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Professors shared thoughts on the outcomes of both voting at Villanova and in general.

Professors React to Election Results and Voting at Villanova

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 20, 2024
President Biden and VP Harris have given their first remarks since the election results.

President Biden and VP Kamala Harris Address the Nation After Trump’s Victory

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 13, 2024
Villanova Students support Harris in Philly on Monday.

Kamala Harris Hosts Final Rally in Philadelphia

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 6, 2024
Students wait in line to vote for the first time.

Villanovans Vote For The First Time

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 6, 2024
This week, Villanova’s Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies Departments hosted an academic panel on reproductive health in light of the November elections. What’s at Stake with Reproductive Health featured panelists Nancy Sharts-Hopko, Ann Juliano, Chelsea Gerrard, and Elizabeth-Jane McGuire. The panel was introduced by associate teaching professor, and OUS faculty advisor, Dr. Kelly-Anne Diamond, and moderated by senior students Alyssa Davis and Isabella Balian.

Villanova’s Fall Election Series Hosts What’s At Stake With Reproductive Health

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 6, 2024
Villanova is located in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, giving students a unique voice in the upcoming election.

Could Pennsylvania Decide This Election? Villanovans Reflect on their Unique Position

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 1, 2024
Villanova Democrats pose with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon.

Villanova Democrats Host Local Congresswoman to Discuss Voting and Elections

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 30, 2024
The Villanovan has compiled a summarized list of the eligible candidates in this upcoming election.

A Villanovan’s Guide to the Ballot

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 30, 2024
Next month, The United Nations Climate Change Conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Armenian students Condemn Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing of Armenians

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 30, 2024
Villanova students came to hear Ph.D. alumnus Michael Shaw (‘06) explain his newest research he has spent the past few years on.

Villanovans React to the Vice Presidential Debate 

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 9, 2024
Students took part in Villanova's Global Social Justice Initiative Club's 3v3 basketball tournament, designed to raise money for children in Palestine.

A Preview at Villanova’s Fall Election Series 

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 9, 2024
With the turn to fall at Villanova, the election stands barely two months away - here’s what Villanovans need to know heading to the polls.

A Villanovan’s Guide to Voting: Answering Important Voting FAQ

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
October 2, 2024
Villanova needs to continue to support underrepresented organizations on campus.

Villanova’s Values Mean Investing in Armenian Advocacy

Isabella Balian and Nicole Santerian
October 2, 2024
United States Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) welcomed Villanovans to their panel event which tackled policy proposals for “greedflation” in our economy.

Villanovans Attend Panel with Senators Casey and Warren and Ask Questions About Student Voting

Isabella Balian and Zoe Garrett
September 25, 2024
Villanovans got the chance to see former Vice President Mike Pence at an event hosted by the law school.

Villanova’s Charles Widger School of Law Hosts Former Vice President Mike Pence on the Day After National Constitution Day

Isabella Carlin and Isabella Balian
September 19, 2024
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon has represented Pennsylvania’s 5th district since 2019.

Who’s on the Ballot: Interview with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon 

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
September 18, 2024
Nearing November, Villanova’s political groups look to increase political awareness.

VU Republicans & Democrats Encourage Student Voting

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
September 11, 2024

Villanova University’s Armenian Students Organization Hosts Teach-In

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Villanova's environmental sustainability students participate in sustainability labs to reduce their carbon footprints.

Sustainability Students Lead Environmental Footprint Project

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023

Inside the War in Artsakh and Armenia’s Refugee Crisis

Isabella Balian and Taleen Postian 
October 25, 2023

Students Attended Villanova on the Hill over Fall Break

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023

University Celebrates Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The University hosted its third annual Inclusion Week this past week.

University Hosts Third Annual Inclusion Week

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
Villanova's undergraduate chapter of the Philly Justice Project.

Villanova’s Philadelphia Justice Project Attends the Annual Innocence Network Conference

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
April 22, 2023
Villanova's undergraduate chapter of the Philly Justice Project.

Philadelphia Justice Projects Host Panelist Event Regarding Wrongful Convictions and Second Chances

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Congresswoman Scalon visited campus for an event.

Villanova’s Center for Irish Studies Hosts Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Villanova's undergraduate chapter of the Philly Justice Project.

Philadelphia Justice Project: India Spellman Exonerated

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Students Create "The Space" Supporting Sex Education

Students Create “The Space” Supporting Sex Education

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Maxwell Frost, an American activist and politician, was the first member of Generation Z to be elected to the United States Congress.

The First Member of Generation Z is Elected to the United States Congress

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022

Amnesty International Hosts Women’s Rights Discussion

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
PA's 168th district remains up for grabs.

Election in Pennsylvania’s 168th District

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Students, faculty and staff show their support for women in Iran.

Villanova Community Shows Support for Iranian Women

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Congresswoman Scalon visited campus for an event.

Members of Congress Visit Campus to Speak with Students

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Bartley Hall was home to this year's SAPA-sponsored sexual assault awareness panel.

VSB Takes Significant Steps with DEI Initiatives

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Villanova’s Philly Justice Project Hosts Event Advocating for the Exoneration of India Spellman

Villanova’s Philly Justice Project Hosts Event Advocating for the Exoneration of India Spellman

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022

University Hosts Annual Gender and Women’s Study Conference

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022

Villanova’s Social Justice And Inclusivity Communitas

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Biden his first Supreme Court opening.

Supreme Court Justice Breyer Retires

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022
The University commemorates MLK with the annual Freedom School celebration.

University Hosts Annual MLK Freedom School

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
January 30, 2022
The Davis Center serves as many Villanova students' gym of choice on campus.

Gymtimidation is Real: How do I Overcome it?

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
Gun reform protests are widespread following many school shooting events. 

Michigan Shooting Sparks Necessity for Gun Control

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Parents reunite with students. 

Shooting Occurs at Oxford High School in Michigan

Isabella Balian
December 3, 2021

Fall Festival: The Best Weekend on Villanova’s Campus

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Villanova students frequently use SEPTA to travel around Philadelphia.

Sexual Assault on SEPTA and Impact on Student Safety

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Poster for James Ijames’ “White”. 

Students Enjoy “White” Play at the Villanova Theater

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez with designer Aurora James.

The MetGala and Fashion Statements for Social Justice

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Simone Biles waits to perform during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Sets an Example For Women Athletes

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
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