Villanova University Fall 2020 Orientation Magazine

ORIENTATION

FALL 2020

MAGAZINE

THE VILLANOVAN

HISTORY

CAMPUS LIFE

ATHLETICS

CULTURE

Learn about the early days on Lancaster Avenue

Read about all the clubs and organizations Villanova has on campus

Get an inside look at national championships and the upcoming season for the ‘Cats

Discover what makes the ’Nova Nation so unique

THE VILLANOVA PLEDGE TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHY AND SAFE As members of a community that upholds the Augustinian Catholic values of Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity, Love), each of us must pledge to do our part to help keep all of us healthy and safe. This shared responsibility—to be considerate of others and capable of complying with health and safety requirements—is at the heart of the CARITAS Commitment.

In preparation for our community’s return to campus this fall, Villanova has established health and safety requirements consistent with prevailing CDC and other guidance to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on campus. These campus-wide measures will include temperature checks, social distancing, wearing masks or other facial coverings, using PPE, not reporting to work or class if symptomatic, getting tested, and quarantining or isolating as necessary.

Following these protocols will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at Villanova, but we want you to understand that Villanova cannot guarantee a environment free of COVID-19, and coming onto campus may involve some risk of contracting COVID-19. Accordingly, we suggest that students who do not feel comfortable or safe returning to campus this fall consider waiting a semester and re-evaluating their return for the following semester.

Villanovans are known for their resiliency and ability to succeed while serving others. Since the closure, Villanovans have done what Villanovans always do— we have pressed forward—and creatively adapted to circumstances that were ever-changing and seemed beyond anyone’s control. It is with that same spirit of fortitude and collaboration that we will come back strong in August, as prepared as we can be, to make the campus a safe living, learning and working environment.

There is still much work ahead, and continued collaboration, fexibility, dedication and hard work is essential for a successful, albeit diferent, fall semester at Villanova. It is important that every member of our community embody the CARITAS Commitment.

By being considerate of others, we are capable of having an incredible fall semester.

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from the EDITORS

Editors in Chief Emily Cox Tyler Kemp Digital Editor Ariana Megerian

We would love to warmly welcome you to VillanoCopy Desk Chief va University and the ’Nova Nation. As the name Villanova Molly Baker suggests, and University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D. often states, over the next four (or so) years, News Editors this community will become your “new home.” We would be Grace Kennard lying if we said we weren’t skeptical about this claim when we Cate McCusker started our freshman year, but we can wholeheartedly say that Villanova will soon become a very special place for you.

Opinion Editor

This year will be one unlike anything before. For all of Jack Roberge you new students, this year probably won’t be what you imagined as the classic Villanova experience. For all of us veterans, Culture Editors this isn’t exactly how we imagined our sophomore, junior and Grant Carter senior years.

A.J. Fezza

The important thing to remember is that we are all in this together. Whether on or off campus, we must all make Sports Editors our health and safety a priority in order to protect everyone Madison Burke around us. If we want the best year imaginable, we need to be Daniel Mezzalingua smart and take precaution whenever we can.

Although so much is happening in the world and in Photography Editor our own communities, this is also college! There is so much to Maggie Mengel learn, and there will be so many opportunities to take advantage of to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically, professionally, socially and emotionally.

The staff of The Villanovan has worked hard over the past few months to share stories and advice to help you adjust to life at Villanova. While this magazine will hopefully help you with all the technicalities of the University, we acknowledge that words on a page can only go so far. Your Villanova experience will be yours — determined by the choices you make here and how you include yourself in the community. We wish we could offer some cure-all antidote for freshman year nerves, especially at the given moment, but, even if that did exist, it would diminish the journey of finding your place and your voice here.

That being said, keep in mind that every other new student around you is probably feeling, will feel or has felt similar worries and emotions as you. We are entering our senior year, and even we can tell you that there will always be uncertainties and worries. It will all be okay, and soon enough, you will be worried more about leaving school to go home than you are now about leaving home to come to school.

To leave you with a final message, we would like to offer you this: Have conviction in your choices. Embrace the decisions you make and learn to smile when life doesn’t seem to go your way. When we took on the positions of Co-Editors-in-Chief in January, we wouldn’t have guessed 2020 would be a year like this. At some points, we weren’t even sure about the future of our publication. There is no way to control every uncertainty in life, but we can all control our responses. We can laugh when a tree falls on our friend’s car. We can sing loudly and dance in our room at the end of a long day. Right now, we can wear a mask if that means giving us the time on campus we all want.

The experiences — both the good and the bad — you will have at Villanova will tie you closer to your classmates, to your soon-to-be mentors and to the community. And always remember one last thing: Go ’Cats!

To a year of new opportunities,

Emily Cox & Tyler Kemp

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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12......................HISTORY 18.......SURVIVAL GUIDE 25...................FIRST DAY 28..................NATIONER 34.................ATHLETICS 46.........AROUND TOWN 56.............CAMPUS LIFE 64............BEST OF NOVA 74......ORGANIZATIONS 77.....THE VILLANOVAN 104.........STUDENT LIFE 122.........ORIENTATION The Villanovan | 5

what happened in the

SPRING

I will never forget the email that I received at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13th from Father Peter.

Looking back, I knew it was coming.

In a matter of five days, I saw administrators from colleges across the country start to tell students to pack up their belongings and leave. Part of me knew that students at Villanova would soon receive similar instructions.

On a sunny, beautiful Friday afternoon, Villanova students were sent an email that began like any other: “Dear Members of the Villanova Community.”

In an email of 440 words, all of our lives changed. All Villanova students were required to leave campus by Sunday, March 15 — in just 48 hours.

Most of us had a little hope that, somehow, we would be able to come back after Easter, and continue with classes in-person, but that obviously was not the case. On Monday, March 16, all classes were to resume as scheduled, but via Zoom.

Like so many other students, I suddenly had to figure out whether I would try to stay somewhere near school (in case we returned) or fly home to San Francisco.

Lucky enough, a family friend in Devon was more than happy to let me stay at her house for as long as necessary, until the situation settled, but I ended up flying home.

That Monday, I logged on to my classes in a basement in Pennsylvania as if everything was normal. My classmates and I tried to complete our readings and do our homework as if our entire college experience hadn’t been changed drastically.

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their best to accommodate every individual situation. Some of us couldn’t get home quickly. Some of us couldn’t leave the country to get home. Some of us went home, but to situations where we were potentially putting our own family members at risk.

What’s one thing I saw in each one of my friends, classmates, teachers and advisors during this time? Resilience.

My friends and I learned the importance of genuinely asking each other how he or she was feeling. My classmates continued to come prepared to class, participate, engage, present and write as best as they could in a virtual classroom. My teachers learned to make classes more engaging in a digital space. My advisors offered guidance and hope.

The entire Villanova community came together, offering each other support at a time when no one knew what the future held in store.

Community is what makes Villanova home. Most people will tell you that they chose to attend Villanova not only for the academic opportunities and success of the athletic teams, but for the community. Villanovans listen to each other. Villanovans ask you how you’re doing. Villanovans will hold a door open for you, even if they are running late to a class.

While COVID-19 undoubtedly changed all of our lives in some aspect, it also provided us with the opportunity to come together in a new way. Villanovans embodied Unitas, Veritas and Caritas. We united. We listened to the facts. We unconditionally loved and supported each other.

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Now, the autumn is upon us. Students are making their way back to Lancaster Avenue. While we have some answers about classes, dining arrangements, safety measures in place and protocols, we don’t have all the answers.

We need to remember that it is a privilege to have the ability this fall to be back on campus in some capacity. Many other colleges nationwide have transitioned to a completely digital fall semester, from San Diego State to Harvard. I know it sounds cliche, but with great power comes great responsibility.

It’s on us, ’Nova. We determine how long we will have the ability to stay on campus. We all need to wear masks, wash our hands, socially distance and follow guidelines set in place by the University. Each rule and regulation was specifically designed to give us the best semester possible in the midst of a pandemic.

If we follow guidelines put in place by the University and state authorities, hopefully, we can be here until Thanksgiving. If we decide to not only put our own health at risk, but the health and safety of others, there may be a repeat of what happened in March.

No one wants that. Trust me.

For new students, this semester certainly will not be what you imagined as the quintessential college experience. For those of us who are entering our senior year, this will be a new Villanova.

Fall traditions, like Day of Service, Homecoming weekend and the Special Olympics Fall Festival, will all be different.

Co-curricular activities will operate differ-

By Emily Cox

ently. Our social lives will all be different.

Uncertainty is in the air, but we also have the chance to experience everything in a new way for the first time.

While this may feel daunting, I also hope everyone is excited about the new opportunities the fall presents. We will all learn how to communicate in new ways and live our lives in ways that make health an utmost priority.

Everything will work out. I don’t want to make this grand promise to everyone, but I also have a feeling that if we take it one day at a time, wear masks, wash our hands, practice social distancing, find our passions and make the most of every single opportunity, we will be okay.

No one knows what the fall will have in store exactly, but we are in it together. As Villanovans, you have a community that is ready to care for you and support you no matter the time, day or infectious disease.

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An Open & Honest Conversation about Diversity at VILLANOVA

By Tyler Kemp

We would be remiss if we did not discuss what transpired in our country throughout the early summer months of May and June. On the fateful day that a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, the country changed forever. Americans refused to be silenced by racism and decided to go and make their own change in the world. As a result, it is now time to bring that work to Villanova’s campus this fall.

Here at The Villanovan, we are doing the exact same thing. With open letters, joint statements, opinion pieces and news stories that opened up discussions surrounding racism and protests in America, we hoped to give our writers, editors and audience alike a platform to express how they felt about civil unrest. Upon entering the 2020-21 academic year, we know and understand that our work is not yet finished. We are going to continue to cover stories that have gone untold for too long and allow students of color and student organizations, that represent these students, to have the platform

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necessary going forward.

Let’s get real for a moment. Villanova’s campus has earned the moniker of “Vanilla-Nova” for a very good reason. While the University has tried to shake the label, there is only so much you can do in order to make such a drastic change in your demographics surrounding racial identity.

“Vanilla-Nova” does not just represent the student population on campus; it represents what is being taught in classrooms as well.

If professors take some time to understand what just happened earlier this summer, your humanities classes will be more engaging, with more literature and discourse concerning the voices of Black writers and other writers of color. It is not just a request in a petition; it is a necessity at this point. It is key for the Villanova community to understand the preexisting conditions that led to our current set of circumstances that continue to allow for systemic racism to occur not only within police forces and the justice system, but on college campuses across America.

Inside of the classroom, make sure to take note of the kind of articles that you are reading and the work you are doing. When your professors ask about who you would like to read during the course of the semester, challenge them to incorporate the voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). These are stories that are being told all the time in some communities, but they are not being read as often as they should be in classrooms.

As a result of professors continuing to teach about primarily White philosophers, theologians and researchers, the culture of “Vanilla-Nova” is allowed to take shape at the University, inside and outside of the classroom.

Later down the line in your studies, take on diversity courses that are actually talking about real issues having to do with people of color either in the present day or in the past. Do not take fluff classes for GPA boosters. Take diversity courses as seriously as you would your major courses.

As more students take these “diversity classes,” hopefully,

this will allow more students to at least have an understanding of the underrepresented voices that have stories to tell that are different from their own.

Outside of the classroom, continue to have difficult conversations. There are different clubs and student organizations on campus that are here for this specific reason. These student groups encourage safe spaces for students that identify with any particular group or minority.

Even if you do not sign up to join the organization directly, take time to go to events that they sponsor in order to learn more about what can be done to help the underrepresented voices right here at Villanova.

Villanova is not going to change on its own. The change is going to have to come from within. With the help of you guys, the Class of 2024, we can make the changes necessary. Race, equity, diversity and inclusion can no longer be buzzwords on our campus. They have to be words that make students want to spark some real change. It starts now.

