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 bookshelves and called for the mocktail-drinking guests to be seated. Hosted by the Mix as well as the Creative Writing Society, “Open Mic Night” was a splendid opportunity for students to share … [Read more] about Open Mic Night: The Creative Writing Society and the Mix
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Connecting Students with Employers: Summer Job Fair
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?
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Did You Know About the The Vanguard Dancing Policy?
Returning to the school year always means a few things for Vanguard students; we scramble to pay for parking passes, find the cheapest copy of our textbooks, and put together an appropriate outfit for the All-School Party. Somewhere in the heat of all this, we … [Read more] about Did You Know About the The Vanguard Dancing Policy?
Summer Plans 2023
We are almost at the end of the Spring Semester at Vanguard University! What are your plans for the summer? Some students may go home, and others will be sticking around for some time. As a community, we strive not only to focus on our academics but also want … [Read more] about Summer Plans 2023
Jack of All Trades
College campuses offer a vast allowance of academic resources, but not all colleges can supply outlets for leisure and recreation. With the taxing demands of the college lifestyle, the importance of providing students with a remedy to their overwhelming … [Read more] about Jack of All Trades