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O-Town was full of love and laughter this Fall Fest weekend.

Heart Of The Matter: SpO Moments That Matter

Sophie Latessa, Co-Culture Editor November 12, 2025

In order to maintain the essence of Heart of the Matter, the students who share their hearts with us will remain anonymous.  This past weekend, campus was abuzz with joy for Villanova’s 37th-annual...

Based on student requests, Mission and Ministry is introducing a new format for Bible study.

Mission And Ministry Rolls Out New Bible Study For Students

Evan Lombardo, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Heeding requests from students for a Bible study program steeped in Catholic tradition, the Office of Mission and Ministry is rolling out a new format for students to engage with Scripture.  “We have...

The Virginia gubernatorial race was one of several important elections this past week.

The Room Where It Happens: Virginia Election

Hudson Zivic, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

The phrase “history repeats itself” is widely known and often used for various reasons. It highlights recurring patterns in human behavior, societal trends, and historical or political events. ...

"Dances With Wolves" is set amidst the beautiful landscape of rural South Dakota
Courtesy of Ayla Uram

Reel Talk: “Dances With Wolves”

Kate Koslow, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

“Do you see that I am your friend? Can you see that you will always be my friend?”  Judgement and fear are a dangerous combination, one the world has witnessed time and time again and will, unfortunately,...

College is a learning curve in a number of ways, teaching us academic and social lessons.

Letters From Lauren: Lessons Learned

Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2025

Dear college students everywhere, Normally, I dedicate this column to senior-specific topics. However, the other day as I was scrolling on Substack, I came across a quote from Kristin Du Mez, an American...

Madrid’s unique style shines through in every part of the city.

VillaVogue: Madrid’s Modern Muse

Ciara Dursee, Co-Digital Editor November 12, 2025

The center of Spanish fashion and capital of chic: Madrid. Unlike most cities in Europe, Madrid offers a fresh perspective. Spain is known for its vibrant culture, which comes in forms of energetic traditions...

The Wildcat Thrift is a great way to easily engage in sustainable practices on campus.
Courtesy of @villanovasustainability on Instagram

Sustainability Committee To Hold Biannual Wildcat Thrift

Cali Carss, Co-Culture Editor November 12, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Riley Ellipse will be transformed into an outdoor thrift store, full of people, clothes and colors. It is now a biannual tradition, and the Student Sustainability Committee is...

Students in the Social Justice Documentary class traveled to the Philippines to film the Ati people.

“The Seeds We Bury”: Screened In The Connelly Cinema

Cali Carss, Co-Culture Editor November 12, 2025

On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Native Indigenous Student Association (NISA) and VSB UNITAS collaborated to host a film screening in the Connelly Cinema. This event was scheduled during and in honor of Native...

Voting is an important civic duty, even in off-year elections.

Understanding The Stakes Of Local Elections

Scarlet Shafie, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, local elections occurred across the country. Nationwide turnout in off-year elections is disproportionately low, often below 20% and unrepresentative of the electorate as a whole. ...

Music from movies of all genres can make us feel like the main character this fall.

Weekly Wrapped: Movie Moments for Fall

Mary Walker, Staff Writer November 9, 2025

There’s something about fall that makes life feel like a movie. Through the golden light of leaves, crisp mornings and early sunsets, everything feels a little more dramatic. Here are a few soundtrack...

“The Prom” ran this past weekend at the Topper Theatre in the Mullen Center.

Heart And Inclusivity In VSMT’s “The Prom”

Ira Nidamarthy, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

VSMT, Villanova’s student-run musical theatre group, presented “The Prom” from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 at the Topper Theatre in the Mullen Center. In an attempt to repair their frayed reputations, a...

Last week, President Trump took a trip to Asia to meet with President Xi Jinping.

The Room Where It Happens: Asia’s Room

Hudson Zivic, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

The phrase “history repeats itself” is widely known and often used for various reasons. It highlights recurring patterns in human behavior, societal trends and historical or political events. That’s...

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