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A New(ish) Villanova

Trust me, we know it sounds like there are a lot of moving parts going into your first year at Villanova. There are a lot of questions that need answers, but we are here to help you as much as we can. Coming out of the other side of one of the most uncanny semesters in University history, adjustments will definitely have to be made by all parties involved that make Villanova what it is on a daily basis.

Here are a few ways that campus is going to be different for the fall.

One of the main differences is the fact that Villanova will be taking precautions when it comes to the health of all people on campus. Wearing a mask at all times is unlike anything we have ever heard of before, but it will be required when social distancing cannot be maintained. Another key difference is how Villanova will be conducting classes this semester. We are all used to sitting in our classrooms and lecture halls throughout our academic careers, but we have to change with the times. To follow social distancing guidelines, Villanova adjusting class formats and providing students with a portable chair that can be used for outdoor classes.

In addition classes outside,

Villanova is also adjusting the schedule to allow more passing time for students that have consecutive classes on a given day. This is for the purpose of staff being able to clean buildings and classrooms that will constantly be in use throughout the day. Villanova will also be offering a wellness kit to all students, faculty and staff that includes: disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, thermometer and a cloth face covering that can be used as a mask on a daily basis (but make sure to wash it often).

Another key difference concerns the dining halls on campus. All food and drinks will be served on disposables, and seating will be reduced indoors. To ensure students have a place to eat while carrying their food to go, tents will be set up outside of dining halls and there will be additional seating in the Villanova Room in the Connelly Center, as well.

Outside of classrooms and dining halls, other non-academic settings will have slight changes, in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. This includes capping the capacity in a certain space and making in-person meetings with professors, student groups and organizations virtual whenever possible.

As a Catholic University,

Campus Mass on weekends is another integral part of campus life. To ensure that social distancing is maintained for such events, Campus Ministry is working to increase how many Campus Masses occur on a given Saturday or Sunday.

There are also plenty of events that are held throughout the academic calendar year on Villanova’s campus. According to the University’s Health and Safety Plan, these events “will be significantly reduced to include only those essential for academic, athletic or student service purposes.” Usually, there are events such as roundtable discussions, lectures and other meetings that are held on campus. Unless they fit the aforementioned categories, then these will also be limited.

This sounds like a lot of information to absorb in such a short period of time, but we are all working through these changes together as a collective group. The University should be in constant communication with its students, faculty and staff in terms of any updates to guidelines provided in its Health and Safety Plan. Fall 2020 is going to be an interesting semester. Make sure to follow all guidelines to make it the start of something special going forward.

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Villanova History 101

By Grant Carter & Emily Cox A foundation is established at Old St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia, for the purpose of promoting Augustinian values and education for Irish Catholic immigrants in the region.

Two Irish Augustinian friars from Saint Augustine’s Church in Philadelphia purchase the 200-acre ‘Belle Air’ estate in Radnor Township, with the intention of starting a school. This same land is still the center of the University’s campus.

1796

1841

1811

The St. Thomas of Villanova Church is constructed. It continues to be the most enduring landmark of the University’s skyline.

St. Augustine Academy (for men) is founded in Philadelphia. This would ultimately serve as a spiritual predecessor to the University.

The Augustinian College of Villanova opens as an all-boys school.

1842

A two-year pre-medical program is established to help students meet medical schools’ new requirements. This leads to a four-year pre-medical program, the B.S. in biology and the founding of the sciences division in 1926.

1915

1883-1887

1905

A laywoman receives a Villanova degree for the first time.

1938

Returning WWII veterans cause enrollment to dramatically swell, prompting rapid expansion. In the The College of Engineering following years, the faculty grows is established. fourfold. During this period, the College of Nursing and the School of Law are established.

The nursing school opens, and Villanova College is women begin permanently officially elevated to attending Villanova full-time. university status.

1953

1939-1945

Villanova hosts its first local Special Olympics events.

1979

In the midst of WWII, Villanova is one of 131 colleges and universities nationally to take part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program, which offers students a path to a Navy commission.

This evolves into the University’s prestigious ROTC Program.

1985

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The Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER) opens.

1998

2001

In an official dedication ceremony, Under the direction of head Jay Wright is coach Rollie Massimino, the men’s sculptor Jay Dugan’s 56,000 pound named the men’s “Awakening” is installed outside basketball team completes one of basketball head the south entrance to the Connelly the most surprising runs in NCAA coach. As MassimiCenter. It has since moved to the tournament history by winning the no’s assistant from Riley Ellipse and is known most national championship as a No. 8 1987 through 1992, commonly as ‘The Oreo.’ seed against No.1-ranked Georgehe was well-actown, in the very first year of the quainted with 64-team field.

Villanova.

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This year, Villanova will celebrate its 178th anniversary, which is an impressive milestone. The University has stood — with little exception — through the greater part of U.S. history, enduring wars, civil unrest, social progression and most recently, a pandemic. The University has a colorful history, extending much further back than anyone can remember. The campus you see now is but a snapshot of a place that has undergone radical changes over nearly two centuries. Here are some highlights (and a brief overview) of how Villanova came to be what it is today.

The school remains closed throughout the Civil War, before reopening in September 1865; since then it has operated continuously. During this period, what is now known as Alumni Hall served as a hospital for wounded soldiers. This was the root of the University’s College of Nursing.

The Philadelphia Nativist Riots burn Saint Augustine’s Church in Philadelphia, causing financial difficulties for the local Augustinians.

1844

1861-1865

1848

The governor of Pennsylvania incorporates the school and gives it the power to grant degrees.

The Villanovan is founded as the University’s official student Villanova begins its varsity basketnewspaper. ball program. The team plays its first game in Alumni Hall’s gym, beating Catholic University, 43-40.

1916

Ten new buildings are built or bought on land adjacent to the campus, including Bartley, Mendel and Dougherty Halls.

1954-1963

1918

Villanova ceases to be allmale, when it begins hosting evening classes to educate nuns to teach in local schools. This same year, the world is wracked by the 1918 Spanish Flu Outbreak.

1920 Villanova University becomes fully coeducational.

1968

The business program is added to the College’s curriculum.

1922

1925

The Villanova Student Government Association Villanova makes its first is founded. appearance in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship game.

1971

1965

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses an audience of over 4,000 Villanova students, faculty and community members in Jake Nevin Field House. His speech primarily regards the ongoing struggle toward desegregation and the Civil Rights Act, which had passed only six months prior.

2013

NOVAdance is founded as an initiative between the Andrew B. McDonough Be Positive (B+) Foundation and the chapters of Sigma Nu and Delta Delta Delta.

1977

Construction begins on the six residence halls of South Campus, starting with Stanford Hall.

Wright’s leadership secures Villanova a third national title.

The Wildcats defeat Michigan, 79-62, in the national championship game.

2016

Coach Wright leads the men’s basketball team to its second of three NCAA national championships, after an unforgettable buzzer-beater by Kris Jenkins.

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2018

2020

The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts is officially dedicated, just before in-person classes are brought to a halt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time in University history, all curriculum and services are forced to go completely digital, potentially ushering a new era of education for Villanova.

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People You Should Know

Donna Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean of the College of Nursing

Michele Marcolongo, PhD, Dean of the College of Engineering

Denise Dillon, women’s basketball coach

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A, Ph.D., University President

Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Emory Woodard, IV, PhD, Dean of Graduate Studies, CLAS

Emily Cox & Tyler Kemp, Co-Editors-in-Chief of The Villanovan

Patrick Maggitti, PhD, University Provost Harry Parretta, former women’s basketball coach

Jay Wright, men’s basketball coach

Joyce Russell, PhD, Dean of the School of Business Amanda Rappa & Caroline Levine, Student Body President and Vice President

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Making the Most of Orientation

By Cate McCusker

All new students, both freshmen and transfers, move into Villanova a few days earlier than the upperclassmen. Over the course of four days, you will experience New Student Orientation, a program designed to ​introduce Villanova’s newest Wildcats to the campus and the community.

Orientation is the first time you will interact with the people in your grade. You’re probably worried about making friends, and you want to make a good first impression at your new school, so of course you’re going to be nervous. That is totally okay. Everyone attending Orientation is new, so you aren’t alone in this experience. When you get nervous, remember that the people around you are probably just as nervous as you are, maybe even more.

The key to getting over these nerves is to step out of your comfort zone. Talk to the people in your Orientation group, as they will probably be some of your first friends. Embrace the awkwardness of this new experience and get to know each other. You may find some of your best friends, or you may only pass them in Conn every once in a while after Orientation ends, but it’s nice to have friendly faces on campus when the school year begins.

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As most of you probably already assumed, Orientation is known for being awkward at first. You will play weird “get to know you” games and carry around some odd objects, like a stuffed kangaroo (just go with it). Some of you may enjoy these goofy activities, but for others, chanting random songs about tacos at nine in the morning isn’t really your thing. You might be tempted to shy away from this, but try them out. If you have a negative approach to these activities, you won’t enjoy them, but they can be really fun if you want them to be. But if you absolutely hate it, just hang in there because it’s the last time your entire grade will be together until graduation.

Orientation is not just playing fun games with your group. You’ll also be receiving a lot of information. You’ll listen to lectures and watch many presentations. It can be hard to pay attention during these, but try to listen. You may find this information useful. Also, pay attention when your Orientation Counselor (OC) is showing you how to open your mailbox or where to find Garey Hall. When everyone else is back on campus, and it’s not just populated with new students, it’ll be more stressful to figure stuff out. Pepper your OC with every question possible so you can be confident on the first day of school.

Finally, your OC is not just your tour guide for four days. The Orientation Counselors really care about you and want you to succeed. You can reach out to them with any questions you have, even after Orientation ends. If you don’t have a question but you’re just feeling down, reach out to them. It’s always good to get an upperclassmen’s perspective on things, as they have been where you are now. If they don’t have an answer to your question, they can help you find someone who does.

You only get to experience one Orientation, so make it count. Get out of your comfort zone, make some friends, take advantage of this opportunity and have fun.

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You just said goodbye to your parents. Now, you’re alone at a new school, maybe in a new state, miles away from the place you grew up and the friends you’ve had for years.

What should you do?

If I’m being honest with you, there is no secret formula on how to have the best freshman year ever. But, everyone at Villanova has been where you are now, and if 6,000 other people can do it, you can too.

Although I wish it could be so easy, you’re not going to immediately have friends when you come to campus. To make new friends, you’re going to have to step out of your comfort zone. I know everyone has told you this, but it is a good idea to leave your door open and talk to the people in your hall during move-in and for the first few weeks of school (while following proper social distancing guidelines, of course). They may not become your best friends, but it’s nice to have some people to go to events with as the year starts. Talk to the people you sit next to in class too or the people with you in the stir fry line. You never know who you could meet.

Getting involved on campus is also a great way to both meet people and to feel like you’re a part of the Villanova community. There is so much going on at Villanova, from the Baking Club to Greek Life. Don’t be afraid to try something new. When you go to the Involvement Fair (however that happens), approach it with an open mind, and sign up for anything that interests you. Try the clubs that intrigue you, go to a meeting or two, and if it’s not for you, then drop it. Worst case scenario, you’re on an email list that you delete as soon as it enters your mailbox, but you’ll never know how much you enjoy something unless you try it.

Another way to create an opportunity to meet more people is through an attempt to avoid the “freshman 15.” If you miss being part of a sports team and the structure of practices, there are many club teams you can try out for. If you’re looking for something more laid back, gather some people from your hall and create an intramural team. If playing sports isn’t really your thing, there are a bunch of different exercise classes on campus for you to try at a pretty good price.

In addition to the stress of making friends, you probably have high expectations for your college experience. Many people refer to college as the “best four years of your life,” and I’m sure you want to enjoy it as much as they did. College is a lot of fun, and you will have a great time at Villanova, but nothing is ever perfect. The beginning of your freshman year isn’t going to be all smooth sailing. You're going to be nervous, you’ll make mistakes and at times, you may feel homesick.

