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"When the gas is shut off and the Caf food is better than when it’s on"—the latest tweet from "Just Vanguard Things," one of Vanguard's many parody social media accounts. Vanguard’s campus has a growing variety of these parody accounts that seem … [Read more] about Vanguard community spawns numerous parody accounts
The new SGA constitution was passed with an altered clause of executive board qualifications, permitting the last-minute candidacy of the winning team, junior Chris Moore and sophomore AJ Wallace, who would not have qualified under the previous … [Read more] about SGA president qualifications change, Moore and Wallace elected
After hammocks were banned on campus, SGA has responded with the long-awaited hammock poles earlier this month. After acquisition of the hammock poles last year, they have finally been installed. SGA Facilities Senator Truman Fischesser stated that the … [Read more] about Hammock poles installed after year-long delay
The O. Cope Budge Library will now close at 5 p.m. on Fridays, remain closed all day Saturdays, and will not open again until 4 p.m. on Sundays due to budget cuts. The budget cuts not only affect hours of operation but number of librarians on site, … [Read more] about Budget cuts shorten library hours
The IT Department has taken steps to fight email security breaches that have been affecting individuals and organizations worldwide. One new program being implemented by the IT Department is the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). MFA verifies if people logging … [Read more] about IT Department responds to security breaches
In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Union club (BSU) put up signs displaying photos of leaders in the black community, quotes from Martin Luther King Junior and Oprah Winfrey, and one sign displaying the popular hashtag "Black Lives … [Read more] about ‘All Lives Matter’ signs posted anonymously during BHM
Renovations for the highly anticipated Student Center facility are expected to begin this May, bringing a tremendous shift to campus life with several new features and spaces that will enhance students' experience. The Vanguard Student Center will include a … [Read more] about Student Life announces plan for new student center
With the recent change to the SGA constitution eliminating paid positions in the senate, many students expected the funding to be allocated to on-campus clubs, which has been considered an overwhelming need for many years. However, clubs are still under-funded … [Read more] about Students search for new club opportunities with SGA changes
Over the past few months, the “Tide Pod Challenge” has grown from a joke about eating Tide Pods to people posting videos on YouTube of them actually doing so, garnering millions of views. This poisonous phenomenon has even infiltrated Vanguard’s own … [Read more] about Tide Pod trend hits VU campus
The VU Forum held an event in which a select panel of faculty and students discussed the ups and downs of the first year of the Trump Administration on Jan. 7, 2018 The panel was comprised of seniors Frank Enriquez, Kristin Klancar and Tess Kellogg, the … [Read more] about Panel on Trump reveals mixed emotions on administration
Head to the bathroom in the moments before chapel starts, and you will more than likely collide with someone sneaking out the back doors. The moment the Spiritual Formation Department's "no scan-out" policy was implemented, SFD observed a drastic increase … [Read more] about Slide and glide: SFD policy change sees increase in ditching
SGA's new constitution may have passed with ease, but some students are still hesitant to join them in celebration due to the lack of a pre-established bond between SGA and the student body. "I feel like unless you are a part of SGA, you will not know … [Read more] about Students voice hopes, fears in new constitution
The new SGA constitution has officially passed after 250 successful student votes. The changes in the constitution will become effective next fall, bringing an executive board of four, and House of Representatives of 12 members. On Tuesday evening, SGA … [Read more] about SGA constitution passes, ends Senator positions
Many students were met with a surprise on Jan. 24 when the local Chick-Fil-A hung a sign announcing their end to "College Nights" discounts. The deal, much beloved to Vanguard students, offered a free eight-count nugget with the purchase of a medium drink … [Read more] about Chick-Fil-A College Night ends in abrupt announcement
After nearly 20 years in waiting, Vanguard University’s Theatre Arts Department has completed phase one in a two-step renovation plan of its Lyceum Theater, which includes a backstage area, a black box theater, and restrooms. According to the VU website, … [Read more] about Theatre Department sets the stage with new renovation