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The young 4x800 Wildcats had a third place finish at the Penn Relays this past weekend.

Women’s 4-by-800 Impress At Penn Relays

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
The men's 4 by mile team ran a 16:14.08 at the Penn Relays.

‘Nova Takes the 4 by Mile Championship at Penn Relays

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Lydia Olivere (No. 330) set a personal best time of 4:16.11 in the 1500-meter race and won the field of 11 runners

Olivere Paces the Distance in the 1500-meter

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Marco Langon (second from right) broke four minutes in the mile for the first time in his career.

Marco Langon Joins the Sub-Four Minute Mile Club

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Liam Murphy dominated the 1500 meter race in the East Region.

Liam Murphy Shines Again

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Ashley Preston finished fourth in pole vault at Larry Ellis Invitational.

800m Runners Provide Solid Depth for Women’s Track

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Men's Track and Field had eight PR's at Big 5 Invitational.

Men’s Track and Field Competes At Big 5 Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Women's Track and Field finds individual success at Big 5 Invitational.

Livingston, Helwigh impress in Texas and Penn

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
Marco Langon (pictured second from the right) helped lead team USA to a bronze medal at the World Cross Country Championships.

Mixing All The Right Ingredients: Runner Marco Langon

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 30, 2023
Three Wildcats broke 29 minutes in the 10k event.

10k Runners Excel at Raleigh Relays

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Outdoor Track Season Commences at the Penn Challenge

Outdoor Track Season Commences at the Penn Challenge

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
The men's distance medley placed 11th at NCAA Championships

A Collision Derails ‘Nova in the NCAA Championships

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
The men's track and field team finished with 98 points, good for second.

Men and Women Have Success at Indoor Track and Field Big East Championships

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023
Men's track and field shatter 36 year old school record.

Men’s Track Breaks Distance Medley Relay Record

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Villanova men's track broke school record this past weekend.

Murphy, O’Donovan Break School Record in 3000 Meters

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
No. 15 Villanova dominates Georgetown

No. 15 Villanova dominates Georgetown

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
Milgie anchors memorable 4x400 relay finish at Penn State National Open

The Trio of Mile Excellence

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Charlie O'Donovan (above) won the 3000 meters race at the Villanova Invitational.

Veterans Dominate Villanova Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
Mark Armstrong added 14 bench points for the Wildcats.

Men’s Basketball Improves to .500 in Big East Play with Win over Georgetown

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
January 4, 2023
Cam Whitmore led the Wildcats with 21 points in Wednesday's win.

Whitmore Scores 21, Powers Villanova Past Penn, 70-59

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022
Eric Dixon will be key to the Wildcats' success in the PK Tournament

Phil Knight Invitational Preview

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022
Villanova placed 19th at Cross Country Nationals

Men’s Cross Country Places 19th at Nationals

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2022
Eric Dixon (above) scored a game-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Men’s Basketball’s Comeback Bid Falls Short Against Michigan State

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 19, 2022
Liam Murphy finished first overall at the Mid Atlantic Regional

Liam Murphy Leads Men’s Cross Country to Mid-Atlantic Regional Title

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Maddy Siegrist (above) had a game-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

Women’s Basketball Tops No. 24 Princeton on Road

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 11, 2022
Olsen was named to the Big East All-Rookie Team last year.

Going With the Flow: Lucy Olsen Making Her Mark

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Football drops to 5-4 with the loss against Towson.

Football Struggles in Blowout Loss to Towson

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
Villanova captured its eighth Big East Championship and its second in the last four years on Saturday.

Men’s Cross Country Wins Eighth Big East Championship

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Haftu Strintzos (above) placed 47th in the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitation.

Men’s Cross Country has Strong Showing in Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Liam Murphy (above) finished in fourth place on Friday.

Men’s XC Finishes Second in Paul Short Run

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Villanova freshman Marco Langon (red) won the four mile race as an unattached runner.

Men’s Cross Country Continues Stellar Start to Season

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Taryn Ashby (above) holds the top 8 javelin throws in Villanova women's track and field history.

Taryn Ashby Completes Historic Career

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
July 12, 2022
Haftu Strintzos set a personal record in the 10,000, finishing in first place out of 31 competitors with a time of 28:34.41.

Men’s T&F Goes to Virginia, Widener

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Jay Wright (above) during this playing time at Bucknell.

