(•((•))•) theVOICe 27 April 2010 Volume XI Issue 12 Coming WASC report brings optimism

HANNAH PETRAK the determinant of Vanguard's accreditation, reactionary and strengthened the [u]niversity for progress that's been made and the great things EDITOR IN CHIEF which is to be decided in June. the future." that are going on at Vanguard," he said. In an all-school email last month,-President Jeff Hittenberger, Provost and Vice President The university has confronted the issues in After a team from the Western Accredita­ Carol Taylor expressed her encouragement from for Academic Affairs, explained that address­ the original WASC report this past year in mul­ tion of Schools and Colleges visited campus on the visit and summarized the oral report, which ing the concerns that led to the probation would tiple ways—academically, administratively, and March 25, the university is positive about the ini­ included recognition of progress and consistency mean the university would be removed from that financially. tial feedback and is awaiting the draft report due in areas like financial accounting, education and and be assured its accreditation, which seems Hittenberger said making each academic de­ this week. student services. promising for administration. partment's Student Learning Outcomes clearer The WASC Commission's yearlong proba­ The summary also mentioned that Vanguard "It was everything we had hoped for and tion is almost complete and the recent visit was "used the crisis to its advantage rather than being better. And this team really saw the tremendous See WASC page 4 Mens and So long, farewell Laurel Womens Favored Caf worker swipes a vacation back to the homeland Water Polo MARYBAKER be coming back to swipe cards next fall. STAFF WRITER Quach was bom in the city of Trang Bang, a dis­ trict in the Tay Ninh Province in southeastern Viet­ Monday through Friday, from the start of break­ nam where she lived for 17 years until moving with on deck fast until the end of lunch, the promise of the festive, her family to Saigon, Vietnam. However, in 19%, hat-sporting Laurel Quach swiping your ID card Laurel took a big step and moved to Orange County, DANIEL J. COOK with a smile and nothing but nice words to say is a California. For the past seven years, Quach has lived SPORTS EDITOR pick-me-up that several students on campus rely on. in Westminster. "1 love Laurel so much. She's always just waiting VU was in need of a cashier in the Caf and for On the tail end of a successful there at the door for you, ready to swipe you in with Quach it was an easy job near home. inaugural season for the new Lions some precious compliment," freshman Kaylene Though Quach will not be back to greet us at the swim team, Vanguard has officially Chung said. start of next semester, she hopes that her departure added their 16th and 17th sports in However, over the past few weeks many students men''- and women's water polo The have been disappointed to hear that Laurel will not teams will be lead by head coach Ed See Laurel page 8 Carrera. Carrera comes to VU laden with Coordinator playing and coaching experience. He Year of the Lion: choir returns to China played water polo on to leave v ~\ the high school and ers and Band have taken to China in the last 8 years, with collegiate level, JEFF MELTON Community other trips to Europe and New York City in between. The playing at Saddle- STAFF WRITER invitation by the Communist Party of China stems from the 4- V back College and Integration Vanguard University Concert Choir's first trip to Carnegie 4fes6s^ Chapman Univer­ Crowds of people line up to see why the American peo­ Hall in '01. The Chines© people hold that concert hall in sity. Even though ple have come to visit When the music starts, the Chinese such regard that Vanguard's performance opened the doors h i s college career was over, people are captivated by the student musicians and look up his playing career continued. Carrera at them like they are rock stars. After the concert is finished, to China. played for a club team in Argentina, throngs of people rush to the students asking for autographs Over the previous tours, the Vanguard Singers and Band where he was also a part of the Argen­ and pictures. have performed in Three Self churches, for Communist tinean Junior National Team. This is a typical day for the students who Party officials, in underground churches, as well as grade schools and universities. Concerts He left Argentina in 1999-2000 will be traveling to the People's Republic have been performed in front of thou­ to accept a high school coaching po­ of China this May to minister for three weeks. The selected group of 40 sands of people, sometimes topping sition. Most recently, Carrera was an Megan McDanel, people will travel through the over 5,000. assistant coach at Concordia Univer­ Coordinator of With such strict govern­ sity until accepting the head coaching Carrruriy Integration country performing full con­ position at Vanguard. Carrera also certs in places ranging from ment controls over the music coaches at Northwood High School in HANNAH PETRAK a professional arena to the allowed, VSB will be per­ Irvine. EDITOR IN CHIEF parking lot of an elemen­ forming classical pieces in addition to contemporary The men's side of the program will tary school. compete beginning in the Fall semes­ "This is what church should look This will be the fourth ter of 2010, and the women will wait like," thought Megan McDanel, as trip the Vanguard Sing­ See VSB page 8 until the Spring of 2011 to begin their inaugural season. See McDanel page 8 CHAPEL Campus Pastor speaks out on policy changes See Chapel page 4

Top photo by Carfy Williams, bottom right photo courtesy of Jeff Melton Vanguard University of Southern California Page 2 27 April 2010 editorial Nobody puts VU in a corner Dancepolicy shouldbe recognized

he Student Life Contract is there for a reason. When someone is caught with a drink in hand or a cigarette to Tlips, there are consequences. When a boy breaks Laguna's open hours, the Student Care Committee is called to action. When there is dancing on campus or at an off-campus Vanguard event, the ad­ ministration suddenly must go home to their Ti Vos and students boogie the night away like they're on "Ellen." This certainly happened at JSB over the weekend, and it has happened numer­ ous times in the past The dancing rule has been trampled over for years, so much so that even the veteran Vanguardian asks, "Wait, we're not allowed to dance? Since Comeback noticeable due to attitude, tenacity when?" ur yearlong probation is almost up this school has yet to express a defeated attitude. down to students and faculty. In turn, our new hope Truth: dancing is banned. Another and WASC came to campus once The communication has been kept open, es­ gives them a reason to keep plugging away. truth: dancing dubbed "coordinated again to check up on us. Their initial pecially with President Taylor's "Messages from In chapel last week, when students prayed over movement" is tolerated. report back to the administration was the President" on the VU Web site. The messages faculty for a sense of unity and togetherness, a spiri­ Giving something a technical name Opositive— we filled positions, restructured the have consistently been detailed enough for people tual gap was bridged. The campus joined together does not change what it is. If renaming Board of Trustees, focused on diversity and reten­ to breathe easier and honest enough for people to and prepared for the coming year. this contract breaker lets it slide, then let's tion—we're doing things they asked. Our progress know the administration cares. And we are excited to see what else is in store. call drinking "liquid intoxication" and looks good on paper and it's exciting. When the university brings another person on The confidence to overcome this uphill battle has smoking "tobacco inhalation." But there's only so much a visiting assessment board, they do not hesitate to show their excitement. been restored to the students and so our support of But instead of changing our after team can see in three days. As students looking For instance, when Ron Harris, VP of University the administration is that much stronger. school activities altogether, one of two back on this year and the end of the last one, what Advancement, was hired in March, the adminis­ While change can feel unsettling, the change of things needs to happen. we notice is difficult to record on paper. We saw a tration spoke so highly of him and that excitement this year has settled into a promise for the coming Either the "no dancing" rule needs to real optimism and bright energy that kept the cam­ spread throughout campus. ones. be eliminated—it is outdated, impractical, pus confident Harris is just one example of how hard the If our school was able to stay this persistent dur­ and the charismatic brothers and sisters When the surprising 0C Register articles started a school has worked to fill a position with just the ing one of the lowest lows, think of how much we need a place to move. fire of confusion over a year ago, students and par­ right person. Another position that needed to be can progress when we are on a high. Stay encour­ Or we at least need to acknowledge ents panicked. The articles pointed out-flaws of our filled was a Director of Student Success and Reten­ aged and support each other, for only with unity that we are breaking contract when we university and insinuated that Vanguard was going tion, and Amanda Lebrecht took charge of it. will the soul of Vanguard continue the comeback. slide into the hustle at a school event to lose its accreditation. There was some serious Diversity was another area the WASC commis­ There are two kinds of people on this damage control to do. sion told Vanguard to work on, so Thandi Dinani campus: people who break contract and Immediately, President Carol Taylor held a was hired as Director of Diversity Planning. When admit it, and people who point fingers town hall meeting. Her transparency in all of her Jeff Hittenberger was brought back to campus as Editorials are the opinion of the editorial board, at those breaking contract...and then discussions was deliberate and necessary. The way the Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, everyone and not necessarily the administration, faculty or dance. she and the Vice Presidents stood in front of every­ welcomed him in the same way. staff of Vanguard University. Don't be hypocritical. Let's call it one and answered questions gained them much Vanguard hired some key figures this year. But what it is. When ASBG is the one funding Oust from the campus. it was the spirit in which they arrived, ready to work the DJ who plays get-low music once the We've come a long time since those beginning and stamped with approval, that kept the students administration leaves the annual banquet, days when students doubted the certainty of their encouraged. And the school has been getting back The Cartoonist and then you get low, don't get self-righ­ degrees. The panic has faded. Now it's hard to find on track financially; but it is the attitude that we've Joshua Bupp is an artist teous when someone else breaks contract someone who is threatening to transfer because noticed. attending Orange Coast and hides it well. "Vanguard might disappear." Students cannot look into VU's pocketbook. College, pursuing a de­ Editorials are the opinion of the editorial If students felt they'd be better off elsewhere, We cannot see how much we are in the red or when gree in Illustration. He board, and not necessarily the adminis­ they would have left by now. Those who stayed, we will come out of it But we see the tenacity that currently resides in Costa tration, faculty or staff of V and most did, stayed for a reason—likely because keeps the school alive; and that motivation trickles Mesa. anguard University.

