Whether it’s a survey course during freshman year or an upper-division Religion elective, many students can be found in class with an animated, lively former music major. This particular former music major, Associate Professor of Old Testament April … [Read more] about April Westbrook: From Rhythm to Religion
Life
Put A Swing in Your Step at Atomic Ballroom
Some college students use it for the movies. Some use it to go to dinner or an inexpensive concert. But many do not realize that there is an alternative use for $8: Atomic Ballroom.In the evenings (excluding Sundays and Mondays), Atomic Ballroom has different … [Read more] about Put A Swing in Your Step at Atomic Ballroom
Panel Encourages Students to Learn Stories of Unchurched
Adjunct professor Todd Hunter, as part of the COMM 470 Communicating Your Faith class, hosted The Outsider Interviews in Needham Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 p.m-7:15 p.m. The purpose of the event was to hear what speakers Freddy McDonald, Britney … [Read more] about Panel Encourages Students to Learn Stories of Unchurched
Dr. Leonard Trades Prof. Hat for Ireland Adventure
On Dr. Elizabeth Leonard’s door there hangs a small, manila-colored poster. Held by a magnet, the poster hangs there as inspiration to Dr. Leonard and the many students that pass by on a daily basis. “Here,” she said as she took it down. “This is kind of my … [Read more] about Dr. Leonard Trades Prof. Hat for Ireland Adventure
Students Fellowship Through Catholic Club
How many people can honestly admit that they wake up every single morning praising God and cramming their brains with Scripture before their hands can even grasp a hot cup of coffee? Before hitting that to-do list for the day, Catholics focus on one thing in … [Read more] about Students Fellowship Through Catholic Club
Vanguard Students Rally to Fight Breast Cancer
October has now become synonymous not only for the fall season, but also with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether it’s pink products, ribbons, or the “Happy Birthday” song celebrities sing on TV, this is the extent of what many associate with breast … [Read more] about Vanguard Students Rally to Fight Breast Cancer
The Life of an R.A.
It’s 2:00 a.m. Junior Ellie Kaiser is in the hallway, chatting with the girls on her floor. This, she says, is a typical night as the RA of the second floor of Laguna. Between being a full-time student, having a job, and the occasional trip to Yogurtland with … [Read more] about The Life of an R.A.
Commuters Hunt for Community
A common problem commuters face is how to get involved on campus when they do not live in one of Vanguard’s housing facilities. “One of the downsides of being a commuter is that you don’t feel as involved in the college life. You come and go, so you don’t … [Read more] about Commuters Hunt for Community
Giving Others a Voice
Some sixteen-year-olds get their driver’s licenses, but senior Sarah Heirendt also had an unforgettable experience: She backpacked through Europe. During her journey, she toured in Switzerland with a friend, which included a visit to a castle, a boat ride and … [Read more] about Giving Others a Voice
Many Countries, One Belief
They come from all across the globe, from completely different countries, and you probably don’t even know who they are. They are commonly known as “missionary kids.” Just a few of the students that come from missionary families include sophomore Celina Frenn, … [Read more] about Many Countries, One Belief
Blind Clarity
Picture what it would be like to have a conversation with your eyes closed. All judgements and appearances wouldn’t matter, only one thing would really surface: your character. This is how Alyssa Rossi likes to make conversation. The interaction usually makes … [Read more] about Blind Clarity
Nonprofit Pairs with Reef to sell Ugandal
Feb. 23, 201031 Bits, a nonprofit organization made up of five alumni, has partnered with the shoe company Reef to produce a sandal that shows off their individually unique beads normally strung on necklaces and bracelets.The nonprofit started in 2008 when … [Read more] about Nonprofit Pairs with Reef to sell Ugandal
Christmas Tradition Strikes Chord in Alumni
There may not have been a Christmas Fantasia in 1944, but that does not mean that Southern California Bible College senior Hal Keener was not busy preparing for the fast-paced holiday concert season. The traditional Christmas concert, known as Christmas … [Read more] about Christmas Tradition Strikes Chord in Alumni
Alumna Sheds More than Freshman 15
Shauntina “Shay” Sorrells realized she had a problem. As an actively involved student at Vanguard, her food addiction became tucked under the shadows of commitments and classes. It was not until gaining 86 pounds in one year that she knew something had to … [Read more] about Alumna Sheds More than Freshman 15
