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Villanova community members gather together to conclude the "Week of Rage".

Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine “Week of Rage” Concludes with Night March and Vigil

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Villanova members of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) hosted a night march and vigil to commemorate the Palestinian people. SJP is a national organization with chapters...

Villanova faculty, staff, and students had the opportunity to participate in an important conversation on sexual violence.

University Hosts Community Conversation on Sexual Violence at Villanova

Emma Cahill and Nicole Liddicoat October 9, 2024

Content warning: Mention of sexual violence. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, a Community Conversation on Sexual Violence at Villanova was held in the West Lounge of Dougherty Hall. The conversation was led by...

Students were made aware of a rape which occured in the Commons last month.

Defendant Charged in Commons Rape Case

Nicole Liddicoat, Co-News Editor October 9, 2024

*Content warning: mentions of sexual assault. *All students who spoke in this article have chosen to remain anonymous, due to the sensitive nature of the subject. Villanova University students received...

On Oct. 5th, University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., announced the launching of “Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University" - the largest capital campaign in school history.

“Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University”

Lauren Armstrong, Co-News Editor October 9, 2024

On Oct. 5th, University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D., announced the launching of “Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University.” This fundraising campaign has a $1.25 billion...

Villanova held its eighth annual 1842 Day yesterday.

University Celebrates Eighth Annual 1842 Day

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor October 9, 2024

For the eighth consecutive year, Villanova University held its annual day of giving, honoring the year of Villanova’s foundation: 1842. While donations were available to go to academic causes and the...

Villanova students watched last week's Vice Presidential Debate with much interest, as the election stands less than a month away.

Villanovans React to the Vice Presidential Debate 

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist October 9, 2024

Last week, the vice presidential candidates met in New York City to engage in a political debate about their visions for the future of America. Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz engaged...

The Green Bandana Project & If You're Reading This Nova collaborated to host an Outside Fun Day

Bandana Project & If You’re Reading This Nova Host Outside Fun Day

Simon Kidane, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The Bandana Project and If You’re Reading This NOVA hosted an outdoor event on Sheehan Beach on Friday, Oct. 4. The event was planned to give students an opportunity to relax and de-stress with the stress...

Villanova's Student Government Associated has elected their freshman senators

Meet Your New Class of 2028 Senators

Katie Bryda, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

It has been a few busy weeks on campus as midterms approach, and in the fray were the freshmen senate elections. Six positions were available, with 12 candidates running, and election week was filled with...

Sorority recruitment will no longer take place at the Villanova Inn.

Sorority Recruitment Set to Move to Campus

Avery Chalk, Co-Opinion Editor October 9, 2024

Meet the Greeks, Mock Recruitment and other recent panhellenic events have generated chatter around Villanova. After two months on campus, many students have officially caught the Greek life bug. As recruitment...

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the Villanova University Writing Center sponsored a visit from bestselling author, host of the PBS Series Tell Me More and top 1% podcaster, Kelly Corrigan, in the Connelly Center Cinema.

Villanova Welcomed Best Selling Author, PBS Show Host and Top 1% Podcaster, Kelly Corrigan

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, the Villanova University Writing Center sponsored a visit from bestselling author, host of the PBS Series Tell Me More and top 1% podcaster, Kelly Corrigan, in the Connelly Center...

Students leave messages of support for victims of domestic violence.

Villanova Community Comes Together During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Lauren Armstrong, Co-News Editor October 9, 2024

Content Warning: the following article covers topics of domestic and dating violence, as well as sexual assault and violence. For additional support please contact Villanova’s Title IX Office. October...

Villanova's radio show WXVU hosted an event where members of Dr. Heidi Rose’s COM 3247 Storytelling class had the opportunity to perform excerpts from their chosen currently banned or challenged book in the United States

Communication Students Combating Censorship by Presenting Banned Books

Finley Triano, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

On Oct. 2, Villanova's radio show WXVU hosted an event featuring members of Dr. Heidi Rose’s COM 3247 Storytelling class. In honor of National Banned Book Week, celebrated in the last week of September,...

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