As we seniors enter our last few semesters until graduation, I can't help but wonder how prepared for "the real world" we can actually be. As I now have less than two full semesters left, I can't help but wonder others stress levels. I've gotten a glimpse of … [Read more] about These are the Days of our Lives
Opinion
Seniors, We Made It
Well, congratulations Vanguard Seniors: we made it! Now is the time I want to thank all the people I had to step on to get to where I am today. My message to all of the underclass men at Vanguard, we were all there at one point or another, "May the odds be … [Read more] about Seniors, We Made It
A Wrong of Passage
Turning 21. The age of freedom! No longer does the mocking sign of “Must be 21 to Enter” hold a person back. Now one can order a margarita, hold the virgin. For some, turning 21 is spent having a casual drink at a bar, and for others, this means clutching … [Read more] about A Wrong of Passage
Playing The Game
Playing the Game is simple: like a game of chess. Each piece can move, but only within its spaces available. You start out using the pawns, the lamest pieces ever, only able to move one square at a time. Once the pawns have cleared a way for another piece … [Read more] about Playing The Game
Graduation Woes
As graduation nears, seniors at Vanguard University find themselves in a tussle as they race towards the finish line of their undergraduate career. Graduating puts an end to a certain chapter and opens another in uncharted waters. For senior Leigha Bednar, … [Read more] about Graduation Woes
How to Cure a Broken Heart: Kate Hudson Edition
Curing a broken heart after it has been so rudely been ripped out of your chest and displayed in front of you like some non FDA approved dog food is not an easy task. Standing there like a deer in headlights blindsided by this epidemic, yet again debating … [Read more] about How to Cure a Broken Heart: Kate Hudson Edition
Survival Guide to Jury Duty
It happens to everybody as long as you are 18 or older and a legal U.S. Citizen. However, for being an allowed right, most people dread it. No, this is not about voting for two unqualified presidential candidates. This is jury duty. If it had a reality show … [Read more] about Survival Guide to Jury Duty
Tinder: It Could Happen To You
Tinder hit the realm of smart phone applications and spread like wildfire. I mean, who wouldn't love a smartphone app that allows you to be completely selfish and judgmental, yet with no repercussion. Tinder gives you the opportunity to choose 5 pictures of … [Read more] about Tinder: It Could Happen To You
Upside of Losing
In today’s society, everything is about winning. Winning is infectious and once you have a taste of it, and you will do whatever it takes to continue to be on top. However, not everybody can be a winner. We learn this lesson early on in life. When it comes to … [Read more] about Upside of Losing
Part of Me
While blasting "Part of Me" by Katy Perry in my car after school last week, a tear rolled down my face as I burnt my tongue on my very hot Starbucks. While singing this song, I had realized that recently I did have someone take a part of me with them. It's a … [Read more] about Part of Me
We Regret To Inform You…
Spring semester at Vanguard brings on many changes. The sun reminds you that it never really left, you punch yourself in the face at yet another engagement notification on Facebook, and last, but not least, leadership positions are chosen. If you’re a … [Read more] about We Regret To Inform You…
How to Avoid the Stage 5 Clinger
We are all guilty of overly flirting with a new friend, but shifting back into the “Friend-Zone” is key. Its not your fault that you have a nice smile, and a hidden agenda. But now what do you do when that said friend is now hitting on you... got yourself … [Read more] about How to Avoid the Stage 5 Clinger
#IceBreaker
Icebreakers are quite possibly the most uncomfortable thing about being in your 20’s. An icebreaker usually is forced to occur after an awkward borderline breakup. After an almost casual breakup, if you are receiving an icebreaker, the ending might have … [Read more] about #IceBreaker
Hayesd and Confused
Hayes Spencer Nielsen. With a name like that, he has to be good right? Well the jury’s still out on that one… Hayes hails from Sonoma County, California where the grapes are sweeter and words like “hella” and “hyphy” happen to roll off the tongue. When … [Read more] about Hayesd and Confused
Add me, Follow me, Tweet me…
The Internet has been called the “information superhighway” by many, but perhaps an even more appropriate nickname would be the “free for all”. There is many an ugly side of the web, whether it’s so-called “trolls” posting disturbing or hateful comments on … [Read more] about Add me, Follow me, Tweet me…