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eanonai Cartoon by Joshua Bupp Page 3 news 27 April 2010 Summer school: Classes expanded, prices reduced Cornerstone class CHELSEA BLACK into Organic Chemistry, which is in STAFF WRITER high demand during the summer. "We try to find a need or opportu­ revamped, redesigned The university is offering a vari­ nity in the academic market and aim ety of summer classes, ranging from for that," Ted Lorance, Chemistry LAUREN FRANCIS has undergone changes as well, and general education to upper-division, Department Chair and Associate Pro­ STAFF WRITER the team hopes for it to be more of an at a considerably reduced rate to help fessor of Chemistry, said. In addition academic support class, rather than students graduate in four years. to Organic Chemistry, a chemical Cornerstone, the required course just an orientation course. Students During the typical school year, research class is offered, as are some for incoming freshmen, will function will experience more of an academic classes cost $1,098 per unit, but over Biology classes. differently this fall, as many changes setting, with emphasis on learning the summer, the price will be $310 English Department Chair Dr. are being made to the structure and tools useful for their four years. per unit for undergraduate classes and Karen Lee believes summer classes curriculum of the eight year old class. "It's tough because we have stu­ $450 per unit for graduate classes. On- can be helpful if students want to get Barbi Rouse, Director of Learning Barbi Rouse, dents who are at different levels of campus housing will also be available ahead. Skills, in collaboration with Shelley Director of capacity. How do you satisfy every­ at $100 per week during the summer "[There's the] benefit of smaller Youd, Coordinator of New Student Learning Skills one's needs without it being boring for sessions. classes, especially in writing-heavy Orientation and Parent Relations, and some and overwhelming for others? If Dr. Daniel de Roulet, Dean of the classes," Lee said. "There's more Chair of the History/Political Science line groups pulled from their students have a positive outlook, they College of Arts & Sciences and As­ variety in the core classes, and [class Department John Wilson, have been Cornerstone classes, which are tradi­ will learn something," Wilson said. sociate Provost of Learning & Assess­ selection is] based on the needs of stu­ working to meet student requests for tionally composed of same-major stu­ The course will focus on showing ment, coordinated the summer school dents." an improved Cornerstone experience. dents. Ideally, the leader of the group students how to practically use all the program. For the first time, the English De­ "We have listened to the students will also be the same major. available resources on campus includ­ "Last year, the Provost's office partment is offering a popular Creative and have tried to match what they This new class format, referred to ing the library, Registrar's Office and worked with other administrative of­ Writing class, Playwriting, presenting want in this experience. We feel like as a learning community, is modeled registration website, Career Center, fices to increase the range of offerings, an opportunity for students who were the changes being made are meeting a after SPS "cohorts" program, which is and Financial Aid Office. Sessions discount the tuition, and make hous­ unable to take the class during the need that has been continually voiced to develop strong community within on study skills, time management and ing available. We wanted to offer stu­ school year. by students," Rouse said. specific areas of study. goal setting will remain. dents a more reasonably priced option "[Summer school is] a great op­ Last fall, the Student Support Wilson feels that this initial en- The new additions include a three- during the summer that would allow portunity to take courses [students] Council adminis- counter with session discussion unit, a cross-course them to stay on schedule or accelerate need at a reduced rate, to move them tered a survey of "We have listened to the students of the reading assignment, and even a dis­ their progress towards graduation," he on toward graduation," Dr. Thomas student satisfac­ same major cussion on current chapel topics. students and have tried said. Carmody, Communication Depart­ tion regarding stu­ during Wel­ "I did not learn new information in While much of the offerings con­ ment Chair, said. dent services and to match what they want come Week in the [former] class. I just learned how sist of core classes, Professor of His­ The Communication Department a major concern, in this experience. We feel their Frontline to use it in different ways," freshmen groups, coupled tory David Mariey will be teaching has also increased the number of according to the re­ like the changes being Michael O'Connor said. "History of Disneyland," a special courses offered, which include Media sponses, was a dis­ with time in the The team hopes that these changes topic upper-division history course. Criticism and Interpersonal Commu­ contentment with made are meeting a need Cornerstone will academically prepare students to "Who would not want to take a nication, among several others. the Cornerstone that has been continually class together, continue on in their college career. History of Disneyland course with the "This year, we have expanded the class. voiced by students." will be ben­ "Our main objectives are to utilize king of the Jungle Cruise?" de Roulet offerings again, adding a few on-line "In all honesty, eficial for stu­ student services around campus, offer said. and blended courses, and operjing the only thing I re­ -Barbi Rouse, dents. ~ academic support for students, and In addition to core courses like U.S. the courses up to both students who member or enjoyed Director of keep the class relevant," Rouse said. History, Old Testament Survey, and will be coming here in the fall and to about Cornerstone Learning Skills "[Graduating President Carol Taylor will teach a Lifetime FitnessAVellness Lecture, students at other local colleges and ...was the fact that seniors] almost Communication section of the course specific upper-division classes are be­ universities who are having trouble— my teacher brought always say and Ann Hamilton, Vice President of ing offered during summer, some for because of state budget cuts—finding us donuts every class," junior Josh they wish they had gotten connected Student Affairs, will continue teaching the first time, like Organic Chemistry. courses they need," de Roulet said. Quale said. in their majors as underclassmen. a Psychology section. A class for pre-med and biology Enrollment in summer courses is One of the major changes is the in­ This new model enables them to get "It is apparent that people from the students, the school hopes to bring now available online. Visit www.van- corporation of New Student Orienta­ plugged in sooner," Wilson said. top down, are excited about the chang­ students that do not attend Vanguard guard.edu for more information. tion. Students will be placed in Front- The actual curriculum of the class es," Rouse said.

Asian, Pacific Islander club created for unity 2010 Delta Kappa recipients:

KALEYPARTENCTON ated with an Asian/Pacific Islander background. However,

ASSISTANT EDITOR Sama Sama is neither exclusive nor private, and students of all cultures and backgrounds are invited to become in­ Christine Aquino Megan Mickelson With around five percent of volved. students originating from Asian The club is in the beginning stages of being formed Jamie Bransom Trffany Redwing or Pacific Islander background, and the official start of their meetings will be this fall. Eli­ Cody Crawford Courtney Rees the club Sama Sama has recently jah Dove, a junior with a half-Chinese and half-European been formed as a way to learn more heritage, has assumed the role of President for the club, Vilma Fuentes Chelsea Richardson about these cultures. while other leadership positions are open and waiting to Tovar Hernandez Kristin Van Boxtel Sama Sama, meaning "togeth­ be filled. er" in Filipino, is a club to act as a The meetings will be every other week and will vary in Aaron Letinsky Carry Williams community for students interested content There may be a lesson, speaker, concert, or infor­ Thandi Dinani, in learning about the Asian or Pa­ mation on food, music, or art. Director of cific Islander heritage. "I anticipate more that it will change each time, some­ Diversity Planning "We share our different cultures, times it may be more of a cultural lesson, it may be speakers as we share ourselves, and we share coming in, it may be mentors and advisors coming in from together amongst other people," Thandi Dinani, the Direc­ off campus, people from different communities," Dinani tor of Diversity Planning, said about the inspiration for the said. One possible venture is the teaching of the cultural name of the club. Polynesian dance by one of the members. After the idea for the club came about, Dinani worked As for other cultural clubs, Dinani hopes to create more with English Department Chair, Dr. Karen Lee, the interim of them, such as a group for international students as well as club advisor, to email students on campus that are associ- the continuation of clubs like Mosaic and El Puente. news Page 4 27 April 2010 news Positive WASC

report expected "The need for consistency, for this week stability, all the other pieces, are vital in the midst of so many other transitions Continued from front page going on. There's not a perfect answer out there, but I feel like we're has been a significant step toward approaching the best one." enhancing students' classroom experi­ ences, i -Vince Beresford, "We have a much better assess­ Campus Pastor ment system, a way of kind of keeping track of how students are progressing CHAPEL' ability in the past when it came to chapel attendance, toward learning the things that they so he is trying to find the balance of what is fair and are supposed to learn," he said. AttendancHANNAe Hpolicie PETRAK s to be modifieStudent Lifed director by ssemester' about students' concerns ens thadt what is necessary. The installation of the new Direc­ EDITOR IN CHIEF were brought up in this semester's town hall meet­ "The need for consistency, for stability, all the tor of Institutional Research, Ludmila ings and forums. "> other pieces, are vital in the midst of the so many Praslova, has been an important aspect Campus Pastor Vince Beresford hopes to an­ "My greatest desire is that students who came other transitions going on," he said. "There's not a of evaluating students' performances, nounce amendments to the chapel requirement pol­ to the forum and who have really taken the time to perfect answer out there, but I feel like we're ap­ Hittenberger said. icy in chapel tomorrow after talking about possible articulate some things in their hearts and their pas­ proaching the best one." The university's academic plan­ changes with different members of student leader­ sions and a lot of stuff, I really want them to feel like If the administration approves what Beresford ning process has helped establish fu­ ship throughout the semester. they've been heard, that things have been adjusted has suggested, there will not be an entirely new ture priorities, like more international He brought the discussion to President Carol because of their concerns and their input," he said. policy in place; but after announcing it in chapel, he studies, online resources, internships, Taylor and the Vice Presidents and is now waiting Beresford hopes to make clear that any amend­ plans to make sure everyone has an understanding faculty hires, and hands-on opportuni­ for their decision before he can make public any ments to the policy will not be a way just to appease of the exact changes that will have been made. ties. policy revisions. students—that the changes will be purposeful and "It'll be probably more of a tweaking and just The expansion of summer school Beresford talked with Resident Assistants, Resi­ appropriate according to what is needed. kind of creating different dynamics and some adjust­ was also intentional—by lowering dent Directors, ASBG's executive board, and other He said there has not been much of any account- ments," he said. prices and offering more classes, the hope was to help students graduate on time. "We want to do as much of that Community trained for Changing disciplines kind of thing as we can do," Hitten­ berger said. The WASC visiting team also rec­ emergency response a major challenge ognized the Board of Trustees rebuild­ ing and administrative additions as SAV-\NAKOTEfTA Vanguard community to gain the nec­ more clues to the strides the university STAFF WRITER essary knowledge to be of service to IAUREN FRANCIS Changing from a Music major to has made. students as well as the city of Costa STAFF WRITER another major can be challenging but "Continuing to kind of build that Campus Mesa. Dr. Suzanne Reid, Associate Chair of administrative leadership for the Public Safety Turgeon was part of the Marine When senior Business majors visit the Music Department, assures that it university is really, really important. is taking new Corps for eight years. From there, he academic adviser Joy Petrie, she of­ can be done. That's a big thing that we're working measures to became the Emergency Preparedness ten asks "If you could do things over, "We try and be flexible with our on and will be continuing to work on," equip staff as Specialist at the Omaha Correctional would you change your major?" students and help them get where they Hittenberger said. well as student Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Turgeon Some students come to Vanguard need to go. It is our main focus to get students prepared for whatever field One of the main goals the univer­ leaders to be also was the Environment of Care with their exact career paths, class they want to go into, and we will walk sity will keep in sight, after the written ready in any Safety Specialist at Lakeside Hospital schedules and course outlines ready step by step with their classes until WASC visit report arrives, is financial form of emer­ in Omaha to go. However, for some the initial Paul Turgeon, they get there," Reid said. stability. gency. "What we want to do here at Van­ years of college are a time of unde­ Campus Public clared majors and a desire to look into "That means we never get back The guard is show the community [of Other departments, including the Safety Director numerous subjects. in a situation where we were before," Community Costa Mesa] that we want to partner English department, have a signifi­ Hittenberger said. Emergency with them and be actively involved," In the interest of time and money, cantly lower number of units required The Provost noted the Vice Presi­ Response Team (CERT) Program Turgeon said it is a question in the back of students' in both core and upper division, so dent of Business and Finance, Bob educates people about disaster pre­ After meeting Brenda Emrick, minds how changing majors over and students do not have as much trou­ Allison, who is retiring this year, as a paredness for hazards that may impact the Director of CERT training for the over, and sometimes very late in the ble with changing majors since they strong contributor to keeping the uni­ their area The program trains them Costa Mesa Fire Department, Turgeon game, affects their success as well as would have taken mostly core classes versity's finances in check. in basic disaster response skills, such extended the invitation for Emrick to their pocketbook. until their junior years. Something Hittenberger is espe­ as fire safety, light search and rescue, use the campus' facilities to train vol­ It can be difficult to change ma­ Petrie, along with most academic cially hoping for is to develop closer team organization, and disaster medi­ unteers of the CERT program. These jors after the freshmen or sophomore advisors, agree that students must ap­ relationships with local churches so cal operations. volunteers are people from the city of year. But advisers from different de­ proach changing majors realistically students can get involved in service CERT members are taught to be Costa Mesa that want to be part of the partments agreed it was possible, if and understand that the further they and missions opportunities. able to assist others in their neighbor­ CERT program. students were willing to work hard. are along in their chosen major the "A lot of students are doing this hood or workplace following an event "She is familiar with our school's Students have also found that chang­ harder it will be to graduate in four already, but I think there's an oppor­ when professional responders are not mission and is very happy to host ing majoK was not as painful as they years. tunity to really expand that so we be­ immediately available to help. CERT training classes here at Van­ might have thought Financially, a concern that students come just an amazing force in Orange Volunteers in the CERT program guard," Turgeon said. "Changing from a Business major should take into consideration is that if County and around the world with the are taught the four basic goals for Turgeon has furthered the invita­ to a Sociology major was a big change, they are required to take over 18 units international studies," he said. Emergency Management: take miti­ tion to next year's Resident Assistants but after I took an Intro to Sociology to catch up, the cost per unit over 18 In a chapel last week, students gation procedures to prevent or lessen as well as to current Resident Direc­ class, I knew that 1 wanted to'switch. is $549. Also, if summer school is re­ prayed over Hittenberger and other the impact of an event, prepare for tors. However, training will take place It was pretty early on so the process quired, each unit is $310. These prices faculty members, especially for a uni­ an event to ensure a coordinated and the weekend before finals, so it is not was not that bad and it was definitely are in addition to regular undergradu­ ty across campus. effective response, respond to assist a mandatory event There are some worth it," said senior Brittney Riley, ate tuition. who is graduating a year early despite "I really feel like that's happening. those in need, and recover from the plans to train RAs next year using Students changing majors should the change. I see that I see a real coming together event CERT training, but nothing is set in be prepared to spend some time in of students, faculty, staff, administra­ Paul Turgeon, Director of Campus stone. Music students find themselves summer school to catch up on gen­ tion, board of trustees around this Public Safety, considers it a neces­ For information about the CERT in a bit of a bind since a large amount eral units, but fortunately most depart­ common Christ-centered mission and sity to be involved in such a program. program and how to get involved, of units required are one-unit classes, ments are willing to be flexible with that sense of unity I think is growing," Having background in Emergency email Paul Turgeon at paul.turgeon® like private instruction and recital at­ lower division courses that could cross Hittenberger said. Management, Turgeon wants the vanguard.edu. tendance. over from major to major. news Page 5 news 27 April 2010 Whole nine yards: students become campus ministers

