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Vanguard University has confirmed plans for new journalism and digital media minor in the Fall 2018, with the goal of creating more opportunities and growth for the University, students, and more admissions as a whole. This minor will consist of five … [Read more] about Students’ needs met with new journalism minor
SGA released a new model of their constitution, aimed at better reflecting the culture and needs of students, which was put up to vote this past week. This new constitution transfers current positions to the new House of Representatives and add seats … [Read more] about Fate of SGA senate left to campus-wide vote
Beginning this semester, the Spiritual Formation Department will no longer require students to scan out of chapel in order to receive credit. This change comes about after a week-long scanning error last semester, in which students did not receive credits for … [Read more] about SFD eliminates ‘scanning out’ in response to chapel discrepancies
The Office of Vice President of Student Affairs announced Monday, Jan. 8, that Michael Whitford will be joining Vanguard in the new role of Associate Dean of Spiritual Formation, as well as stepping in as campus pastor. Whitford, a 1999 Southern California … [Read more] about New associate dean to take over on-campus SFD functions
Death and all its glory was on display for thousands this weekend in Santa Ana in celebration of Noche de Altares (Night of Altars) as apart of the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) ceremonies. Vendors of all sorts filled the streets with color and … [Read more] about Community comes together for Dia de Los Muertos
If you walked by Scott Courtyard on the evening of October 19, you were met by bright lights, a long red carpet, and rows of seats filled with enthusiastic audience members there to watch Live 2 Free’s second annual Fair Trade Fashion Show. Like the … [Read more] about Students strut for fair trade fashion
The Spiritual Formation department at Vanguard University acknowledged their responsibility for inaccurate chapel credits recorded in student files, which caused a rise of concern regarding a chapel fine. Vanguard University students are required to … [Read more] about Scanned or Scammed? Students voice concern over lost chapel credits
Last year's Harvest Party left many Haunted House attendee in sheer terror. The rooms were eerie and spooky, perfect for Halloween, but maybe a little too haunted for Vanguard. As a Christian University, Vanguard let some pretty over the top scary things … [Read more] about Harvest haunted house shies away from previous demonic themes
The month of October has brought about some of the most devastating wildfires documented in California state history. In addition to the thousands of civilians now displaced, many Vanguard students were significantly impacted by these horrible natural … [Read more] about Students and faculty impacted by October fires
Natural disasters sweeping across the country has rekindled talks of a California's anticipated major earthquake. Living along the San Andreas and the Newport-Inglewood faults leaves Vanguard in a vulnerable position as well. Californians have been hearing … [Read more] about Vanguard prepares for “The Big One”
Due to the effort of Vanguard senior, Cody Thomas, the English department has resurrected its honors society, Sigma Tau Delta. Though Sigma Tau Delta never officially left Vanguard, it has been lying dormant for three years. Professor Warren Doody, chair … [Read more] about Sigma Tau Delta revived after three years dormant
Pit Pride, held September 14th, was intended to promote the fall sports teams and to connect the athletes with the student body. The event drew out a crowd that filled the west parking lot with all its attractions. DJs, bonfires, face painting, and free … [Read more] about Athletes recognized at annual Pit Pride
The Global Outreach and Education Department (GEO) will send relief teams to Houston, Texas for practical and spiritual reconciliation after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Teams will be sent over both winter and summer recess to provide support after … [Read more] about GEO responds to Harvey devastation
With the end of Vanguard's annual GEO Week comes the announcement of this year's mission trip scholarship winners. Sophomore Maddie Bertrand was among one of thirteen winners and was granted a $1000 scholarship. Bertrand originally entered this contest with … [Read more] about Scholarships make mission trip dreams come true
The Vanguard University baseball field is currently undergoing renovations and the baseball team cannot wait to get back on it. The new field will be named in memory of former VU baseball player Dean Harvey, who graduated in 1988 and passed away in … [Read more] about Baseball field renovations to honor Vanguard alumnus