On Thursday March 29, Vanguard held the annual event Mr. VU. Blue Activites Director Lynette Alegria coordinated the event and made the theme superheroes. Seniors Sara Jansma and Charlotte Kroeger were asked to host the event. The judges of the competition … [Read more] about Superhero Mr.Balboa
Spring in the Middle East: One Year Later
Imagine. You are currently living in the small rural town of Sidi Bouzid in the African country of Tunisia. While you were out one day, you see a young man casually approach the government building. Upon looking closer, you realize that he has set himself on … [Read more] about Spring in the Middle East: One Year Later
Professor by Day, Playwright by Night
“What did you want to be when you were a kid?” This is a common question adults are asked. The answers vary from astronauts to princesses. However, it is very rare to meet people who have had the same passion from childhood and carried it in to not only … [Read more] about Professor by Day, Playwright by Night
Freshman 15
Broomball. Midnight Breakfast. Buck-Buck. Segway Dave. SGA. Laurel. Mr. VU. The Cove. Soccer games. The Caf. To some, this may seem like a random compilation of words, but to the students at Vanguard, these words mean something. Here are 15 helpful tips … [Read more] about Freshman 15
Introducing: Resident Advisors 2011-2012
In late February, Residence Life announced the 2011-2012 Resident Assistants. RAs are current students who work under the authority of an RD (Resident Director). RDs oversee an entire resident hall, and RAs supervise one floor within the hall. They serve … [Read more] about Introducing: Resident Advisors 2011-2012
The Men Behind the Mustaches
The many-mustached men of Mr. VU showcased their talents on Thursday, March 31. This year there were nine nominees in the running for the title of Mr. VU. The categories were Mr. Leadership, Mr. Laguna, Mr. Balboa, Mr. Newport, Mr. Athletics, Mr. Fine Arts, … [Read more] about The Men Behind the Mustaches
Shakespeare Ink: Romeo and Juliet with Tattoos
As Vanguard’s fifth theater production of the year, Romeo & Juliet was a hit. On Thursday, April 13, the Lyceum Theater took on one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic love stories. Using Shakespeare’s original words, the production also had a twist. … [Read more] about Shakespeare Ink: Romeo and Juliet with Tattoos
Track Teams Have Eyes Set on GSAC Championships
On April 9 the track and field teams participated in the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. Women standouts included junior Chelsea Van-Cott, who placed second in the womens 3000 meter steeplechase and freshman Christine Grimes, who placed seventh in the womens … [Read more] about Track Teams Have Eyes Set on GSAC Championships