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This semester, Dr. Ken Catchpole, Smart State Endowed Chair in Clinical Practice and Human Factors at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Department of Anesthesiology, was the guest speaker at the Fall 2024 Cognitive Science Colloquium.

Dr. Ken Catchpole Visits Villanova for Cognitive Science Colloquium

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

The Cognitive Science Colloquium is a series hosted by the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Each semester, it sponsors several presentations, given by in-field professionals, regarding the...

Villanova PJP Hosts December Panel Event

Allie Hesler, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Last Tuesday, the Villanova Philly Justice Project (PJP) hosted a panel about wrongful convictions in the Philadelphia area in Garey Hall. The goal of the panel was to help educate students on how wrongful...

Villanova has announced changes to the originally announced 2026 Commencement schedule.

The University Changes the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony in Light of Golf Tournament

Emma Cote, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

For the class of 2026, the University’s commencement ceremony will be looking a bit different than the usual graduation weekend.  Due to the 2026 PGA Championship being hosted at the nearby Aronimink...

Students around campus prepare for finals.

A Semester in Review: 2024 Fall Semester Rewinded

Lauren Armstrong, Co-News Editor December 11, 2024

*This article mentions the topic of sexual assault. For resources please contact the Villanova Title IX Office. From Orientation to the first fall of snow, the first trip to the library to hunting for...

‘Tis the (Finals) Season

Jasmine Srivastava, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

As the December air grows colder, students keep warm inside as they start studying for finals. Many students have expressed their thoughts about this finals season, especially with Thanksgiving Break ending...

Students voted for the first time on-campus, in the history of Villanova, this past election.

Politics Wrapped 2024 is Here. Here’s What You Missed.

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist December 11, 2024

Villanova students played a crucial role in politics this year, and there were some crazy highlights. From presidential debates to Paul Rudd visiting campus, we are recapping it all. Villanova students...

Villanova has transformed the Rowan Campus Green into a winter wonderland, for the duration of the holiday season.

Villanova Officially Starts the Christmas Season

Katie Bryda, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Villanova has spent the past few weeks diligently decorating campus. With finals week looming, cheer has not been the main emotion on campus. But what is usually a time of stress (and cold weather), Villanova...

Trump has been announcing his cabinet picks in the past weeks.

Villanova’s Republican and Democrat Groups React to Trump’s Victory and Cabinet Picks

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist November 27, 2024

In the weeks after Trump’s victory as the 47th President of the United States, he has begun to appoint members to his Cabinet. His Cabinet picks have sparked nationwide attention, bringing joy for some...

Sustainable fashion has been growing in popularity over the past few years, and is more important now than ever.

Julieta Zavala Discusses the Importance of Sustainable Fashion

Finley Triano, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

On Nov. 19, the Latin American Studies Program and the Department of Spanish brought in fashion designer Julieta Zavala to discuss the importance of sustainable fashion. Zavala studied Fashion Design at...

Hezekiah Lewis was awarded the Dr. Terry Nance Award for Inclusive Excellence

Hezekiah Lewis Awarded Dr. Terry Nance Award for Inclusive Excellence

Emma Cote, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

Whether it is athletic championships or academic rankings, many accomplishments made by the University tend to fit into Villanova-esque categories. But there is another less-known area in which Villanovans...

The panel reflected on the results of the recent election.

2024 Presidential Election Panel

Margaret Miller, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, a panel event on the 2024 U.S. presidential election took place in the Speaker's Corner of the Falvey Library. This event is a part of a greater Villanova-wide push for reflection...

The alleged assault took place in Hovnanian Hall.

Former Uber Driver Accused of Rape in Commons Ordered to Stand Trial

Emma Cahill, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2024

Content warning: mentions of sexual assault. On Thursday, November 14, the former Uber driver accused of raping a Villanova University student in her dorm room in the Commons appeared before court....

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