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 challenges. She finds herself trapped in a dangerous setting, with her school bully. This new challenge unlocks an understanding in Taylor. The set of circumstances leads Taylor to discover … [Read more] about Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras
Arts & Entertainment
TikTok Influencers Could Be the Next Top Artist
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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
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”
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
“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
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
Is Anyone Watching Award Shows?
Americans were once filled with excitement and anticipation at the iconic words “and the Oscar goes to…”; the name inside the envelope leaving viewers buzzing with the thrill of awards season. In recent years, however, the buzz seems to have died down in the … [Read more] about Is Anyone Watching Award Shows?
From Page to Stage: The Lyceum Theatre’s Rehearsal Process
January 9th kicked off many things at Vanguard University: the spring 2023 semester, the usual parking frenzy, and rehearsals for the Lyceum Theater’s spring musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The Drowsy Chaperone is an award-winning 1998 play-within-a-play style … [Read more] about From Page to Stage: The Lyceum Theatre’s Rehearsal Process