The Villanovan

Villanova Falls Short in the Men’s 4xMile on Day 3 of the 2025 Penn Relays
Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
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 onto Franklin Field’s track, the conditions for running...
Junior Matt Nawn’s No-Quit Mentality Helped Him Finish the Boston Marathon
Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
On Boylston Street last Monday, Villanova junior Matt Nawn collapsed just a few steps from the Boston Marathon finish line. Wearing the Villanova emblem across his chest, Nawn found the strength within...
Isas Waxter Signs with the Seattle Seahawks as an Undrafted Free Agent
Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
Villanova defensive back Isas Waxter signed with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the draft's conclusion on Saturday, April 26. Waxter was the only Wildcat that signed...
Fatality at SEPTA West Campus Station
Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
Just after 11 a.m., an individual was struck and killed by an Amtrak Train near Villanova University's West Campus Station. The individual was not a student. At 11:50 a.m. the Villanova community...
The Penn Relays 4xMile: “It’s First or Nothing”
Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
PHILADELPHIA – With the opportunity for a three-peat in the 4xMile on the line at the 2025 Penn Relays, graduate Liam Murphy grabbed the baton from junior Marco Langon in the pouring rain. The duo...

News

The Villanova community was informed about police activity at 11:50 a.m.

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...

Culture

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,...

Sports

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...

Opinion

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...