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Why You Should Attend A Cappella Palooza

Carter Smith, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

This Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 7 p.m., Jake Nevin Fieldhouse will host Villanova’s biggest event of the year. No, it’s not NOVAdance, Special Olympics or even 1842 Day - it is A Cappella Palooza. Palooza...

Students congregate around the Oreo for Noel’s SZA challenge.

The Last One Standing: Noel’s SZA Ticket Giveaway

Emma Cahill, Co-Culture Editor March 1, 2023

How far would you go for SZA tickets? Villanova student and Tik Tok sensation Noel B. Doherty put this question to the test on Villanova students this past Sunday February 26th.  Junior Alex Tessendorf...

Villanova Main Line Men’s Ultimate hosted a home scrimmage on the West Campus fields.

Villanova Main Line Men’s Ultimate Frisbee

Sofia Krzewicki, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

On Sunday, Villanova Main Line Men’s Ultimate hosted a home scrimmage against Drexel University on the soccer fields on West Campus beating their opponents in two consecutive games. Although the team...

Mary ODonohue spoke at the 25th annual Literary Festival.

Villanova Literary Festival: Mary O’Donoghue

Sara Hecht, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

This past Thursday, February 23, marked the kick-off event of the 25th Annual Villanova Literary Festival. Walking into the Connelly Center, one could not help but feel transported to the Emerald Isle,...

Kiana Carbone presented her performance “Branch of a Tree in the Garey Hall Black Box Studio.

Kiana Carbone’s “Branch of a Tree”

Julia Stanisci, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

On February 22 and 23, at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the Performance Studies Area in the Communication Department presented its third show of the Spring 2023 season: “Branch of a Tree.” Nearly 100 audience...

Fr. Art serves as the Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

Augustinians of Villanova: Father Arthur Purcaro

Olivia Sabalaskey, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

“As Augustinians, we try to build community,” Father Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., said. “This world has become very individualistic. Every person is in it for themselves. Instead, we must be there for...

Students in the HandymanU course pose with their logo.

The Handyman University Workshop at Villanova

Katie Formato, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Looking to get down and dirty? If you have an interest in construction schools, Handyman University is the course for you. Villanova offers a variety of different courses designed for different majors....

Villanova Student Musical Theatre recently put on a production called It Shouldve Been You.

VSMT’s “It Shoulda Been You”

Bailey Quinn, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

The Smith Lab of Villanova’s John and Joan Mullen Center puts a spotlight on Jenny Steinberg (sophomore Jackie Bubnis). She sings about the woes of weddings and never wanting one, only to have her mother,...

Cats in the Kitchen club members pose during a meeting.

Club Spotlight: Cats in the Kitchen

Zoe Manning, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

If you are looking to learn how to cook basic meals on your own, or simply to perfect your existing kitchen skills, Cats in the Kitchen is the club for you. Cats in the Kitchen runs weekly cooking sessions...

The BSU Showcase featured many dance groups, as shown above.

I Am Because of You: Black History Month Showcase

Tallulah Laska, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Villanova’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its annual Black History Month Showcase, entitled “I Am Because of You” on Friday, February 24 in the Villanova Room of the Connolly Center. The showcase...

Villanova Theatre’s Chrysalis was performed this past week in the Mullen Center.

A Tale of Metamorphasis: Villanova Theatre’s “Chrysalis”

Brendan King, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

Much like watching a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, audience members at the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts had the chance to witness the metamorphosis of an original play from...

Students of all classes enjoyed the ambiance of the Winter Gala.

Conn At Night: Winter Gala in Review

Sofia Krzewicki, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

On Friday, February 17, Villanova students gathered at the completely transformed Connelly Center for an evening to get dressed up, dance and indulge themselves in a wide variety of delectable desserts...

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