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College students will often resort to buying clothes off websites like Shein to stay on budget.

Navigating the Intersection of Trends, Influencers, and Individuality

Zara Black, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

As Milan's Fashion Week dazzles with intricate designs, influencers on various platforms flaunt their own fashion shows, each outfit boasting an enticing price tag and societal approval. However, this...

The Lost Art of Listening

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Living in a technological age has led to the rapidity of what was once digested over a much more extended period of time. Every minute, the average user is inundated with notifications from their favorite...

Many events around campus, such as Alpha Phis Heart Health Disparities Talk, are ACS approved.

ACS Requirement: Blessing or Curse?

Natalie Murphy, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

While most colleges and universities have required classes for incoming freshmen and transfer students, Villanova stands uniquely with its mandatory Augustine and Culture Seminar Program, known to all...

Diverse professors add new perspectives and teaching strategies.

Villanova Needs More Diverse Professors

Avery Chalk, Co-Opinion Editor February 28, 2024

It is no secret that Villanova’s student population is overwhelmingly white. Though a lower figure than in years past, 69.4% of the student body identified as White/Non-Hispanic in 2022, per DEI demographic...

Sof Says: February Wrap-Up

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist February 28, 2024

The following content is purely satirical. Don't believe everything you read!  Pennsylvania’s Most Famous Groundhog: We started out the month very strong with Punxsutawney Phil confirming that...

The Commons are one of the buildings on campus students can live in.

Villanova Needs to Make the Housing Process Less Stressful

Majo James, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

It’s once again that time of year. The time when you scramble to find a roommate (or multiple), pray that your housing selection time is good enough or not during a class that has banned technology and...

The crackdown on College Hall has shifted student nightlife to more dangerous areas.

Closing Courts has Consequences

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

Ask most Villanova students older than a freshman what a quintessential mark of their social life was in their younger years, and they’ll likely say something to do with the halls (and carpets) of 801...

Many Villanova Students enjoy cheering on local Philadelphia teams and attending games.

I’ve Cursed Philly Sports

Sof Quaglia, Columnist February 21, 2024

The following content is purely satirical and entirely fictional. Don’t believe every- thing you read! This is my formal apology to the city of Philadelphia, its surrounding areas and really anyone...

Toxic Positivity: Helpful or Harmful?

Quinlyn Elliot, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

When something bad happens, do you dismiss it with “Everything happens for a reason?" Or maybe do you justify it by talking about how much worse things could be? If this sounds like you, then you may...

Orientation Counselors can often be found sharing the eager passion and love for the Villanova community with first years.

Orientation Counselors Deserve to be Paid

Lexie Scibilia, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

As a freshman at Villanova, I have witnessed the dedication and selflessness of our Orientation Counselors, who are more affectionately known to many as OCs. These student leaders play a crucial role in...

Students use Blackboard for quizzes, tests and to submit all their assignments.

Blackboard Isn’t a Good Fit for Villanova

Avery Chalk, Co-Opinion Editor February 21, 2024

After 12 years of using Google Classroom for high school assignments, switching to Blackboard was perplexing at best and infuriating at worst. While I consider myself to be relatively proficient in Microsoft...

Villanova’s Relationship Culture is Out of Hand

Kailey Fahy, Co-Opinion Editor February 21, 2024

“Look around. College is the best place to meet *the one*—but we’re not gonna be here forever.”  This is the opening line of the Marriage Pact, an online questionnaire that, upon completion,...

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