Vanguard University’s new Student Center is nearing completion. With it comes a new café and a dining model, according to Vice President for Student Affairs & Campus Operations, Tim Young. According to Young’s school-wide email sent on Nov. 11, the … [Read more] about New Student Center Brings New Meal System
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Mind Your Own Music
Music is a universal language and is a way of life for many. Regardless of how music plays a role in your life, it is undoubtedly a part of it in one way or another. Music evokes specific emotions, tells a story, and brings people together. If you are anything … [Read more] about Mind Your Own Music
Dr. Sandra Morgan: From Vanguard to the White House
Vanguard University professor Dr. Sandra L. Morgan has recently been appointed by President Trump as a member of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking. This council will advise 15 federal agencies to equip America to best … [Read more] about Dr. Sandra Morgan: From Vanguard to the White House
Communications Department Brings Course Changes
Changes are being made to the Communication Department, ranging from updating curriculum to expanding the scope of courses. Due to university moving from a required 124 units to 120 units to graduate, some classes are ending. Communications Department … [Read more] about Communications Department Brings Course Changes
Student-Led Dormitory Chapel Creates Community
Students experienced the first-ever Towers Chapel, organized and led exclusively by students in Resident Life, on Oct. 24. According to Resident Assistant (RA) Mateo Trejo, although it was initially planned as a one-time event, the positive feedback has … [Read more] about Student-Led Dormitory Chapel Creates Community
CERT Training Resumes with City Partnership
On Nov. 15-17, Campus Public Safety will be providing a three-day class to train and teach students how to react and help others in times of disasters and public distress. For this upcoming training, the Costa Mesa Fire Department along with the Costa Mesa … [Read more] about CERT Training Resumes with City Partnership
Buy a Water, Give Water
Every time a student buys a water bottle at Samson’s, they are doing more than they think. Bon Appétit became the first food service company to offer RightWater when the company launched its U.S. distribution in 2017. The plastic water bottles that are offered … [Read more] about Buy a Water, Give Water
The MIX: President Wanted
The MIX is looking for a club president. The club provides culturally and ethnically mixed students with the opportunity to share, be included, and be heard. The MIX is a club that was created through the Intercultural Student Program (ISP) to target the … [Read more] about The MIX: President Wanted
My Culture is Not Your Costume
It’s officially spooky season and Halloween is around the corner. For many of you, the thought of picking costumes and coordinating with friends is fun and exciting—endless possibilities flood your group chats and Pinterest boards. For others, the thought … [Read more] about My Culture is Not Your Costume
Statistics to Influence Culture of Security
Campus Safety released the 2018 Annual Safety and Security Report in accordance with the Clery Act on Sept. 30. These statistics, in tandem with student concerns, have influenced department changes and new security measures in the attempt to create a culture … [Read more] about Statistics to Influence Culture of Security
SFD Chapel Changes to Increase Chapel Participation
*Article has been edited since publication to fix a previous error on the part of The Voice.* The Spiritual Formation Department (SFD) hired two new pastors, introduced new opportunities for chapel credit, tightened regulations on chapel petitions, and … [Read more] about SFD Chapel Changes to Increase Chapel Participation
Athletics Department grows and adds fall sports
The Athletics Department has added two new sports this fall, men’s volleyball and wrestling, following significant growth in the department. Director of Athletics, Jeff Bussell, noted how the number of student-athletes has grown from 187 to 355 in just … [Read more] about Athletics Department grows and adds fall sports
Review: “9 to 5 the Musical”
The Lyceum Theater travels to the big-haired, polyester-suited, blindingly-colored past in their portrayal of “9 to 5 the Musical.” Spending the previous two seasons jumping between crowd-pleasing favorites like “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “All Shook … [Read more] about Review: “9 to 5 the Musical”
Letter from the Editor
I have always created stories. My parents have often described to me their memory of my smaller self waddling over to them with my pad of scribble-covered pages. As all parents do when given artwork they can't discern the point of, they would ask, "What's … [Read more] about Letter from the Editor
Letter from the SGA president
Dear Lions Family, My name is Joe Contreras, and it is my honor and privilege to serve you as student body president. I want to take a moment to share the three words God has put on my heart this year: echo, authenticity, and revival. Have you ever been … [Read more] about Letter from the SGA president