Looking Back at Jay Wright’s Time as a Bucknell Point Guard

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 23, 2022
Women’s Club Ice Hockey advanced to Nationals in St. Louis in March.

Women’s Ice Hockey Qualifies for Nationals

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Michael Troup recorded a lifetime best in the long jump.

Men’s Track and Field Competes at Hurricane Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 13, 2022
Villanova recorded a 1,2,3 finish in both the 200 and 400 meter dashes at the Big 5 Meet.

Men’s Track and Field Competes Across East Coast

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Nicholas Mollica had a time of 54.20 in the 400 meter hurdles.

Men’s Track and Field Competes in Raleigh Relays

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Joe DiDario (above) threw a personal best of 59.52 meters in the javelin.

Men’s Track and Field Opens Outdoor Season

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
Malik Cunningham placed 14th in nationals over the weekend.

Cunningham, Dolan Compete at Nationals

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
Malik Cunningham (above) will compete in the triple jump at the NCAA Championships on Saturday.

Malik Cunningham Enjoying Stellar Senior Season

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
Sean Dolan (above) broke the Big East Championships record in the 800 meter to finish first in the event with a time of 1:47.53.

Men’s Track and Field Places Third at Big East Championship

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
Villanova Men's Track and Field will compete in the Big East Championship starting on Feb. 25.

Men’s T&F Prepares for Upcoming BE Championship

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
Josh Phillips (left) and Haftu Strintzos (right) both has impressive showings over the weekend

Men’s T&F Prepares for Big East Championship

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Three Villanovans Complete Rare Running Feat

Three Villanovans Complete Rare Running Feat

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Sean Dolan (left), Charlie O'Donovan (middle) and Liam Murphy (right) all ran sub-four minute miles.

Three Runners Record Sub-Four Minute Miles

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022
Junior Miller Anderson dominated the 800m with a time of 1:53.21.

Individuals Shine at Villanova Invitational

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Villanova University raises student minimum wage to 10 dollars.

Opinion: University Finally Increases Student Minimum Wage

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
The Christmas tree lighting is a great tradition at Villanova.

‘Tis the Season: Merry Christmas Villanova Week

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
On Oct. 19, Simmons was thrown out of practice for being a distraction to the team.

Ben Simmons and Setting an Example for Pro Athletes

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021

Hoops Mania: Basketball is Back

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Many Villanova students visited Nashville, Tennessee during Fall Break. 

The Return of the Desperately Missed Fall Break

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith rushes for a touchdown against Bucknell at Villanova.

‘Nova vs Penn State: The Game We’ve All Been Waiting For

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
The main entrance of Minella’s diner is pictured at its location in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Minella’s Diner: The Brunch Hot-Spot in Wayne

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021
Students are hard at work on the first floor of the Falvey Memorial Library.

Falvey Memorial Library is Alive Again

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Buccaneers Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski celebrate after winning the Super Bowl. 

The Start of the NFL Season: First Week in Action

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
September 1, 2021
With the help of Bryce Harper’s two run home run Friday night, the Phillies notched a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Wake Up, Phillies

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
August 23, 2021
Jon Rahm gives a passionate fist pump after making a birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the United States Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. 

Opinion: Rahm Rebounds for U.S. Open Victory

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
June 24, 2021

The Wildcat Meal Share Program

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels emphatically celebrate a one point 56-55 victory over number one ranked Kansas after Kansas missed a game winning layup on December 21, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center. 

Opinion: The Hopeful Return of Gillespie and Samuels

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021
Hideki Matsuyama raises his arms in triumph after winning the 85th Masters Tournament. 

The 85th Masters Tournament Crowns a Worthy Winner

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
Jalen Hurts warms up with the Eagles.

The Philadelphia Eagles Remain in Shambles

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
The UCLA Bruins celebrate their 51-49 victory over Michigan in an Elite Eight matchup and punch their ticket to a Final Four matchup with number one overall seed Gonzaga.

March Madness 2021: Upsets Galore

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
An Exciting Escape: The Marble League

An Exciting Escape: The Marble League

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Tobias Harris sinks a game-winner against the Los Angeles Lakers at Wells Fargo Center.

COVID-19 Reveals New Leadership in Professional Sports

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Tom Brady celebrates with Rob Gronkowski as the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV.

TOMpa Bay: Tom Brady Wins Seventh Super Bowl

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a win at the NFC Championship.

Tom Brady Defies the Odds to Make it to 10th Superbowl

Jacob Artz, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
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