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Senior guard Wooga Poplar put up his seventh double-double the season against Seton Hall in the first round.

Preview: Villanova Faces UConn in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinals

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor March 13, 2025

Villanova is back at Madison Square Garden tonight at 9:30 p.m. to face No. 3 seed University of Connecticut in the Big East quarterfinal. The Wildcats advanced to the Big East Tournament with a 67-55...

Eric Dixon is now third on Villanova's all-time scoring list with 2,184 career points.

Villanova Basketball Breezes Past Butler, 80-70, on Senior Day

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2025

Villanova played its final home game of the season against Butler on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats (18-12, 11-8 Big East) easily defeated the Bulldogs (13-16, 6-12 Big East), 80-70, on Senior Day. It...

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...

Students are looking forward to Wells Fargo tailgates this spring.

Spring Semester Preview

Isabella, Balian January 29, 2025

It’s Spring Semester once again. Villanovans are looking forward to many events this semester, both on and off campus. The start of the year brings excitement, anticipation and joy for what’s ahead....

Get in this spirit this holiday season with some new podcast recommendations.

Turkey Talk: ListenUP!

Charlotte Kyles, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

Whether it’s your last year at the kids table or first year with the adults, it can be hard to keep the conversation going with distant relatives. This week’s episode is a five-podcast tasting menu...

Find a cozy spot to take a break and read a book on campus during the upcoming finals season.

Shelf Care: Normal People Review

Alex Pultz, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

When I originally heard of Normal People by Sally Rooney, I thought it would be a light and enjoyable read. However, anyone that has read this haunting story knows it might just be anything but that. If...

Voting and politics don't always have to be polarizing.

A Letter to Villanova Voters

Guest Contributor, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Colleges across America turned out to vote in this election, especially in swing states. Countless news sources covered our hours-long line behind the Mullen center. Elected officials stopped by to talk...

The Villanovan Crossword #25: Boo!

The Villanovan Crossword #25: Boo!

Peter Reilly, Crossword Editor October 30, 2024

Villanova is looking to improve on an 18-33 2024 campaign.

Baseball Plays Preseason Series at Cooperstown

James Haupt, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Villanova baseball had an exciting start to its preseason with a trip to Cooperstown, NY, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The action-packed weekend, sponsored by a Villanova baseball...

Shielded by frosted glass, workers seldom interact with students.

Sof Says: Stop Hating on GrubHub

Sof Quaglia, Satire Columnist September 25, 2024

The following content is purely satirical and entirely fictional. Don’t believe everything you read! By the time our parents graduated college, they were engaged. They were ready to get married, buy...

Consider making the journey to Rosie’s to try their famous ABC toast.

Creative Caffeine Fixes

Ava Satterthwaite, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

As a newbie to ‘Nova, and, of course, to The Villanovan, I’ve been itching for an introduction. As a devoted Gilmore Girls fan and coffee connoisseur, I believe there is no better indicator of character...

In last weekend’s Yale Invitational, the Wildcats fell to Yale before defeating Colgate and Fairfield. Villanova is now 5–4 on the season.

Rookies Shine as Volleyball Goes 2–1 at Yale Invitational

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

The Wildcats spent the weekend in Connecticut, where they competed in the Yale Invitational and went 2-1. Villanova (5–4) started off with a tough loss on Friday, Sept. 13 against Yale. The next day,...

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