The clock is winding down. Five minutes . . . four minutes. Time is running out and beads of sweat have gathered on your forehead. With a minute left, your opponent is mumbling something about Obama and the economy. Your heart is racing, and the pressure is … [Read more] about Soft Words, Hard Arguments
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A ‘Fresh’ Perspective
After a long night of being “initiated” into SGA on October 1, the most recent members of the council, freshmen class president Jenna Marek, vice president Ashlee Kildiszew, and activities director Jessica Rushdan agreed to meet with The Voice to share some … [Read more] about A ‘Fresh’ Perspective
Summer of Service: Entourage, Delivery Boys and Mission Trips
Serving is the common thread found in the Summer Missions, Delivery Boys and Entourage ministry teams. Every summer, Global outreach sends students to countries all over the world. This summer alone, students swept the globe and went to the Dominican … [Read more] about Summer of Service: Entourage, Delivery Boys and Mission Trips
WASC Announces Continued Accreditation
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) decided to remove Vanguard’s probation and maintain its accreditation, calling its progress “phenomenal.” WASC’s commission letter arrived the first week of July. A special WASC team conducted a … [Read more] about WASC Announces Continued Accreditation
Coming WASC Report Brings Optimism
After a team from the Western Accreditation of Schools and Colleges visited campus on March 25, the university is positive about the initial feedback and is awaiting the draft report due this week. The WASC Commission’s yearlong probation is almost complete … [Read more] about Coming WASC Report Brings Optimism
Changing Disciplines a Major Challenge
When senior Business majors visit academic adviser Joy Petrie, she often asks, “If you could do things over, would you change your major?” Some students come to Vanguard with their exact career paths, class schedules and course outlines ready to go. … [Read more] about Changing Disciplines a Major Challenge
Whole Nine Yards: Students Become Campus Ministers
Nine students have been selected as next year’s Student Campus Pastors, a new position in the Spiritual Formation Department with a more rabbinical role in leading chapel both onstage and behind the scenes. “Under the umbrella of student empowerment, we … [Read more] about Whole Nine Yards: Students Become Campus Ministers
Meet Bud and Betty: Alumni Couple Dedicated to Bleachers and Teams
Betty was playing on the basketball team and working in the Registrar’s office when they met. It was not until the Junior Senior Banquet, ignoring their dates and talking only to each other, that Bud and Betty Hittenberger started their slow romance and … [Read more] about Meet Bud and Betty: Alumni Couple Dedicated to Bleachers and Teams
Graduation moved to Mariners Church
From Feb. 9, 2010 Commencement ceremonies will be held at Mariners Church in Irvine this year to allow more seating and save the university $30,000. The program will be divided into two separate events: one for undergraduate students, and one for … [Read more] about Graduation moved to Mariners Church
Military Students to Have Transitional Center in 2010
A Veterans Center is planned to open next spring as a source of assistance and growth for veterans attending Vanguard and to make the transition from the military to civilian life. “A Veterans Center truly adds an avenue in which we can help veterans … [Read more] about Military Students to Have Transitional Center in 2010
Return to Vanguard: Second Time’s the Charm
“I think we should do it,” Christine said. Dr. Jeff Hittenberger and his wife, Christine, never made a decision without the other person’s approval, and this decision, involving a giant leap of faith, was no exception. After moving to Missouri … [Read more] about Return to Vanguard: Second Time’s the Charm
Picture of Progress
The vice presidents told her she needed something big, something dramatic, something that made a statement. The first female president of an Assemblies of God university had unpacked her books, hung her diplomas and dusted off her knickknacks from around … [Read more] about Picture of Progress
State Department Spurs Fight Against Human Trafficking
Ambassador Luis CdeBaca and Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D) urged audience members to raise their voices and demand action at a community forum against human trafficking Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. CdeBaca is the Director of the State Department’s Office to Monitor … [Read more] about State Department Spurs Fight Against Human Trafficking
Budget Cuts Close Computer Lab
Students returned to campus this fall to various changes; one is the elimination of the 24-hour computer lab previously located on the first floor of Smith Hall. A survey was taken of 600 students last spring, most of whom owned a personal laptop or desktop … [Read more] about Budget Cuts Close Computer Lab
New Campus Pastor Called to Revamp, Revive
The phrase “man of many talents” is an understatement for new campus pastor Vince Beresford, who comes to Vanguard with more than pastoral experience on his resume and a much larger vision than one would expect.After growing up in a challenging family … [Read more] about New Campus Pastor Called to Revamp, Revive