However, you have to remember that you aren’t alone in this. It may feel like everyone has found their best friends for life by the third week of school. It may also look like your friends from high school are having the times of their lives, based on their Snapchat stories. If you do actually find your best friends on move-in day, then congratulations. That's amazing, and I’m jealous. Most people are just trying to find friends throughout the semester like you, and friend groups will change over the course of the year. If you don’t find “your people” right away, don’t give up. Remember, there are close to 7,000 undergraduates on campus; you will find friends and have the college experience you long for.

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12 TIPS FOR YOUR

Freshman Year

By Cate McCusker

Your parents, relatives, siblings and friends have imparted their wisdom to you about how to survive your freshman year of college. Going to college is a really big change, and we know it can be hard to keep track of everything. The Villanovan has curated a list of tips and tricks to help you thrive during your freshman year.

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1. Lean into this experience. ​ You​decide what you get out of your college experience, and you only have four years, so make the most of it. Get out of your comfort zone and see all that Villanova has to offer.

2. Don’t hesitate to ask people to go to the dining hall or get coffee with you. It’s going to be awkward, but everyone is in the same boat.

They’re looking to make friends just like you, so be the one to step up and ask them to hang out. It doesn’t mean you have to be best friends, but it’s nice to have someone to eat with.

3. You never know who you could meet. If you’re alone in the dining hall during the first few weeks of school, go and ask people if you can sit with them.

4. Try something new. There is so much happening on campus and so many different things to try. Don’t pass up on a great opportunity just because you’re afraid of the unknown.

5. Be honest with your roommate. Living with someone you’ve never met is difficult, especially if you’ve never shared a room before.

You will have to compromise

about some things, but it’s your room too. You should be able to be comfortable in your own space. If you don’t like how they leave their dirty socks on the floor, tell them.

Just pretending it doesn’t bother you doesn’t solve anything. It’s okay to set some ground rules.

6. Don’t be afraid to reach out to people for help.

There are many people willing to lend a hand –​ ​your OC, your RA and even your professors. They won’t magically know you need help though, but just a quick text or email can go a long way.

7. Talk to the people in your classes. On the first day of classes, introduce yourself to the people around you and ask someone for their number or email. If you miss a class or have questions, it’s important to have someone you can ask for notes or help with homework.

8. Go to office hours. Even if you are doing well in your classes, simply showing up with a couple questions will show effort. Your professors may even end up giving you some hints about an upcoming exam.

9. Take some mental health time. Especially coming out

of quarantine, being around other people constantly can be a lot and, at times, overwhelming. I know there is so much going on, and you don’t want to miss anything, but sometimes it’s good to just grab a pint of Ben and Jerry’s from the Sparket and watch some Netflix in your bed.

There will always be another chance to dance to “UCLA.” 10. Always wear shower shoes. This one may seem obvious, but it’s really important. You are sharing the bathroom with a bunch of random people. Who knows what they do in there...

11. Don’t be afraid to do things by yourself. If you really want to go to that musical or soccer game, go. You don’t need to show up everywhere with other people, and you could even make new friends there.

12. Remember your freshman year doesn’t define you. Everything is constantly changing, so embrace that.

You’ll make mistakes, things won’t go as planned, and that’s okay. Just be yourself and be confident. You can do this.

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The Wonderful World of Tips and Tricks Designed by Students and Faculty to Help You Suceed Online Kathryn Szumanski, M.A., M.S. Director of Professional Development, CLAS “Strive to embrace the opportunity to connect, engage & learn in new ways. Stretch your mind. View this time as an enormous & evolving learning moment. Practice empathy, too. Be kind to yourself when Zoom fatigue creeps in. Yes, it’s real. Practice good self-care to manage it.”

Dennis Lind III Class of 2021 “Treat your virtual class like one that is in-person. Take notes. Participate. Complete readings. Communicate with your professor if you don’t understand something or are having trouble grasping a concept.”

Susie Hawkins Class of 2021 “Turn on your camera! Even if most people in your class don’t have their cameras on, it shows the teacher that you are attentive and are paying attention. When it comes to final grades, your teacher will definitely take into consideration the fact that he or she saw your face every class, and that will mean a lot.”

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“Same advice for face-to-face: participate!

Speak up in class, participate in online discussion boards, go to virtual office hours to introduce yourself to your professor, email for help if you are struggling. Professors are here to connect with students!”

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“Know that your Villanova faculty are working hard to provide the best and most authentic educational experience. We know that virtual may not be ideal (but may be necessary) and is not easy for anyone.

Regardless of what happens, we have your back. Let us know how we can help.”

“Check your background before class, and make sure there is nothing in the background that you wouldn’t want your professor (or parents) to see. Also, turn off your microphone when you aren’t speaking. I can’t count the amount of times my class mates thought they were muted when they weren’t.”

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Surviving Your First Day of College Like a

You are currently packing for college or maybe working your way through Orienation. If you happen to be working your way through Orienation, you are likely sitting through each and every workshop with your group while learning chants and songs that only Villanova students will understand.

After the fun and games are over, then the real work begins. It’s time to go to class. Whether you have an 8:30 a.m. class on the fourth floor of Tolentine, or your day starts later at 11:30 a.m. in Bartley, everyone is going to be in the same boat heading into day one of freshman year. Here are a few pro tips for the first day of college: 1. Prepare Preparation is everything. If you received a syllabus electronically, make sure to read at least one day before class starts. I know it sounds crazy, but you might have an assignment due that first day (nothing major, of course). Also, you definitely need to have an idea of where your class is located. During Orientation, ask your OC as many questions as possible about where everything is on campus. Your OCs are here with the sole purpose of making sure you feel comfortable and ready for school. Also, figure out if any of your new friends or Orientation group members are going in the same direction at the same time and walk with them in the morning.

2. Know your schedule You don’t want to be the student who walks into their Tuesday/ Thursday classroom on a Monday or Wednesday. It’s not a good look. Not sure where to find an electronic copy of your schedule? Download the “Nova Now” app, and it will show you your schedule on your phone.

Pro tip: make it your lock screen for a couple of days. Once you have it

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figured out, walking from South to Main or West will be like clockwork.

3. Figure out if you want to stay in or drop a class Once you have your classes, get a feel for what exactly you are getting into for the next four months. If the workload seems to be a bit much or there is another class you feel like taking, meet with your advisor and see if dropping the class and adding a new one is the best idea. Be aware that the add/ drop period only lasts about a week or so. As a result, you have to make these decisions quickly. Once you figure out whether or not you like the class, then make your final decision.

on Main or want to eat on South, make a stop somewhere with friends who have the same break and pick up lunch. Pro tip: 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. are terrible times to get in line at Connelly or Café Nova; it feels like the entire student body is getting lunch exactly at the same time. Try to beat the rush by either getting there early or showing up at 11:45 or 12:45 once the lines die down.

5. Have fun It’s the first day of college, so don’t take it too seriously. Professors are most likely doing introductions and going over their syllabi. Once you are done with classes, take some time to relax either at the Oreo or 4. Find time for a lunch break outside on South. It is most likely If you have had a few classes in a going to be nice outside, so take adrow and now have a window in your vantage of the weather before winschedule, make sure to get a bite to ter comes. Follow all of these tips as eat. This will help you recharge and you see necessary, and your first day be ready for the second wind of af- is going to be the start of something ternoon classes. Whether you are special.

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Advice from the Class of

The University’s graduating Class of 2020 had perhaps one of the most unique springs in Villanova’s history. Instead of a traditional graduation, celebrating the completion of four academic years, seniors had a virtual commencement, celebrating three and three-fourths years on campus. Who better to impart wisdom about how to make the most of four years at Villanova than the graduating class who had its four years cut short?

Try every pizza place near school. By senior year, you’ll know your favorite.

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Stop by Father Peter’s office hours (or ask him for a selfie when you see him on campus).

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Live at College Hall. You won’t regret it.

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Join The Villanovan! And don’t be afraid of eating in the dining halls alone.

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Ride the cow at Hope’s Cookies. It’s worth it. Don’t miss your chance.

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how to speak:

nationer noun

By Emily Cox

na•tion•er | \nā-shən-ər \

Once you have put down your deposit (and maybe add Villanova to your Instagram bio), you receive the honor of becoming a part of the Nova Nation. It’s the best feeling in the world. The Nova Nation community is like none other, and you’ll quickly learn that soon after setting foot on campus. While every person in the extended Villanovan community may consider himself or herself a Villanovan, students like to reserve the term “Nationer” to refer to students on campus who are involved with three (or four) main organizations on campus.

One of the most coveted titles on campus, besides being a member of the men’s basketball team, is being a “Nationer.” I hate to say it, but being a Nationer gives you some clout. Villanova students take pride in their organizations, even if it isn’t one of the ‘Big 3.’ To receive this unofficial (but very official) distinction of Nationer, one must be a Local Program Host for Special Olympics (a freshmen-only position), a tour guide for the Blue Key Society, and an Orientation Counselor. The fourth organization to add to the Nationer title is being a part of NOVAdance, but honestly, everyone on campus is involved with that in one way or another.

While most students are involved in some way with Special Olympics, Blue Key or Orientation, there are certain words and phrases that anyone who is anyone on campus must learn quickly to stay in the know.

Here’s a break-down of the lingo you need to know before you step on campus and begin your freshman year.

4.7 seconds — the amount of time left for Ryan Arcidiacono to pass to Kris Jenkins in the 2016 national championship game against UNC Application — what you will fill out to join practically any organization on campus Bandana — what you will receive as an LPH or as an OC; one of the most coveted items at Villanova and the most stylish addition to any bag or backpack (Any official Nationer will undoubtedly have multiple bandanas in multiple colors.)

Lancaster Avenue (Try the Zilly Fries or one of their famous milkshakes)

dent-run Special Olympics event in the world, held every autumn at Villanova

Committee — a smaller group you will belong to once involved with one of the primary Nationer organizations or NOVAdance (The unofficial, fourth Nationer organization)

“From the bottom of my heart, Go Cats” — Phil Booth’s famous words at the 2018 National Championship parade

Conn — Connelly Center Cova — Cafe Nova; located right across from the Oreo (Your OC will encourage your group to have lunch/dinner here at least one point later in the semester.)

Blue Key — formally established as the Blue Key Society; the tour guides who first introduced you to campus (Pro tip: to be in Blue Key, you must be really good at walking backwards)

Drake — the artist who performed at Hoops Mania in 2011 and mentioned Villanova in one of his songs (Rumors swirl about whether or not he is allowed back on campus.)

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Fall Fest — the largest stu-

“Go Cats” — hello, goodbye, thank you, love you Greek Life — the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, home to 26 different fraternities and sororities, making up approximately one third of the student body “Hot Take” — a wild opinion (Nationers love hot takes; example: loving classes on the fourth floor of Tolentine Hall.)

Kelly’s — Kelly’s Taproom in Bryn Mawr and the most popular bar for upperclassmen (Freshman, don’t get too excited because a real

ID is a MUST.) LPH — Local Program Host for Special Olympics (A freshman-only opportunity) Main Campus — bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Ithan Avenue, the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, and Spring Mill Road Nationer — someone who has been an LPH, a member of Blue Key, and an OC (A triple threat) Nova Nation — the large group of proud members of the Villanova community you join once starting your four years at the University NOVAdance — a year-long fundraising effort to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, culminating in a 12-hour dance marathon each spring (While most Nationers are also involved with NOVAdance, the entire student body really gets involved with this throughout the year.)

OC — Orientation Counselor (He or she might be your go-to for any questions you have for the rest of your college experience. Take it from me, I still text my OC at least one time each week, and she graduated last year.)

Parking Garage — voted the Best Place to Cry in the spring of 2019 Pit — located below Cova in the basement of Dougherty Hall and the namesake for the Spit (While it is arguably not as luxurious as the Spit but it is the perfect place to eat pancakes and omelets on a weekend morning.)

Quad post — the Villanova-specific word for hanging out with your friends in the center of The Quad (Ex: Quad post at 3 p.m.! Be there.)