HANNAH PETRAK ter and pour out in our student body?" Beresford said. Beresford believes the reason for such passion and EDITOR IN CHIEF Another clue to the merit of student leadership has excitement over student-led services such as Shine been the all student-run Shine service on Wednesday comes with the tendency to more easily rely on peers Nine students have been selected as next year's nights, of which rather than those Student Campus Pastors, a new position in the Spiritu­ SFD has heard the in authority. al Formation Department with a more rabbinical role most enthusiasm. "Under the umbrella of student "There is a in leading chapel both on stage and behind the scenes. "I know there more relaxed Aizaiah Yong "Under the umbrella of student empowerment, we are leaders out empowerment, we really want to approach to stu­ really want to have more students in leadership capaci­ there who are capa- dent leadership ties," Campus Pastor Vince Beresford said. we and Spirit-iead have more students in leadership versus when I'm There were not a certain number of students Beres­ and I'm excited to doing something ford hoped to secure in this role; but he was impressed see the potentials," capacities." there's a little bit with the quality of the students who applied and want­ said Megan Mc­ of an element of ed to get each of them involved in the ministry. Danel, Coordina­ -Vince Beresford, needing to earn "All of the students that were coming [to apply] tor of Community some trust," he had such pastors' hearts," Beresford said. Integration. "We Campus Pastor said. "I would The idea for this newly developed position came are going to see think just be- Allison Williams when Beresford and others within the department rec­ complete owner- —: cause of all the ognized the ministerial quality within their three cur­ ship." transitions that rent interns, such as senior Chelsea Richardson. SFD also plans to restructure certain chapels in a have happened within the last few years." As a Religion major and future pastor, Richard­ more community-oriented fashion, such as the chapel The nine students will also have opportunities to son used her internship not only working behind the on Wednesday, April 21 when students invited faculty accompany Beresford on pastoral duties such as vis­ scenes, but also getting her feet wet in preaching and to be prayed over. The Student Campus Pastors would iting the sick and praying for others off-campus. He other pastoral duties. oversee those services that are meant to engage the hopes to be able to empower these students by giving "Why not have more students who have that call­ campus in a new kind of unity and integration with them activities in which they will be able to learn how ing, who have that direction, who really want to minis­ one another. to take that ministry calling and make it applicable. Amanda White

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Geiger, Alicia Garvin, David Department of Glenn, April Gilford-Kelly, Melissa Department of Tiffany Redwing will be Anthropology Glenn, Tara E. Goodin, Paul J. History and traveling to Mozambique Gregory, Lauren L. Graves, Brianna this summer upon and Sociology Hall, Abigail J.. Gruss, Hannah M. Political Science Hartanov, Michael Thomas Guevara, Lizeth Carolina graduation Baez, Stephanie Adams, Katherine C. . Hartley, Zapphire Hall, Adam Carlson, Kelsey Bazan, Kevin Heenan, Dennis J. Hawkinson, Hailey L Clark, Mei Lan Bogenberger, Kenneth J. Jemigan, Joel D. Herriford, Rebecca A. Davis, Cornell Brown, Katherine Kain, Michael Johnson, Nondi K. Diebold, Tabatha Coy, Katie Klarenbach, Kasey C. Lomas, Bethany Eggler, Ashley M. Eagan, Gabrielle LeGuem, Joshua Lopez, Robert Ernest Ellis, DavinaJ. Hampton, Jeremiah Leininger, Christina A. MacRae, Esther C. Department of Fitzgerald, Caryn Harper, Grant M. Levi, Trixylynn Mokehana Martinez, Chelsie Gonzalez, Fermin Music Marquez, Ryan J. May, Samantha Howard, Brittany Barton, Katherine McCormick, Jonathan McBride, Helen Grant Harper will be Kaysen, D. Christian McGrath, Luke Porto, Kellie enlisting in the Marines McKenzie, Rachel Ann Rivas, Ruth upon graduation Katherine Barton will Christian Kaysen will Meehan, Dana J. Robison, Joshua R. be enlisting in the Peace Nelson, Daniel A. Rose, Laurence J. be pursuing full-time Oliva-Teixeira, Shayla R. Samaan, Amanda ' Corps upon graduation Hensen, Nicholas R Perera, Jason S. Smith, Taylor photojournalism upon Hill.GeneneN. Peterson, Nicklaus C. Spears, Joshua graduation Kelter, Dustin Pina, Jessica L. Svec, Daniel A. Lawson, Amanda B. Plumb, Jeremy A. Thor, Christine E. Michie, Micaela L. Bogosian, Gregory Ramirez, Francesca Travis, Stephanie M. Keeler, Brittany L. Montelongo, Anastasia Bridges, Jonathan Robert Reyes, Bridgette N. Tremper, Scott LaPierre, Lauren Leigh Collins Vail, Lyn M. Ross, Matthew R. Westerfeld, Nathaniel Lewis, Kimberiy S. Culhane, Danielle Lynn Shappie, Erica Wheeler, Paul Magnusson, Ahnna Anastasia Morrtelongo Kim, Toby J. Shaum, Richard Williams, CariyR. Manoguerra, Rachel A. will be enlisting in the Ladd,NoelleC. Stoeckler, Dominic Wirt, Kelsey L. Martin, Kyle W Lee, Yoonjin Mchelle Stretz, David Wright, Carson N. Peace Corps upon Nelson, Eric Letinsky, Aaron Talbott, Christian R. Parsons, Travis graduation Luo, Yutao Tanaka. Keith Y. Riley, Brittney Meadors, Kristen Tesfa, Betyel, Sanders, Heather A. Mercer, Lionora Travers, Kyle Trimble, Shanna Romero, Malissa C. Ntzouras, Alanah Noel Valdez, Sabrina Wolford, Brian Sims, Jonathan Patino, Mari G. Vesely, Chris Schlosser, Gretchen R. Wecker, Ryan Department of Schneider, Mia R. Wills, Mikey Valverde, Jason Wilson, Robert W. English Yousef, Jackie r Wolf, Courtney Bransom, Jamie Department of Department of Jamie Bransom will Liberal Studies continue songwrtting Allen, Ashley R. Business and enter into full-time Arredondo, Humbelina Attard, Gina Andersen, Aaron Department of worship ministry upon Bethell, Jennifer L Antonucci, Gina M. Department of graduation Billingsley, Jennifer Renee Natural Science Asahara, Brittany D. Communication Blied, Jaclyn Louise Bergh, Jennifer Alexander, Kristen Bliss, Stephany N. & Mathematics Black, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael W Casillas, Casandra K. Adams, Brittney Kalani Bohrer, Kevin Carmody, Sean Aquino, Christine V. Chavarela, Sarah Badoud, Jayme Bond, Karin D'Aquila, Dessa M. BartIett,AdamC. Cowan, Kristin J. Barlow, Erika N. Brodar, Tino Batstone, Mark Daniels, Katie Bixler, Joshua Burnach, Shasta L Best, Jordan E. Ebel, Lisa C. Boeing, Maria Cabrera, Natacha Dessa D'Aquila will be Boyce, Mitchell Husband, Sara J. Britton, Elysabeth Cardenas, Naomi R. Breeding, Lauren A. traveling Europe while Knutsen, Holly S. Cotton, Emily Casimiro, Lisa Cook, Daniel J. crafting her travel and Lambert, Jamie Ellis, Andrew H. Chagoya, Michael Joseph Crawford, Cody Larson, Brittany A. Hardin, Michelle Christensen, Jade A. food writing skills upon Coffman, Addie V. graduation Craddock, Derek C. Cody Crawford will Brittany Larson will be Michelle Hardin will Cromelin, Brittany be pursuing television traveling to Tanzania this be commissioned as Davis, Kelsie R. Fawell, Emily C. De La Puente, Jesus producing upon Guzman, Elmer summer upon graduation an army officer upon Demchak, Colleen Ann graduation Kiefer, Mackenzie R. graduation Dominguez, Rodrigo Leahy, Brian Mascara, Sarah Falkner, Scott Matthew Petrak, Hannah J. Elser, Kaitlyn R. Mauck, Heather Fechter, Kelly Rees, Courtney Nicole Fernandez, Jade K. Miller, TarahE. Hernandez, Tovar Fisher, Jesse M. Reynolds, Jennifer B. Fletcher, Verity M. O'Reilly, Jillian K Hix,Adam Forrester, Melissa S. Virden, Brianne M. Forsythe, Shannon P. Redwing, Tiffany Mariucci, Ryan R Franz, Jeremy P. Wegner, Katherine Foss, Jillian C. Rutland, Whitney D. 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Vanderford, Danielle C. Richardson, Barbara Heidi Morehouse has Department of Vargas, Cassandra Maria Perez will pur­ Walsh, Meghan M. applied for an Athletic Psychology sue an M.Div. at Denver Barbara Richardson Training internship with Theological Seminary Ackelberry, Haylee will pursue professional the Portland Trail Blazers Annunziato, Alyssa upon graduation acting in New York upon Antunez,Tina graduation Oseguera, Jordan L. Barrera, Abimelech Richardson, Chelsea Fawn Patterson, Chelsea L. Bay, Franklin A. Department of Riva, Roxanne Jesrael Pham,AmyT Becker, Brandi Religion Rix, Chanelle Rozell, Cariy Bergey, Sarah K. Schuster, Jennifer Upton, Michelle Billing, Nicholas Bliss, Justin Tilton, Andrew T Wheeler, Aaron Paul Blake, Caylin J. Camarena, David F. Van Boxtel, Kristin E. Carfy Rozell will be Bui, Nicholas Zimmer, Drew B. pursuing a Master's Castillo, Lauren A. David Camerena will be Aaron Wheeler^ degree in Water Resource Castro, Krista S. pursue an M.FA. in stage Catoire,CandiceJ. pursuing a career as a Energy upon graduation Colombo, Richard A. Fire Dept. chaplain upon management upon DuRoss, Jonathon M graduation graduation Espinoza, Chase Sandoval, Jennifer Gonzalez, Eunice r Stiles, Sean T. Gutierrez, Mirenda J. Department of Wolf, Bethany Camell, Candice Wilson, Lynnea Hartson, Jamie L. Iacovelli, Vanessa Curtis, Matthew R. Theater Leadley, Kaylee G. DeLeon, Victor M. Danno, Ashley Lynnea Wilson is taking Masai, Brittany Jones, Keith Dye, Michael Martinez, Victor her MCAT to apply to Matistic, Laura A. Ehrich, Rebekah L. McCormack, Amber M. O'Donnell, Deborah Haddox, Amanda K. medical school upon Mesa, Heather M. Hegnauer, Elise C. Commencement graduation Mickelsen, Megan Renee Deborah O'Donnell Lavino, Timothy Middleton, Elise ceremony will lake Neves, Diana pursue a career as a Tim Lavino will pursue place Saturday, May 8 Wishmyer, Jordan C. Obusan, Jayanne Nicole medical missionary upon Peckinpaugh, Stacelyn N. professional acting in Los Zierman, Rebecca K. graduation at Mariners Church Quinones, Cynthia C. Angeles upon graduation Ramirez, Erik Saylors, Sara J. Scharer, Jennifer Perez, Maria C- Miller, Ryan Shields, Abby Lynn Perkins. Azerone Murray. Pnigc *includes December 2009 graduates r Toledo, Dalila Preszler, Christopher Peltz, Michelle

