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Sof gives her tips for celebrating Valentine's Day while being single.

Sof Says: How to be Single on Valentine’s Day

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist February 12, 2025

The following content is purely satirical. Don’t believe everything you read!  Happy almost-Valentine’s Day. The day of love. The day of happiness and joy and wonder and everything good about the...

Many college students visit places that are warmer during spring break, but this is not a financially responsible decision for all.

Spring Break is Absurd

Betty Lundborn, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

If you’re a college student, or really any young adult with any sort of connection to the outside world, chances are you’ve compared yourself to your peers before. Whether it be looks, personality,...

Students can now enjoy Acai Bowls from Smoothitas.

Goodbye Freshens, Hello Smoothitas: A Delicious New Addition to Campus

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

In past semesters, Villanova students spoke frequently about the popular smoothie destination, Freshens. Freshens included a flagship location in the Connelly Center, as well as locations for orders in...

Students can opt to have their textbook payments included in their tuition bills.

Villanova’s Textbook Program: Both Convenient and Challenging

Zoe Schack, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

This message is to inform you that your order is ready for pickup. If you’re one of the thousands of students participating in the Villanova Textbook Access Program this semester, this line is nothing...

The Davis Gym, Villanova’s primary fitness center often suffers from overcrowding.

Sweating for Space in the Davis Gym

Majo James, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Every avid gym goer knows what awaits them in the weeks after New Year’s. Their local gym will be inundated with people who are determined to follow through on the resolution to work out more this year....

President Trump's recent dismissal of federal employees is unconstitutional.

Trump’s Firing of DOJ Employees is Unconstitutional

Ishaan Horwith, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

President Trump’s dismissal of federal employees has sparked widespread national debate. While supporters defend his actions as a legitimate exercise of executive authority, critics argue that they constitute...

Kaitlin, like many other freshmen, found lifelong friends at Villanova.

Debunking the “Perfect” College Experience

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Fourteen-hundred-sixty-one days. Out of our entire lives, we will only spend 1,461 days as college students. One of the most formative experiences that will shape who we become as individuals is also one...

While Dougherty Hall offers a variety of meal options, students wish breakfast foods extended beyond normal hours.

Late Night Breakfast Should be Every Day

Natalie Murphy, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

One of my favorite Villanova traditions is the late night dining services. The special custom is introduced to freshmen living on South Campus, as Donahue is open from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. It serves Villanova’s...

Fueled by social media platforms such as TikTok, the carnivore diet has risen in popularity.

The Carnivore Takeover

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

We’ve all encountered it—while scrolling through your Instagram explore page, you come across a perfectly arranged plate of ground beef, honey and a meticulously diced banana. This common scrolling...

Immigration has long been an ongoing debate in American politics.

Immigration, Integrity, and the Politics of Fear: Finding a Just Path Forward

Liam Foley, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Since the onset of Donald Trump's presidency, the world has stood witness to the swift deportation of illegal immigrants residing in the United States. I believe in the idea of deporting individuals...

Letter to the Editors: Trump’s Attacks on Pro-Palestine Students, From the Perspective of a Student Organizer

Akintade Asalu, Guest Contributor February 5, 2025

Since I first began organizing around Palestine, I have always tried to be cognizant of the privileges I had while organizing in the US as an American citizen. I know that I have no student visa to lose,...

Burke looks at poetry and how it has taken shape over time.

Poetry: Where to Start, Where to End

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Admittedly, I have spent the greater part of my years of young adulthood aspiring to achieve “poet” status. I keep a turquoise-scaled journal tucked in my tote bag, I write for the newspaper, and I...

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