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Opening the Bible is the source of ultimate wisdom, peace, and comfort for Christians, but for the average Christian college student. It can also be the cause of stress, guilt, and defeat. As a busy college student at a Christian university, it can be … [Read more] about Reading the Bible Daily as a Busy College Student
By Isabella Perez on March 30, 2023 at 8:05pm Photo by Javier Allegue on Unsplash The early twenties are known to be some of the most exciting but challenging times of a young adult's life. Whether you are soon to graduate or starting a new job, it all … [Read more] about Advice From A Twenty-Something
Society tells us that college is the place to determine what you’re going to do with the rest of your life. You study a subject for four years. You gain experience with internships and jobs. You build a community and network with those around you, whether you … [Read more] about The Looming Pressure of Life After College
“Have you seen that Jesus Revolution movie?” I have heard this question asked at least 10 times over the past few days. Many of us are familiar with Christian movies. Usually full of B grade actors and cheesy one-liners, Christian media has become known for … [Read more] about “Jesus Revolution” and the Pentecostal Perspective
Americans were once filled with excitement and anticipation at the iconic words “and the Oscar goes to…”; the name inside the envelope leaving viewers buzzing with the thrill of awards season. In recent years, however, the buzz seems to have died down in the … [Read more] about Is Anyone Watching Award Shows?
College students are adapting to the new semester, classes, and the changes that come with it, but what do they do for self-care? Most college students are more focused on keeping their grades up and being on task with what they need to complete for the week. … [Read more] about Take a Breather: Self Care for Students
On Saturday Jan. 7, many Vanguard students moved into their dorms for the beginning of the semester. As we walked back into the room we left behind in 2022, many of us found a small pink bag with what looked like a box of crayons and a letter. The colorful box … [Read more] about Is COVID Really Over?
By Emily Miller Many Christians have opinions on contemporary Christian music (CCM). Some love it, and some hate it. CCM has faced many critiques, one of which being that it focuses more on ourselves and how we feel about God than it does on God, His … [Read more] about Are the Songs in Chapel More About God, or Us?
If you keep up with the news, I am sure you have heard of the Bryan Kohberger case in which he is accused of stabbing four college students to death in Moscow, Idaho. Bryan Kohberger, 28, was highly educated with a masters degree in Criminology from DeSales … [Read more] about What Would a Gate Do?
By Emily Miller Everyone knows how Hallmark Christmas movies go even if they’ve never seen one before. A small town girl who owns a bakery comes across a big city hotshot man who wants to shut down her business just before the town Christmas baking … [Read more] about A Hallmark Christmas Film Review
Does Fantasy Belong with Christianity? The debate over fantasy literature and whether or not Christians should read it has been going on for years. Concerns about witchcraft and occult-related concepts seem to be what alarm Christians the most. Parents with … [Read more] about Does the Genre of Fantasy Belong with Christianity ?
This semester, Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa welcomed incoming freshmen. As an observer of the campus as a senior, the social interaction does not appear to be as social as it could be. In fact, it seems that social media has taken … [Read more] about “Social” Media
The ethicality of animal testing has been a highly debated topic for years. Some regulations have been put into place, such as the Animal Welfare Act, which has been amended several times to expand its protection of more animals and specify which situations it … [Read more] about A Deep Dive Into The Ethicality of Animal Testing
The growing controversy of COVID-19 protocols presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been characterized by the rising rejection and falsification of COVID-19 vaccination cards. The cards were first introduced in December of 2020 … [Read more] about The Rise of Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
Disneyland, the happiest place on earth, where children run around and meet their inspiring favorite characters; Parents get an adrenaline rush from riding rollercoasters and stuffing themselves with junk food galore; Teenagers get to feel like children for a … [Read more] about Are Disneyland Employees Treated Fairly?