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Meal replacements are now available at Samsons because Outtakes, which is what used to be the student store, was removed due to the construction of the new Student Center. To deal with the crowds brought to Samsons, Bon Appetit limited meal replacement … [Read more] about SGA achieves extended meal replacement hours
A new “Practical Gospel” sermon series through the book of James has been introduced in chapel. Led by Campus Pastor and Associate Dean of the Spiritual Formation Department Mike Whitford, the study aims to show students how to live out the gospel teachings. … [Read more] about ‘Practical Gospel’ series teaches students to take faith seriously
Two Reference and Instruction Librarians were laid off before the start of the semester due to the initiation of school-wide reprioritization, a new program that has carried out budget cuts across campus. Director of Library Services Pamela Crenshaw said … [Read more] about O. Cope Budge Library left short staffed after taking hit from budget cuts
Bryan Rouanzoin, Associate Pastor of the Spiritual Formation Department (SFD), has decided to resign from his full-time position and enter into a part-time transitional period after six years of working for Vanguard. Although he will no longer work in the … [Read more] about Associate Pastor Bryan Rouanzoin transitions out of SFD
This semester, the campus experienced its first exposure to program prioritization, an analysis of all departments and programs’ purpose and resources. Its intent, according to President Mike Beals, is to increase degree value for students. This “deep dive” … [Read more] about President Beals addresses program prioritization process
The Student Center construction has an undated completion date of November 2019, with the actual opening set for spring 2020. Vanguard announced its Imagine Campaign and the construction of the new student center last spring, with a projected completion in … [Read more] about VP of Student Life gives update on student center construction
Vanguard has lost around 100 parking spots due to the construction of the new Student Center, as well as the implementation of the new South Annex building, according to Tim Young, Vice President of Student Affairs. On-campus residents, commuter students and … [Read more] about Student Life, SGA seek to relieve parking woes
The conversation of diversity and inclusion is becoming an essential piece of the Vanguard community. As the conversation grows, white students have found it tough and awkward to navigate diversity and inclusion, according to the Advocacy Lead for … [Read more] about New club on campus attempts to combat privilege
After nearly 20 years, Vanguard Center will be renovated this summer to deal with issues within both buildings and individual rooms. Each room will be assessed by its needs, because some rooms require more work than others. The renovations will mostly … [Read more] about Vanguard Center set for long-awaited renovations
This semester, various students and public safety alike have come into contact with a rollerskating intruder trespassing on campus. According to video evidence held by Paul Turgeon, Senior Director of Campus Services, this mentally unstable man has attempted … [Read more] about Rollerskating trespasser raises safety concerns on campus
There are over 500 million straws used daily in the United States and people continuously consume plastic products that are bad for the environment. Priscilla Ziegler, the vice president of the Leaders for Environmental Awareness Protection Club (VU LEAP) has … [Read more] about The last straw: Student leads charge against plastic waste
The Towers' open hours policy has finally changed to allow open access to both dorms during the hours of 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open hours have long been a source of annoyance for residents of the Towers—where traditionally only … [Read more] about RD takes Cal Baptist open hour ideas to the Towers
The Office of the Registrar released its new app, Degree Tracker, to music and communications majors at the beginning of March with the intent to create a simpler way for students to plan for their degrees. In the month following its launch, it has been opened … [Read more] about Registrar releases Degree Tracker to replace MyVU
Newport Mesa Church’s second floor office level was flooded by a fire sprinkler pipe that had broken which made the water rush from the ceiling and into the Ministry Office in NMC on Monday, March 19. Sharon Noble, a family ministry pastor at NMC, was in … [Read more] about NMC floods during youth leader meeting
Campus Safety received a report from a worker on campus who witnessed a student kick and knock off the handicapped button outside of the Heath building on Feb. 28. The push button was taken to facilities and is also another task that the facilities center … [Read more] about Door-access button outside Heath damaged, witness claims student vandalism