I always receive comments, laughs, or a smirk when I tell people how much I long for home during the week when I am in the dorms. During freshman orientation the speeches from our President, Resident Life Director, and Freshman Orientation Event Coordinator … [Read more] about Community is not just campus: Why to go home on the weekends
Opinion
Tuition increases but my bank account does not
At the start of the 2017/2018 academic year, Vanguard students were notified that the cost of tuition would be going up. Now, a few short months later, there is chatter that Vanguard will be implementing even more rate hikes. Curious about the circumstances … [Read more] about Tuition increases but my bank account does not
Lobby Lovers and Cove Couples: The epidemic of the overly affectionate
Lobby couples: a concept well known throughout campus and not in the good way, either. From freshman to seniors, residents have long dealt with these couples trying to make any normal person uncomfortable in their own living environment. Now the epidemic … [Read more] about Lobby Lovers and Cove Couples: The epidemic of the overly affectionate
Commuter-athlete life is a juggling act
You hear the obnoxious sound of your alarm going off at the gruesome time of 7:30 a.m. You hit snooze about three times before you jump up and realize it's 7:50 a.m. and you have ten minutes to get ready for your 8:00 a.m. class. You hop out of bed, get ready … [Read more] about Commuter-athlete life is a juggling act
The real ratio: Vanguard’s shocking lack of staff, faculty representation
Vanguard University is a place where the women outnumber the men, are celebrated as leaders, and are key influencers of everything on Vanguard's campus, from its spiritual life to residence halls. Or is it? As many already know, Michael Whitford was … [Read more] about The real ratio: Vanguard’s shocking lack of staff, faculty representation
Honor thy contract
Here at Vanguard, we love to make jokes. And there is no bigger joke to students than the contract we are required to sign. Though arguably made with good intentions and sound reasons, the Code of Conduct outlined in the student handbook is often left … [Read more] about Honor thy contract
Pass on Disney, not on TP
Do you consider yourself to be a “broke” college student, yet you still find yourself spending time and money at the Happiest Place on Earth? Well, it's hard to believe your complaints when you spend all your free time at a theme park that charges $8 for a … [Read more] about Pass on Disney, not on TP
Campus perpetuates sexist traditions
Last semester, the editorial staff committed an offense, an offense that has reignited a discussion of the sexism found on campus. We referred to our women's basketball team--who went 15-1 in an impressive conference--as "Lady Lions," which as it turned … [Read more] about Campus perpetuates sexist traditions
Your “safe space” is not a coddling zone
"This is my safe space." It appears that university students have found that offering an arena to avoid any disagreeable material is the light we strive for at the end of the tunnel, the golden gates we will enter through into a place where no one dare … [Read more] about Your “safe space” is not a coddling zone
Degree to dis-degree: Your education is not your diploma
"Only one more semester." "C's get degrees." "It's a take-home test so I can just google the answers." There's more. And we've all said them. School is tough, obviously. We don't fork over thousands of dollars a year for a cake walk. There is much … [Read more] about Degree to dis-degree: Your education is not your diploma
Finding God when facing tragedy
I think the big question is, "Where was God in all of this?" And here is the answer, "Right there in it." When tragedy hits America steps back in confusion and anger, waving a fist to the heavens, asking, "Why!?" Why didn't God stop it? Why did this have … [Read more] about Finding God when facing tragedy
Men must join fight against sexual harassment
Catcalling, the double standards, the pay gap, the harassment, the “jokes.” Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual comment, gesture, or advance of an individual of the opposite sex. Of course, this is a cold definition, sexual harassment has so many … [Read more] about Men must join fight against sexual harassment
Revisiting mental health 10 years after being told ’13 Reasons Why’
October 18, 2017 marks the 10 year anniversary of Jay Asher's novel, “13 Reasons Why,” which tells the tragic story of Hannah Baker. Before such a novel, suicide was only ever discussed and sensationalized when the local news had a story about it. The book … [Read more] about Revisiting mental health 10 years after being told ’13 Reasons Why’
Athletes feel ‘left out’ but so does everyone else
“The athletes are left out from student life and need more support,” said Mike Teague in regards to the reasoning for Pit Pride. Vanguard University has always been good about supporting the sports teams.There are always advertisements for their games and … [Read more] about Athletes feel ‘left out’ but so does everyone else
Students should be steadfast in compassion
In all honesty, we are all guilty of it. Every natural disaster, national crisis, humanitarian violation, we feel it. The righteous anger, the cry for justice, the desire to make a difference. It pours forth in our conversation, our donations, our want … [Read more] about Students should be steadfast in compassion