Rosie’s — the coffee shop locat-

ed at the SEPTA station on West Campus SAC — the nickname given to the St. Augustine Center (Pronounced like sack) Sheehan Beach — the area of grass between Sheehan Hall and Lancaster Avenue (A popular spot for cookouts, frisbee games, philanthropy events and other fun activities) SpO — Special Olympics Sparket — the market attached to the Spit (hence “sparket”), located on the Good Counsel side Spit — formally known as Donohue Hall and arguably the best feature of South Campus (Spit dinners will become an important tradition in your four years at Villanova.)

South Campus — traditionally where most freshmen live, due south of the SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line Southwest Campus — the unofficial name to the southwest corner of Main Campus, where you will find dorms like Simpson, Delurey and O’Dwyer The Exchange — a second (unofficial) home for Greek Life, located in Bartley Hall (It has the best food on campus. If you don’t have the Bartley Upgrade, I’d recommend saving some points throughout the semester or save some NovaBucks so you can have a great meal here a few times each semester.)

The Moosh — the historic Moshulu boat that is docked at Penn’s Landing and the most coveted location for any winter or spring formal The Nation — the official student fan group of Villanova Athletics (There is a membership fee of a whopping $10, but with that

comes a t-shirt, as well as priority access to away games, merchandise and social events.)

The Oreo — the statue, officially known as “The Awakening,” found in the center oval of campus (A favorite hang-out spot for many Nationers in between classes on a nice day) The Quad — Sullivan Hall and Sheehan Hall (Where dreams come true) The Villanovan — the only club on campus worth joining “V’s Up” — hello, goodbye, thank you, love you (The peace sign has a different meaning at Villanova) West Campus — the area of the University due north of the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale tracks (Comprising eight dorms, St. Mary’s and Garey Hall)

If

you are fortunate enough to become one of Villanova’s esteemed Nationers, here are some unofficial rules you must follow: • Introduce yourself with a full list of your involvement and respective positions.

• You are your resume. Top tier organizations (Special Olympics, Blue Key, Orientation, NOVAdance) mean extra clout.

• Refer to all of your freshmen from your Orientation group as “my new students” or “my babies.”

• Encourage others to apply to the organizations you are already a part of (It’s not your problem if they get denied).

• Make sure your class schedule allows for you to attend your numerous committee meetings each night.

• Always state your fun facts before anything else.

• Have your bandanas visible at all times (No bandana = no proof).

• Remember us when you’re famous.

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How to Have a

By Grace Kennard

ROOMMATE

College comes with all sorts of adjustments, one of the biggest for most people being the living situation. Many of us never had to share a room before college and for those of us who did, it was usually with a sibling who you had no trouble yelling at to clean their side of the room or throwing a pillow at them to turn the lights off. Maybe you and your new roommate have that kind of relationship already, but for most incoming college freshmen, this is not the case.

Whether you chose your roommate after having awkward Facebook / Instagram DMs that you definitely will cringe at several years from now (or in a couple weeks, really) or you decided to be brave and place your faith in the University survey to select a roommate for you, living with someone in a college dorm room is an adjustment. If you’re wondering how to have a roommate and live in perfect harmony for your first year of college, keep reading for some helpful tips.

1. Spend some time away from each other.

This piece of advice is important because it’s easy to cling to your roommate as you both navigate this new, strange college world.

In the long run, it’s best to spend some time on your own. If you both spend every waking moment of the day together, it’s safe to say that you’re going to get on each other’s nerves, and this can be avoided by spending some alone time or branching out to others (separately).

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room studying.

Explore campus to find your new favorite place to study.

Try out each level of Falvey Library to see which noise level is for you. Try Holy Grounds at Conn, the Reading Room in Falvey, the Exchange or the lounge in your dorm building. A new, quiet study space will help you be more productive and allow you to really relax when you spend time in your room, instead of thinking of it as your go-to study spot.

2. Find a study space on campus other than your room.

3. Be honest and clear during your Roommate Living Agreement meeting.

This one usually takes a while to figure out because why else would you have a desk in your dorm room if not to study? But really, what you will come to realize is that studying in your dorm room is not productive. The walls are too thin for it to ever really be quiet, your friends or your roommate’s friends will interrupt you, and it could cause tension between you and your roommate if one of you is constantly in the

If you really want to make sure you’re both taking turns taking the trash out and vacuuming, say so in your Roommate Living Agreement. Your R.A. will have a meeting with you and your roommate at the beginning of each semester, so you are both able to take the time to agree to a set of rules and responsibilities for the room. It will be much easier if both of you are clear about the things that are important to

4. Communicate and be understanding.

The best thing you can do to ensure you and your roommate live together with little conflict is to openly communicate with each other. If you feel like he or she has been too loud in the mornings while you’re trying to sleep, bring it up in a productive way.

If you would prefer that he or she doesn’t have friends over on a night before a big test, be honest about your priorities. If you both can try to remember that this is an adjustment for both of you and try to communicate with one another without getting upset if you’re called out for not upholding your part of the agreement, your first year living in a college dorm room will be a breeze.

Some other helpful tips from our staff: • You don’t have to be best friends, but you have to get along • Compromise, compromise, compromise • Be respectful of differences • Discuss what items in the room you want to share (food, speakers, etc.)

• Learn to take the high road • Exchange emergency information with each other • Meet your roommate’s friends • Be aware of your own daily habits • Learn your roommate’s class schedule • Give each other a few hours alone in the room each week

• Let your roommate know when you are going through a tough time or struggling with something • Find music that you both like to listen to • Solve big problems immediately • Keep an open mind • Treat your roommate how you would want to be treated • It’s okay to leave a note to say you went somewhere and will be back later, but don’t leave notes to be passive-agressive • Even if you set rules about who takes out the trash and who vacuums, always clean up after yourself

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you in the room at the beginning of the year during this meeting.

Things you forgot might come up later too (and your R.A. is always willing to help mediate any dispute), but laying those general, ground rules right off the bat does wonders.

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco

By Emily Cox

It’s always hard leaving home, especially knowing the distance from my front door in South San Francisco, California to my dorm freshman year, Caughlin Hall, was 2,870 miles. Coming to school my first year, I thought that I left my heart in San Francisco and left most of my friends on the West Coast. I didn’t think it would be too bad being so far away, but after getting to school and experiencing the first few days, I realized that the separation between home and Villanova was more than the time difference.

Promptly after students move in, they begin Orientation. I was so thankful for this, to immediately have things to do and new people to meet. Villanova’s immersive, four-day Orientation program allows students from all over the world to interact in small groups, make friends and learn the ins and outs of campus life from leaders who soon become their peers.

I can proudly say that I met my best friends and future roommates in my Orientation group (my sophomore, junior, and now senior year roommates were girls I met in my Orientation group, #76). My group of 20 other Villanovans and my Orientation Counselor helped make my transition to life at college so much easier.

Only a few other girls from my high school came to Villanova, so I didn’t know many people when I started. I felt like I knew no one on campus, but I did know my Oreintation group, so I made the most of that. I will admit, not everyone will find their best friends at Orientation. You certainly don’t have to force yourself to spend time with your group beyond the four-day program, but I found that I really clicked with so many other kids in my group.

As soon as the first day of school began, I ate with my Orientation group for most meals and spent most of my free time with them. I made friends with my group members’ roommates and friends they had made in class, in addition to the plethora of people I was meeting in my own classes, in my dorm and in organizations of which I was becoming a part.

The first quarter of college was tough for me, being so far away from home. My friends from high school all seemed to end up at schools in the PAC12, and suddenly, I was the only one in the Big East.

When I came home for Fall Break, I came to the realization that as much as I thought I was missing out on things at home, I really was not. Although it was nice to come back to San Francisco for that break, towards the end of the week, I found myself counting down the hours until I would be back on a plane to Philadelphia.

Villanova fosters a community of unconditional love, support and genuine relationships. Whenever I am home for a break or vacation, I always find myself missing my friends, my roommates, my teachers and even the people I see on my daily route to class.

While I am always the person who has to let everyone in the room know I am from the Bay Area, I also cannot go a moment at home without telling people I go to Villanova and how much I love my school. I hold close to my heart the values of our school community and the relationships I have made with so many people on campus. While I may have left part of my heart in San Francisco, I found the other half at 800 Lancaster Avenue.

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How It Works: The Student Ticket Lottery

By Tyler Kemp

Although there has been no decision made on whether fans will be able to attend Villanova sporting events in person, it will certainly happen at some point during your time on campus. Being able to go to men’s basketball games in the Finneran Pavilion and the Wells Fargo Center is one of the bright spots of the Villanova student experience.

To ensure that all students have equal opportunities to attend games, students download an app called “Nova Students” in order to figure out which games they can go to. Villanova Athletics uses a lottery system to determine who gets to go to home games.

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Here’s how it works.

Once you download “Nova Students,” you will receive an automatic 200 points to start. Leading up to the basketball season, you can attend different events, such as football, volleyball and soccer games, and earn 30 points each for every game you go to. As a result, your point total will build up, which puts you in a better position to win men’s basketball lotteries.

The first important men’s basketball lottery is Hoops Mania, the team’s celebration of the start of the season. At Hoops Mania, both the men’s and women’s teams are introduced to the Nova Nation, have a three-point shootout, compete in a dunk contest and have a 5-on-5 scrimmage; the night is capped off by a musical performance.

(Last year, the artist was Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd). Make sure to go to football, volleyball and soccer games to be in a good position for Hoops Mania. On the night before Hoops, one of these teams will be hosting a game, and the first 200 students will win VIP passes to Hoops Mania.

When the basketball season comes around and you receive a ticket to a game, you can either hold on to your ticket and use it on game day, or you can transfer it to another student who did not win the lottery. If you are unable to go to the game, there is a transfer window that lasts for a few days between the lottery results announcement and the

big game. If you transfer your ticket to another student via their Villanova email, you will still earn points even without going to the game. If you either hold on to your ticket and not go or you transfer your ticket and the other student does not go, then you will lose 10 points.

(In terms of getting into games, here is an insider tip: The lottery gives preference to freshmen and seniors so that both groups can experience their first and last tastes of Villanova basketball, respectively.)

Once your ticket is scanned at the door of the Pavilion or Wells Fargo Center, your 30 points will show up in your account within 24 hours of game day. If you show up to the game early to get your points, you can earn an additional 10. Be aware of which games you can and cannot go to, as the lottery opens up a few home games at a time. If you accidentally sign up for a game that you cannot go to, reach out to your friends or your grade’s Facebook group to see if anyone wants a ticket. On the other hand, also be on the lookout for students that are looking to transfer their ticket at the last minute. If and when fans are allowed to go to games this season and in the near future, then make sure to download “Nova Students” so that you can have a chance to go to each and every basketball game.

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GET READY FOR THE

The men’s basketball team is one of the most exciting parts about going to school at Villanova. The Wildcats excel on a yearly basis and won National Championships in both 2016 and 2018, under Head Coach Jay Wright. The 2019-2020 season was a year of “what could have been” for the Wildcats. Led by sophomore forward Saddiq Bey, ‘Nova went 24-7 during the season en route to a share of the Big East regular season title.

Villanova was ready to reassert its postseason dominance before the NCAA had to cancel the rest of the season due to COVID-19.

As Bey departs for the NBA, the team will return almost entirely with a couple of new faces. With a strong senior class and younger talent that has developed, the 2020-2021 season could be even more electrifying than this past year.

One thing the Wildcats won’t worry about this season is depth. The loaded freshman class from last season included five-star recruits Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Bryan Antoine and four-star recruits Justin Moore and Eric Dixon and Chris Arcidiacono. Dixon redshirted, while Antoine and Arcidiacono played very limited minutes throughout the season.

Meanwhile, Robinson-Earl excelled immediately, putting up 24 points and 13 rebounds in his first game of the season, on the way to being named Big East Rookie of the Year. During the season, JRE averaged a near double-double of 10.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.4% from the field.