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27 April 2010 McDanel*s exit full of peace and poetry Continued from front page to me, except for it's been indescrib­ because I don't think that's how God stead of a mission, it became my pas­ "I cant explain how God's able peace, indescribable joy, inde­ intended us to be. So here there is a sion. It became my family," she said. she sat in a crowd of unfamiliar faces spoken to me, except scribable freedom as I think about me freedom to develop in who they are As she leaves Vanguard to pursue and listened to the passionate urban for it's been indescribable . not being here next year," she said. and what that looks like. And even the the other ministries God has in mind, poetry about identity. Recently, before her leaving had way the [Spiritual Formation] Depart­ she sees this school that recognizesan d She found herself in Pomona at a peace, indescribable joy, even been announced, a student who ment is moving is just creating more follows its core values—and that's the slam poetry reading one night, hop­ indescribable freedom as McDanel described as being in tune space for students," she said. Great Commission. ing to meet nonbelievers. As Coor­ I think about me not being with the Spirit confirmed something. Although McDanel has yet to per­ "And I don't believe that's just dinator of Community Integration, a He walked into her office and asked form her poetry, she is still attending overseas or on our missions trips. But job where she helps students become here next year." where she is going next year, and said readings and even co-created a venue it's [also] what we do every single mo­ missionaries in their own backyards, -Megan McDanel he felt God had big plans for her. called Lionlike Mindstate, and is even ment That missions isn't a trip, it's a McDanel found much more. Coordinator of This was just one of many confir­ doing her capstone project on Slam lifestyle." "In their poems they would be mations, along with the coincidental Poetry before she graduates with a talking about this struggle in their life. Community Integration job offer to teach English in Korea master's in intercultural studies And so many of them were about an after her last day at Vanguard in June. from Union Univer­ absence of a spiritual aspect 'God, ground house churches fighting for a She got the teaching job offer only a sity in May. where are you? Look at me.' It was chance to learn about Christ And she day after she was told she would not ""In­ beautiful in their poetry. They were saw an opportunity to help college stu­ be returning to VU. being real," she said. dents be the ones to teach them. Next year McDanel's position will When directing community out- "I just grew a heart for educating be combined with Josh Harrison's, reaches or planning local missions American university students and who is the Coordinator of Global trips, she has tried to get students to how they can change the world, es­ Initiatives. She believes this, express that same kind of reality, so sentially," she said. as well as the other changes they do not have to hide behind any So Cal Baptist brought her to Cali­ within the Spiritual Forma­ kind of facade. fornia to do just that. tion Department—such as For the San Francisco Outreach After taking students on a trip to the creation of Student trip over Spring Break, the students Salt Lake City, Utah, she had a new Campus Pastors— were asked to write a poem at some passion for local missions, and her is going to em­ point as a way to process what they current position at Vanguard opened power students saw and what they struggled with. up later that year. to start their own When McDanel worked in the "Forme the world got a whole lot ministries and Office of Globalization at Cal Baptist bigger," she said. movements. University, she used the same kind of She has been in this position for "Van­ tactics to try to wake students up and two years and now, due to changes guard is not show them what is really going on in within the department she is moving out to create the rest of the world. on to other plans. For the last couple of cookie cut- months, McDanel has felt something When she spent two years in India ter Chris­ "I'm proud of what I've done here at Vanguard and what they've done as a university prompting in her own life that this working with Indian and American tians. And I and what they've come through. There will always be a special place [for VU] in my university students, she saw an en­ move is the right one. think that's heart," McDanel said. "If anything, Vanguard has prepared me for whatever amazing tirely different culture. She saw under- "I can't explain how God's spoken beautiful plans God has for me." VSB to perform overseas in China Laurel returns to Continued from front page and friends really touched me. It was evident then that we serve a mighty God and that He can use anyone to bring Him glory, Vietnam for holiday Christian worship choruses. We also will perform various Dis­ as long as we are willing and able. ney songs, N*SYNC, The Beach Boys, Michael Jackson, and On this year's trip we will spend a few days touring Beijing, Continued from said. movie themes including 'Titanic" and "A Walk To Remem­ before traveling to Xi'an, Chengdu, Hanzhong, Guangzhou, And as much as students ad­ ber." and Hong Kong to perform concerts and minister to the people front page mire Laurel's kind words and Concerts also include skits, costumes, and choreographed of China Over the three-week tour, we will perform an average friendliness, each smile, hug and dancing to go along with the music. of two concerts a day. from Vanguard will not be long, as word of appreciation from a stu­ I have had the priviledge to attend two of the three previous Even though we will only spend a few weeks in China, the she plans to return to her job after dent sent in her direction does not trips and it is truly a life changing experience. God is actively full time missionaries use our presence to bring people to Christ taking time off to visit her home in go unnoticed. changing the country of China and it is a great opportunity to in the long run. God uses us to plant the seeds in the hearts of Vietnam. "Everyday I come and go to serve Him there. individuals. Since coming to the states, work and students hug me and The last time VSB went to China, in 2008, it was the day Our group asks for prayers and continued thoughts as we Quach's father has passed away they make me feel good and make following the devastating 8.0 earthquake in Sichuan Province. prepare for our trip and are in China and the majority of her family my day," she said. With the world in utter shock, we still felt God's calling to go to remains in Vietnam. Because of China, even though we did not know what was in store for us. this, she takes any chance she When we arrived, the province was in ruins. The earthquake can to travel back to Saigon to claimed the lives of over 68,000 people. We had many opportu­ spend time with her loved ones. nities to minister to the grieving, scared victims in the makeshift Although even her children have tent cities and refugee camps all over the province. We gained encouraged her to return home to access to areas that were off-limits to foreigners. We were able Vietnam and retire, Quach's love to get to the epicenter of the earthquake before foreign diplo­ for serving Vanguard students mats from Japan, Korea, and the United States. continues to keep her here. My strongest memory from the trip was when we per­ "Many students say to me formed a concert in a certain refugee camp with children who 'Laurel please work here! Please!' were fortunate enough to survive. and it make me emotional. So I Half of the 2,000-member student body of that school died say 'OK, maybe I come back one Beloved Caf worker will in the earthquake and the faces of the survivors showed great more year!'" she said. take a leave of absence pain and sadness. But as we began to sing and minister to the "She has such a kind heart and for the fall 2010 semester. Thank you for all of you kids, the sadness turned to happiness. During some performances, the VU boys would even when she might be having a love me. I love all of you, To see the joy and smiles on the faces who had lost family select a girl from the crowd and serenade her bad day, she never takes it out on too," Laurel Quach said. with songs by early 2000 boy bands like N*SYNC. the students," freshman Joey Sims

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27 April 2010 Feeding the Lions with blogs of note %

Facebook statuses can only inform you of so much. These students take it to the next level with these blogs.

