Arts & Entertainment

Lyceum Theater Delivers a Dazzling Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

Apr 30, 2024 Rylee Orr 78 0 0

The popular Disney classic was brought to life by an incredible student cast that left audiences in amazement. As an avid lover of theater (and a former performer myself), I’ve always enjoyed the quality and intentionality behind Lyceum Theater’s productions. There’s something magical about the space; immediately, the audience is captivated and transported somewhere else. For this particular production, there was an especially high demand. The … [Read more] about Lyceum Theater Delivers a Dazzling Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

Spring Concert: Music From Around the World

Apr 22, 2024 Elizabeth Castelan 82 3 0

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Vanguard University’s Department of Music held its Spring Concert in the Seymour Sanctuary. Waves of people entered when doors opened, waiting to hear Music from Around the World. The concert set consisted of Korean, Latin, … [Read more] about Spring Concert: Music From Around the World

Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras

Mar 16, 2024 Rebekah Pulaski 113 5 0

Andrew Ntzouras confided in those who attended his book talk, explaining that he had trouble reading when he was young. This encouraged him in his adult life to write Hope. Hope, Andrew's debut novel, follows a young girl, Taylor, who faces many intense … [Read more] about Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras

TikTok Influencers Could Be the Next Top Artist

Mar 14, 2024 Elizabeth Castelan 100 3 0

On TikTok, influencers could be the next top artist, but many netizens have mixed opinions. As a source of entertainment, influencers, use the social media platform, TikTok, to promote their newfound music career, which people are against. Over the years, … [Read more] about TikTok Influencers Could Be the Next Top Artist

The Great Divorce at the Lyceum Theater: A Play Review

Mar 12, 2024 Emily Miller 118 3 0

I attended the opening performance of the stage adaptation of The Great Divorce (directed by Professor Susan Berkompas) at the Lyceum Theater on the night of February 23rd. As a fan of C.S. Lewis’s writing, I was eager to see how Vanguard’s theater department … [Read more] about The Great Divorce at the Lyceum Theater: A Play Review

C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce Arrives at the Lyceum Stage

Feb 29, 2024 Emily Miller 93 4 0

From February 23rd to March 10th, Vanguard University's Lyceum Theater is putting on a stage adaptation of the novel The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Famous Christian writer C.S. Lewis is a master at crafting thought-provoking allegorical stories, and The … [Read more] about C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce Arrives at the Lyceum Stage

Play Review of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Dec 05, 2023 Rebekah Pulaski 141 3 0

With Christmas right around the corner, every department on campus is getting ready to celebrate the holidays—the theater department is no exception to this. Each year, the Lyceum Theater puts on a Christmas play. This December, they are presenting It's a … [Read more] about Play Review of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

How to Ruin a Concert Experience

Nov 01, 2023 Elizabeth Castelan 172 3 0

California residents have begun to see an increase in concerts, especially in Los Angeles venues, after the lift of the Covid-19 regulations. Concerts can be enjoyable or frustrating due to fan behavior, phone usage, or obscuring one's view. This brings up … [Read more] about How to Ruin a Concert Experience

Interested in Being Published? Submit to Synecdoche!

Oct 25, 2023 Rebekah Pulaski 144 3 0

The Vanguard community is full of student-run organizations. Our peer population is extremely involved in the campus life, whether that be the Office of Student Engagement, the Intercultural Clubs, or even our student-run Shine Worship Nights. Another Vanguard … [Read more] about Interested in Being Published? Submit to Synecdoche!

Disney Parks Plan Big Changes to “Haunted Mansion” and Surrounding Land in 2024

Oct 02, 2023 Austin Algario 164 6 0

The "Haunted Mansion" attraction is a classic Disney ride that first opened in 1969 at Disneyland, CA and has since been opened at almost every Disney park worldwide. The attraction has guests riding through a haunted house and encountering various spooky … [Read more] about Disney Parks Plan Big Changes to “Haunted Mansion” and Surrounding Land in 2024

Barbie: Feminist or Flawed?

Sep 29, 2023 Theresa Nguyen 170 7 0

Barbie: A phenomenon in children's toys since 1959, and now in 2023, a blockbuster film projected to be among one of the highest-grossing films of all time. According to Insider, by 2009, Barbie had sold over 1 billion dolls. The brand was a household name, … [Read more] about Barbie: Feminist or Flawed?

“Legally Blonde” : The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity

Sep 29, 2023 Hayvyn Smith 157 6 0

Legally Blonde: The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity By Hayvyn Smith “Girlboss”. You might have heard this word used next to “gatekeep” and “gaslight” ironically. Usually used to poke fun, the term “girlboss” has in recent years gained a very … [Read more] about “Legally Blonde” : The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity

Familiar Faces and Fun Times in “Wild Boys”

Apr 18, 2023 Rebekah Pulaski 244 8 0

On March 17th, I had the pleasure of attending what I thought would be a normal movie premier at the Starlight Triangle Cinema. I was assigned to review a movie that a few Vanguard people were a part of. Little did I know “Wild Boys”, directed by Morten … [Read more] about Familiar Faces and Fun Times in “Wild Boys”

Review of The Drowsy Chaperone

Mar 29, 2023 Jaden Massaro 482 5 0

“I hate theatre.” These words cut through the darkness the opening moments of The Drowsy Chaperone before the lights come up and receive a big laugh from the audience. But for the next ninety minutes as the show unfolds, they could not be further from the … [Read more] about Review of The Drowsy Chaperone

Hope in the Holy Land Documentary Screening

Mar 28, 2023 Emily Miller 294 2 0

On February 23, 2023, Vanguard University’s Departments of Theology and History and Political Science hosted a screening of the documentary Hope in the Holy Land. This documentary captures the journey of an Orange County Christian named Tom Morehead (director … [Read more] about Hope in the Holy Land Documentary Screening