Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Villanova University

The Villanovan

The Villanovan

The Villanovan

The Villanova community was informed about police activity at 11:50 a.m.
Fatality at SEPTA West Campus Station
Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor • April 27, 2025

Just after 11 a.m., an individual was struck and killed by an Amtrak Train near Villanova University's West Campus Station.  The individual...

Admiral Samuel Paparo will address the graduating class of 2025.
Admiral Samuel Paparo Set to Speak at 2025 Commencement
Nicole Liddicoat, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 25, 2025

The Villanovan has confirmed that Admiral Samuel Paparo, Villanova Alumnus and Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will deliver the 2025...

Students at Villanova are motivated to accomplish their goals within the classroom and beyond.
Accomplishing Goals: The Villanova Mentality
Marco Kelly, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

What drives students here at Villanova? The passion to achieve a degree? To better themselves by exploring what college has to offer? Or simply...

Remembering Val Kilmer in The Prince of Egypt
Evan Lombardo, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Upon waking up and seeing the news that actor Val Kilmer had passed away, I raced to watch my favorite movie scenes starring the idol. And no,...

Villanova was attempting a three-peat of the Penn Relays 4xMile on Saturday, April 26.
Villanova Falls Short in the Men’s 4xMile on Day 3 of the 2025 Penn Relays
Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025

PHILADELPHIA – Saturday, April 26, marked the third and final day of the 129th Penn Relays. As the humidity lingered and off-and-on rain poured...

Despite facing severe cramping, Nawn still finished the race in a net time of 03:09:31, placing 6,916 overall in the marathon that had around 30,000 total participants.
Junior Matt Nawn’s No-Quit Mentality Helped Him Finish the Boston Marathon
Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor • April 27, 2025

On Boylston Street last Monday, Villanova junior Matt Nawn collapsed just a few steps from the Boston Marathon finish line. Wearing the Villanova...

The SEPTA line into William H. Gray Station provides an accessible route to the center of Philadelphia. Now, students may need to rely on other methods.
Potential SEPTA Cuts Should Concern Villanovans
Charlie Insley, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

On April 10, 2025, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which provides public transit throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania,...

Redefining Weekend Culture at Villanova
Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

Weekends in college are a unique experience for students living away from home. Students are given an immense amount of free time that allows...

Donate to The Villanovan
$3755
$2500
Contributed
Our Goal