MARY BAKER sophomore Sarah Heirendt cre­ became a way for me toadvertise, " Kaysen said. STAFF WRITER ated an account on Blogspot Not only an outlet for his photography, Kaysen's blog is filled com as a venue todispla y all of with sporadic "life updates" and iTunes playlists featuring a vari­ Arielle Newton: http://ariellenewton.tumblr.com/ her original stories, poems and. ety of artists including John Mayer, Noah and The Whale and Me- Consistently inconsistent, other writings. WithoutYou. While the albums Kaysen posts are generally what the individual posts of fresh­ "I love stories, bedtime sto­ he has been listening to that week, his purpose for posting them man Arielle Newton's blog fit ries, fake stories, real stories... does not end there. loosely together to create an anything! [Jerry Camery-] "I haven't widely defined what my purpose is for those posts, organized mess of the sarcastic Hoggatt was one of my favorr it's in the works. However, I would encourage people to take the yet charmingly heartfelt inner ite teachers just for the stories albums I post, listen to the album all the way through, rather than workings of her brain. he told!" Heirendt said. Heirendts' homepage just a few favorite songs, and reflect on it from a cultural perspec­ "It's mainly for myself. If I Along with a zeal for writing, Heirendt's love of life and ad­ tive. I highly doubt that will happen the way I envision it, but it's a like a picture or quote or need venture has brought her to Greece where she is currently studying hope," Kaysen said. to just write something to get it abroad, which, in turn, has inspired her to write and update her More than a simple pastime, Kaysen thinks of his blog as a out of my system I'll just post blog even more. Rather than a jumble of joumaling, photographs, tool that, through visual images and interaction, helps to keep him Newton's homepage it It's like my diary, but on the music and favorite quotes, Heirendt's blog is almost completely connected with friends and fol­ internet and public," Newton said. dedicated to her literary creations and documented thoughts. lowers. Titled Orchideous in homage to the flower spell in Harry Pot­ "I wanted to keep it consistent when I studied abroad in Cy­ "If you think about it, ter, Arielle's blog is regularly updated with everything from Bob prus to let friends and family know what I am experiencing and what you see on my blog is Mariey music reviews and letters to her future spouse to pictures hear what I see and feel because it's all so amazing," Heirendt what I have seen at a point in of kittens, crafts and Harry Potter puns. said. "My inspiration [for writing] comes from the people I meet time. It allows people to see "Blogging started as a way to communicate with people that mostly; these relationships that connect us and teach us, make us where I have been and what I was considering being in a bank heist with, but it morphed into into someone fuller and beautiful so that one day we can contribute I've experienced visually," an arena where I could share my passion for haikus and pictures back to humanity-that is really where it all comes from." Kaysen said. "I could go out on of cats," Newton said. "It's just a bunch of stuff that makes me a shoot with a newly engaged, laugh or that I think is reallycoo l and I love being able to see other Christian Kaysen: http://kaysenphoto.com/blog/ couple, create an afternoon people's hearts in their blogs." Before starting Kaysen Photograhy, senior Christian Kaysen Kaysen's homepage filled with excitement, and an created his first blog as a way tod o something with his artwork. atmosphere allowing them to en­ Sarah Heirendt http://sarahmayheirenctt.blog- "It felt to me at the time like I was able to showcase what I joy simply being with one another in a blissful location; one jokes, spot.com/ was doing, or shooting weekly/daily, to the world. It soon became the other reacts, both laugh and click... the moment is captured for­ With a passion for writing and joumaling since the age of 12, somewhat of an addiction and then, once my business took off, it ever. That is the purpose of my blog. To document life.'' On her last lap: Kinesiology professor says farewell to Vanguard

HANNAH ABEGG to go to college. She graduated from Grote was entrusted in choosing STAFF WRITER Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor's one of the more expensive pieces of degree in Exercise Science and Move­ equipment, the V02 Max machine. Professor ment She stayed a little longer and Now, however, Professor Silvie Silvie Grote graduated with a Master's in Exercise Grate's timea t VU has come to a close. first came to Physiology in 2002. "It is really because of the budget the U.S. in Before her graduation, she was a cuts. I was actually blessed because 1992 with a Graduate Assistant At the time, Dr. last year, all the -other instructors left, green card Dale Wagner, who was the chair of and I was one who stayed. I guess this that her moth­ Vanguard's Kinesiology department, year was my year," she said. er had won had to bring his Kinesiology students Grote is grateful to have been a in the Immi­ Silvie Grote, to the Lab at Cal State Fullerton in the part of the faculty and said she feels gration and Kinesiology spring semester because it had more privileged to have taught such amaz­ Naturalization professor equipment Wagner and Grote met ing students. Service lottery while she was assisting him and then "I've really grown in faith and I've back home in the Czech Republic. he offered her a job after graduation. found some reallynice , close friends," Right out of high school, Grote "Anybody could've asked me at she said. made the trip to America with her that time, but he brought in a group Grote wanted to mention a few mother. They originally came to sight- of students that were so into it and in­ you-know-who-you-ares and say see for a few months and then head volved. Everybody knew each other thanks to those that have helped her back. and they were interactive. I just said the most—seniors Fern Boeing, Eric However, during Grate's stay, she 'where did you get these students? I Negron, and AJ McGregor, and pro­ met an American man. When it was want students like that,'" Grote said. fessor of Chemistry and Biology, Dr. time to head back to the Czech Re­ She came to Vanguard in 2003 as a TaraSirvent public, something happened that kept part-time professor, teaching a section "I would also like to tell all my Grote in the States longer than she had of Lifetime Fitness and Wellness at Lifetime students to keep on exercis­ planned. night. She loved it immediately, and in ing, and if my face haunts them when "He had dragged me toth e middle 2005, was offered a full-time position. eating something bad, I have done my of a soccer field because he's a soccer During those early days, the Kinesiol­ job. This one is for (freshman] Christy player and [soccer] lover. He said 'this ogy lab was less than impressive. Hatrick," Grote said. is where it all started; will you marry "Little by little, we've been able to As Grote leaves, she is uncertain me?'" Grote said. acquire equipment and we can really about what steps are next, whether He proposed on a soccer field in say we have a state-of-the-art labora­ they will be towards health care or Newport Beach that day, and they tory now. We still don't have every­ teaching or something unexpected. were married in May. Her mother thing in there, but we can compete "I really feel I don't have to stay Professo Grote, who taught Lifetime Fitness/Wellness and oth­ went back, and Grote stayed. with those larger institutions," Grote and teach to keep serving the Lord, er kinesiology classes, had the opportunity to be a part of cre­ From that point Grote decided said. but I'm keeping my options open." ating the new kinesiology lab in Smith Hall.

Top photos courtesy ofbbggers, bottom photos by Hannah Abegg fire Page 10 27 April 2010 life Be A newsworthy history healthy: The Voice through the past stories

DANIELLE BRLBAKER Story. Valentine Sweethearts were pus. crowned, and the evening ended with Side effects STAFF WRITER 7. Vanguard Alternative Music the entire group singing "You Are My The student newspaper has tran­ Sunshine." Scene Is Thriving, December may include sitioned through 13 different names, 4 New Construction Stated 2001: the first being The Apocalypse. Other Many bands were developing on to Begin This Summer, May names include the Vanguard Clarion, campus. "Searching for Hayley" first academic New Wine Press, Salted Fire, and 1965: began in 2000 on the 7th floor of the Vox Populi. In 1999, the newspaper As part of SCC's "Decade of Prog­ freshmen dorms. Then in February changed its name for almost the last ress" which culminated in the 50th an­ 2001, a band called "Slow Coming success time to the Vanguard Voice, and then niversary of the college in 1970, a new Day" started, and then "Stickshift ELIJAH DOVE finally in 2008, settled on The Voice. men's dorm residence became Costa Limo" - a group of five guys who STAFF WRITER There was no photographer for the Mesa's highest building-7 stories tall started playing for students in the Cove newspaper until 1963, and because and held 162 men. Patterned after the and other campus events, such as the With finals nearing and assign­ there were typewriters back then, the plan developed for Harvard Univer­ Lobbypalooza, but then went toN Y ments piling up, staying healthy slow­ writers were listed as "typists." Start­ sity, it included game rooms, a book­ and played at a few benefit shows. ing in 1948, the newspaper had been ly slips down the priority list We all store, laundry facilities, a sick room, The Apocalypse, 1951 know good health is important, and under the jurisdiction of the Associ­ and counseling offices. ated Student Body, but in 1999, the easy enough to have with good rest 5. Death at SCC, March 1972: and a wholesome breakfast. But these newspaper became a course in the There was an incident that brought things are especially beneficial during Communication department about speed bumps on campus. A finals week. 1. first Constitution signed by male student had been driving 40 mph After long periods with no sleep, President, April 3,1951: in the parking lot, and had accidentally neurons in the brain begin to misfire. Dr. Harrison signed the first con­ hit a girl walking to her car. The girl A night of sleep acts as a sort of reset, stitution of Southern California Bible died on impact, and the student was refreshing the body and mind Short- College. After three years of drafting, charged with manslaughter. term memory is sorted and filed, the constitution finally went into ef­ transferring the information we have 6. Musical Madness, April fect, making SCBC one of the few learned into the long term—a good 1985: Assemblies of God schools with a stu­ reason to study before going to bed. dent government There was an event on campus known as Musical Madness, a night 2. New Library Dedicated, Studying all night of performances and fun. That year, Nov. 2,1963: 228 students were expelled because of may feel productive, Reverend L.E. Halverson read the "too much dancing." That was back The Clock, 1965 Clarion, 1972 but it is detrimental to Litany of Dedication, marking the when dancing was prohibited on cam- formal opening of the new Southern .,', • IWXI ~l I ~ • 'fll'Tp ^!=JI!J7.'!7TI'jTJ- actual performance. California College library. 400 people were present for the service of dedica­ I III Will PBISSj Vox populi FORWARD MAGAZINE tion. The new library included a fire­ ll_1ri^ S.C.C. inc A study conducted by professors at Ct*KS RESPONDS HOMSUSSNE&S ANOTHEB side lounge area, and cost $ 185,000. TO OVERCROWDilWI poods* MOT nonjr Aiuiv Brown University and College of the a Cupid Bends His Fatal Bow « wans com/cms, ...T^^ . «-«.«w«i Holy Cross showed that students who sleep more get better grades. Sleep at SCC, February 1965: deprivation leads to lowered alertness Girls were in the midst of asking and decreased recall. male students to the annual Valentine l™1"""1"-*'"-"? Ban Dates Undergoes Opes Heart Surgery Bums Vacathm Studying all night may feel pro­ banquet, held in the school's Dining ductive, but it is detrimental to actual Commons on February 11th. At the

