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Sarah Sweeney

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor

A senior studying Applied Quantitative Finance with a minor in Computer Science, Sarah Sweeney is The Villanovan's Senior Editor for Fall 2023, working on newsroom initiatives. Her main responsibility was founding and writing The Villanovan's weekly newsletter. Before becoming Senior Editor, Sarah was one of two Sarahs holding the position of Co-News Editors for The Villanovan in both 2021 and 2022. Sarah holds the honor of being the only Editor to have gone viral on TikTok, one of her proudest accomplishments.

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New Financial Aid Changes Impact University Students

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
December 6, 2023
Back On My Feet is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on combating homelessness through exercise and support from the community.

Back on My Feet 5k

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
November 15, 2023
Students parse through clothing from the Wildcat Thrift Shop in the Driscoll Tents at last years Wildcat Thrift.

Wildcat Thrift Preview

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
November 15, 2023
The University announced new initiatives to meet its zero waste goal.

University Waste and Recycling Program Expands Initiatives

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
November 1, 2023
Junior basketball player Christina Dalce’s walk-out dance routine was a fan favorite, as she performed a rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” with the dance team.

Students React to Hoops Mania 2023

Lydia McFarlane and Sarah Sweeney
October 25, 2023

University Awards Chris Smalls Peace Award

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
October 25, 2023
Students have enjoyed swapping books in the Little Free Library in Dougherty Hall.

Little Free Library Opens in Dougherty Hall

Sarah Sweeney, Senior Editor
October 3, 2023
The Law Enforcement Torch Run unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in a year-round effort to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics movement.

Fall Fest Torch Run Creates Campus Controversy

Lydia McFarlane and Sarah Sweeney
November 25, 2022
The Commons house many seniors on campus each year.

Senior Year Housing Lottery Results Unveiled

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
November 16, 2022
The shuttles ran every half an hour from the Connelly Center from 9am to 7pm.

Let’s Vote Nova Sponsors Shuttles to Bring Students to Polls

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
November 9, 2022
Villanova SPO hosts the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world, known as Fall Fest.

SPO Diversity Initiatives Update

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
October 26, 2022

Dining Halls See Partial Return to Permanent Ware

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
October 5, 2022
Villanova fans swarmed the court following basketball festivities, welcoming Meek Mill to The Finn.

‘Nova Nation: Hoops Mania 2022 Recap

Sarah Sweeney and Lydia McFarlane
October 1, 2022
Simpson Hall is surrounded by the CEER construction.

Freshmen React to Living Next to CEER Construction

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
September 14, 2022
The Radnor Board of Commissioners banned single-used plastic bags in Radnor Township.

[Photo] REED: Radnor Township Says Goodbye to Plastic Bags

Katie Reed, News Columnist
September 7, 2022
Villanova Professor David Cereceda Wins Department of Energy Early Career Award

Villanova Professor David Cereceda Wins Department of Energy Early Career Award

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
June 28, 2022
Dispensaries can now sell marijuana to customers aged 21 or older for recreational use.

New Jersey Legalizes Marijuana: Villanova Community Reacts

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
April 27, 2022
Professor Barrett is immunosuppressed due to a recent lung transplant.

University Professor Encourages Students to Wear Masks

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
March 23, 2022
The University will host Pizza with the Provost on March 30.

University to Host Pizza with the Provost

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
March 23, 2022
GOP Candidates Kathy Barnette, George Bochetto, Everett Stern and Jeff Bartos debated important policy issues.

Boos, Biden, and Bartos: University Hosts Pennsylvania GOP Senate Debate

Sarah Wisniewski and Sarah Sweeney
February 23, 2022
13 Percent, an organization dedicated to creating a safe space for Black student-athletes at Villanova, offered a resolution to the Student Government Association (SGA).

13 Percent Responds to GOP Debate Held on Campus

Sarah Wisniewski and Sarah Sweeney
February 23, 2022
The debate will be held in the new Performing Arts Center on campus.

University to Host Pennsylvania GOP Senate Primary Debate

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
February 17, 2022

Highlight on Student Internships for Summer 2022

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
February 9, 2022
The University hosted a booster clinic for campus community members.

University Community Members Sign Petition to Waive Booster Mandate

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
January 31, 2022
Roger Demareski will be the new Executive Vice President of Administration and Operations.

University Welcomes New VP of Admin. and Operations

Sarah Sweeney
November 15, 2021

University Celebrates 16th St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service

Sarah Sweeney
October 27, 2021

As COVID Spreads, Quarantined Students Moved Off Campus

Sarah Sweeney
September 16, 2021
The Women’s Network was founded by President Jamie Vinick at Syracuse University in 2017.

The Women’s Network Launches a New Chapter at Villanova University

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
July 28, 2021
On Thursday, President Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday.

U.S. Celebrates First Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
June 19, 2021
Effective May 31, 2021, the state of Pennsylvania will be lifting all COVID-19 mitigation orders.

Wolf Announces Lifting of COVID-19 Mitigation Orders

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
May 6, 2021

Lepage Center Concludes “Decolonizing History” Series

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
April 16, 2021

Students Petition to Replace Phone System

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
April 16, 2021
The Universitys eight Panhellenic sorority chapters performed their annual spring formal recruitment over the past two weekends.

OFSL Hosts Annual Spring Recruitment Virtually

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
April 7, 2021
The bill, which attempts to eliminate some of the many elements of systemic racism and inequity found in policing, is named in honor of George Floyd, whose murder at the hands of policemen sparked national outrage this summer.

House Passes George Floyd Justice in Policing 2020 Act

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
March 10, 2021
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recently named Villanova University as one of the top producers of 2020-2021 Fulbright U.S. Students.

Villanova University Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
March 3, 2021
Donahue Court is offering an array of new options for the Spring 2021 semester.

Dining Halls Expand Food Options for the Spring Semester

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
February 10, 2021
Bride and groom outside of the Villanova Church.

The Marriage Pact Comes to Villanova

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
February 10, 2021
Biden is sworn in as the 46th U.S. President by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Joe Biden Inaugurated as 46th President of the United States

Sarah Sweeney, Co-News Editor
January 20, 2021

University’s Africana Studies Program Hosts “Black Perspectives on the Election” Panel

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020

University Releases Progress of Aequitas: The Presidential Task Force on Race

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
Students join celebrations in Philadelphia.

Students Share Post-Election Thoughts and Emotions

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020

Rise in U.S. Cases Part of Global COVID-19 Uptick

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
CEO of Walmart, Doug McMillan, helps lead the dealmaking with TikTok.

Oracle and Walmart Make Preliminary Deal to Achieve Majority American Ownership of TikTok

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Students serving the community at a Day of Service site on campus.

University Community Celebrates 15th Annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service

Sarah Sweeney, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
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