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Moore also made a significant impact in his freshman campaign. The 6’4” guard averaged 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, while shooting just under 40% from three. With both Robinson-Earl and Moore returning for their sophomore years, they are likely

to be even better than they were this past season. Additionally, Antoine, who showed relentless scoring and staggering athleticism in high school, will be able to showcase his skills with increased minutes.

Along with the younger weapons, the Wildcats also have

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Photos courtesy of CNN, USA Today, MSN, VU Hoops a strong junior class of Cole Swider, Brandon Slater and transfer Caleb Daniels. Swider, a 6’9” forward, is a sniper from three-point range who will be effective as a catch-and-shoot player in the offense. Slater, who averaged just 11.5 minutes per game last season, has a much

larger impact on the team than the stat sheet shows. He is able to use his lanky 6’7” frame to be a lockdown defender and provide depth for the ‘Cats. Daniels, who redshirted last season following his transfer from Tulane, will also be a nice addition to the already-deadly offense. Daniels

excelled as a scorer in New Orleans. In his sophomore year, the 6’4” guard averaged 16.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, with 44.5% shooting for the Green Wave. While Daniels’ role may seem uncertain, his scoring ability will definitely be utilized and could even be a focal point for the offense.

Last, the team is complemented with a solid senior class of Collin Gillespie, Jermaine Samuels, and Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree. Gillespie averaged one less point (15.1) than Bey (16.1) last season, as the second-leading scorer for the team.

He led the team in both assists (4.5) and steals (1.2). Gillespie is expected to continue his leadership on the team in his senior season.

Samuels performed with intense physicality and nonstop hustle last year, showing heart in each game. He put up 10.7 points per game along with 5.5 rebounds and two assists while shooting at a 46.4% clip. At 6’7” and 222 lbs., Samuels is an essential piece in containing bigger, stronger opponents.

Cosby-Roundtree is another forward who will be able to intimidate opponents on the defensive end. He only averaged 1.5 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.7 minutes per game last season, but he will surely be useful for protecting the rim down low with his 6’9” frame. Cosby-Roundtree and the other seniors hope to end the season in the same way they started their careers — with a National Championship.

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POWERH THE BIG EAST

Villanova has 22 NCAA Division I sports and continues to be a powerhouse in the Big East Conference. The Big East is made up of 10 primary teams, including Creighton, St. John’s, Xavier, Butler, Seton Hall, Providence, Marquette, DePaul and Georgetown.

In addition, former Villanova rival UConn will rejoin the Conference this year. There are also many associate members for sports like field hockey and lacrosse.

When one initially thinks about Villanova’s Big East performances, you think about men’s basketball. This year, the ‘Cats went 24-7 overall and earned a share of the Big East regular season title, with a 13-5 conference record. The ‘Cats have dominated the Big East tournament for years though this year they were unable to compete in the tournament due to its cancellation.

However, the Wildcats dominate not only in men’s basketball but also in cross country, women’s basketball, women’s soccer, volleyball, women’s swimming and diving, men’s lacrosse and finally, track & field.

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proven its excellence in the Big East. The men’s team dominated in Wisconsin during the 2019 Big East championship, with a team score of 36 — one of their best performances in the past four years. With a large graduating class, Villanova will face its toughest competitor, Georgetown, during the 2020 season, hoping to pull off a fifth overall title. The women’s team also had a strong performance last season with a second place finish behind Butler.

This previous season was being used as a rebuilding year, due to the considerable amount of talent the team lost after its two-year winning streak in 2017 and 2018.

Heading into the new season, the Villanova cross country teams will need to step up to continue with its previous successes.

Women’s basketball had a decent 2019-20 season, going 18-

13 overall and 11-7 in the Big East.

In Head Coach Harry Perreta’s final season at Villanova, the ‘Cats lost to No. 2 Marquette in the Big East tournament, not making it past the quarter-finals. Under the new leadership of former Drexel head coach and Villanova assistant, Denise Dillon, the 2020-21 season will prove to be a pivotal year.

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Notable wins came against Maryland and Penn. It did not play any conference games this year, but in their 2019 season, it lost to the University of Denver in the Big East semifinals.

The outdoor season of track & field was cut short; however, Villanova competed in their in the semifinals for the second indoor track and field season. The consecutive year and were unable men’s team took first place at the to secure their spot in the NCAA Big East championship for the tournament. Looking forward, third year in a row and the sixth the Wildcats will hopefully not fall time in the past seven years. The to the same fate during the 2020 men swept the relays and won at season, even with it loss of a large least one award in 14 of the 18 graduating class. events. The women also came

The women’s swimming home with the Big East champiand diving team has dominated onship trophy — their fifth win mance last fall was significantly the Big East and in its 2020 season in the past seven years, with a better than their 2018 perforclinched their seventh straight con- highlight performance from senior mance, which left them with a 3-6 ference title. With a young team, Trudy-Ann Williamson, who broke losing record. The 2020 season will there is a chance it can extend its school records in the 60-meter be a difficult year, considering the win streak to eight in the 2021 sea- dash and the 200. Both coaching number of recent transfer students son. Last season, star performanc- staffs, for men and women, were leaving Villanova — most notably, es came from rising senior Milly awarded the Big East Coaching starting goalkeeper Hensley HanRoutledge and rising junior Kelly Staff of the Year. cuff.

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Women’s volleyball went gold medals, respectively, at the Big thought at first, Villanova is not 22-9 overall and 13-5 in conferEast Championship. only a basketball school. Other ence play, a great record for the

Men’s lacrosse was unable athletes on campus strive for and No. 3 seed in the Big East. Howto finish out their season; howachieve excellence in their respecever, during the Big East tournaever, the team looked promising tive sports in the Big East Conferment, it fell to No. 2 Creighton going 4-3 with its tough schedule. ence.

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By Jack Judge and Isabella Nardone

It was supposed to be once in a lifetime. One shining moment.

The University and the members of its community partied like it was 1985. This past Monday, however, redefined the experience of March Madness for the Nova Nation— both on campus and across the country. The achievement of winning the Division One Men’s Basketball NCAA National Championship is coveted by all programs but few actually come close to attaining this penultimate degree of success.

For the second time in three years, the University’s basketball team was victorious and the celebrations unfolded accordingly.

Many of the roads leading to campus, including Lancaster Avenue, were closed as part of the safety precautions for the reaction to the game. SEPTA also made the decision for no trains to stop on campus once the game had started. There was also a very strong law enforcement presence with SWAT teams, riot police, crowd control measures and other special units to enforce the rule of law.

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history.

Due to the construction of Finneran Pavilion, which served as the main game watch venue in 2016, the University set up two main locations on campus: outside at The Oreo as well as throughout the Connelly Center with centralized locations in Belle Air Terrace and the Villanova Room.

The Oreo had two outdoor projector screens and carnival games set up for students to watch the game under a full moon.

Members of the community filled the Villanova Room to maximum capacity and a sizable crowd went to Belle Air Terrace.

Freshman Billy Loewen ’21, attended the outside watch party and was soaked in the occasion.

“It’s definitely a great feeling to be able to come to this school that’s known for basketball and see them be the best team in the nation,” said Loewen. “All I can hope for now is that this isn’t the last time that I get to experience all of this while I’m still at Villanova.”

For some upperclassmen who were at the University for the 2016 championship, this year’s game presented an opportunity for a different experience.

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Juniors Liam Ryan ‘19 and Richard Masiello ’19, took advantage of the Easter Break to travel to San Antonio and attend the Final Four game as well as the championship game, in person.

“It was crazy to see the extent to which the city was packed with fans from all teams,” Masiello said. “You couldn’t walk anywhere without someone yelling something about one of the Final Four teams.”

This unique atmosphere created an incredible energy which provided something very distinct compared to being on campus.

Being at the game, according to Ryan, demonstrated the magnitude of the Villanova community in both size and passion as they traveled far and wide to show their support.

Ryan further described how the incredible combination of students, alumni and fans made the celebration of the game a memory which would last forever.

When the final buzzer for the game sounded, blue and white confetti rained down from the sky and cheers erupted all over campus. Students instantly fled the Connelly Center, The Oreo and their dorms on campus for Lancaster Ave.

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Although Lancaster Ave. was completely closed, students who watched the game at Kelly’s Taproom ran all the way down the road until finally stopping at the University. Meghan Dwyer ‘19 described this particular experience as “surreal.”

“Watching the game in Kelly’s and rushing out onto Lancaster after the game was something I will never forget,” said Dwyer. “As a junior, it’s not lost

on me how lucky I am to be able to experience two national championships.”

Despite the unforgettable night, Dwyer said that her freshman year experience slightly tops this years.

“Freshman year it was such a rush to win on a buzzer beater, and I don’t think the campus was fully ready for the celebrations that occurred. This years celebrations were definitely toned down a bit,

but still both nights go down as some of the best of my life.”

Perhaps it is the fleeting possibility of another success that makes the celebration and significance of these types of games so special. The capacity for this team’s success to have positive impacts on the University and its surrounding community are monumental in both principal and realization. As a result, one shining moment can become everlasting.

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Intramurals: At the Intersection of Fitness and Fun

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By Tyler Kemp

Are you looking for a way to stay active throughout the school year in order to redeem some of what you lost once you realized you athletically peaked in high school?

Do you want to play some of your favorite sports year-round, but you are looking for a level of competitiveness that is right for you? Villanova’s intramural program is the perfect place where students can compete in a multitude of different sports during the Fall and Spring semesters. With leagues that have different levels of competitiveness, intramurals are one of the most popular recreational activities on Villanova’s campus.

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dent-athletes were blessed with both mental and physical abilities in order to be in the position that they are, which is a Villanova student-athlete.

For the rest of us NARP’s (Non-Athletic Regular People), we need to find other ways to stay physically fit. Rather than just working out in one of our fitness centers, being able to participate in some sort of organized sports in college is another way to stay in shape. If you feel that the club sports level is too high in terms of competition, then intramural sports is the right way to go.

Here is how exactly to proceed.

A few weeks into the semester, students will receive an email about signing up for intramurals.

All prospective members must sign a team waiver in order to participate. Once the team captain has

Disclaimer: Intramurals are canceled for the fall semester, but you can use this as a guide for when they start back up again in the near future. each player’s waiver form and has filled out their roster sheet, then the team will be signed up for whatever league/division it chooses to be in.

The easiest way to sign up for an intramural sport is to pick a sport that you want to play, round up a crew and play to win. Every team will be vying for the most coveted prize on Villanova’s campus: an Intramural Championship t-shirt! The ultimate prize that comes with winning it all is being afforded the opportunity to go into Philadelphia and play in the City 6 Tournament against fellow Philly universities like Temple, Penn, St. Joe’s, Drexel and La Salle.

One important thing to take note of is the forfeit fee, which is usually paid by the team captain or split equally between the team’s members. At the start of the season, each team pays $40 as a fee that it will not forfeit any games. If a team misses more than half of its regular season games, then it will not be refunded its $40. While it is understandable that certain things happen and players cannot make it to a game, Villanova Recreation does whatever it can in order to help teams not have to lose their $40.

Also, in whatever sport you play, make sure to remember that Villanova Recreation’s staff will be grading your sportsmanship on a scale from 1-5. Actions such as forfeiting, disrespecting staff or opponents and/or causing harm to other players on the field outside of the realm of the sport can cause your sportsmanship rating to drop. If this rating ever falls below an average of 3.0, your team will not be eligible for the division playoffs and ultimately, the City 6 Tournament.

Fall sports include: sand and

indoor volleyball, flag football, soccer and dodgeball. Spring sports consist of: handball, basketball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, sand volleyball, tennis and indoor soccer. If you feel that you have the fire and desire to play for a championship or just want to have some fun, then the choices are endless. One of the perks of intramurals is that there are different leagues, and within those leagues there are divisions.

The three leagues in intramurals are Men’s, Women’s and Coed. If you do not have enough guys or girls for your respective teams, then you can come together to create a coed team. Within the leagues there are divisions of A, B and C. Depending on the amount of people signed up for a league in a particular sport, there may only be A and B divisions.

The main difference between the divisions is the level of competitiveness for a sport. If you are a passionate player of a sport, then A division would be the best fit.

