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Today marks the 36th day of the government shutdown, tying the 2018-19 shutdown record.

This Week In Politics: Government Shutdown’s Impact on SNAP

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
This week reveals the President's evolving strategy for terrorism and drug control.

This Week in Politics 10/26

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
October 29, 2025
Last Wednesday, the Government shut down.

This Week In Politics: Government Shutdown

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
October 8, 2025
VUCR and VUCD hosted debate in the Villanova Room for students to come watch.

VU Republicans and VU Democrats Square Off In Debate

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
September 24, 2025
Father Peter highlighted new renovations and projects to the Villanova community.

Father Peter Delivers Annual Opening Address

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
September 17, 2025

Trump’s Deployment of the National Guard: L.A., D.C., and a Legal Battle

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
September 10, 2025

Let’s Talk About the T-Word: Tariffs

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
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

This Week in Politics: Signal Chat Leak and Tariffs

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
April 2, 2025
The Trump Administration has made extreme changes to the Department of Education.

How Department of Education Downsizing Impacts Student Federal Loans

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed with President Trump this past week.

This Week In Politics: Zelenskyy, McConnell & DEI

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
February 26, 2025
President Trump continues to look for an end in the Russian/Ukrainian War.

This Week In Politics: Adams, Tariffs & Trump

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
February 19, 2025
President Trump and Elon Musk have been the topic of conversation in political headlines this week.

This Week in Politics

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
President Trump's recent dismissal of federal employees is unconstitutional.

This Week In Politics

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
February 5, 2025

This Week in Politics

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Trump has been announcing his cabinet picks in the past weeks.

Day 1 of Trump’s 2nd Presidential Term

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
January 25, 2025
Ballot boxes were stationed all around Pennsylvania to collect mail-in ballots.

Who Won on My Ballot?: National, State and Local Election Results

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
November 13, 2024

Interview with the Villanova Democrats

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
November 6, 2024
With election day just six days away, many Villanovans are preparing to cast their ballots in the 2024 general election. This year, registered student voters living on campus will have the new and exciting opportunity to vote at the Villanova Mullen Center.

What To Expect on Election Day

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
October 30, 2024
Students, like the three above, are collaborating with “Let’s Vote ‘Nova” this election season.

Students Partner with “Let’s Vote ‘Nova” to Boost’ Registration

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
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
Seniors Dean Millard and Kai Williams attended last week’s Presidential Debate.

Seniors Share Experiences at the Presidential Debate

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
September 18, 2024
Is Pennsylvania the Most Important State of the 2024 Election?

Is Pennsylvania the Most Important State of the 2024 Election?

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
September 11, 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
Speaker Mike Johnson voiced his support for a $95 billion aid bill which will support Ukrainian war efforts against Russia, sparking interparty outrage.

Mike Johnson Pushes for Aid to Ukraine, Faces Criticism

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
April 24, 2024
An overview of the results and aftermath from the SGA elections.

Student Government Association Holds Elections

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
April 17, 2024
The 2024 SGA Elections are in full swing, with voting open until April 10 at noon.

2024 Student Government Association Elections Underway

Zoe Garrett, News 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
DeSantis Ends Campaign

DeSantis Ends Campaign

Zoe Garrett, Political Columnist
February 1, 2024
As the semester comes to a close, students look ahead to winter break.

Students’ Reflections on the End of the Semester

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
The student committee had a large hand in planning the Opus Prize festivities.

The Opus Prize: Perspectives from the Student Committee

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Students have been registering for classes the past two weeks.

Spring Registration: The Student Experience

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023

Screening of Social Justice Documentaries “Her Time is Now” and “NINA”

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Villanova got hit by Tropical Storm Ophelia this past week, causing severe rain.

Tropical Storm Ophelia Affects University

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Speakers at the University's Annual Anti-Poverty Symposium

“Peril and Hope”: Naomi Klein and Raj Patel Panel at the Anti-Poverty Symposium

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
The Lepage Center hosted the climate change webinar recently

How Cities Affect Climate Change, and Vice Versa: the LePage Center’s Most Recent Webinar

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
April 22, 2023
A member of the panel speaks at the Lepage Center's recent webinar event.

Is “Liberal” An Insult?: A Recap of the Recent LePage Webinar

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
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