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Consider getting involved in fraternity or sorority life.

[Photo] Meet the Greeks: Your Guide to Sorority Recruitment

Alex Cooley, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Villanova needs to continue to support underrepresented organizations on campus.

[Photo] Villanova’s Values Mean Investing in Armenian Advocacy

Isabella Balian and Nicole Santerian
October 2, 2024
The annual Involvement Fair took place on Mendel Field this past Friday.

[Photo] Get Involved Villanova: Involvement Fair 2024

Sophie Latessa, Co-Culture-Editor
September 11, 2024
Villanova students began moving back to campus on August 21st.

[Photo] Villanova Needs a Move-In Marketplace

Carter Smith, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Villanova was recognized by the Big East for its efforts to advance positive social change for the second consecutive year.

[Photo] Villanova Named Co-Winner of Big East John Thompson Jr. Award

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
Redshirt senior Eric Dixon announced Tuesday morning that he is returning to utilize his final year of eligibility.

[Photo] Eric Dixon Announces Return to Villanova

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
The 2022-2023 staff of The Villanovan, with McFarlane pictured front row, third from the left.

[Photo] Student Journalism: The Highlight of My College Career

Lydia McFarlane, Former News Editor
May 1, 2024
Villanova junior Teddy Fitzsimons is known as the “Side Quest Man.”

[Photo] Teddy Fitzsimons: The Side Quest Man Takes on an Ultramarathon on Campus

Ean Steidle, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Redshirt senior forward Eric Dixon averaged 11.8 points per game over his four seasons with Villanova.

[Photo] Eric Dixon Declares for 2024 NBA Draft

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Sophomore guard Mark Armstrong averaged 8.4 points in 2023-24.

[Photo] Mark Armstrong Declares for NBA Draft, Keeps Eligibility

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Senior forward Lance Ware (14) will have one year of eligibility remaining.

[Photo] Lance Ware Enters Transfer Portal

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen scored 22 in the loss to Illinois.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Illinois, 71–57, in WBIT Championship

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Pictured is Stanford, a dorm that houses first year students.

[Photo] Villanova Needs More Housing Options

Sade Santana, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Many students attended mass this past Sunday to commemorate Palm Sunday.

[Photo] Villanova Celebrates Palm Sunday

Sofia Krzewicki, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen scored 30 in Villanova's WBIT second round victory.

[Photo] No. 1 Villanova Cruises Past No. 4 Virginia, 73-55, Behind 30 From Olsen

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen scored 29 in Villanova's first round win over VCU.

[Photo] No. 1 Villanova Defeats VCU, 75-60, in WBIT First Round

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Pichanick recounts her experience on Villanova’s campus as a Jewish College Student.

[Photo] The Reality of Being a Jewish College Student

Katie Pichanick, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Graduate guard Justin Moore hit a game-winning three to lift Villanova over DePaul, 58-57.

[Photo] Villanova’s DePaul Escape Was Alarming… But Could Be Erased Quickly

Colin Beazley, Editor Emeritus
March 14, 2024
Students enjoy all the festivities of the Winter Gala in the transformed Connelly Center.

[Photo] A Night at the Winter Gala

Christopher Brown, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
The Villanova Singers made many surprise visits to classrooms across campus.

[Photo] The Singing Valentine Tradition Lives On

Julia O’Keefe, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
As the seasons change, students are listening to different music while walking around campus

[Photo] A Campus Soundtrack: Beating to the Sound of New Season

Zara Black, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Graduate guard Justin Moore finished with five points on 2-of-12 shooting.

[Photo] Butler Bests Villanova in Double Overtime, 88-81

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
January 29, 2024
Villanova landed its first recruit of the class of 2024.

[Photo] Class of 2024 Forward Matthew Hodge Commits to Villanova

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Students remain confused by the intricacies of Villanova’s meal plan system.

