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Though considered a staple on most Thanksgiving dinner tables, cranberry sauce is unecessary.

Do We Really Need Cranberry Sauce?

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As the weather grows colder and students begin to register for classes next semester, Thanksgiving grows closer. What is it about Thanksgiving that attracts so many people? Is it parades, fall weather...

Sof gives her insight on how to approach Thanksgiving.

Sof Says: How To Approach Thanksgiving

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist November 20, 2024

It’s time America starts being honest and admits that Thanksgiving is the most boring holiday. For a holiday with “giving” in its name, it’s funny that it quite literally gives nothing. There is...

Villanova’s marathon culture points to broader values of community and dedication.

More Than a Race: Villanova’s Marathon Culture

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The 2024 New York City Marathon took place on Sunday, Nov. 3. This is the world’s largest marathon, with more than 55,000 finishers. Many well-known celebrities ran the marathon, including Claire Holt...

Burke makes her predictions for the 2028 election cycle.

(Four)Sight: My Predictions for the 2028 Election Cycle

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

As President-Elect Donald Trump starts to select key cabinet members for his incoming administration, newly-elected senators embark on their orientation, and the Biden-Harris administration prepares for...

Some of Starbucks' new drinks have festive holiday sprinkles, as shown.

Sip into the Season with Starbucks Holiday Drinks

Patricia Cancio, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It’s that time of the year: Starbucks is back with the holiday drinks. This year, it launched its holiday drinks menu on Nov. 7, nationwide. Compared to previous years, Starbucks made some changes to...

In addition to required seminars, civics classes would educate students about government.

The Case for Civics Classes at Villanova

Zoe Schack, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

You’ve probably seen one of those TikTok street interviews by now: creators quizzing everyday people about civics and U.S. history, usually in an attempt to highlight how little American citizens really...

Voting and politics don't always have to be polarizing.

A Letter to Villanova Voters

Guest Contributor, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Colleges across America turned out to vote in this election, especially in swing states. Countless news sources covered our hours-long line behind the Mullen center. Elected officials stopped by to talk...

Physical Activism is More Effective than Digital Activism

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Throughout the past decade, activism has evolved in fascinating ways.  In the storybook world of activism, there are two realms: the Kingdom of Protests and the Kingdom of Clicks.  In terms of creating...

Trump's tariff policies might not be as productive as he says.

The True Cost of Trump’s Tariff Policy

Carter Smith, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

In the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, November 8th, 2024, MSNBC, the Associated Press, Fox News and other members of the fourth estate called the 2024 American presidential election for Donald...

Political endorsements can encourage many students to get out and vote.

Political Endorsements: A Powerful Tool For Influencing Voters

Patricia Cancio, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

The right to vote is one of the most important tools that citizens have in a democracy. After analyzing the political landscape of the United States, democracy and republicanism can be seen in different...

Villanova’s WiFi problem is prevelant for both iPhones and on-campus computers.

Students React to WiFi Woes

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Wi-Fi is an essential resource for any college student. Whether or not you are browsing the web, looking up resources online, or watching TV in your dorm, Wi-Fi is necessary. Being an on-campus resident,...

Sof Says: How to Navigate Long-Distance

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist November 13, 2024

The following content is purely satirical and entirely fictional. Don’t believe everything you read! Dear Freshmen, Normally, I wouldn’t care too much about you guys, but it’s practically the...

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