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On September 17, 2011 Occupy Wall Street was born. Hundreds of protesters marched on Broadway to protest Wall Street “greed;” that night they camped out in Zuccotti Park located nearby. They occupy to bring justice back to America. They occupy to represent … [Read more] about Protestors ‘Occupy’ Around the Country
Forget that new 4G iPhone or that 32-inch flat screen under the tree this year - because if you’re graduating early this December, earning your diploma five months ahead of schedule is obviously the best gift of the season. Once final exams are over, you can … [Read more] about Diving Right In: Graduating Early
This year, student loan debt has greatly surpassed the total credit card debt in the United States. By graduation of May 2012, the total amount of student loan debt altogether is projected to reach $1 trillion. Last year, the average student accumulated … [Read more] about Students in Debt Are Not Alone: Loan Debt Rises
In an effort to empower others to live a life rooted in Christ, pastor and author Rick Warren has more than just great expectations for our generation. Warren has kicked off a reformation that he says will “forever change the spiritual climate of our … [Read more] about Radical Movement of A Generation
This year, Spiritual Formation is enforcing chapel policies through integrity partners, which require students to give up their ID cards when going to the restroom. If chapels are not completed or made up, students will not be allowed to register for the next … [Read more] about Spiritual Formation Gets Serious
A common problem commuters face is how to get involved on campus when they do not live in one of Vanguard’s housing facilities. “One of the downsides of being a commuter is that you don’t feel as involved in the college life. You come and go, so you don’t … [Read more] about Commuter Representatives Making Changes at VU
The freshmen lobby has undergone major reconstruction. The idea was first put forth by Tyler Choi and Samantha May, both Vanguard graduates and former SGA facility representatives. Realizing the potential for the space, Choi and May began efforts to gain … [Read more] about Extreme Makeover: Lobby Edition
The worship leaders have been busy finding potential candidates to join the ranks of the campus worship team. Auditions began on Sept. 16, ended the first week of October, and around 65 to 70 students signed up. Under the leadership of the Spiritual … [Read more] about More Than A Musical Experience
It is safe to assume that by now the average Vanguard student is and has been well aware of the recent ceremonies in remembrance of the terror attacks of September 11. It is also safe to assume that the entire student body knows it is the 10th anniversary of … [Read more] about Vanguard Professor Considers Political Effects of 9/11
Vanguard established a memorial outside the Heath Academic Hall, which gave students the ability to pay respect in the form of remembrance. Some of Orange County’s fire fighters - Captain Bob Pignone, Paramedic Mark Martinez, and Engineer Matt Reis- stationed … [Read more] about Vanguard Creates 9/11 Memorial
For the current generation of young people, Sept. 11, 2001 was the first time many young Americans had ever heard of such terms as al-Qaeda, Jihad, terrorism, Osama Bin Laden, or even the World Trade Center.The cataclysmic event on Sept. 11, 2001 wasn’t just … [Read more] about SGA President Reflects on 9/11
For those who are too tired to make the trek to NMC in the mornings or who are diligently focused on homework, there are new ways to get those chapel credits. If you are an athlete, a Huntington resident, or just a student seeking to form a deeper relationship … [Read more] about New Chapel Options Available to Students
Markita Roberson, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in Religion, hails from New York and was living in Southern California at the time of the attack.“I was in the other room when it came on the news” Roberson said. “My roommate said 'Hey Kita! They're … [Read more] about Humans At Their Worst and At Their Finest
For junior Chelsea Popineau, who was in Washington D.C. when it occurred, the events of that day will forever be marked in her memory.Rewind to that Tuesday morning and you would see ten year-old Chelsea exploring the visitors’ building across the street from … [Read more] about VU Junior Remembers Pentagon Attack
The number of professors banning laptops from the classroom is rising steadily. Although it was not previously a problem, in recent years it has come to the attention of many professors that students who bring their laptops to class often get distracted and … [Read more] about Laptops Banned From Classrooms