performance. The brain doesn't have beginning of the event, the Dean an­ A*d Sp.,,,,,1 Art..,, a resting period to sort and store the in­ nounced the engagements on campus, formation, and it's actual functioning and then the male students serenaded is decreased. the women by singing romance songs, At the same time, lack of sleep some from musicals like West Side lowers the immune system, making New Wine Press, 1975 Vox Populi, 1988 Forward Magazine, 1989 students more prone to falling sick. That sniffle that would normally be little more than an annoyance can have students collapsing into bed as SCC TIIV3 their bodies try to recover. l SCJJII i. i Nearly as important as sleep is eat­ Help U& ing breakfast; but when you wake up Ax\W * in a rush, it's the easiest meal toskip . After eating nothing for eight hours, your body needs energy. Even if it's only a breakfast bar, eating when you first wake up helps to jumpstart your brain. It will be easier to think more clearly and concentrate harder. It can be hard to find the time to ^ get enough sleep and eat enough nu­ tritional food, but during finals, it can mean the difference between an A and Vanguard Tribune, 1992 SCC Times, 1995 The Vanguard Voice, 2006 The Voice, 2008 a B. Do yourself a favor and make time.

~Hf& Photos courtesy of archivist Pam Crenshaw Page 11 27 April 2010 English dept. easy releases literary 2 1 6 3 works 3 4 2 8 After mulling over pages of creative and scholarly 7 3 6 4 medium works, and hundreds of photos, the English Depart­ 7 2 6 7 3 5 8 ment's seniors completed their Capstone project. 8 5 7 4 2 3 "Synecdoche" is a literary journal of accepted submis­ 5 1 8 1 9 sions from current students and alumni. The three sub­ 1 • 6 8 9 5 9 7 mission winners won a cash prize, and the artwork win­ 5 3 9 7 6 7 1 5 ner also won the chance to be on this year's cover. 6 9 7 5 9 8 2 To purchase a copy of the book for $15, email English Department Chair Dr. Karen 1 6 Lee at [email protected]. 3 7 2 hard 2 6 1 4 SYN 6 7 4 ECDOCH 9 6

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Photc6 by Catty Wflams flfe^ Page 12 27 April 2010 Theater Notable actor pays visit to Lyceum MOVIE TIMES All show times run seniors to April 27-29

showcase Woodbridge Movies 5 $2 admission, $1 Tues. talent , 4626 Barranca Parkway Irvine 92604 Performance runs April 28-29 Avatar 12:30,4,7:30 Michelle Pettz in "My Diary" Green Zone A cabaret of songs about differ­ 4:40, 9:40 ent phases in life accompanied It's Complicated by piano. 12:25,4:30,7:10,9:45 Remeber Me noon, 2:20, 7:15 Ryan Miller in "A Midnight The Book of Eli Dreary" 4:35, 9:30 Three 10-minute Edgar Allen The Spy Next Door Poe pieces—'The Raven", 'The 12:20,2:30,4:45 Tell-Tale Heart", and a compila­ Tooth Fairy tion of Poe's love poems called, 12:10,2:25,7:20 "A Love More than Love." Valentine's Day 7, 9:35 Amanda Haddox in "Musi­ cals 101: A Revue" Charter Centre Cinemas An overview of musical theater $3 admission through quotes from those in 7822 Warner Avenue the industry and songs from be­ Huntington Beach 92647 Tony Hale, best known forhi s role as Buster in the quick-witted sitcom, "Arrested Development," loved stage musicals. sat down for a Q&A in the Lyceum Theater April 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hale reminisced about the sitcom, as well as other roles, while advising students on how to break into the busi­ She's Out of My League Elise Hagnauer in "It Felt ness and preserving one's faith. The Lyceum filled with Theater students, Communication stu­ 12:30,3,5:30,8, 10:30 Empty" dents and a few extras who heard about the event. Shutter Island The isolation and manipulation 1,4,7, 10 Sherlock Holmes of a woman who is trafficked 2010 Vanguard Film Festivals Nominees 1:15,4:10 from Croatia into England. The Crazies Office Supplies - Andrew Wright 7:15,9:40 Michelle Upton in "WIT' Best Picture Best Director Will Work for Food - David Garvin, Cop Out Jack - Jesse Hall Jack - Jesse Hall A story of redemption of a fa­ Jordan Best and Scott Houston 3:15 mous John Donne scholar just Of Poop and a Sweater - Josh Of Poop and a Sweater - Josh Green Zone diagnosed with cancer. Hamilton Hamilton 12:30,5:45,8:20 Office Supplies - Robbie Moen Office Supplies - Jessica Perlman Best Actor Percy Jackson & The Olym­ The Interrogation - Jordan Best The Interrogation - Jordan Best Campus Safety Chronicles "En­ Ashley Danno and Bethany pians: The Lightning Thief The Lucky Break - Matt Sorensen Lane Splitting - Brian Leahy trapment" - Dan Bertsch 11:45,2:30,5:10,7:50, 10:25 Wolf in "Competition Piece" Of Poop and a Sweater - Jeremiah A comedy about a very impor­ Marsh Best Documentary Edwards Metro Point 12 tant play festiva Best Screenplay Office Supplies - Mike Dye Farmville - Esther MacRae $10.50 student discount Campus Safety Chronicles - Matt Office Supplies - Nikki Gatzimos Lane Splitting - Jesse Hall Donna Johnson in 'Twilight, Sorensen The Lucky Break - Glenn Hoeffher 901 South Coast Dr. Will Work to Help - Jordan Best Los Angeles, 1992" Of Poop and a Sweater - Josh Bupp, Costa Mesa 92626 A one-woman show about the Josh Hamilton and Jeremiah Marsh LA riots over the Rodney King BestWebisode The Interrogation - Jordan Best The Back-up Plan beating verdict. Campus Safety Chronicles The Lucky Break - Josh Hamilton 11:40,2:20,5,7:40, 10:20 "Entrapment" - Matt Sorensen and Meal Replacements "Halloween" - The Losers Robbie Moen Robbie Moen and Jake Dacy 12:20,3,5:30,8, 10:30 Barbra Richardson in "Hello, Meal Replacements "Halloween" - Oceans my name is Barb[a]ra" Robbie Moen Best Cinematography 12:30,2:50,5:10,7:30,9:50 A Barbara Streisand review, fea­ The First Year "Book Hunting" - Death at a Funeral Jack - Bobby Burns turing all of her songs and some Jenna Ellis and Ashley Briseno 12:10,2:40,5:20,7:50, 10:10 dialogue from her movies and Office Supplies - Dan Bertsch Kick-Ass The Interrogation - Jordan Best interviews. 11, 1:40,4:25,7:10, 10 Best Web Series Lane Splitting - Bobby Bums Date Night Campus Safety Chronicles - Matt Best Editing 11:30,2,4:30,6:40,9:15 Tim Lavino, Kelsey John­ Sorensen and Robbie Moen ston, and Aaron Wheeler in Campus Safety Chronicles "En­ Clash of the Titans Meal Replacements Season 2 - 11:50,2:25,4:55,7:45, 10:35 "You're a Good Man, Charlie trapment" - Matt Sorensen Robbie Moen Farmville - Josh Hamilton Clash of the Titans 3D Brown" The Film Festival, which pre­ Of Poop and a Sweater - Paul 11:05, 1:45,4:20,7,9:40 miered last Thursday in The A musical day in the life of five The Last Song Harkins Cove, attracted over 75 stu­ 5-year-olds and their dog. Best Music Video/ Office Supplies - Jessica Perlman dents. Winners will be an­ 1:20,4:10,6:50,9:20 Experimental Rim and Paul Harkins nounced at the Comm. Awards Hot Tub Time Machine Michael Dye and Paige Mur­ Aphelion - David Fray this Saturday, at 7 p.m. in the 12:40,3:10,5:40,8:10, 10:40 ray in "War of the Roses" Tiger Head - Jessica Perlman Lyceum Theater. Donations How to Train Your Dragon Best Sound Design will be accepted in honor of A middle-aged couple's explora­ Tragedy - Josh Hamilton 11:10, 1:30,4,6:30,9:10 Jack - Jesse Hall Comm. dept. secretary, Kim How to Train Your Dragon 3D tion of conflict and a possible di­ Of Poop and a Sweater - Josh Ulm, to help fund her missions 1:45,2:10,4:50,7:20,9:55 vorce on their 21 st anniversary. Hamilton trip to Costa Rica next year.

a&e Photo by Summer Yates Page 13 ODinion 27 April 2010 ^m^9m II II ^y I I Scratching the Center stage for one, please itch to scan With the latest release of "Videophone" and "Telephone," it seems that prominent popstars Beyonce and Lady Gaga have andditch joined forces to build their empires. But when the cameras stop rolling on these phony songs, who is calling the shots?