[Photo] The Meal System Needs to be Overhauled

Carter Smith, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
The Wildcats will open up their 2023-24 season against American on Nov. 6

[Photo] Wildcats Release 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
August 17, 2023
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[Photo] University Announces Acquisition of Cabrini University

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor
June 23, 2023
Caleb Daniels will head down south for training camp with the Miami Heat.

[Photo] Caleb Daniels Signs Deal with Miami Heat for Training Camp

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
June 23, 2023
Maddie Burke, Christina Dalce, Lucy Olsen, and Zanai Jones will represent Villanova.

[Photo] Four Wildcats To Compete In USA Basketball 3x Nationals

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
This year’s Villys, Villanova’s annual film festival, featured a record 19 student-made films.

[Photo] The Villys: An Insider Perspective

Isabella Ledet, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Kyle Neptune provided updates on the Wildcats just one month post their NIT loss.

[Photo] Kyle Neptune Provides Spring Update

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2023
The Wildcats beat both Rider and St. Joseph’s this past week.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Goes 3-1 On The Week

Lauren Armstrong, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Siegrist is the second Villanova WBB to ever be drafted.

[Photo] Siegrist Selected by Dallas Wings As Third Overall Pick in WNBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Dillon and the remaining Wildcats have a bright future ahead.

[Photo] Anders Said It: Denise Dillon and the Wildcats Are Not Going Anywhere

Anders Pryor, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Spring at Villanova marks the beginning of longer, more relaxing days -for some.

[Photo] Satire: The Joys of Spring

Loghan Hirkey, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Arden West

[Photo] Arden West

February 20, 2023
The Wildcats 2022-23 season is one to remember.

[Photo] Hewitt: Despite Brutality of March, Remember the Human

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Maddy Siegrist will enter the 2023 WBNA Draft.

[Photo] Maddy Siegrist Declares For 2023 WNBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Wildcats end historic season in Sweet 16 loss to No. 9 Miami

[Photo] A Not So Sweet Ending: Villanova Falls to Miami, Concluding Historic Season

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
The Wildcats celebrate after their first round win over Cleveland State.

[Photo] The Story So Far: Why the ‘Cats Are Dancing

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
The Wildcats celebrate after their first-round victory.

[Photo] I’m Gone To Carolina: Wildcats Prepare for Greenville Regional

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2023
The Wildcats had a commanding 76-59 win over Cleveland State on Saturday.

[Photo] The Finneran Finale: Wildcats Advance to Sweet 16

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Bella Runyan prepares for the 'Cats Sweet 16 matchup against No. 9 Miami.

[Photo] Madness Against Miami: What to Expect

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Siegrist and Olsen celebrate on the bench as time expires.

[Photo] Villanova takes down FGCU, 76-57, to Secure Sweet 16 Spot

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Siegrist scored 35 points against CSU.

[Photo] Villanova Soars Past Cleveland State, 76-59, in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Villanova scored 23 points in the first half of its matchup with Creighton.

[Photo] Villanova Eliminated From Big East Tournament by Creighton, 87-74

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
SGA members at a general body meeting.

[Photo] Decarbonizing Villanova: What Has Been Done So Far?

Emily Attisano, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
The Wildcats went 22-23 from the free throw line in Newark Tuesday night.

[Photo] Villanova Escapes From Seton Hall, 76-72

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Villanova has one remaining scholarship spot on its roster for the 2024-25 season.

[Photo] Anders Said It: Kyle Neptune’s Improvement Could Be Seen A Mile Away

Anders Pryor, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
Redshirt junior Eric Dixon finished Saturday's game with 31 points, a career high.

[Photo] Dixon Scores 31, Villanova Beats No. 19 Creighton, 79-67

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
The deserted "Oreo" sculpture.

[Photo] Students React: Gun Violence on College Campuses

Arden West, Co-News Editor
February 22, 2023
Women's lacrosse celebrates after scoring a goal this past weekend.

[Photo] Men and Women’s Lacrosse Play Home Matches

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Senior forward Maddy Siegrist finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds Tuesday night.

