Warren Doody is a Professor of English and the current Chair of the English Department at Vanguard University, where he has taught for the last 26 years. His range of classes runs from Shakespeare to American Literature to a variety of creative writing courses, including Playwriting, Travel Writing and the Short Story. Professor Doody is also a working playwright, and his original scripts include Life Without Parole, Development, and … [Read more] about Faculty Feature: Professor Doody
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Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras
Andrew Ntzouras confided in those who attended his book talk, explaining that he had trouble reading when he was young. This encouraged him in his adult life to write Hope. Hope, Andrew's debut novel, follows a young girl, Taylor, who faces many intense … [Read more] about Review of Hope by Andrew Ntzouras
The Vanguard Parking Problem
For several years now, countless Vanguard students patrol the parking lots looking for an open space, only to not find one until 10, 20, or even 30 minutes later. Many students have been late to class or to their on-campus jobs due to the lack of parking … [Read more] about The Vanguard Parking Problem
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
The Campus Climate Assessment: How the Office of Institutional Research is Helping Increase Inclusion
You might be familiar with the course evaluations that pop up on your Canvas home page towards the end of every semester, but the Office of Institutional Research does much more than facilitate surveys to better your classroom experience. The Office of … [Read more] about The Campus Climate Assessment: How the Office of Institutional Research is Helping Increase Inclusion
The Black History Month Banquet
On the evening of Feb. 21, the Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual, Black History Month Banquet in the Mahlon E. Layne building. “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing the … [Read more] about The Black History Month Banquet
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’
The Voice Advice Column
Question One: "I am terrible at asking for help, I always feel like I am bothering people. Even this is hard! What's a good way to ask for help without seeming needy?" - Anonymous Instagram User Great question, reader! It seems the main thing you are … [Read more] about The Voice Advice Column
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
SGA Presidential Election: Night of Speeches
On Jan. 22 at 9:30 p.m., Vanguard SGA held their annual ‘Night of Speeches’ event, where candidates for SGA presidency Kipp Loft, Zoe Barba, and Amberly Gourlay campaigned for and shared their values with hundreds of student body members. The event was … [Read more] about SGA Presidential Election: Night of Speeches
Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeff Hittenberger
Dr. Jeff Hittenberger serves Vanguard as a Professor and Dean of Education. Through this position, he serves an integral role for one of our largest departments at Vanguard University. Working with the students who want to be teachers or enter into the … [Read more] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Jeff Hittenberger
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