Those who are looking for a balance between fiery competitors and more casual fun, playing a game would be better suited for the B or C division.

One of the most important rules in intramurals is that you are allowed to participate in different leagues, but you are not allowed to play in the same division twice in a league.

A common misconception that comes with playing intramural sports is that B and C divisions are not competitive. This is not the case, because once players are in the heat of a battle, everyone has the same goal in mind: to win. Do not let the division letter phase you, as there will be teams from every grade competing for the chance to forever be known as intramural champions.

If you have a passion for scoring goals, getting buckets, beaming people with dodgeballs, spiking volleyballs or anything in between, go out and make a name for yourself on the Villanova Intramurals circuit.

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best off-campus pizza: snap pizza Snap Pizza makes, by far, the best pizza near Villanova. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either a snobby New York pizza person or a chain-loving corporate shill. Now, I’m all for ordering a couple of pies from Domino’s if I’m having a party or a fun night in, but it is impossible to argue that Domino’s Pizza tastes anywhere nearly as good as Snap.

Snap has fresh ingredients, great customer service and completely made-to-order pizza (which means it’s great fir vegans and vegetarians).

Of course, there are some drawbacks, especially if you don’t enjoy the boujee soda they serve. If you haven’t had the chance to go to Snap, do yourself a favor and try it out.

Best Coffee: Starbucks *Editor’s Note: I was disappointed in my peers for choosing this.

I’m not even going to contribute to the Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ debate. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: There are better coffee choices out there.

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Though they face routine criticism for being “basic” and “overrated,” Zilly Fries are an undeniable staple in the Villanova experience. Nearly every student at ‘Nova has come back from a long night or watched a big game with their friends, ravenously hungry, attacking a giant plate of Zillies. They bring people together.

It’s fun to enjoy how ridiculously good they taste and quickly begin to suffer as everyone is reminded of how disgusting they actually make them feel. They are the pinacle of the classic late-night college experience, the origin of the Freshman 15. Eating your first plate of Zillies is a powerful memory for many students, which has even come to be considered a right of passage. They are, without a doubt, the Best of Villanova.

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GOOD EATS Where to Grub on the Main Line

By A.J. Fezza Villanova is one of the many towns on the Main Line, a group of suburbs west of Philadelphia, where the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad of the 19th century once stood. While that railroad is now gone, you can explore the Main Line region by going up and down Lancaster Avenue, which cuts right through Villanova’s campus.

The Main Line offers every food option you could possibly want. With Italian, Indian, Mexican and other cuisines, you don’t always have to travel all the way to King of Prussia or the food mecca of Philadelphia when you want to go out for a nice meal with friends.

Right by Main Campus, you’ll find Campus Corner Pizza, popularly called “CampCo” for short.

CampCo is the most popular late night food destination for Villanova students. It offers pizza, salad,

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wings, pasta, Philly cheesesteaks, hoagies, ice cream and more.

It doesn’t close until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (and 1 a.m. on most weekdays), so make sure at some point to accomplish the Villanova rite of passage that is getting a post-midnight CampCo snack.

If you travel a bit east on Lancaster Avenue, you’ll reach the neighboring town of Bryn Mawr.

There, Villanova and Bryn Mawr College students alike frequent restaurants like Sushi Land and Fraschetta. After catching a movie at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, you can enjoy a meal at Avalon Bistro next door, or at any of the other restaurants in Bryn Mawr’s long walkable downtown.

A little bit further east on Lancaster Avenue is the town of Ardmore, right near Haverford College. In Ardmore, you can find the Asian fusion restaurant Mikado Thai Pepper and the Moroccan restaurant Marokko. There’s also the upscale outdoor shopping center Suburban Square, which has

options like Besito Mexican and vegan restaurant HipCityVeg. In the opposite direction, Wayne is just a few minutes west of Villanova on Lancaster Avenue.

Like CampCo, Minella’s Diner in Wayne is a Villanova favorite with a massive menu, except Minella’s is open 24 hours all day, every day. Other notable eateries in Wayne are Dandan, popular for its Sichuan and Taiwanese cuisine, and Autograph Brasserie, an American-style restaurant with vintage vinyl covers and celebrity photos lining the walls. There are numerous chains specifically popular on the Main Line and in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Mexican restaurant El Limon and the Indian restaurant Tiffin are affordable options, with locations in both Bryn Mawr and Ardmore.

The White Dog Cafe, a restaurant filled with dog-themed decor, has locations in Wayne and Haverford.

Two popular breakfast chains are Turning Point (with a location in Bryn Mawr) and First Watch (with locations in Wynnewood, Villanova, and Ardmore).

After a meal, Insomnia Cookies and Hope’s Country Fresh Cookies in Bryn Mawr are popular dessert options. Or, you could get bubble tea and smoothies at Kung Fu Tea in Ardmore.

If you want to travel around the Main Line without paying for an Uber or Lyft, you can take a cheap ride on the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale line from Villanova Station.

If none of these unique options is to your liking, almost every national franchise you know and love can be found in the area, many of which can deliver right to your residence hall. You will never run out of food options on the Main Line.

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By Tyler Kemp

The city of Philadelphia is basically a second home to Villanova. Whether it is going to the Sports Complex, concerts, a nice dinner or sightseeing in the City of Brotherly Love, there are plenty of things to do in Philly. If you want to get into the city while also being cost-friendly, then using SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) is the easiest way to go about it.

ment that is accepted. If you do not have exactly $7, the conductor who is checking for tickets will give you change in return. If you are expecting to transfer to a different line, then you can ask your conductor for an Independence Pass. The Independence Pass costs $13 and gives you unlimited rides on all trains for Where are the SEPTA the whole day. For the stations on campus?

NHSL, it costs exactly

Villanova’s campus has $2.50 to get on as soon multiple stations. On the border as you enter the train. of Main and West Campus, you Anytime you transfer to will find the Paoli-Thorndale Re- another line that is not gional Rail. If you are trying to a regional rail, it would get into Philly, then use the Main also cost another $2.50.

Campus side of the track. On the West Campus side, you can go toAt which stations wards Malvern and other towns should I get off the that are further West on the Main train?

Line.

It depends on where you

The other station on cam- are trying to go. If you want to go pus is located directly behind The shopping or get something to eat Commons on Lancaster Avenue. at Suburban Square, then the ArIf you are coming from South, dmore stop on the Paoli-Thorntake the Wildcat Path, and you dale line is where you need to will be right at the Norristown be. If you are looking to get to High Speed Line (NHSL). The the airport or to an Amtrak stastation closest to South goes all tion, then get off at 30th Street, the way to 69th Street Trans- so you can transfer. If you want portation Center. If you take the to go sightseeing downtown, then stairs to the other side, the NHSL Suburban Station, which is right goes towards Norristown. after 30th, is the place to be. If you want to go to Chinatown or How do I get tickets?

Old City, then get off at Jefferson

For the Paoli-Thorndale Station, right after Suburban. line, you can pay while on the For anyone that has to train. A one-way ticket costs $7, make a stop somewhere between and cash is the only form of pay- 30th and 69th, take the NHSL all the way to 69th and transfer to the Market-Frankford Line

way to Suburban. Once you get there, follow the signs in the station to get to the Broad Street line going southbound. Make sure you either have your Independence Pass or $2.50 on hand to expedite the process. Once you are on the Broad Street line, take it all the way to AT&T Station. While the 76ers and Flyers also play in Wells Fargo, this is also how you will get to Eagles and Phillies home games, as all of Philly’s home teams play at the Sports Complex outside of AT&T Station.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Make sure to download the SEPTA app so that you can plan your trip in advance. SEPTA is liable to have delays on its How do I get to trains. If you want to get someVillanova Basketball games where early, be aware of possiat Wells Fargo Center? ble delays and time your trip just

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Although Villanova has a beautiful campus with so many fun things to do, at some point, you will probably want to get out and see the rest of the area.

Luckily, the city of Philadelphia has more to offer you than you could possibly get to in your years at Villanova. Since you have come to the school and the area at an unprecedented time in its history, it’s hard to say exactly what this city has to offer you at this moment in time. However, there are many Philly classics that will assuredly be able to be visited this year, regardless of your circumstances.

One of the first places to visit when you first come to Villanova is Spruce Street Harbor Park. Located on the waterfront of the Delaware River, the park has an abundance of hammocks to relax in, pop-up shops to grab crab fries and ice cream and other attractions that change seasonally at nearby Penn’s Landing. The park is only open during summer and fall, so get there before it clos-

es on October 1! After you’re finished at the park, you can take a walk down Spruce Street to Kanella Grill, which boasts a fantastic Mediterranean menu, or for a quick bite and some coffee, hit up Rival Bros. Coffee Bar.

Another great outdoor location is the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. This outdoor art exhibit takes up half a block and is composed of hundreds of mosaics and sculptures that you will see as you walk through its winding passages. This is a great place to spend a few hours admiring a one of a kind art exhibit and a Philly staple.

Starting in early November, Dilworth Park, located at the Philadelphia Town Hall, is transformed into a winter wonderland. An ice-skating rink and cabin are set up for winter, and closer to Christmas, an abundance of shops pop up selling all sorts of Christmas presents and seasonal treats. This is a can’t-miss in the winter and it’s only a few blocks from the Reading Terminal Market,

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where you can get a wide variety of foods from local vendors, which of course includes the famous Philly cheesesteak.

Speaking of food, a trip to Philadelphia is never complete without a cheesesteak.

Pat’s and Geno’s are the two most famous cheesesteaks spots in the city, and comparing the two is a tradition of Philadelphia. If you’re interested in less touristy places, and arguably better options, Spataro’s in Reading Terminal Market and D’Alesandro’s, located in nearby Roxborough, have some of the best steaks I have ever had.

(I’m local, trust me.)

Despite what the show might suggest, it is in fact not always sunny in Philadelphia.

On a rainy day, there are some great indoor activities as well.

The city boasts some fantastic museums and historical sites that make a great way to spend a dreary Saturday. The obvious and most famous choice is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but the Franklin Institute has some of the best interactive

exhibits you’ll find in town. The American Revolution Museum is a fantastic new museum with great exhibits that present perspectives not usually found in the histories of the American Revolution and may not be found at Independence Hall (although that’s still a great place to go).

If museums aren’t your thing, then going to the Sports Complex to catch a Flyers or 76ers game at the Wells Fargo Center, an Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field or a Phillies game at Citizens Banks Park (once fans are allowed at games again, of course) is a great way to spend some time!

The city of Philadelphia is a fantastic place to be close to at college. There are endless activities and events going on throughout the year and this article barely scratches the surface of what the city has to offer you. I recommend getting out and exploring the city as early, and often, as you can; it will help to make your time at Villanova even more memorable.

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Mental health is one of the most important aspects of the school-life balance for students to think about when entering their college careers. Although it is sometimes overlooked, mental health has a major impact on one’s college experience, inside and outside of the classroom.

Studies show that mental health affects people’s feelings, thoughts and behavior. It also has an effect on the way people cope with stress, relate to others and make decisions. When considering these factors for college students — who continuously deal with heavy workloads, constant social encounters and time-management problems — mental health should be a top priority.

There are many ways for students at Villanova to maintain a healthy emotional state-of-being.

Professionals recommend exercising, eating healthy and balanced meals and getting a proper amount of sleep each night. While these tips may seem basic and simple, implementing any of these strategies into your daily life can have a shocking impact. Some other useful tactics include opening up to friends and family when anxious or worried, taking short breaks periodically throughout the day and taking time to remember the things for which you are grateful.

Villanova offers specific help to students as well. Talking about issues in a group or in an individual setting can be an effective way for some to resolve issues and strengthen their mental state.

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Mental Health on Campus

The school offers group counseling and individual appointments at the Health Services Building.

Counseling groups are formed at the beginning of each semester.

