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Every day, we walk around campus not knowing who we are actually smiling at or greeting along the way. However, would many people ever think that the person they walked by was a well-known actor or singer? Many have probably have walked past Theater … [Read more] about Theater Professor Featured in Disney Animated Movies
Everyone has a unique story to tell. As a successful contemporary worship leader, senior Brandon Muchow is sharing with the world a story that everyone should hear. However, it is not his story he is publicizing—it’s God’s. Muchow is a renowned singer, … [Read more] about Brandon Muchow Keeps a Passionate Rhythm
It all began with a conversation between two students: senior Dustin Ginn and Bobby Laumea, who is taking a semester off. Laumea joked about getting a band together to perform over the summer. Ginn, on the other hand, took him seriously and the two discussed … [Read more] about ‘What a Firm Foundation’: Worship Band on Tour
Eight students participate in acapella singing groups on campus. Barbershop quartet features four gentlemen: Dustin Smithson sings the lead part and is a senior. He is from Corona, California and is a Biology major. This will be his second year in the … [Read more] about Barbershop and Beautyshop Quartets
"High Stakes" is a student-led improvisation group started by Taylor Lardas, Celina Frenn, and Tivoli Hudson. The three sophomores come from a comedy and sports background, were inspired to start a improv venture at Vanguard. The auditions were a time to meet … [Read more] about Improvising Keeps ‘High Stakes’
Imagine being in a movie with Robert Pattinson, and Reese Witherspoon. This summer, Professor Jonathan Moore was lucky enough to take part in the film production “Water for Elephants,” which starred both actors. The film is based on the bestselling novel by … [Read more] about Screenwriting Professor Appears in Upcoming Pattinson Flick
In the current production of "Alice" in the Lyceum Theater, left is not only right, but forwards, backwards, up, and down. Subsequent to a seemingly ordinary beginning, you will find yourself unable to even form an adequate question. That is the true beauty … [Read more] about Don’t be late for this very important date: ‘Alice’
The student newspaper has transitioned through 13 different names, the first being the Apocalypse. Other names include the Vanguard Clarion, New Wine Press, Salted Fire and Vox Populi. In 1999, the newspaper changed its name for almost the last time to the … [Read more] about A Newsworthy History: Vanguard’s Notable News Stories
Arielle Newton: http://ariellenewton.tumblr.com/ Consistently inconsistent, the individual posts of freshman Arielle Newton’s blog fit loosely together to create an organized mess of the sarcastic yet charmingly heartfelt inner workings of her brain.“It’s … [Read more] about Feeding the Lions with Blogs of Note
Every Thursday at 8 p.m., Newport Mesa Church is filled with the sounds of Ellington, Fitzgerald and Armstrong as students get their groove on to a bygone era. Most have mastered the basic steps and are on their way to learning the Charleston, Lindy Hop and … [Read more] about Dance Instructors Jazz Up Thursday Nights
To see a former staff member dressed as a third world baby, to laugh every ten seconds and to ruin any dramatic effect “A Christmas Carol” could ever have again, stop by the Lyceum this weekend before going home for the holidays. But be sure to bring your … [Read more] about God Bless Us When They’re Done: “Inspecting” a Bit Much
Raise your hand if you want to send a possibly innocent 16-year-old boy to the electric chair for murdering his abusive father. One man believes there is reasonable doubt even with convincing evidence and two eyewitnesses. Twelve people are angry, at each … [Read more] about ‘Jurors’ Provides Suspense by the Dozen
Ever since their debut at the 2008 “Big Big Show,” Panacaea has not been shy in delivering their musical goods with passion and power. Their most recent composition, “A Small Child, A Great Ocean,” is a 23-minute glimpse of a young man’s struggle to find … [Read more] about Trio Composes Itself in 23 Minutes
Life would be much more entertaining with a narrating bandit, a dancing mute and metaphorical confetti gracefully falling onto a floor of Starry Night. But the message of Tom Jones’ The Fantasticks says, “Do not rely on frills and self-deceptions for a happy … [Read more] about ‘Fantasticks’ Players Finer Than Play
Students, staff and community members packed into NMC for the premiere screening of “Sin By Silence,” a documentary based heavily on the research by Sociology Professor Dr. Elizabeth Leonard. “I was so shaken by the encounter [of meeting these women] that I … [Read more] about Abuse Research Film Premieres for Community