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Protestors held signs during the two-hour long protest.

Student Organizers Hold Protest in Solidarity with Palestine

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor November 11, 2023

More than 100 students participated in a walkout in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday.  The walkout took place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday. Organizers encouraged students who were participating...

Justin Moore is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. He wants to live his life with Mamba Mentality, and spend his final year at Villanova leaving a legacy.

Photos Graydon Paul/Villanovan Photography, Keith Allison/Creative Commons. Design Owen Hewitt/Villanovan Digital

Moore and the Mamba: How Justin Moore’s Love of Kobe Fuels His Game

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2023

Justin Moore is a Kobe guy, from the top of his head to the KB jiblet on his bright blue Crocs. For Villanova’s best guard, it’s not just a fashion statement. It’s a symbol of dedication to an...

The United States Supreme Courts decision to overturn Affirmative Action overturns decades of precedent. In a statement, the University said it plans on staying true to its foundation of diversity.

University Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor July 1, 2023

Affirmative Action has set the precedent for college admissions for decades. It was initiated by the administration of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 during the Civil Rights Movement and was a part...

University Announces Acquisition of Cabrini University

University Announces Acquisition of Cabrini University

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor June 23, 2023

In a joint statement issued by Villanova and Cabrini Universities on June 23, an agreement between the two institutions was announced. Villanova will assume ownership of Cabrini’s campus at the conclusion...

NBC News Lester Holt gave Villanovas 2023 Commencement Address.

McCusker: Lester Holt Addresses Graduating Class of 2023

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor May 25, 2023

Lester Holt is the award-winning anchor of NBC Nightly News who was recently named America’s most trusted television news personality. My Boston roots allow me to see Holt as the Tom Brady of journalism,...

While often animated, Kyle Neptune was more emotional than usual in his first game at Madison Square Garden.

Kyle Neptune Wins First Game at Madison Square Garden

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2023

NEW YORK — Kyle Neptune grew up just six miles away from Madison Square Garden. Raised in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, Neptune dreamed of playing in the arena. Friday night was his first...

Brandon Slater scored 14 points in the second half to lead Villanova to the victory.

Wildcats Use Late Run To Defeat St John’s, 57-49

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor January 20, 2023

NEW YORK — On Friday, January 20, Villanova headed to "The World’s Most Famous Arena" to take on St. John’s. Taking the floor in front of a packed Madison Square Garden crowd, it was clear that the...

The Wildcats lost their third straight game on Friday.

Wildcats Continue to Struggle, Fall to Portland, 83-71

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer November 25, 2022

After a defeat to Iowa State on Thanksgiving that put Villanova under .500 for the first time in a decade, the Wildcats took on Portland Friday afternoon in the consolation bracket of the Phil Knight Invitational.  The...

Villanova gave up a program-high 472 yards on the ground against Army.

Villanova Football Trampled By Army, 49-10

Tyler Moore, Staff Writer September 17, 2022

WEST POINT, N.Y. — The cannons were blasting in West Point, New York on Saturday afternoon as the Villanova football team came up short of an FBS upset against Army, falling 49-10. The Wildcats fall...

Graduate guard Caleb Daniels will look to lead the Cats through the 2022-23 season.

Villanova Releases 2022-2023 Big East Schedule

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2022

Villanova men’s basketball’s Big East schedule was released Friday morning, and in welcome news to the student body, the ‘Cats will play four Big East games at Wells Fargo Center, including two night...

Collin Gillespie (center) and Jermaine Samuels (right) defend in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Both signed contracts with NBA teams as undrafted free agents.

Gillespie and Samuels Undrafted, Sign As UDFAs

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2022

Although neither Collin Gillespie nor Jermaine Samuels heard their names called on Thursday night at the 2022 NBA Draft, both will be getting NBA opportunities. After the draft, Gillespie signed as an...

Calum Lehman would have graduated in early May.

In Memoriam: Calum Lehman

Sam Fanatico '22, For The Villanovan June 3, 2022

Just a short while ago, the class of 2022 celebrated Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement altogether. Prior to graduating, there was one question that continued to poke at me. It is the question every graduate...

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