However, students can also call the Counseling Center at 610-5194050 or visit the Health Services Building Room 206 to set up a time to individually meet with a group leader. There are separate groups that focus on certain challenges students may face. One group’s focus is on difficulty adjusting to college, where students can learn ways to become more comfortable at Villanova and feel more at home. Other groups include focusing on overcoming eating disorders, concerns about alcoholism and forming healthy relationships.

Students may also receive individual counseling if they feel more comfortable with that route to help their mental health. They can discuss personal issues in a private setting that assures confidentiality and provides the comfort of meeting with a caring and experienced professional, who can help them identify stressors and constructive ways to cope.

Counseling sessions are not reported to professors, deans or parents unless a student grants

permission.

Mental health is an extremely important topic for students to focus on throughout their college careers. Workloads can get heavy, and club meetings can certainly make anyone feel busy, but remembering to put your body and mind first will help you during the course of your four years.

Maintaining a healthy mental state is important in order to put forth your best work in class, excel in social situations and maintain a balanced emotional well-being.

Adjusting to college is a new and difficult experience for many, but members of the Villanova community are ready to help you along the way to ensure a positive and healthy college experience.

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Where to Work Out on Campus

By Tyler Kemp

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in college is of the utmost importance. If your physical health is stable, then it will reflect well and benefit your mental health and emotional well-being. As long as you have your Wildcard on you, you will be granted access to all of the fitness centers on campus. Villanova has plenty of facilities that can be used in order to get in a good workout. Here is a breakdown of each fitness center on campus:

Since it is on South Campus, the gym in the basement of Stanford Hall is the one most commonly used by freshmen. There are two separate rooms in the basement where students can work out.

The first room has the free weights and machines. If you walk straight and around a corner after entering the basement, you will find the cardio room. There are also yoga mats in the cardio room for ab workouts and anything else. Stanford opens at 11 a.m. every day and closes at 9 p.m. on weeknights and 6 p.m. on weekends.

The Davis Center is the biggest of the on-campus fitness centers. All of the amenities men-

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tioned in the Stanford gym, and even more, are all in one place in Davis. Davis is located between the Finneran Pavilion, the Health Services Building and Bartley Hall.

One major benefit at this gym is that you can rent a towel for just $1, and you can shower in the bathrooms if you are in a rush to get to class.

In addition, there are also personal trainers in Davis that are willing to help you with your workout plan. Check at the front desk for rates and prices. Davis is open from 7 a.m. until midnight from Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. On Sundays, the gym is open 10 a.m. until midnight.

Farley Hall is home to the fitness center on West Campus.

While freshmen may not spend a lot of time on West, you may find yourself working out there if you have a class in St. Mary’s or Garey Hall. Farley is similar to Stanford, in that it is a smaller gym but still has all of the amenities for a great workout provided, like free weights, machines and cardio equipment.

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The Commons also has gyms that are relatively new. If Stanford is filled up on a random weeknight, then walk up Ithan Avenue to go to Arch Hall’s Fitness Center, right next to the bridge going towards the St. Thomas of Villanova Church. Arch is a bit bigger than Stanford and Farley, and it includes special stations, such as a hoist motion cage, indoor turf, heavy bags, endless rope pull, airdyne bikes, battle ropes, Olympic lifting platforms and a power sled.

Arch’s gym also has a direct view of Lancaster Avenue and Main Campus for those that enjoy having a view while working out. If you want to take a group exercise class, then Canon Hall is the place to go.

With a spin studio that has 25 Stages Spin Bikes, the Commons gyms, that are only two buildings away from each other, are great places to work out. Both gyms in the Commons have the same hours as Farley and Stanford.

No matter the time of day and no matter your location, there will always be a gym open on Villanova’s campus. Make sure to take advantage of the world-class facilities. As a result, your body will thank you.

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Staying Healthy in College

By Grace Kennard

The freshman 15. We’ve all heard it, and some of us have even experienced it already. The big question is: How do you avoid it?

Prioritizing exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are certainly pieces of the puzzle, but navigating the campus food scene plays into it too. Those Holy Grounds muffins and Conn chicken fingers definitely add up over time, so let’s walk through some easy ways to make sure you’re staying healthy while on campus.

Holy Grounds is a daily necessity for every Villanovan, but the calories and sugar from the drinks and various snacks sold can surprise you. There are ways to make sure you’re not overdoing it at breakfast and ensuring that your afternoon pick-me-up doesn’t spike your blood sugar.

First, if you love coffee, try to stay away from adding pumps of flavoring like vanilla, caramel or chocolate. Instead, ask for sugar-free vanilla or just add the desired amount of sugar into plain coffee from the packets each Holy Grounds has. This way, your morning coffee won’t be too sugary, and when you do crave that mocha flavor, it will truly be a treat. The healthiest way to pack that caffeine punch is with green tea. Iced green tea is refreshing, less heavy than coffee with milk and sugar and energizes you just the same. Similarly, choosing a muffin every morning for breakfast isn’t the healthiest option, but rather, it can be something to be enjoyed in moderation. Try the oatmeal at Holy Grounds or a whole wheat bagel with a piece of fruit on the side.

Another easy way to maintain a healthy lifestyle on campus is to carry a reusable water bottle with you to class in order to stay hydrated. You can buy a new Villanova one to show your school spirit, or the bookstore also carries Hy-

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dro Flask bottles that you can buy in practically any color. Reusable bottles are easy to fill up during the day and in between classes because there are water bottle refilling stations all across campus.

On the off chance your dorm hall doesn’t have a refilling station, or you just want filtered water merely steps away from your bed, think about getting a water filter for your mini fridge. It fits perfectly in the door spot, takes seconds to fill up in your bathroom sink (or room sink if you’re lucky) and offers fresh, filtered water in just a few minutes.

What’s one vital part of the food pyramid that many college kids usually leave out of their diets?

Vegetables. There are simple ways to pack some veggies into your meals on campus that will provide you with the nutrients and vitamins you need to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. If you’re eating in one of the “All you care to eat” dining halls, try adding some greens to your omelet in the morning or add a side salad at dinner. It doesn’t cost extra points or meal swipes for an extra side or extra omelet fillings!

Additionally, swap your fries for green beans every once in a while at Conn when you know you’ve

been lacking on the veggie front.

Another resource on campus that students can utilize if they need help figuring out what to eat to stay their healthiest, having a hard time staying mentally healthy or just feeling under the weather in general is the Health Services Building, which is directly across from the Exchange at Bartley. The staff at Health Services is here to help Villanova students with all aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Student Health Center is somewhere you can go if you feel sick, need a flu shot or think you should be tested for sexually transmitted infections. The Patricia B. and Gary M. Holloway University Counseling Center provides one-on-one and group counseling for students seeking assistance with emotional or personal problems.

The Office of Health Promotion even offers free nutritional consultations with a registered dietitian to students.

With all of these resources for student health and tricks to maneuver the dining scene on campus, you can stay mentally and physically healthy while fueling your body properly, and of course, enjoying Conn’s delicious chicken fingers every now and then.

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A V O N F O T BES BEST LECTURE HALL: bartley Ah, Bartley, the epitome of Villanova learning.

The most beautiful, pale, white walls with the best uncomfortable, plastic, blue, rolling chairs in the business, baby. Outfitted with glass everywhere, nobody can deny that the entire building is the place to see and be seen. It is the New York Fashion Week of Villanova lecture halls. Nobody can deny the extravagance of beauty associated with the classic Bartley lecture hall. What room compares? Tolentine? Mendel? Driscoll? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Where else can you talk about your portfolio and the CRR exam without judgement? The answer is nowhere. The Bartley lecture hall is a community where memories are made, and classes are struggled through. We love you.

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BEST PLACE TO CRY: THE PARKING GARAGE Besides tailgating, frequenting the Main Line’s best parties and ordering Zilly Fries, Villanovans also enjoy a good cry every now and then. Dorm rooms can be a tough place to do this, especially if you and your roommate don’t get along, and you don’t want to look weak and pathetic in front of a stranger. Most bathrooms are a no-go as well. The parking structure provides the best location, HANDS DOWN, for the PERFECT place to let those tears stream down your beautiful face. The lack of lighting, smell of gasoline and seniors you have never seen before creates the perfect atmosphere for a good cry to yourself. We’ve all been there – on our fourth breakdown of the week.

A Villanova mentality forces you to create an image of strength and aloofness while walking from one class to the next. But when life really gets to you, a frat (sub: hockey, football, lacrosse, etc.) boy breaks your heart or you just receive a 64% on your second Financial Accounting exam, the parking structure is the perfect place for you to cry and scream into the abyss of darkness, composed mostly of BMWs and Jeeps with fading high school lacrosse and Martha’s Vineyard stickers. You can sit here for hours, unbothered by a single soul.

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location, as voted on by the Villanova student body. And really, this shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. The Connelly Center Holy Grounds is the best Holy Grounds for several reasons. Number 1: It’s never out of muffins. Number 2: All the drink flavors! How could you privilege any of location when Conn gives you so many options? Number 3: It’s location.

Not everyone is in CEER, Driscoll or Bartley for class. The Holy Grounds in Connelly gives you literally everything you could want from a Holy Grounds with the centrality of Main Campus.

What’s better than grabbing a green iced tea with mango and running into your friends in Connelly?

Answer: Nothing.

WRITE IN ANSWERS: BEST PLACE TO CRY •- under a table, any table - by the Oreo, like a champ - in Conn, with a tour group going by - Dundale Mansion - Wherever it hits you...it be like that sometimes - outside of the church when there is a wedding going on

Why Wells Fargo Center Winning Best Concert Venue is Embarrassing You all just gave those people who chose ‘Villanova is NOT a Philly school’ as their hill to die on more ammunition for their tanks. Wells Fargo Center is Philadelphia’s best concert venue? Really? No self-respecting Philadelphian will be caught dead making that claim. Wells Fargo Center is the worst place to see a concert in the Philadelphia area. Good acoustics? Nope. Nice sightlines? Forget it. The cost of parking alone is enough to send it to the bottom of the list. The only thing that place is (semi) good for is sporting events, and that wasn’t the category, people. Clearly, the 58.6% of you who voted for WFC don’t get out much, but here’s a tip. If you ever do decide to get off your couch and go see a concert by someone who isn’t overplayed on the radio, try The Fillmore. It’s got real character, and you can actually see and hear everything. Kudos to the 25.5% of you who already recognize that.

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Best connelly special: Spicy chicken sandwich At this point in my college career, when going to Connelly every day is closer to a luxury than reality, I have my friends, my acquaintances, even my enemies, to make sure to text me whenever the ellusice sign is put up saying the Connelly Special is a delicious Spicy Chicken Sandwich. On those days, I make sure to eat two. That is the power of the spicy chicken. This special seems to perfectly break up the monotony of Connelly food groups of grilled chicken and green breans. The perfection of the spicy chicken is that it seems a bit healthier than the chicken tenders but still gives you the perfect fried food experience. If you’re in the mood for Connelly food, then you will always be in the mood for a Spicy Chicken Sandwich

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Helpful Places & Academic Resources

By Tyler Kemp

Whether it be socially, spiritually or academically, having a strong sense of independence is key in order to grow as a student amd person. While it is important to realize that for many, this will be the first time being away from home, it is also a time to realize that there are plenty of resources on campus that are at your service. There are more than a few academic centers that can and will aid you throughout your academic career. Here is a breakdown of some of the key study resources on campus.

The Center for Access Success and Achievement (CASA) is a resource on campus that works with students who come from underrepresented and culturally diverse backgrounds.

While college is an adjustment for all students, the learning curve can be steeper for those who are not used to the social demographic at Villanova. A few of CASA’s resources include life coaches, scholarships, tutoring, and academic counseling to promote the success and excellence of students who may be overlooked otherwise. CASA also has a Lending Library for its students, since textbooks and other books in the Villanova Bookstore can be expensive. All of CASA’s meetings this fall will be virtual, so apply online once you get to campus.