The definitive managed to If Gaga inspired dress, definition of diva, stay single were alone in wait, was that a who, after pierc­ this whole a room with dress? ing the pinnacle of time? you, would At each turn, fame with a black ifeverthe teamBEYONCE you run? Gaga blows the stiletto boot when two were team The minds of her fans she joined the elite equals, that global idol (whom she calls Summer Yates, Carty Williams commentary group of celebri­ medium was shattered by the release known as "little monsters") commentary ties who are on a of "Single Ladies/Put a Ring On It" Gaga is fierce, non-apologetic, and and send others permanent first-name basis with the Let's talk about it This was more than bold. The year 2006 threw a fishing rolling their eyes at Hannah Abegg, world, Ms. Sasha Fierce has domi­ just a number one hit (which shot line to club singer Stefani Germanotta this provocative, girl. Before becom­ commentary nated charts, dance floors and the use straight to the top, camped out for in hopes of bettering her career. As ing a fan, I realized that I had never It's Tuesday morning. You wake of a proper pelvic thrust, and it's only about a month, then hovered the charts sure as the sun is in the sky, Stefani seen Gaga's actual face and I didn't up, look at the clock, and realize you her third solo album. This isn't even a for 23 extra weeks.) This was the Ca­ (Gaga) entered the industry with more even know her real name. However, have just enough time to make cha­ conversation. Beyonce wins. dillac of the epoch. Three letters: V- costume changes than the Spice Girls' after research, I began to realize how pel—but wait, you forgot you had to Lady Gaga's clawing choreogra­ M-A. Not only did Sasha extend her reunion tour. phenomenal of a singer and creative finish watching the latest episode of phy is a refreshing change to the in­ thaumaturgic touch onto a swarm of The Video Music Awards in 2009 thinker she really is and without all "Family Guy" before you go to class surmountable dross that the Ke$ha/ eager Beyoncettes who flawlessly left pop music fans both in awe and those masks, she's a normal person. and start your day. So what do you Miley/Dolls of the world produce, performed the steps in stilettos, she got disgusted at her pant-less performance, Each outfit that Gaga makes comes do? yet it cannot seriously hold water to Kanye West to destroy his career. and left her hanging from her neck out of her own creative thinking and You've only made 20 chapels this Beyonce's ever-present command Oh, and then Lady Gaga died. On with blood pouring out of her outfit each costume and performance has semester and there are two weeks left over her body. Sasha Fierce dons the stage...Cool story, Hansel. The thing about Gaga's performances meaning behind it Though many can­ before you have to pack up your bags same skimpy leotard that the pantless If Beyonce never made another is it will leave you speechless.. .no not relate to anything Gaga represents, and say "see you later" to Vanguard wonder recycles video after video, album, she would still live in infamy matter if you like the show or not I see her as a very talented, statement- for the summer. Here's some advice: and it's Beyonce who baffles viewers for this song. I am convinced it will Now, let's not forget Gaga's per­ making type of person. Though I do not scan and ditch. every time as she does the impossible: dethrone Usher's "Yeah" as song of formance with Elton John on the 2010 cannot say I completely condone her The chapel requirement is one of shakes her curvy 36-24-34 body and the decade, as well as define a millen­ Grammy stage. Poker Face medley lifestyle by any means, I do appreci­ the easier things Vanguard asks its stu­ yet, jiggles nothing. That's witchcraft. nium dance move to our grandchildren; duet with dual pianos.. .Gaga's cre­ ate her as a musical artist and her jaw- dents to fulfill. All of us heard about Don't get me wrong, I do adore ourparents did the twist, our siblings did ative vision forfhis piano was.. .well dropping perfonnances. To me, she the requirement before we applied and Gaga...the way one might adore a trie sprinkler, we do the single lady. let's just say the fake hands sticking up gives a breath (whether fresh or not) to got accepted. Thirty hours a semester volcano—from a distance, just in case In all honesty, the race is neck-and- from the piano added a nice touch. I the industry. is really not that many chapels when she decides to blow us up. Gaga's lyr­ neck they both have killer voices, rrjckin' wonder how many people had night­ Only Gaga would be nominated you look at the big picture. ics do invite listeners to channel their bodies, and the kind of money to make mares about that for 152 music awards and win 68 titles There are 15 weeks in a semester, inner crazy, which, if our column someone disappear without question. At each press conference, concert, in 2009 alone. Congrats Gaga You're and there are at least six chapels per Charming Mr. F taught me anything, However, the Fame Monster will be her Starbucks run, and interviews, Gaga's rad, you wear cool things, you sing week, which equals 90 opportunities it's that men adore lines like, "I'm your own desttucticn. Lady Gaga must be out­ outfits are something that are not even better than Taylor Swift. And I'm sure to fill the chapel requirement That biggest fan/I'll follow you until you rageous to be Gaga, and sooner or later, the dreamt about in regular minds. How­ you couldn't care less about the stupid doesn't even count Soul Care Credit, love me/paparazzi" and "I want your charade will grow tiresome, we will get ever, I must say, that I give props to her bickering between writers because extra chapels, and other events that of­ horror/I wantyour design/cause you're bored, and hopefully by then, Miley Cyrus cigarette sunglasses, the creepy red let's face it, your costumes are more fer chapel credit a criminal as long as you're mine." will have fixed that snaggle tooth. lace veil outfit, and Kermit the Frog creative than Beyonce's robot hand. What are students doing with their Oh, what Gaga? That's why you've Point Beyonce. time that they can't take one hour out of the day and at least attempt to fo­ cus on God? Yes, school is difficult Air-conditioned dorm gives cold shoulder to guys Homework, finances, jobs, and social lives are hard to balance, but one hour The women on cam­ and I invite everyone to follow me as I rebuttal them. Above all, males would be able truly to get the at least three times a week to fulfill the pus have been spoiled for The firstargumen t is that there is a higher number full value out of Catalina By this I mean that this requirement is not much to ask. Van­ far too long. I am not talking of girls who need the rooms. By moving men into building is the only building on campus fully com­ guard has so prudently scheduled in a about Ring by Spring, Woo the building, that frees up an equal number of rooms patible to operate TV services. Last I heard, there free hour without class just so we have Fest, or any other nonsense in Balboa and Newport, which would be more than were less than a dozen girls subscribing to any type time to go to chapel. Take advantage. like that, I am talking about enough room for women to happily live in. We all of television service. If it was a guy's dorm, I guar­ Maybe you think chapel is bor­ living arrangements. know that the fantasy that is the 4-to-l or 3-to-l girl antee that most of those rooms would be streaming ing beyond all reason. I'm sorry, but Laguna used to be to guy ratio is no longer true. The latest numbers ac­ media bliss within the first two weeks of school. if you can sit through a class and still Daniel J. Cook, three to a room, and my cording to Collegeboard.com indicate that the ratio I understand that I may sound like a bitter se­ get something out of it, how much commentary condolences go out to those is now more in the area of 1.5-to-1. nior who never had the luxury of breathing filtered, more can you sit through a service that who endured those trying Second is that there wouldn't be enough male air-conditioned air during wildfires and allergy sea­ asks you to reflect on God and all He's times; but currently Laguna RAs to cover the floors. I've long thought that pay­ son. . .and that is exactly right I always wanted a gi­ done for you? It's offensive to see a is all doubles, which automatically makes it better ing two people to watch roughly 40 residents they ant desk with enough space to actually put all my student get their ID scanned, say hi to than Huntington and its communal showers. What can see at the same time is ridiculous, especially stuff on. But I was confined to old Balboa and Hun­ one or two of their friends, and head I am referring to is the complete absence of a male when the RAs in Balboa and Newport cover about tington desks with drawers that stuck whenever they out the back door. presence in Catalina the same amount of people without constant super­ were pulled out more than four inches. vision. Cut four RAs, and their salaries with them, There is nothing I can tangibly gain from writing Students need to get rid of the scan- While attending Vanguard, I have visited the air- and everything will go just a smoothly as they al­ this article. I graduate in two weeks and then I am n-ditch itch, recuperate, and just go to conditioned oasis that is Catalina countless times. ways have. done with dorm life forever. What I gain is the hope chapel. Cheating the system is not an Yet I have not basked in its climate controlled good­ The third argument is that boys would destroy that someone will heed my call and carry it on next honorable thing to do. Sure, it saves ness nearly enough. It is time for the men to let their it This could not be further from the truth. If any­ year, and the year after that, and so on. The men have time, and maybe a little boredom, but voices be heard and take what is rightfully theirs: a thing, boys would save Vanguard money compared long awaited their time in the sanctuary of Catalina you're just cheating yourself out of a stay in Hotel Catalina to girls. If guys lived there, maintenance would have Now it is up to Student Life, the Housing Depart­ great experience. Have some charac­ In this politically correct world we live in today, no need to replace carpets annually due to rogue ment, and the incoming ASBG Male and Female ter and integrity. Stay for chapel. You it is ridiculous to think that men have never had a make-up, spilt hair dye, and horrendous amounts of Facility Representatives to make that happen now. never know what kind of good things turn or the privilege to live in easily the best building glitter caked into the floor. It is time to spoil the boys for a while. you're missing. — on campus. I know the arguments against this move,

• • opinion Page 14 27 April 2010 sports Tough to win in hostile environment Softball heading to Cook reflects on two years of sports writing GSAC tournament

