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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....

University faculty and students gather outside the new mural.

Villanova Unveils Mural Highlighting UN Sustainable Development Goal 12

Nicole Liddicoat, News Editor November 20, 2024

The exterior of Villanova's Connelly Center now features a vibrant new mural. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the University unveiled the painting dedicated to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)...

Professors shared thoughts on the outcomes of both voting at Villanova and in general.

Professors React to Election Results and Voting at Villanova

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist November 20, 2024

Two weeks ago, Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. President-Elect Trump won with 312 electoral votes, defeating Kamala Harris, who had 226 electoral votes....

“Labor and Immigration in Historical and Contemporary Perspective”: Panel Addresses Harmful Rhetoric and Political Relevance

Cate Torrey, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Professor Daniel Cortes of Villanova Law School hosted a thought-provoking virtual panel featuring three distinguished educators specializing in immigration and labor. The discussion...

The Mullen Center played host to Villanovans voting on campus for the 2024 Election.

Breakdown of Mullen Center Voting Results

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist November 20, 2024

On Election Day, many Villanovans visited the Mullen Center to cast their ballots and perform their civic duty. This was the first year that the Mullen Center on campus was utilized as a voting location....

Students took to the court in GSJI’s basketball tournament, raising funds to support Palestine.

GSJI Hosts Basketball Tournament for Palestine

Allie Hesler, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Last Friday night, Villanova's Global Social Justice Initiative Club hosted a 3v3 basketball tournament to raise money for children in Palestine. For 10 dollars per person, students could sign up as a...

Dr. Nduka Otiono gave the annual Senghor-Damas-Césaire lecture, titled “Unbound Street Stories in a Diasporic World" in Falvey Library last week.

Africana Studies Department Hosts Annual Senghor-Damas-Césaire Lecture

Margaret Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Dr. Nduka Otiono gave the annual Senghor-Damas-Césaire lecture, titled “Unbound Street Stories in a Diasporic World.” This event is hosted by the Africana Studies Department and...

Last week, Villanova hosted pediatrician and child advocate Sandra Hassink, who discussed the treatment of children within the Church and how unhealthy settings impact children’s development. 

Child Advocate Highlights Church’s Impact On Children

Kristiana Kovaci, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Content warning: mentions of sexual abuse, sexual abuse in a church setting, and childhood trauma  Last Monday, Nov. 11, Villanova hosted pediatrician and child advocate Sandra Hassink, MD. Hassink...

Last year's NOVAdance raised over $600,000 for families fighting pediatric cancer at this years dance marathon

NOVAdance Morale Committee Hypes Up Villanovans

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Last week, Villanovans represented red, orange and green, in addition to their usual blue and white. NOVAdance’s four Morale Committee (MoCo) captains wore their respective team colors to boost student...

University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. announced to the Villanova community that the University has appointed Ariella Robbins as the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

University Names Ariella Robbins as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Emma Cahill, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 11, University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. announced to the Villanova community that the University has appointed Ariella Robbins as the Vice President for Diversity,...

The Mullen Center played host to Father Peter Town Hall.

University President Addresses Students at Town Hall

Lauren Armstrong, Co-News Editor November 13, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Town Hall with Villanova President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, Ph.D., in the Mullen Center Topper Theater on Monday, Nov. 4.  During this town hall,...

Villanova students came to hear Ph.D. alumnus Michael Shaw (‘06) explain his newest research he has spent the past few years on.

The Philosophy Speaker Series: Is Aristotle All Wrong?

Katie Bryda, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Held as a part of the Villanova Philosophy Department’s Speaker’s Series, Villanova Ph.D. alumnus Michael Shaw (‘06) returned to the University to explain his newest research he has spent the past...

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