Vanguard alumni have started Krochet Kids and 31Bits, and two more companies have been started this academic year by current Vanguard students. These students are embarking on an enterprise to do something that they love. The first company is Kletos … [Read more] about Cupcake Threads
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Seniors Then & Now
As graduation gets closer, seniors reflect on their time at Vanguard and discuss their post-graduate plans. English major Kyle Durham 1. How did your experience when you first began attending Vanguard compare to your experience as you leave? What were … [Read more] about Seniors Then & Now
Courtyard of Honor
Students returned from spring break to find that the Scott building center was torn up and surrounded by orange construction fencing. “The courtyard was not originally designed in a way conducive to students gathering. One of our goals is to make it into a … [Read more] about Courtyard of Honor
Balport Dorms Undergoing Changes
Balport has two big changes coming – the Spanish House and Co-ed dorms. Beginning fall 2012, the first three floors of both Balboa and Newport will be co-ed dorms, allowing both male and female residents to live together on the same floor. Sean Leahy, … [Read more] about Balport Dorms Undergoing Changes
Vanguard’s Road to Change
While students are making plans for summer, Vanguard is making plans for the next group of Lions in Fall 2012. This year, Vanguard saw a 12% increase in the undergraduate program with 581 new undergraduate students. Many exciting events followed this … [Read more] about Vanguard’s Road to Change
Superhero Mr.Balboa
On Thursday March 29, Vanguard held the annual event Mr. VU. Blue Activites Director Lynette Alegria coordinated the event and made the theme superheroes. Seniors Sara Jansma and Charlotte Kroeger were asked to host the event. The judges of the competition … [Read more] about Superhero Mr.Balboa
First Floor Balboa to become La Casa de Espanol
Beginning in Fall 2012, the first floor of the Balboa building will be a Spanish-speaking floor and a “living-learning community” known as the Spanish House. One quad will be girls and the other will be guys. Once a week, the residents will share a meal … [Read more] about First Floor Balboa to become La Casa de Espanol
VU Soul Takes Top Honor at VU’s Got Talent
On Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, students gathered in NMC at 8 p.m. to witness the talents of their peers. Hosts junior Clinton Munoz and sophomore Helene Villareal introduced students whose talents included singing, dancing, and a “nunchuck” routine. Among the … [Read more] about VU Soul Takes Top Honor at VU’s Got Talent
Ensure Justice 2012 Conference to be Held at Vanguard
On March 2 and 3, the Global Center for Women in Justice will host the Ensure Justice 2012: Standing Together to End the Exploitation of Girls conference. A gala dinner will launch the conference on March 1. The conference will feature guest speakers from … [Read more] about Ensure Justice 2012 Conference to be Held at Vanguard
Vanguard Launches Mobile App
In early February, Vanguard launched the mobile app for its website in addition to updating its media. Director of Digital Media Holly Clinard believes this is an important upgrade for the school. "We’ve upgraded the overall look and design of our … [Read more] about Vanguard Launches Mobile App
Aquatics Program Goes Underwater
The men’s and women’s water polo and swim teams will finish out the 2011-2012 season but will not return in the fall. The cut comes as part of a program-wide evaluation of the Athletic Department. Aquatics did not end due to financial problems. The … [Read more] about Aquatics Program Goes Underwater
SGA Elections Draw a Crowd
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2011 marked the beginning of the elections race for the 2012-2013 Student Government Association (SGA) class council. At 11:59 p.m., online voting ballots were opened to the student body in order to determine who would represent the body in … [Read more] about SGA Elections Draw a Crowd
One Big Dream
The date was February 1960 in the town of Greensboro, North Carolina. Four black men sat down at a greasy five-and-dime store lunch counter and ordered some pie. After being requested to leave by both the waitress and the manager, the four men continued to … [Read more] about One Big Dream
Political and Economic Unrest Drive Up Gas Prices
With an unstable global economy and political tensions, gas prices have fluctuated and are currently increasing to an all-time high. By the last week of January 2012, the Energy Department announced that gas prices had gone up almost three cents and will … [Read more] about Political and Economic Unrest Drive Up Gas Prices
Spring in the Middle East: One Year Later
Imagine. You are currently living in the small rural town of Sidi Bouzid in the African country of Tunisia. While you were out one day, you see a young man casually approach the government building. Upon looking closer, you realize that he has set himself on … [Read more] about Spring in the Middle East: One Year Later