ers response, good and bad, during my remaining time here. That, mixed with the fact that I am certain that there are some administrators and faculty that still have not forgiven me for writing it When I took the job of Sports Edi­ tor nearly two years ago I felt insecure, Daniel J. Cook, unsure, and like there was no way I sports commentary could fill the enormous shoes left be­ hind for me by my outstanding prede­ F11 be honest When I came to Van­ cessor Brian "Boomer" Roberts. Tak­ guard I had no idea that the NAIA ex­ ing over this position after a standout isted. I thought all college sports were journalist and person such as Boomer some tier of the NCAA. Much to my was a daunting task to say the least, surprise, Vanguard was not an NCAA and I did myself no favor by bashing affiliate, but we were still really good Kobe and USC right out of the gate. at (some) sports. As the months went on and the In the beginning, I was an Athletic dirty looks and salty comments be­ Training major, and not a day goes gan to subside, the position became by where I don't regret switching a way of life. Chatting with players to Journalism. Don't get me wrong, Communications is great, but I miss helping people, being active, and hav­ ing an immediate impact on people's Writing this article lives. I miss hanging out and working was a mistake. Not hard in the training room with Terry Zeigler, Darin Voigt, Alise Juanes, because of the con­ Heidi Morehouse, Teena Melendez tent, but because I and all the other ATEPers. But my could not possibly top call to journalism overwhelmed my desire to attend &Q0 am. classes and that article in regards to three-hour labs, and thus, a switch was readers response. made. It is a unique situation to be a sports writer at a small university. I remem­ ber that my first assignment was to and coaches on a daily basis was fun write about men's soccer, and more and informative. Knowing the behind importantly, to interview head coach the scenes info that even some team Randy Dodge for the article. That in­ members were not privy to kept my terview never happened, and it was job from becoming work. There is not directly the coach's fault I was never a dull moment with any Lion simply so intimidated by him that I athlete. chickened out and avoided him at all However, as my time is now up cost I have since come to learn that with The Voice and I look for work in Dodge is not that scary of a guy, but he a dying field, I am certain that some­ is still intimidating. thing will come my way eventually. Athletes at Vanguard are fully ac­ Until then I'll do whatever it takes to cessible as opposed to many larger pay the bills and I'll keep ranting away universities, which makes interviews on my sports blog (http://danieljcook. easy to come by. Easy unless you wordpress.com/). ask Jaclyn Blied an interview ques­ I've managed to keep a clean pro­ Of the 17 women on the squad, the softbali team will graduate just two seniors, starting second tion intended for Jessica Richter, not file because Vanguard can't pay me baseman April Glenn and pitcher Melissa Forester. Freshman Kimberely Skoglund is one of five realizing you are talking to the wrong like USC pays their players, and there freshmen who will return next season with valuable collegiate experience under their belts. person. Jackie was very nice about it, are zero allegations of me using Per­ DANIEL J. COOK against top ranked Cal Baptist, which earlier, should the Lions win, and in pointed me in the right direction and formance Enhancing Drugs, minus ended in l -4 and 1-2 losses; the close turn receive a ticket to Alabama, it let it go, something Lam eternally the occasional Thesaurus reference. SPORTS EDITOR nature of the game gives the Lions a would be the first such trip since the grateful for. I leave you now, knowing that Though the team has struggled as positive result to build upon heading 2006-2007 season. After writing a few articles and whoever follows me as Sports Editor of late, the softbali team has not given into the tournament Before any of that happens, the Li­ hearing nothing but great reviews, I can only bring this section to greater up on this season just yet They will They do not qualify for the National ons will likely face off with the third grew confident a little too confident heights. Thank you to all my loyal enter this years Golden State Athletic Tournament based on their merits this place GSAC team in Concordia Uni­ To finish my first year on staff I was readers throughout the years, all 13 of Conference tournament as the bottom season, however, winning the GSAC versity. The game will likely be played granted permission to write an article you, especially you Karen Nishie. seed numerically, but as the top seed in tournament would give them an auto­ in Irvine, on May 4, but to be sure, about VU athletes and drinking using To sum things up, Vanguard Uni­ drive and determination. matic bid to Decatur, Alabama. check the Vanguard Athletics web­ anonymous sources. Writing this ar­ versity and The Voice have, in the The Lions lost their final four Should the Lions win the tourna­ site early and often for full, updated ticle was a mistake. Not because of the words of Sammy Sosa "Been, ah, games Of the season, including Senior ment, they would be the first Vanguard details. The Web site address is http:// content, but because I could not pos­ how you say...? Berry, berry good to Day, all by a margin of three runs or softbali GSAC tournament champi­ www.vanguard.edu/Athletics. sibly top that article in regards to read­ -me!" less. The latter of those series was ons in school history. As mentioned

sports Photo by Keith Holland Page 15 soorts 27 April 2010 Baseball stumbles into post-season

JEFF MELTON STAFF WRITER

Entering the finalstretc h of the sea­ son, every game is important This is an important detail that the Lions are becoming familiar with. Coming off a disappointing series against Point Loma, losing three of the four games, the season was on the edge. However, a strong series against Fresno Pacific put the team right back on track. The Lions won three of the four games during that series. Led by the hitting of senior Eric Krzysiak, ju­ nior Billy Hamilton, junior Brandon Young, and junior Jason Dovel. But just as all seemed to be go­ ing well for the Lions, they struggled in the next series against Cal Baptist They lost three games to the number one team in GSAC, the 5th ranked team in the nation.

"Winning a national championship is our goal and we have a good shot at it." -Eric Krzysiak, senior

Vanguard had a rough game, bat­ tling the wind, rain, and poor play. The 12-2 loss left a bitter taste in the teams mouths. They got their revenge the next day, beating the Lancers 16-3, before dropping the final two games of the series on the road. "We're disappointed with the re­ sults, but we're still strong and know we can take care of business," junior pitcher Bryce Reid said. The Lions regular season will conclude this week against rival Con­ cordia. Vanguard is in 3rd place in the Golden State Athletic Conference, while remaining ranked 11th in the nation. "We can't win conference, but that's not what were worried about Coach Ralph Grajeda (top) has turned the Lions from a 17-win team two years ago into a tournament-bound 31-win and counting Winning a national championship is squad, the best record since the Lions won 28 games back in 2001. The team is currently ranked eleventh in the nation. our goal and we have a good shot at it," Krzysiak said "Regardless of the scores, we still have yet to play a team Track and Field prep for Outdoor Nationals better than us." Nationals. The relay team also includes senior El­ for her final NAIA Championship meet in her long With a current record of 31-13 DANIEL J. COOK vis Whitelow, senior Dan Black, and junior Danny time best event, the 10,000 meter run. Sopp will be overall, and 21-11 in conference play, SPORTS EDITOR t Thomas. joined by some of her Cross Country teammates: the Lions will host a double header on Head coach Bryan Wilkins will be traveling to Whitelow will not travel to Indiana just for the Megan Williams, Chelsea Van Cott, and Emily Saturday, May 1 at 12 p.m. This will Indiana at the end of May with at least nine of his fin­ 4x 100 relaythough ; he has also qualified for the 200 Canales. Williams will be the busiest athlete in In­ be the final regular season home game est athletes following. The Lions have qualified nine meter dash, a race he took gold in at GSAC in 2009. diana having qualified in the 800,1,500, and 10,000 for the Lions. runners to compete in this year's Outdoor National Junior Christian de Glymes will also be making a meter runs. Van Cott will be joining Sopp and Wil­ "We always have this relaxed Championships. familiar trip to Nationals, running in his premier liams in the 10,000 meter race. Canales will be the competitiveness about us. We are al­ Making his fourth and final appearance in the event, the 10,000 meter run. The mens qualifiers are lone representative for the women in the 3,000 meter ways loose, but it doesn't take away NAIA Championships is senior sprinter and hurdler rounded out by freshman Fernando Orozco who has steeplechase. from our competitive drive," senior Aze Perkins. Perkins qualified in the event he has gained an invitation to Nationals through his stellar The Lions have one more meet, the Oxy" Invita­ captain Keegan Freeman said. dominated since his freshman year, the HO high 3,000 meter steeplechase time. tional, and then will compete in the NAIA Champi­ The Lions aim to finish the regular hurdles. Perkins is also part of the fastest 4x100 re­ The women's side has no shortage of National onships on May 27-29. season strong before the GSAC tour­ lay team in school history, which also qualified for qualifiers either. Senior Rebecca Sopp has qualified nament from May 10-13.

Photos courtesy of Jordan R. Anast spons Page 16 27 April 2010 sports A Doubleheader finish Four-year seniors remember days in the dugout

JEFF MELTON STAFF WRITER

Four-year athletes are a rarity in collegiate sports these days. The baseball team is fortunate to have two members remain Lions for all four years: Zachary Leighton and Keegan Freeman. These two players have seen Vanguard baseball at its lowest point, but also, at its highest, which is only getting better. Zachary Leighton Zachary Leighton is a fifth-year senior and one of the co-captains for the team. He has returned to finish his final year after a challenging 2009 sea­ son. He was injured after being cleat- ed in the upper thigh during a game against Cal State San Marcos in the beginning of the 2009 season. A blood clot formed which broke off and got caught in his lung. After multiple trips to four different doctors, they discov­ ered that Leighton had 20 small clots and five large clots in his lung. After four days in the hospital, Leighton was released and placed on blood thinners for six months. During those six months he was required to refrain from athletic activ­ ity, which taught him patience and to trust in God. He described the process as painful, but he feels like God has blessed him to currently be healthy Though their stats are down, seniors Keegan Freeman and Zach Leighton are willing to trade numbers for wins and playoffs. enough to play collegiate baseball. Leighton admitted that the hardest part vided." pletely honest no matter what and take himself from his life experiences, in­ ing the Lions to the playoffs for the of it all to accept was not being able After graduation, Leighton hopes to accountability for your actions," he cluding his decision to not worry about first time since the 2002 season. to play with the seniors he had started be drafted, but if not then he will re­ said, acknowledging that baseball is things out of his control. He maintains Freeman has appeared in 155 with. But through it all, he stayed posi­ turn home to pursue photography pro­ not the most important thing in life. focus on the things he can attain, and games for the Lions to date. He started tive. fessionally. Freeman struggled during his desires to run his own business in the all 42 games as a freshman and in his Leighton was cleared medically to Keegan Freeman sophomore year as the baseball team future. senior season he leads the team in play his senior year and has played an Keegan Freeman has been in a was disappointing and his best friend Hard work and determination has doubles with 10, and is second on the important role in the teams success. Lion uniform for the last four years, left the school. He saw it as an op­ gotten Freeman to where he is in his team with 11 walks. "Senior year is a lot better than I and is also one of the team's co-cap­ portunity to move on through life and life as both an athlete and individual. After graduation, Freeman plans to thought it would be," Leighton said. tains. mature as both a person and a player. After coming off a career season last take a vacation in Florida before start­ "It is fun to be on a team that isn't di- "It is more important to be com­ Freeman has learned a lot about year, he has high expectations of lead­ ing to work selling computer software. Tennis teams head to eighth consecutive national tournament

JEFF MELTON out from it's original date which was April 20, STAFF WRITER and was rescheduled yesterday. For match results visit the Vanguard tennis page at www. vanguard, The men's tennis team is ranked sixth in the edu/athletics. nation entering the final week of competition in The season finale for the women will be f the GSAC. The Lions nearly pulled off the upset played today, Tuesday April 27 at 2 p.m. at of the top ranked team in both the GSAC and na­ Tewinkle Park. Come out and support our highly tion, Fresno Pacific, but fell just short losing 4-5. ranked tennis teams as they prepare to compete t^jJM WL *$ Site • JH 1^- ^f^^^^^ This leaves the Lions ranked fourth in the for a National Title. conference. Currently, there are six GSAC teams Both squads need to preform well in their few ranked in the top 10 in the nation. The men's re­ remaining matches to prepare themselves for the cord is 13-7,7-6 in conference play as of publica­ postseason. The NAIA National Championship tion time. will be held on May 18 in Mobile, Alabama. The women's team also lost to Fresno Pa­ Though it is likely that both teams will qualify cific, by a score of 6-3, dropping their record to for Nationals, the official word on Vanguard's 11-7,7-7 in GSAC conference play. participants will be named following, the last Junior Tino Brodar (left) is the 18th ranked player in the NAIA, while sophomore The final match against Westmont was rained GSAC match. Lucas Pereira (right) is ranked 37th. The top-ranked Lion is senior Allejandro Ventre, ranked 3rd.

n I l Top photo by Adam Bartlett, bottom photo by Keith Holland