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The Villanovan will say goodbye to five seniors this academic year.

To Our 2025 Seniors: With Love, Your EIC’s

Brooke Ackerman and Nicole Liddicoat May 7, 2025

Here at The Villanovan, we believe in consistency.  We produce a print edition every Wednesday on campus. We produce a magazine for the start of Orientation every summer. We produce a basketball magazine...

How to Embrace Villanova’s Running Culture

Patricia Cancio, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

Over the past few months, I have noticed a recent boom in running, especially with Gen Z. From more running clubs to more participation in marathons, the sport is definitely experiencing a boom. In 2024,...

How did the Eagles do in the NFL Draft? (Spoilers, very well)

Carter Smith, Staff Writer May 4, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin this past weekend, and your Philadelphia Eagles made 10 selections. As usual, General Manager Howie Roseman made plenty of trades to move up and down...

The Power of Journaling: Transforming Thoughts into Clarity

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

For as long as I can remember, I have identified as  a writer. I viewed it as a tool for achievement, from writing to gain entry into college, for essay contests on topics ranging from the Electoral College...

Graydon, pictured with a friend.

Senior Spotlight: Graydon Paul

Graydon Paul, Former Photo Editor April 30, 2025

It feels surreal to be writing this — mostly because, fun fact, I have never actually written for the newspaper before. But hey, senior send-offs count, so get ready.  When I think about my time...

Letter to the Editor: Villanova: Stand Up for Palestine

VU Student Voices for Palestine, Guest Contributor April 30, 2025

We are Student Voices for Palestine, an officially recognized student group at Villanova University, and we are here to demand freedom and justice for Palestine; to voice our dissent from our government’s...

The Armenian Students Organization aims to spread awareness about humanitarian and refugee crises.

Genocide Recognition is Important on April 24th and Every Day After That

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

How can one date in history bear so much significance on one community?  On April 24, 1915, leaders of the Turkish Ottoman Empire rounded up about 240 Armenian leaders and intellectuals in modern day...

“We love Shaping” cake made for the last day of class.

Shaping a College Life: The Gem of Villanova Honors

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist April 30, 2025

It is no secret that Villanova students are a specific brand of overachievers. This lethal combination of ambition and anxiety is only compounded in the Villanova Honors Program.  It’s also no secret...

Putting yourself out there is a piece of advice Lawrenson has for freshmen.

From Uncertainty to Growth

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The Class of 2028 lived in the in-between, and that is exactly where we grew. Our high school experiences began with the COVID pandemic ravaging the nation. Orientations became virtual, school days turned...

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD meeting with Pope Francia.

Francis’ Legacy of Love

Majo James, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

​Jorge Mario Bergoglio, more famously known as Pope Francis, bishop of Rome, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign ruler of Vatican City, passed during the early hours of Easter Monday. Few leaders...

For graduating seniors, Villanova has been a perfect home for the past four years.

The New Home Becomes The Old

Isabella Ledet, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The word “Villanova” can be broken into two parts: “nova,” or “new,” and “villa,” or “home.” Villanova certainly became a new home for me when I matriculated here after high school....

Connelly Center is a valuable student hub on campus.

Wawa Rumors and the Future of the Connelly Center

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The Connelly Center has been a central hub for students at Villanova since it opened in 1980. Conn holds this status for a multitude of reasons, ranging from its central location to the various dining...

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