If you’re a Christian, it’s highly likely that you celebrate the holidays of Christmas and Easter to celebrate the birth and resurrection of Jesus. You may even attend a Good Friday service each year to reflect on Jesus’s death on the cross three days before Easter. However, not all Christians know about the full liturgical calendar (also known as the church calendar or liturgical year) which divides the entire year into an annual cycle of … [Read more] about The Liturgical Calendar: Should Christians Observe It?
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Sweet Sensations with Baking
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
Spring Concert: Music From Around the World
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Vanguard University’s Department of Music held its Spring Concert in the Seymour Sanctuary. Waves of people entered when doors opened, waiting to hear Music from Around the World. The concert set consisted of Korean, Latin, … [Read more] about Spring Concert: Music From Around the World
The Influence of C.S. Lewis
Before becoming the well-known author of the book “Mere Christianity,” the man himself was a literary luminary whose influence has spread around the world. C.S. Lewis, a renowned British author, theologian and scholar continues to enchant people all over the … [Read more] about The Influence of C.S. Lewis
The Great Divorce at the Lyceum Theater: A Play Review
I attended the opening performance of the stage adaptation of The Great Divorce (directed by Professor Susan Berkompas) at the Lyceum Theater on the night of February 23rd. As a fan of C.S. Lewis’s writing, I was eager to see how Vanguard’s theater department … [Read more] about The Great Divorce at the Lyceum Theater: A Play Review
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’
C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce Arrives at the Lyceum Stage
From February 23rd to March 10th, Vanguard University's Lyceum Theater is putting on a stage adaptation of the novel The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Famous Christian writer C.S. Lewis is a master at crafting thought-provoking allegorical stories, and The … [Read more] about C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce Arrives at the Lyceum Stage
Social Media: For Consumption or Creation?
Social media began in the early 2000’s, and began to blow up in the late 2000s and early 2010s with Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Now in 2024, Instagram and YouTube are still popular, and apps like TikTok and BeReal are taking over the social media scene. … [Read more] about Social Media: For Consumption or Creation?
Saving Money in College
With the various financial circumstances that students are under, saving money can be hard. They pay thousands in tuition, car payments, insurance, and other necessities, which leaves little space to properly manage their money in savings. For example, social … [Read more] about Saving Money in College
Ending Human Trafficking: Talking with Newport Beach PEO
On the morning of Jan. 15, Dr. Sandra Morgan, Director of the Global Center for Women and Justice, spoke at a meeting hosted by the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), a women’s organization focused on uplifting women through education. At the … [Read more] about Ending Human Trafficking: Talking with Newport Beach PEO
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
Vanguard STEM Students Prepare for Fall Graduation
When most people think of graduation, they think of a springtime ceremony filled with peers, professors, family, and friends, but for some seniors, they find that their college experience comes to an unconventional end. This fall, join us as some of Vanguard's … [Read more] about Vanguard STEM Students Prepare for Fall Graduation
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
Upcoming Event: A Christian-Muslim Dialogue On Women’s Rights & Human Rights
On October 17, 2023, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Dr. Kang, will be organizing and moderating a Christian-Muslim Dialogue on Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom in the Muslim World. The event will … [Read more] about Upcoming Event: A Christian-Muslim Dialogue On Women’s Rights & Human Rights
“Legally Blonde” : The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity
Legally Blonde: The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity By Hayvyn Smith “Girlboss”. You might have heard this word used next to “gatekeep” and “gaslight” ironically. Usually used to poke fun, the term “girlboss” has in recent years gained a very … [Read more] about “Legally Blonde” : The “Girlboss” and Unapologetic Femininity