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The Big Question: Tests or Papers?

Natalie Murphy, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

While Thanksgiving Break is an excellent opportunity to recuperate from our usual workloads, it means that finals are officially on the horizon. As a history major, this typically means more papers due,...

This week, Sof tell us how she celebrates the holiday season.

Sof Says: Christmas Season Eve

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist November 27, 2024

The following content is purely satirical and entirely fictional. Don't believe everything you read!             It’s officially “Christmas Season Eve.” I mean, Thanksgiving. Either...

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is in Dougherty Hall.

Sisterhood on Lancaster Ave: Mock Recruitment

Ava, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

As the semester winds down and students ache for seasonal celebrations, there is one function on the forefronts of many freshmen women’s minds: recruitment. For me, this Winter Break will entail hours...

The Finneran Pavillion, the home of Villanova's men and women's basketball teams.

To Boo or Not to Boo?

Zoe Schack, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

Anyone who has attended Villanova for more than a while is probably aware of the school’s foremost source of Instagram updates on anything from sports to special events. @BarstoolNova, an affiliate of...

The Death of Microtrends and Return to Elegance

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

In the fast-paced world of consumerism and fashion, it is inevitable that we have all fallen prey to the whims of “microtrends.” Microtrends are items with ephemeral allure. Perhaps they’re creatively...

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...

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