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Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor

Isabella Carlin is serving as one of The Villanovan’s Co-News Editors in 2025. She is a junior Political Science and Communication major from Houston, Texas. Isabella has always been drawn to journalism, especially when the story revolves around American politics. She has contributed to The Villanovan since her first semester and her favorite experience has been writing about the 2024 Presidential Election. Isabella loves all things traveling, music, baseball, and her home state of Texas.

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Students reflect on the past semester.

Taking a Look Around: Spring Recap

Isabella Carlin and Finn Courtney
April 30, 2025
Faculty and stuents engage in Earth Week activities around campus.

Earth Week Celebrated on Campus

Isabella Carlin, Emma Cote, and Finn Courtney
April 30, 2025
Students and faculty rally outside of John Barry to raise awareness for Palestine.

[Photo] Student Voices for Palestine Hosts Final Rally

Emma Cote, Co-News Editor
April 30, 2025
The Villanova community was informed about police activity at 11:50 a.m.

Fatality at SEPTA West Campus Station

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
April 27, 2025
The newly elected senators will work to enact new changes on campus.

Meet the 2025-26 SGA Senators

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
April 16, 2025
Students will have the opportunity to vote in the election beginning on Monday morning.

Conversations With The SGA Candidates

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
April 7, 2025
Villanovans are enjoying all the destinations study abroad can whisk them away to, like Morocco (above).

Villanova’s Study Abroad Program at All-Time High

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
April 2, 2025
The NOVAdance Co-Executive Directors celebrated the final fundraising total.

NOVAdance: The Impact And The Legacy

Isabella Carlin and Lauren Armstrong
April 2, 2025
The B+ Heroes will be honored during the dance marathon.

Meet the B+ Heroes

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
March 26, 2025
The Center for Speaking and Presentation will introduce undergraduate tutors next semester.

Center For Speaking and Presentation to Introduce Changes

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
March 26, 2025
NOVAdance's 2025 Finance Committee (L-R): Evan Johnson, Emily Daiuto, Sophia Sheldon and Aadi Sharma

Inside NOVAdance’s “Wall Street”

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
March 26, 2025
DeSouza's speech called upon the youth population and females in Northern Ireland to continue to advocate for change.

Center for Irish Studies Welcomes Writer Emma DeSouza

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
March 19, 2025
Saturday marks the 12th annual NOVAdance.

NOVAdance Participates in UDance Day Competition

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
February 27, 2025
The History Society has recruited approximately 70 members since new leadership took over three weeks ago.

Villanova History Society Returns to Campus

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
February 26, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday.

Villanova Set to Hold Classes as Philadelphia Shuts Down for Eagles Parade

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
February 12, 2025
The Admitted Students Day residence hall tours are certainly a favorite activity among prospective students. However, some admitted students not only got to tour a residence hall, but they got to spend the night in one.

Craig Wheeland To Retire At Academic Year’s End

Isabella Carlin, News Editor
February 5, 2025
The Israel-Hamas conflict reached a turning point on Jan. 15 as a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced.

Community Reacts to Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
February 5, 2025
UNITAS works diligently to promote unity, inclusion and belonging within Villanova's athletic programs.

Villanova Named DI Recipient of 2025 NCAA/MOAA Award for Diversity & Inclusion

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
January 8, 2025
The Mullen Center played host to Villanovans voting on campus for the 2024 Election.

Breakdown of Mullen Center Voting Results

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
November 20, 2024
Students meet Paul Rudd while waiting to vote.

[Photo] Paul Rudd Pays a Visit to Villanova Voters

Hannah Sweeney, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024

Exit Polling Occurs Outside of Mullen Center

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnsit
November 6, 2024
The Mullen Center will play host to many Villanovans casting their vote this November, impacting a number of future policies, economics included.

2024 Election Issues: Economy

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
October 2, 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
Harris, Trump, a third-party candidate, or not to vote at all. This is the question that is circulating in the minds of people registered to vote in this upcoming election. Villanova students are faced with the same dilemma, and time is running out to decide before the presidential election on Nov. 5. 

Where Trump and Harris Stand On Key Issues

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
September 18, 2024
Tensions have been rising on college campuses from coast-to-coast with widespread protests about Gaza and the ongoing violence there between Israel and Palestine.

This Week In Politics: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Across Colleges

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
May 1, 2024
Villanovans shared one word on their feelings about the upcoming Presidential Election.

Villanovans Give One Word About Feelings on Presidential Election

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
April 24, 2024
President Joe Biden (D), one of the two candidates in the upcoming Presidential Election,

This Week In Politics: Biden, Trump, Aid for Israel & Ukraine

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
April 17, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing an internal struggle, after far-right Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate.

This Week In Politics: House Chaos, Biden Visits Collapsed Bridge, RFK Jr. Continues Campaign

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
April 10, 2024
Many question what the outcome of this upcoming election will be

Trump Seeks Complete Immunity from Supreme Court in Election-Related Charges

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
March 27, 2024
What does the future hold for TikTok?

TikTok Ban and the House of Representatives

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
March 27, 2024
The 2024 General Election is set, with a rematch of the 2020 election on the table.

Biden-Trump Rematch Set

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
March 20, 2024
An overview of the results from the Republican Primary in South Carolina

Trump Wins South Carolina Primary

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
February 28, 2024
An overview of Trump's latest legal battle - a years-old civil fraud case in New York.

This Week In Politics: Trump, Navalny & NATO

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
February 21, 2024
Nevada’s primary saw wins for President Joe Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R).

Biden, Trump Win In Nevada Primary

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
February 14, 2024
An overview of data about both primary and general election polls.

This Week In Politics: Haley on SNL, Israel, Trump, Biden

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
February 7, 2024
“America’s Future: A Conversation with Nikki Haley” highlighted Haley’s political background, take on the midterm election, opinion on ongoing issues around the world and future goals.

Trump Wins New Hampshire Primary

Isabella Carlin, Columnist
January 31, 2024
Students will be able to take mental health days as excused absences starting next semester.

SGA Approves Mental Health Days as Excused Absences for Next Semester

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

University Approves SGA’s Initiative for Excused Mental Health Days

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Members of the Mechanical Engineering Department awarded NovaVent patent.

University Engineers Awarded Patent for Ventilator Design

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The event was hosted in Garey Hall.

Lambda Pi Eta Hosts Career Day

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
The University recently announced new additions and leadership to the Board of Trustees.

University Announces Additions to Board of Trustees

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
“America’s Future: A Conversation with Nikki Haley” highlighted Haley’s political background, take on the midterm election, opinion on ongoing issues around the world and future goals.

America’s Future: A Conversation with Nikki Haley

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
Oct. 24 is the final day to register to vote in Pennsylvania

Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Dr. Robert Epstein will be the first speaker. He will speak about mechanisms used by tech companies.

Ethics and Empirics of Engineering Humanity Series

Isabella Carlin, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
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