[Photo] No. 15 Villanova Escapes DePaul, 67-64

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
The change from Google Drive to Microsoft Suite has confused and angered many students.

[Photo] The Switch to Microsoft Suite is as Horrible as We Feared

Carter Smith, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Bella Runyan celebrates after scoring a basket.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to UConn, 61-50, in Sold Out Home Game

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
The panel of speakers at the LePage Center's event about the research of the Rooted Project.

[Photo] The Rooted Project

Caitlyn Foley, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
A worker at Dougherty dining hall

[Photo] Dining Workers Receive Pay Raise, Now at $17.25 an Hour

Katie Reed, News Columnist
February 15, 2023
A puddle accumulates in front of the Villanova bookstore whenever it rains.

[Photo] Umbrellas Up, Wildcats!

February 8, 2023
The GWS speaker event took place in Falvey Memorial Library.

[Photo] University Members React to ChatGPT on Campus

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor
February 8, 2023
Students in BSU gather at the Oreo during the Flag Raising Ceremony.

[Photo] Students React to the Death of Tyre Nichols

Hannah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
February 8, 2023
Students studying in Falvey Memorial Library, the new home of former Senator Patrick Toomey's senatorial papers.

[Photo] Villanova Receives Senatorial Papers from Former Senator Toomey

Lauren Armstrong, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
The BLM Flag in Connelly Center.

[Photo] BSU Flag Raising to Celebrate the Start of Black History Month

Jadyn Ramos, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Speakers at the Women in Sports Panel

[Photo] Women Leaders in Sports Panel

Victoria Newsome, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
A speaker at the sustainability town hall.

[Photo] Decarbonizing Villanova: A Town Hall on Fossil Fuel Divestment

Emily Attisano, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
"The Space's" logo.

[Photo] Students Create “The Space” Supporting Sex Education

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Members of the University's Chi Omega sorority participate in MLK Day of Service.

[Photo] MLK Day of Service

Lydia McFarlane, Co-News Editor
February 1, 2023
A speaker at the freedom round table discussion.

[Photo] Freedom School Round Table Session

Katie Reed, News Columnist
February 1, 2023
Villanova men's basketball falls 70-65 to Providence on Sunday 1/29

[Photo] Basketball Teams Prepare for Marquette Matchups

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Justin Moore (above) made his season debut Sunday.

[Photo] Moore Returns, Providence Bests Villanova, 70-65

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
While often animated, Kyle Neptune was more emotional than usual in his first game at Madison Square Garden.

[Photo] Kyle Neptune Wins First Game at Madison Square Garden

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
Brandon Slater scored 14 points in the second half to lead Villanova to the victory.

[Photo] Wildcats Use Late Run To Defeat St John’s, 57-49

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 17 points and 7 rebounds.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Perseveres Through Shooting Struggles to Defeat Delaware State, 60-50

Aphrodite Dimopoulos, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Caleb Daniels went 6-of-7 from beyond the arc, and finished with 24 points.

[Photo] Villanova Opens Neptune Era With 81-68 Win Over La Salle

Colin Beazley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
Villanova fans swarmed the court following basketball festivities, welcoming Meek Mill to The Finn.

[Photo] ‘Nova Nation: Hoops Mania 2022 Recap

Sarah Sweeney and Lydia McFarlane
October 1, 2022
Lyam MacKinnon (above) scored in the 31st minute to give the 'Cats a 4-0 lead.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Rolls Through St. John’s, 4-0

Owen Hewitt, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Campus Corner Pizza’s renovation includes new walls, tables, lighting and more.

[Photo] ADAMS: CampCo Renovations Are a Welcome Change

Joe Adams, Opinion Columnist
September 14, 2022
Many fraternity and sorority members competed in lip sync night.

[Photo] Villanova’s Annual Greek Week

Chloe Miller, Co-Culture Editor
April 13, 2022
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