How A Father Is Taking Steps to Warn Californians About The Dangers of Fentanyl By Hayvyn Smith Fentanyl, Apache, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfellas, Jackpot, Murder 8, Tango & Cash. All the names of a popular “synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times … [Read more] about How A Father Is Warning Californians About The Dangers of Fentanyl
Life
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
Dear Seniors
As the semester comes to an end, we would like to encourage our graduating seniors as they prepare for graduation with advice and words of support from one of our own Communications Professors. Enid Bozic is an Associate Professor of Communications. … [Read more] about Dear Seniors
Advice From A Twenty-Something
By Isabella Perez on March 30, 2023 at 8:05pm Photo by Javier Allegue on Unsplash The early twenties are known to be some of the most exciting but challenging times of a young adult's life. Whether you are soon to graduate or starting a new job, it all … [Read more] about Advice From A Twenty-Something
Days in Derry
Derry, a city filled with healing wounds, cloudy skies, and deep history. Derry, formally known as Londonderry is in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland faced a thirty-year war between the Protestants and Catholics. Although seeming religious, this war was … [Read more] about Days in Derry
The Looming Pressure of Life After College
Society tells us that college is the place to determine what you’re going to do with the rest of your life. You study a subject for four years. You gain experience with internships and jobs. You build a community and network with those around you, whether you … [Read more] about The Looming Pressure of Life After College
Meet Delvis Jiménez: Our School Translator
Any incoming freshmen at Vanguard University may be confused about how to navigate through the process of enrolling. Some students are from Spanish-speaking families, so it could be difficult to communicate with parents and students about what they may need to … [Read more] about Meet Delvis Jiménez: Our School Translator
VU SFD: 2023 Vision
By Isabella Perez on February 9, 2023 at 3:30pm Vanguard University’s Spiritual Formation Department has played a key role in the growth and development of student’s faith and pursuit of Christ. Associate Campus Pastor Krystal Matthews reflects on … [Read more] about VU SFD: 2023 Vision
Take a Breather: Self Care for Students
College students are adapting to the new semester, classes, and the changes that come with it, but what do they do for self-care? Most college students are more focused on keeping their grades up and being on task with what they need to complete for the week. … [Read more] about Take a Breather: Self Care for Students
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
Do You Want To Go To Graduate School?
As spring semester is underway and graduation looms ahead, one question poses itself to many eager seniors: What next? Choosing between a career or pursuing higher education can be a confusing endeavor for many, so Career Services advisors Andrea Yanes and … [Read more] about Do You Want To Go To Graduate School?
Are the Songs in Chapel More About God, or Us?
By Emily Miller Many Christians have opinions on contemporary Christian music (CCM). Some love it, and some hate it. CCM has faced many critiques, one of which being that it focuses more on ourselves and how we feel about God than it does on God, His … [Read more] about Are the Songs in Chapel More About God, or Us?
Holiday Cheer- Abroad and Near
The holiday season is the busiest for travel. So many people return home to spend Christmas with their families, including many U.S. troops. Yet, hundreds of thousands of military personnel also remain on deployment over Christmas time in order to continue … [Read more] about Holiday Cheer- Abroad and Near
A Day in Solvang
The city of Solvang, located about 35 miles north of Santa Barbara, is known as “The Danish Capital of America." During a visit to Solvang this season, i scoped out the best places to see for tourists and adventurers. First on the list was Paula’s Pancake … [Read more] about A Day in Solvang
Christmas Senses
As Thanksgiving ends, so the holiday season begins for many Americans across the states, but for students at Vanguard University, what exactly makes it feel like the holidays? According to Weatherspark, the weather at Costa Mesa ranges from sunny to partly … [Read more] about Christmas Senses