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Updates on Tragedy In Student Dorms

Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2025
Victoria Margenat
Addie Fiscus passed away in her dorm in the Commons.

Content warning: this article mentions a death on campus. Please contact the University counseling center for help and resources for yourself or others at 610-519-4050.

At 11:31 a.m. Villanova students were notified via Nova Alert about a student death in Canon Hall.

At 1:29 p.m. students were sent an email from VP of Student Life Kathleen Byrnes including more information.

The student who passed away was sophomore English major Addie Fiscus from California.

The cause of death has yet to be confirmed. However there is still no foul play suspected.

The original Nova Alert shared that Fiscus was found deceased in her room.

The University is working with local law enforcement and will release more information after her family has been notified.

For questions or concerns please contact Public Safety at 610-519-5800.

This is a developing story, and The Villanovan will continue to provide updates as they are released.

Additional resources for students and the Villanova Community following this news:

Villanova Public Safety Non-Emergency 610-519-5800

Bryn Mawr Hospital: 484-337-3000

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988

Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233

Villanova Student Health Center: 610-519-4070

Mainline Health Urgent Care: 866-225-5654

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Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief
Lauren Armstrong is a junior Public Service and Administration and Communication double major, minoring in Peace and Justice. She is in her first year as Associate Editor-in-Chief in 2025 after serving as Co-News Editor in 2024. Lauren’s passion for politics and on campus events has led her to cover a variety of stories since her freshman year. Lauren prides herself in her very detailed and color-coded Google Calendar, and when she is not running around campus between classes and a million meetings, she can be found listening to music, hanging out with friends or reading a new book.
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