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If you’re anything like me, you often think you’re right and rarely enjoy considering that you may be wrong. However, with the California primaries approaching fast (and with our 172 delegates of growing importance in the primary), being aware of why you are … [Read more] about Know Who You’re Voting For: 4 Things to Consider
One year ago today, I woke up in Namibia to the sound of church bells. I could not remember the last time I had heard such a sweet sound. It rang so clear and cheerfully above the still town of Swakopmund. Surrounding the town is the Namib desert, which means … [Read more] about Church Bells in the Desert: a Homecoming
Barbie was created by Ruth and Elliot Handle, the founders of Mattel Toy Company in 1945. Fourteen years later, on March 9th, 1959, they released the first Barbie doll. Barbie was the first doll to appear and become popular throughout the years and still stay … [Read more] about Barbie Has Evolved
If you had the power to choose the skin color, eye color, hair color, weight, height and sex of your unborn child, would you? DNA altering of human embryos allows one to adjust the physical appearance and present disabilities of an unborn baby. Having the … [Read more] about Designer Babies: U.K. approves Embryonic altercation
What is the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don’t know, and I don’t care. All jokes aside, political participation in our country has been slipping away for decades. Presidential election turnout has fallen below 60% of eligible voters, and only … [Read more] about The Electoral University
Since March 15, 2011, Syria has been embroiled in a brutal civil war. Security forces opened fire on protesters of President Assad’s regime who were demonstrating for democracy. The violence begat more demonstrations, and the demonstrations begat more … [Read more] about The Syrian Tragedy
Vanguard is no longer allowing students to participate in the Semester at Sea study abroad program. It’s removal marks the untimely end of an educational experience like none other. Cutting ties with a program that has been revered and loved by Vanguard … [Read more] about Why was Semester at Sea Banned?
Should enabling someone to commit suicide be legal? California recently approved “physician-assisted suicide” allowing sick patients the option of taking their own life away by receiving a lethal dose of drugs. The California law passed the state senate on … [Read more] about Human Decision or God’s Plan?
On Thursday evening Vanguard Resident’s Life hosted a panel on alcohol. I know, scandalous. However, it ended up being a sobering discussion on the in-and-outs of contract, and why Vanguard is very strict on remaining a “dry” campus. Listeners texted their … [Read more] about Alcohol at VU
There will come moments in life when you will have to make decisions without your parents, friends, or teachers to guide your path. Many of these moments will turn out to define you in some way down the road, which could be in your maturity or an illustration … [Read more] about Incoming Freshman; We Got You Covered
Summer break is quickly approaching!! There are only two more weeks of papers and exams until our two month vacation. Most of us dream of spending our summer traveling, but seldom do because of one thing, money. But, as the old saying goes if theres a will … [Read more] about Highway 1 Road Trip Tips
Surviving on your own in college has to be one of the toughest challenges for a student to encounter. For freshmen who are making the transition from high school and are still adjusting to being on their own and not having their parents telling them what to … [Read more] about Ballin on a Budget
I use to think Tinder was filled with a bunch of catfish and people that wanted to hook up, but my opinion of that changed after being on Tinder for two weeks. It all started when I had two friends that both recently joined Tinder. I thought they were crazy … [Read more] about 2 Weeks on Tinder
“My grandfather bombed Pearl Harbor!” There was a brief pause of silence, as I perceived the Japanese man standing in front of us in Kyoto, smiling from ear to ear as if he had just said, “Welcome to Japan, my friends!” As odd as it sounds, I could not help … [Read more] about Japan —Making it matter
Spring break is around the corner, which means we can finally get the base tan we have been depriving our bodies since the start of this semester. For the select few seniors that are graduating this May, I salute us all! I do feel bad for the poor Comm … [Read more] about Spring Break