I counted, and I say sorry an abnormal amount of times per day--88 times to be exact. Upon my recent wake from my anxiety-ridden haze, I realized that I was apologizing quite a bit. I apologized for almost every tiny thing that I did, almost to the point of … [Read more] about ‘I didn’t say sorry for a week’
Opinion
Marrying young gives you a head start in life
“You’re so young and inexperienced.” “You’re setting yourself up for divorce.” “You need to get out and live.” “Be free for a couple more years and take it in while you can.” I’m 20, and I am getting married next year. I hear these things all the … [Read more] about Marrying young gives you a head start in life
Stop the Scrooge: Why we should allow early Christmas celebration
It’s finally October! You know what that means—Christmas season! Well, for me anyway. Every year I get into the Christmas spirit a tad bit early and I am always faced with lash back from those who say it’s simply “too soon.” When do you start … [Read more] about Stop the Scrooge: Why we should allow early Christmas celebration
Fighting the meme mentality: It’s time to take life more serious
You’re driving down the highway and you have only seconds to decide whether you’re going to continue straight toward “making better decisions that are more beneficial to my mental health” or taking a sharp right on the off-ramp to “holding onto my unhealthy … [Read more] about Fighting the meme mentality: It’s time to take life more serious
Program prioritization leaves students asking who is the priority
With Vanguard undergoing reprioritization, expansion, and construction, a lot of positive changes are happening on campus. Administration buzzes with excitement over the potential experiences for students to come. But as current students feel the effects of … [Read more] about Program prioritization leaves students asking who is the priority
The place for politics: why professors should allow open discussion
I've often wondered what would happen if I raised my hand and asked my professor who he voted for. Would the room would fall silent? Would all eyes fall on me? Would I even get an answer? There is a general tension within VU classrooms when politics is in … [Read more] about The place for politics: why professors should allow open discussion
Finals week’s therapy dogs: Why they harm rather than heal
It's that time again. It's time for slobbery kisses, belly rubs, and exchanging lint rollers to clean off your black pants. It's therapy dog season. And I'm tired of it. Despite the opinions of many who prefer their fluffy friend at their side, therapy dogs … [Read more] about Finals week’s therapy dogs: Why they harm rather than heal
Giving God his due: Speaking honesty into our circumstances
“God is good,” we mumble, as we stumble across campus after another all nighter for that one class. “God is in control,” we chant, as the chaos at home bubbles over into everything else. “God is faithful,” we hum, as we feel lost in a sea of expectations … [Read more] about Giving God his due: Speaking honesty into our circumstances
Bursting the bubble to make growth possible
We talk about it. We know it's there. Alumni warn us of its powers and yet, here we remain: within the all-encompassing Vanguard University bubble. Can it be popped? University life is four years of seeing the same people everywhere, living in the exact … [Read more] about Bursting the bubble to make growth possible
Separation of Church and Vanguard: Finding Christian community
Only 37 percent of Vanguard students are currently serving in a church during their time here, according to a Lion’s Den poll. On a campus where community and service are stressed, and with Religion being the fourth largest major on campus, why aren’t more … [Read more] about Separation of Church and Vanguard: Finding Christian community
Why we should sabbath in the chaos
As the end of the semester rapidly approaches, we find ourselves bustling to get as much schoolwork done as possible while still grasping at our last bits of sanity. Many of us are athletes, or working, or commuting on top of school, making it difficult … [Read more] about Why we should sabbath in the chaos
Be the feet, not the tweet, of Jesus
While we sip our six-dollar lattes and wear Patagonia sweaters in 72-degree weather, more than half of Syria's population is being displaced from their homes and forced into finding refuge. While we type the words #prayforSyria, more than half of the children … [Read more] about Be the feet, not the tweet, of Jesus
Christians should have open conversation about LGBTQ treatment
I recently saw a film about a young lesbian girl's time at a Christian conversion therapy camp for youth struggling with same sex attraction. It was full of awkward laughs, some inappropriate moments, and harsh realities about how Christians have wrongly dealt … [Read more] about Christians should have open conversation about LGBTQ treatment
Christians must partner prayer, action in tragedy
We tend to think that when tragedy hits, the unquestionable solution is to get on our knees and pray. And once we get off our knees, we have done our part. Haven't we? No, we haven't. At least not all of it. In response to the recent shooting at … [Read more] about Christians must partner prayer, action in tragedy
Asking for space: Fighting the Vanguard parking crisis
It’s 12:48 on a Monday. You have 12 minutes to get to class. You’re returning to campus after a tedious morning at work, a quick run for lunch, or a long commute in from home. You frantically circle your way through the more prime parking spaces, the … [Read more] about Asking for space: Fighting the Vanguard parking crisis