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As anyone can tell by the lack of activity across campus and the shouts of both joy and frustration booming from dorm rooms this weekend, “FOOTBALL IS BACK!” Students all across campus are overjoyed at the opportunity to root and cheer for their favorite … [Read more] about Kicking Off the Year: The Return of the NFL to Vanguard’s Campus
Senior DeAngelo “D-Lo” Jones has been at Vanguard University for only two years. He is currently a senior on the men's basketball team. Helping the team win a National title, and many wins every week, he’s been an amazing addition to the team. Transferring … [Read more] about DeAngelo Jones: Senior Profile
Two of modern boxing’s greatest fighters are preparing to go head to head in the ring on May 2nd. Manny Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion with a 57-5-2 record, will face Floyd Mayweather Jr., a five-division world champion who boasts an undefeated … [Read more] about Pacquiao and Mayweather Come Head to Head
Brandon Sandoval is a sophomore at Vanguard University and is currently the starting left fielder for the Lions. He was born in Fallbrook, California and attended Fallbrook High School in San Diego. Sandoval has been an everyday starter since last year when he … [Read more] about Player Profile: Brandon Sandoval
Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton and husband Adam Dirks announced that Bethany is pregnant with a boy. She is 22 weeks pregnant and their baby is due early June. “We have a little surprise for you...baby on board!” Hamilton, 25, says during the announcement … [Read more] about Baby on Board
With two meets canceled, the Men and Women’s Track team didn't let that stop them from incredible accomplishments this past weekend. With such little time to qualify for indoor nationals, Vanguards Men and Women’s track team went out and put on a great show … [Read more] about Road to Indoor Nationals
Class of 2015 Senior, Joi Goynes has attended Vanguard University since her freshman year in 2011. She is a Captain on the Track and Field team. Throughout her childhood, she played basketball and participated in track and field, her first race was in … [Read more] about Senior Profile: Joi Goynes
Tom Brady has done it again rallying the Patriots to win their 4th Super Bowl championship in the 28-24 victory over the Seahawks in Sunday’s game. The first half was relatively uneventful with each team scoring two touchdowns, going into halftime the game … [Read more] about New England Patriots Win Super Bowl XLIX
Sunday night marked a tragic day for the St. Louis Cardinals and Major League Baseball when they lost topic prospect Oscar Taveres. Oscar Taveras, 22 years old was killed in a car accident along with his girlfriend in his home country of the Dominican … [Read more] about Cardinals Outfielder Killed in Car Accident
Two teams that were not even supposed to be in the playoffs are now at the forefront of postseason baseball. For the Kansas City Royals this is a chance to finally have a shot at the World Series title and for the San Francisco Giants, a chance to have their … [Read more] about Wild Card Teams Take the World Series Stage
Vanguard University’s men’s soccer team put an end to their three time losing streak last Sunday in the most profound of ways. As Concordia’s men’s soccer team approached Vanguard’s newly renovated field, they appeared confident in their standings. Being … [Read more] about Against the Odds
Doug Katona has began coaching at Vanguard as the new strengths and conditioning coach. While Katona has been at Vanguard for only a few months the former Olympic torch bearer has already made quite a difference in the athletic program. First of all, he is … [Read more] about Vanguard Welcomes Doug Katona, Strength and Conditioning Coach
The long wait is finally over and hockey fans around the world can rest easy. Opening day for regular season hockey was Wednesday October 8th. The regular season opened with games from the defending Stanley Cup champions the Los Angeles Kings who played … [Read more] about October Means Hockey Season
In a blowout game the Los Angles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-1 to clinch the National League West title, and a first round playoff berth spot. The hero of the game was Clayton Kersshaw who lead the team with tremendous pitching. Kershaw pitched … [Read more] about Dodgers Steal National League West Title
America’s favorite Olympian is returning to competitive swim. It seems as if winning 22 medals, 18 of them gold, has left this competitive athlete to wonder if his time is really up. Rumors have floated around for months that Michael Phelps was planning a … [Read more] about Phelps Returning To The Pool