Vanguard University has many cherished traditions for the student population to participate in, but perhaps one of the most popular of these is Mock Rock. At approximately 8:40 p.m., a line wrapped around Seymour Sanctuary, including current students, alumni, and performers' parents, waiting to get in and witness the event titled "Road Trippin Across the USA." For those who don't know, Mock Rock is a lip-synch battle between the classes. … [Read more] about Mock Rock 2024
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Letter from the Editor: Rebekah Pulaski
Dearest Reader, About a year ago, after one of our famous newspaper distributions, I was asked a very serious question. Our very own Professor White took me aside to ask if I, Rebekah Pulaski, would like to be the Editor-in-Chief of The Vanguard Voice. I … [Read more] about Letter from the Editor: Rebekah Pulaski
Your Story Matters: Increasing Inclusion at Vanguard University
Hosting a 45% Hispanic student population, Vanguard University serves as one of Orange County’s three Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). With this title comes the responsibility to support and empower Hispanic students, a commitment that the university is … [Read more] about Your Story Matters: Increasing Inclusion at Vanguard University
Staff Feature: Priscilla Ziegler
Priscilla Ziegler, Vanguard University’s Educational Effectiveness Specialist, first joined the VU community in 2015. As an undergraduate student, she majored in Mathematics and Sociology, worked on campus in the Academic Resource Center and Office of … [Read more] about Staff Feature: Priscilla Ziegler
Faculty Feature: Professor Doody
Warren Doody is a Professor of English and the current Chair of the English Department at Vanguard University, where he has taught for the last 26 years. His range of classes runs from Shakespeare to American Literature to a variety of creative writing … [Read more] about Faculty Feature: Professor Doody
Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras
Andrew Ntzouras confided in those who attended his book talk, explaining that he had trouble reading when he was young. This encouraged him in his adult life to write Hope. Hope, Andrew's debut novel, follows a young girl, Taylor, who faces many intense … [Read more] about Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras
What Makes Drama Interesting?
Before whimsical comedies and exaggerated reality shows became popular, historical plays and music performances were in the works for centuries. When the word “drama” comes to mind, it can be associated with situations that can be wild or eye-shocking in a … [Read more] about What Makes Drama Interesting?
The Campus Climate Assessment: How the Office of Institutional Research is Helping Increase Inclusion
You might be familiar with the course evaluations that pop up on your Canvas home page towards the end of every semester, but the Office of Institutional Research does much more than facilitate surveys to better your classroom experience. The Office of … [Read more] about The Campus Climate Assessment: How the Office of Institutional Research is Helping Increase Inclusion
The Black History Month Banquet
On the evening of Feb. 21, the Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual, Black History Month Banquet in the Mahlon E. Layne building. “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing the … [Read more] about The Black History Month Banquet
Students Showcase Unique Styles on New TikTok Account ‘VU Fashion’
In December 2023, freshman and Marketing major Charlotte White started a page on TikTok called VU Fashion (@vu.fashion) where she showcases the style of Vanguard students, including herself. “I’ve been meeting with different students, I just go up to everyone … [Read more] about Students Showcase Unique Styles on New TikTok Account ‘VU Fashion’
The Voice Advice Column
Question One: "I am terrible at asking for help, I always feel like I am bothering people. Even this is hard! What's a good way to ask for help without seeming needy?" - Anonymous Instagram User Great question, reader! It seems the main thing you are … [Read more] about The Voice Advice Column
The Mystery Genre and Its Origins
Before detective games and crime shows became a thing in modern day, there are origins to what made the mystery genre popular - starting with the novels. Everyone who is familiar with Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, S.S. Van Dine and other mystery … [Read more] about The Mystery Genre and Its Origins
Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeff Hittenberger
Dr. Jeff Hittenberger serves Vanguard as a Professor and Dean of Education. Through this position, he serves an integral role for one of our largest departments at Vanguard University. Working with the students who want to be teachers or enter into the … [Read more] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeff Hittenberger
Let’s Talk About the COVID Resurgence
In the Spring of 2023, my first article for the Vanguard Voice was about whether or not SARS-CoV-2 was "over." I asked the student population their opinion, to which many responded that we are not in crisis anymore, but COVID is something to still be wary of. … [Read more] about Let’s Talk About the COVID Resurgence
Play Review of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
With Christmas right around the corner, every department on campus is getting ready to celebrate the holidays—the theater department is no exception to this. Each year, the Lyceum Theater puts on a Christmas play. This December, they are presenting It's a … [Read more] about Play Review of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play