud, obnoxious alarm. “We started hearing lots of banging on doors and … [Read more] about Mozambique: When God Is Tangible
HipHop Hipster Goes Beautifully Bald
Nobody likes the thought of losing his or her hair. Luckily, as college students, we don’t have to worry about this until we grow older. However, for sophomore Bodie Wade, losing all his hair was pressed on him at an early age. He has found a remarkable way to … [Read more] about HipHop Hipster Goes Beautifully Bald
Concert Choir and Orchestra Team Up For Spring Tour
Every year, Vanguard’s Concert Choir goes on tour in the spring. The tour generates revenue for the school and spreads a good name for the university. While members say that it can be exhausting, they agree that tour is loads of fun. This year, for the … [Read more] about Concert Choir and Orchestra Team Up For Spring Tour
VUSC Confessions Explodes Facebook
We all have secrets. Because of these, we experience a certain level of excitement, fear and anxiety. We carry the weight of the these secrets by ourselves until we can not bear them alone anymore, and we have to tell somebody. But not just anybody. If you … [Read more] about VUSC Confessions Explodes Facebook
The Ukulele’s Comeback to Stardom
It wasn’t too long ago when the ukulele was only a Hawaiian relic. However, recently the ukulele has experienced a surge of popularity. In the past few years alone, Kala ukulele sales have risen 70 percent. Riding on it’s coat tails to stardom, the banjo and … [Read more] about The Ukulele’s Comeback to Stardom