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Burke gives her tips to new runners.

Five Lessons Learned in Five Years of Running

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

In May of 2020, I, like many others experiencing their first pandemic, found myself having an abundance of free time. With spring weather and an open calendar, I decided to download the Couch to 5K app...

Villanova students ventured into Philadelphia to watch the Eagles Parade.

Villanova Students Embrace the Spirit of Philadelphia

Patricia Cancio, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Feb. 9 marked an important day for the Eagles, who defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, securing their second Super Bowl title. On Feb. 14, more than one million people gathered in Philadelphia for...

Prospective Students are greeted by a "spirit line" of Villanova Blue Key Members

Blue Key Plays an Important Role in Families’ Decisions

Kaitlin Lawrenson, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

Why did you choose Villanova? At the end of every tour I give on campus, I tell the prospective students and their families my story of why I chose Villanova. Not only is my story important to the families...

University President Father Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. released an email Wednesday morning sharing major updates to come over the final weeks of the 2024-25 academic year and beyond.

Sof Says: Midsemester Catch Up

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist February 26, 2025

The following content is purely satirical. Don’t believe everything you read.  I love being a journalist. I love being a real-life, truth-telling, hard-hitting journalist. I have never given biased...

Villanova should bring the same energy as Wells games on campus.

The Problem with Wells Games

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

If you are reading this article, there is a high chance that you have entered one of Villanova’s ticket lotteries through the ‘Nova tickets app or purchased tickets externally. It is very easy to identify...

The decisions made by the Make America Healthy Again Commission are threatening to several communities.

The Make America Healthy Again Commission Threatens Science

Charlie Insley, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

In the past month, President Donald Trump has signed 73 executive orders, 23 proclamations and 12 memorandums, making 108 total executive actions, according to 4NBCNewYork. Many of those have given many...

The topic of Gautanamo Bay has proven to be a hotspot for debate.

Guantánamo Bay and the Ethics of Detention

Liam Foley, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

On Jan. 29, President Trump ordered the Defense and Homeland Security Departments to prepare Guantanamo Bay to receive up to 30,000 illegal migrants. Trump has outwardly expressed that migrants being held...

Trump has issued a number of executive orders during the first month of his second term.

The Dangers of Trump’s Executive Orders

Lauren Armstrong, Associate EIC February 19, 2025

Since taking office just one month ago, President Donald Trump has signed more than 60 executive orders, many which threaten populations of American citizens. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people...

Many clubs around campus will hold events or fundraise in the middle of campus, near The Connelly Center

Villanova’s Clubs Should Be More Inclusive

Molly Duffy, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

At Villanova, the student body prides itself on a sense of community. While the University aims to foster a sense of belonging for all, some student organizations seem to create an environment where inclusion...

AI is becoming more prevalent and DiLeo argues that colleges must learn how to properly integrate it.

The AI Revolution: How to Effectively Utilize Artificial Intelligence

Massimo DiLeo, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

College can be a rewarding experience for many. New freedom, specialized classes and living among friends seems like the ideal goal for many high schoolers, but underneath this is academics. Have you ever...

Villanovans must be committed to researching issues to find unbiased knowledge and truth.

Why Villanova Students Must Care About Press Censorship

Kailey Fahy, Co-Opinion Editor February 19, 2025

As a communication major specializing in journalism, I was alarmed when I read the Associated Press headline: “White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America.”...

According to Sof, a Villanova student's day starts off bright and early.

Sof Says: Day in the Life of a Villanova Student

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist February 19, 2025

The following content is purely satirical. Don't believe everything you read!  With college acceptance season upon us, it is time to sit back and reflect on the decision we have made about our college...

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