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Lyceum Theater Delivers a Dazzling Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

Apr 30, 2024 Rylee Orr 85 0 0

The popular Disney classic was brought to life by an incredible student cast that left audiences in amazement. As an avid lover of theater (and a former performer myself), I’ve always enjoyed the quality and intentionality behind Lyceum Theater’s productions. There’s something magical about the space; immediately, the audience is captivated and transported somewhere else. For this particular production, there was an especially high demand. The … [Read more] about Lyceum Theater Delivers a Dazzling Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

Sweet Sensations with Baking

Apr 26, 2024 Elizabeth Castelan 80 1 0

Time and patience are key to baking sweets with a typical trial and error process. When it comes to aspiring pastry chefs, there is great importance to wanting to create original recipes. With a diverse range of pastries, a lot of opportunities arise with … [Read more] about Sweet Sensations with Baking

Vanguard Worship Collective Records Their First Album: “LIVE AT THE LIBRARY”

Apr 26, 2024 Rylee Orr 96 3 0

Featuring four original songs written by students, the live album is a catapult for a new movement of worship at Vanguard University. For most Vanguard students, the O’Cope Budge Library is a relaxing place to study, read, and unwind. From the small … [Read more] about Vanguard Worship Collective Records Their First Album: “LIVE AT THE LIBRARY”

The VU College Corps Closing Ceremony

Apr 25, 2024 Dayanara Willis 88 1 0

As some of you may know, Vanguard is blessed to be a part of this amazing community service program called College Corps. Vanguard is entering its third year in this program in Fall 2024, as they recently got renewed for another two years! More than 10,000 … [Read more] about The VU College Corps Closing Ceremony

Ensure Justice 2024: Keeping Our Children Safe Online

Apr 22, 2024 Nadia Sosa 74 2 0

The first Friday and Saturday of March, 2024, the Global Center for Women and Justice’s annual Ensure Justice Conference took place. This year’s theme was, “Keeping Our Children Safe Online." Friday, March 1st was the first day of the annual conference. … [Read more] about Ensure Justice 2024: Keeping Our Children Safe Online

Open Mic Night: The Creative Writing Society and the Mix

Mar 04, 2024 Rylee Orr 90 2 0

Heavy raindrops drummed against the floor-to-ceiling windows as a group of Vanguard students gathered in the O’Cope Budge Library. The President of the Creative Writing Society, Rebekah Pulaski, stepped up to the podium in front of a wall of colorful … [Read more] about Open Mic Night: The Creative Writing Society and the Mix

Connecting Students with Employers: Summer Job Fair

Feb 27, 2024 Elizabeth Castelan 105 2 0

On Thursday February 8, 2024, Vanguard University's Career Services held a Summer Job Fair. One of the goals of this event is to connect students to summer employers. Networking skills could be seen at the event, with the students speaking to job sites looking … [Read more] about Connecting Students with Employers: Summer Job Fair

Chapel Credits: Why Do They Matter?

Feb 12, 2024 Rylee Orr 131 4 0

Every individual at Vanguard University has a unique experience during their time as a student, but one thing almost all students have in common is chapel credit requirements. Even if a student applies for a chapel track—a method of lowering the chapel … [Read more] about Chapel Credits: Why Do They Matter?

How to Stay Safe from Crime on Campus and Beyond

Feb 09, 2024 Sarah Stock 106 0 0

One of Vanguard’s strongest selling points is that the Costa Mesa Police Station is stationed right by the school, meaning that in an emergency, police could be on the scene in minutes. As a student, I was happy to find out about the low rate of crime on … [Read more] about How to Stay Safe from Crime on Campus and Beyond

Why Trees? : How The Christmas Tree Became Tradition

Nov 27, 2023 Hayvyn Smith 136 5 0

It’s Christmas time. You’re getting in the spirit, decorating for the holidays, and you’re most likely putting up a tree. A Christmas tree if you will. With lots of ornaments, tinsel, snow, and lights, Christmas trees have easily become one of the most … [Read more] about Why Trees? : How The Christmas Tree Became Tradition

Helping Hands Fest

Nov 17, 2023 Elizabeth Castelan 115 3 0

On Thursday October 26, 2023, Vanguard Universities' College Corp Fellows held an event called, Helping Hands Fest. As a program, they strive to create an environment that impacts their community. For their first event, they focused on serving their local K-12 … [Read more] about Helping Hands Fest

How to Ruin a Concert Experience

Nov 01, 2023 Elizabeth Castelan 179 3 0

California residents have begun to see an increase in concerts, especially in Los Angeles venues, after the lift of the Covid-19 regulations. Concerts can be enjoyable or frustrating due to fan behavior, phone usage, or obscuring one's view. This brings up … [Read more] about How to Ruin a Concert Experience

Captivated: Vanguard’s Men’s Bible Study Group

Oct 29, 2023 Hayvyn Smith 124 4 0

“Here at Vanguard University, The faculty strives to create a campus environment where you not only can grow in your academic journey but, also provides an environment comfortable enough to share and grow your relationship with the Christian … [Read more] about Captivated: Vanguard’s Men’s Bible Study Group

Faculty Feature: Dean Stacey Sandeford-Lyons

Oct 19, 2023 The Editorial Staff 158 2 0

Stacey T. Sandeford-Lyons serves as Dean of Student Success and Academic Services for Vanguard University of Southern California. Stacey is a campus and community leader, committed to higher education access and success and the advancement of the … [Read more] about Faculty Feature: Dean Stacey Sandeford-Lyons

The Finale: A Senior Journey

Oct 06, 2023 Elizabeth Castelan 165 8 0

Many Vanguard University students are on the last steps of their academic journey. Some students may be nervous about the next milestone that they want to accomplish whether that be going straight to their careers or furthering their education. There are … [Read more] about The Finale: A Senior Journey