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Mike Pence pictured with students at his recent event.

Letter to the Editors: Mike Pence’s Visit to Villanova

David M. Barrett, Professor Contributor October 9, 2024

To the Villanovan Editors: I regret to say how very disappointed I was in the former Vice President Mike Pence event recently held at the Law School.  Mr. Pence did not give a speech, but instead answered...

The Bryn Mawr Farmer's Market offers produce on weekends, but is located off-campus.

Villanova Needs a Produce Market

Molly Duffy, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

At least two times a week before my mom ends her phone call with me, she reminds me to eat my vegetables. This sounds simple enough, right? In theory, produce should be readily available wherever I get...

Many students will be flocking to the train station or airport to travel home for break.

Sof Says: Fall Break is Overrated

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist October 9, 2024

What does fall break mean to me? Well, picture this:   It’s the middle of October. There are leaves on the ground. There are pumpkins on porches. Hocus Pocus is on Freeform every hour of every day....

Villanova has five on-campus fitness facilities.

The Value of Low-Impact Exercise

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

I hate exercise. I mean, I love getting out and getting active, but I dread getting out and going to the gym. Staring at a wall while lifting weights is just not something that appeals to me. My goal with...

Sweeney argues the University should be doing more to promote campus safety.

Campus Must Do More to Address Sexual Violence

Hannah Sweeney, Co-Editor-In-Chief October 9, 2024

*Content warning: article contains mentions of sexual assault and rape On Sept. 14, a female student was raped by a male Uber driver inside of the Commons residence hall. This incident is not isolated....

Villanova students often decorate their laptops with stickers.

Stickers on Laptops: Insights Into Who People Are

Zoe Schack, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Central Perk. Cape Cod. Society of Women Engineers. The Villanovan. These and hundreds of other slogans, titles and graphics adorn the computers Villanovans see every day, from inside the Connelly Center...

The Best and Worst Parts of Villanova Dining

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Villanova’s campus is split into three subsections: Main, South and West Campus. Each of these subsections has its own dining hall and convenience store, but some argue that the dining halls in certain...

Villanova students can often be found scrolling YikYak.

YikYak: Helpful or Harmful?

Ava Satterthwaite, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

“Find the herd.” One little buffalo (cow? moose?) has gathered Villanovans and thousands of universities worldwide into their collective circles. Envision massive bulletin boards stretching across...

It is important to cherish the Villanova experience while it lasts.

20 Lessons I’ve Learned in 20 Years

Julianna Burke, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

As I turn 20 years old this week, I find myself in a state of both nostalgia for what has come and gone, as well as eagerness for what lies ahead.  While operating within this thought stream, I reflected...

The main event of the weekend was the tailgate housed on Mendel Field.

From Parents to Family: A Weekend of Togetherness

Luz Chapa, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Should parents weekend be rebranded as family weekend? The internal debate has been stirring in me all weekend, and I officially concluded my answer to be YES. Although, I should give credit where it is...

Collequially named, “Pit,” Dougherty Hall is the primary dining facility on Main Campus.

Meal Plans Are Confusing, But Worth It

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Would you like to use an MPE or points? The amount of times I have been asked this question in the mere month I have been a student at Villanova is astronomical. However, I find myself guessing which answer...

Asking about Morgan Wallen is a fullproof way to gauge someone’s political preferences.

Sof Says: Better Questions Than “Who Are You Voting For”

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist October 2, 2024

The following content is purely satirical and entirely fictional. Don’t believe everything you read! With the election coming up, not only is it time for students to exercise their civic duty of...

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