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Cate McCusker

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor

Cate McCusker is the Senior Editor for The Villanovan in 2022 after serving as Co-Editor in Chief in 2021 and Co-News Editor in 2020. A senior double majoring in Political Science and Communication, specializing in journalism, Cate interned at the United Nations in Spring 2022 before making a triumphant return to campus in the fall. A Boston, Mass. native, Cate is so dedicated to news that TikTok told her she gave off Baskerville vibes.

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NBC News' Lester Holt gave Villanova's 2023 Commencement Address.

McCusker: Lester Holt Addresses Graduating Class of 2023

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
May 25, 2023
Rick Steves speaking at an event at Villanova.

Rick Steves Comes to Villanova

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
March 22, 2023
SEPTA Armed Robbery Sends University Community into Shelter in Place Lockdown

SEPTA Armed Robbery Sends University Community into Shelter in Place Lockdown

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
February 22, 2023
A Conversation with the Son of Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley

A Conversation with the Son of Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
February 22, 2023
A freshman found a live grasshopper in her salad from Villanova Dining.

Student Finds Live Bug in Salad

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
December 8, 2022
VU Dems and Villanova Conservative Union are student political organizations on campus.

VU Dems and Conservative Union Interview

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
November 9, 2022
Many question what the outcome of this upcoming election will be

Wildcard Midterms: A Discussion with Political Science Professor Dr. Matt Kerbel

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
November 5, 2022

Congressional Candidates: Scanlon and Galluch

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
November 2, 2022
DelRosso will be on the upcoming midterm ballot.

A Conversation with the Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate: Carrie DelRosso

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
October 26, 2022
Students of age who have previously used false identification at Kelly's have to do community service in order to be unbanned.

Kelly’s Cracks Down on Fake IDs, Students Placed on “Tagged List”

Cate McCusker and Kendall Hayes
October 5, 2022
The University's Center for Irish Studies held a roundtable with Mary Gay Scanlon.

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Joins Roundtable Event

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
September 21, 2022
David Tedjeske, Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, celebrates 15 years at Villanova.

Chief Tedjeske Celebrates 15 Years at Villanova

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
September 14, 2022
Eugene Hammen was charged with Burglary, Invasion of Privacy, Loitering and Prowling at Night and Possession of Instruments of Crime.

South Campus Intruder Identified, Awaiting Trial

Vivi Melkonian and Cate McCusker
September 7, 2022
Police responded to reports of gunfire late Saturday night.

Three Killed, at Least 11 Others Injured in Shooting in Downtown Philadelphia

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
June 5, 2022
Sullivan and Sheehan Halls are two of the most popular dorms for sophomores.

Public Safety Detains Suspect Trespassing In Quad

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
January 10, 2022
University announces new members for their board.

Villanova COVID Update for the Spring Semester

Cate McCusker, Senior Editor
January 3, 2022
SGA logo

SGA Senator Allegedly Directs Racial Slur Toward Student

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
November 6, 2021
Brandon Slater won the Hoops Mania 2021 dunk contest. 

Hoops Mania is Back

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2021
Wildcat Thrift was the first ever student-run pop-up thrift shop at Villanova.

University Hosts Student-Run Pop-up Thrift Shop

Cate McCusker
October 27, 2021
University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue OSA Ph.D. send students an email addressing the rise in COVID-19 cases on Friday. 

Masks Are Back

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
September 4, 2021
The 2020-2021 school year was unprecedented.

The Villanovan: A Year in Review

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
Villanova University's Health Center.

Villanova Secures Limited Number of Vaccines for Faculty and Staff

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
April 7, 2021
The student is a member of the University's football team.

University Student Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
March 10, 2021
A Radnor Police car sits outside an on-campus residence hall.Courtesy of 6ABC

University Alerts Students of Recent Reports of Sexual Assault on Campus

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
March 4, 2021
You can buy Peels Apparel streetwear like the outfits shown above on peelsapparel.com.

Villanova Student Business Spotlight: Peels Apparel

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
February 20, 2021

University Extends Slow the Spread Directive

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
February 18, 2021
The Villanova Church in the snow.

University Implements “Two-Week Directive” to Slow Spread of Recent COVID-19 Spike

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
February 5, 2021
Some students who test positive are quarantined at The Inn at Villanova University.

University Experiences COVID-19 Spike During First Week Back on Campus

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor in Chief
January 31, 2021
Capitol Police blocked the entrance to the senate chambers while rioters tried to get inside.

Chaos on Capitol Hill

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
Coach Wright announced the team's continued postponement two days after the team resumed practice.

Basketball Team Presses Pause Again After Two Players Test Positive

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2021

University Implements Two “Working Breaks” for Students in the Spring Semester

Cate McCusker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
The change in fall weather also brought a change in active COVID-19 cases to the community in the month of November.

University Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases as the Semester Draws to a Close

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
November 18, 2020
Students traveled to polls, both in the area and in their hometowns on Election Day.

Sophomore Femia Tonelli Shares Her Experience as a Poll Worker on Election Day

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
November 4, 2020
Demonstrators and riot police face off a day after the shooting.

The Shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. and Philadelphia’s Response

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
November 4, 2020
Pope Francis smiles at a crowd.

Pope Francis Supports Same-Sex Civil Unions

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
October 28, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden stands on stage, wearing a mask at his Townhall.

Biden Lists Facts and Figures

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
October 21, 2020
Trump saluting from the balcony of the White House after returning from Walter Reed.

President Donald Trump Returns to the White House After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
October 7, 2020

President Donald Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump claps at a past event.

The New York Times Releases Information on President Trump’s Tax Returns Over the Last Two Decades

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
September 30, 2020
St. Thomas of Villanova Church

University Receives $5 Million Gift from Lorenzini Family Foundation for Intergroup Dialogue Center

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
September 23, 2020
Natalie Nwanekwu offers an expression of thanks on behalf of the Vigil Planning Committee.

Justice for Black Lives Virtual Vigil Calls on University Community to Take Action

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
September 2, 2020
Villanova University

Villanova University Enters Renewable Energy Agreement and Enhances Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
May 10, 2020
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Seventeen Villanova Students Awarded U.S. Fulbright Student Grants

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
May 10, 2020
Shea Rhodes

Commercial Sexual Exploit Institute Director Shea Rhodes Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
April 29, 2020
Courtesy of Tom Gralish and The Philadelphia Inquirer

Senator Bernie Sanders Suspends Presidential Campaign

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
April 8, 2020
Student Body President Amanda Rappa and Vice President Caroline Levine

Official Results of the 2020-2021 Student Government Association Elections

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
March 19, 2020

Email Notifies All Residents of Good Counsel of Over $5000 in Hall Damages and Valndalism

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
February 18, 2020
Gregory Hannah, Assistant Director of Disability Services welcoming students.

University Hosts First Villanova Inclusion Party Benefitting National MS Society

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
February 11, 2020

Office for Mission and Ministry Holds Annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
February 4, 2020

Center for Peace and Justice Hosts Annual Freedom School Sessions

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
January 28, 2020
Members of the committee that organized MLK Day of Service proudly join together after a successful day of service. 

400 Students Give Back to Community on 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
January 21, 2020
COURTESY OF VILLANOVA PANHELLENIC INSTAGRAM

Over 550 Women Return to Campus Early to Participate in University‘s Annual Panhellenic Recruitment

Cate McCusker, Co-News Editor
January 21, 2020
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