Learning Support Services (LSS) offers students a plethora of academic support services. One of the key resources that LSS provides is accommodations for any students with documented learning disabilities, mental and/or chronic health conditions that could be considered a disability. LSS works with 66 | The Villanovan

these students to ensure that their academic success is a priority on campus. LSS also has plenty of guides and manuals online about how to work through the adjustment from high school to college, how to deal with remote learning and study tool videos about everything ranging from time management to test prep strategies.

Mathematics Learning Resource Center (MLRC) is the go-to center for everything concerning mathematics for freshman and sophomore students. Whether you have to do a problem set, prepare for a Calculus test or need a place to work on your homework with some guidance, the MLRC is the perfect resource for all of your math needs on campus. In addition, the MLRC provides refreshers on high school math topics, like Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and Statistics, based on principles that will be used in your college-level math courses. You can also book a virtual appointment with the MLRC for tutoring sessions based on your schedule and upcoming tests and due dates.

The Writing Center is another frequently used academic resource on campus. Whether you have just started your brainstorming process or you need edits on a final paper, The Writing Center will help you at any point throughout your writing process for an assignment. One or two of your courses may even require that you make a stop at The Writing Center during the semester. Since The Writing Center is so popular, scheduling an appointment will be your best bet to ensure that you have a spot at a time that works for you. You can either call the office or sign up through its website. There,

you can specify what kind of paper you have to do and whether you would need one or multiple 50-minute sessions. The Writing Center employs different undergraduate and graduate students, with various specialties, to ensure that the best person can help you write or edit an assignment.

There are also a few more specific resources that go beyond writing or math courses. The Learners’ Studio offers peer tutors in more than 150 courses across all of the academic colleges. What makes The Learners’ Studio a great resource is the fact that it offers both individual and small group tutoring. In addition, The Center for Speaking and Presentation provides services in anything having to do with oral presentations. Whether it be a Public Speaking course, a formal presentation for another class or anything in between, you can stop by The Center for Speaking and Presentation to refine your presentation skills. Lastly, VSB Peer Tutors support the academic success of undergraduate students in any and all core Business courses in the School of Business students.

There are more than enough resources that will help you find success in your first year and beyond at Villanova. College can be a pressure cooker that can induce stress because of academic workloads. One of the key ways to manage this academic stress is to learn about the resources available to you and take advantage of them whenever necessary. No matter what your schedule looks like or if you think there is a required course that is not making any sense, there is always someone on campus who is willing to help. Make use of the academic resources and study centers on campus. Whether you book an appointment, walk in or connect virtually, Villanova’s thorough academic resources on campus are at your disposal for your first semester and the following three and a half years.

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Second Storey Market offers a wide variety of convenience store items as well as hot foods, salads, and a full deli.

The late evening menu is offered daily and a Meal Plan Express can be used on all prepared foods.

The Law School Cafe is the best stop for a hungry Law student. Hot entree specials are offered daily as well as grill specialties and grab & go salads or sandwiches.

Legal Grounds coffee shop can also be found at this location.

St. Mary’s Dining Hall can be found at this location.

Belle Air Terrace offers plenty of quick meal options.

Stop by for the best Meal Plan Express option on campus. A late evening menu is offered daily.

The Curley Exchange has the best menu options for all business students and day traders. Try one of our assorted Wall Street themed sandwiches or pick up the daily hot entree.

Connelly Convenience Store and a Holy Grounds are located in the Connelly Center.

Meal Plan Express only accepted at the Exchange with the Meal Plan upgrade.

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Grab some food from Dougherty Dining Hall. With multiple stations to choose from, Dougherty is open for a bite until 8pm daily.

Visit Cafe Nova for a quick, queue-through experience.

Choose from flatbread pizza, burrito bowls, deli sandwiches or try the famous Chicken Parm Sandwich.

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Visit any of our Holy Grounds locations for a fresh-made cold brew, a quick coffee or tea, or a bagel or muffin to-go.

Located @ Falvey, Connelly Center, Bartley Hall, CEER, and Driscoll Hall.

Donahue Court features your choice of various food court style stations. Stop by daily to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Donahue Market offers snacks and drinks as well as an assortment of convenience items. Late evening bites are available daily.

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The real estate curriculum provides students with the tools to become leaders in the commercial real estate industry.

Students gain an understanding of topics including real estate investment, development, modeling and law, as well as the role of real estate in corporate strategy and the global economy.

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Tips to Score an A in Any Class

By Emily Cox

1. Go to class (whether it’s virutal or in-person) I know this sounds simple, but it’s the easiest way to show your professor that you care about the class. Even if you feel like you have a lot going on and other homework to do, showing up to class (even if it isn’t a subject you are interested in) shows the professor that you want to do well.

Being in class will allow you to meet classmates, have qualitiy time with the teacher and engage with the course material. If you have to miss class for any reason, be sure to notify your professor. Most are super understanding of personal conflicts.

2. Read the syllabus This document will have speciifc detials about deadlines, assigned readings, course policies and more. Knowing what is outlined in the syllabus will help you have a better idea for what to expect over the course of the semester.

3. Work ahead Since the syllabus will give you a class road map, you will also know what to expect ahead of time.

Use Fridays and the weekends to get a head start on studying and completing assigments due throught the week. Doing that will make you less stressted Monday through Thursday when coursework tends to pile up.

4. Do the homework This is another easy step to complete in your path to success. Even if an assignment won’t be graded, completing anything for participation credit is a great way to show your professor your engagement with the material. Professors purposefully assign assessments that will help you learn and understand the topics being covered in class. Completing assingments will ultimately help you be prepared for midterms and final exams (which usually count for a majority of your final grade).

5. Ask for help We all want to think we can figure anything out

on our own, and sometimes, that is true. But sometimes, there are things we just need help with. That’s okay! Your professors have office hours for this reason — to help you. Stop in to office hours if you have a quick question about a homework problem or need some help with what to study. If your professor’s office hours conflict with another one of your classes, make an appointment to meet with your teacher at another time! I’ve had professors that have even given students their cell phone numbers to text or call about any question.

6. Find a balance It is impossible to spend every hour of your day in class or doing work. You need to take some time to socialize, relax and exercise. Letting your brain take a break from schoolwork will ultimately help you focus better on your classes. Most students at Villanova also have a job during the year, whether it is babysitting, selling tickets or working in the dining halls. If you happen to also get a job, most recommend working 15 hours a week, at a maximum, so that you can still have time to do homework and have fun with friends without feeling fatigued.

7. Challenge yourself At Villanova, you will have the opportunity to take classes that are outside of your major. Make the most of this! Take classes that peak an interest. Use your electives, fine arts, and diversity requirements to learn about new places and new ideas. Some of my favorite classes have been those I wasn’t required to take but chose to take instead. Although I am majoring in Communication, I have taken African Politics, Introduction to Microeconomics and Catholic Novels. All of these classes, and more, have allowed me to gain new skills and new methods of thinking, helping me do better in my classes for my major and helping me have interesting things to talk about in internship interviews. For the internship I had this summer, the hiring manager asked me what class I had most enjoyed so far in college, and I told her it was the class I had where we learned about different countries in Africa, colonization, movements of independence and how countries in Africa are opperating today.

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A Senior’s Perspective on Getting Involved

By Emily Cox

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Let me guess.

You were the captain of the lacrosse team, class president, reigning math decathlon champion and also volunteered on the weekends. Okay, maybe not all of that exactly, but I am sure, like every other student at Villanova, you have quite the list of extracurriculars under your belt from the glory days of high school. You may think the hard part is over. It’s easy to get involved in college! Well,

THIS IS YOUR WAKE UP CALL.

Here at Villanova, you will soon find out that EVERYONE has some obscure passion and a long list of impressive extracurriculars. I mean, that’s part of the reason you all were accepted here.

However, Villanova may be very different than your high school.

To be very frank, many clubs and organizations on campus are very exclusive, and you might try out for an organization and still not get in. Or maybe, you’ll try out for a club or society that exercises your passion and yet still be denied from joining. It has happened in the past, and it will unfortunately happen again. There are tons of kids and not always tons of spots.

It’s not you.

It’s them.

After walking around the involvement fair in a couple weeks, it might be helpful to reflect and ask yourself, “Do I even want to join this? Do I care about what they are doing?”

I’m not sharing this with you to deter you from applying to

clubs on campus. Shoot your shot.

I encourage you to apply and sign up for anything that interests you.

Not all organizations are extremely exclusive, and even the ones that are obviously have to accept new people each semester.

But this isn’t high school.

You’ll quickly learn that you don’t have all the time in the world to participate in everything under the sun. In high school, clubs and organizations were structured around the same student schedules. Unfortunately in college, your schedule will look different from everyone else’s.

Sometimes you’ll have night classes, and some semesters you might have hard classes that prevent you from going to a meeting on certain nights because of homework and studying.

However, if I were in your shoes again, I would think deeply about what you want to do with your precious four years here instead of aimlessly applying to things just because that’s what it seems like everyone else is doing or should be doing. I am also not implying to only get involved with the things you have been doing since you were three years old.

PLEASE try new things, especially if you think you could be really interested in it.

This is the time to find new passions.

This is college.

I’m simply urging you to realize and take pride in your value as a member of the Villanova community. You are unique and have unique interests. Determine your self-worth in terms of your own values and interests; don’t let an organization define you and what you are capable of. I mean, as Father Peter says all the time, “Become what you are not yet.”

It may be helpful to remind yourself of your strengths, interests, and core values when things don’t go your way. Try this exercise by filling in the rest of the bullet points:

Even though I was denied from _________, I am still: - Personable - Outgoing - gOOD AT CONNECTING WITH OTHERS Even though I was interested in _________, I am still interested in: - Writing - Community service - Soccer - RESEARCH

This year will be tough. It’ll be tough for all of us. Sometimes, it will all feel like a lot on your shoulders, but you need to remember that not everything will go exactly as you planned. Some clubs will still be competitive, without a doubt. You may read this before you get to campus and may not really care what I have to say, but trust me, it might be good to circle back to this a few weeks from now.

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES TEAM

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By Cameron Lawrence

Campus Activities Team (CAT) is a group at Villanova which plans events for other students throughout the school year.

CAT has a hand in almost every major and minor event happening on campus.

These events can range from barbecues and game-watch parties to live music and movie showings. All of the events are planned and executed almost entirely by students, and they vary widely, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

There are seven committees within CAT; each one is dedicated to different types of events for students, and each has a weekly meeting. All committees have a fun, welcoming atmosphere, which is conducive to creativity and originality.

Anyone can join one or all of these committees and help provide fantastic opportunities for engagement to other members of the Villanova community. Marissa Kurt, former CAT President, believes strongly in the power of the group and the good it does for students.

“Campus Activities Team is an organization that bridges the gap between organizations and students of Villanova by bringing people together for a plethora of experiences,” Kurt said. “It aims to provide undergraduate students the ability to be themselves and feel connected to their Villanova community.”

Whether it’s the traditional Luau on the freshmen’s first night on campus, or the Spring Concert, CAT’s programming can be some students’ favorite memories of their time at Villanova. Anyone who joins CAT can help to build these memories and effect change in the community.

While it may seem like a huge commitment,

the weekly meetings are only a half-hour long. This allows students to bring their ideas and help make these events possible, while also allowing students to be a part of many other clubs and groups around campus.

With a community as devoted to community and inclusion as Villanova, groups like CAT play a huge role in bringing students together.

With events like Merry Christmas Villanova Week, when students are encouraged to celebrate the holiday season together, and the Homecoming Barbecue, at which current students and alumni are bright together, long-lasting memories are made with the help of CAT. Students who join the group can not only bring the type of programming they would like to see on campus to life, but they can do so while forging relationships with other students who desire to strengthen the bond that the Villanova community shares.

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To the Class of 2024: Welcome to Villanova! We are incredibly excited to welcome all of you onto campus, and we’re looking forward to getting to know many of you over the next year.

The Student Government Association’s mission is to provide a platform for students to have their voices heard. We advocate for students to faculty, staff and administrators to address student concerns in all areas of campus life.

SGA is committed to being here as a resource throughout your entire time at Villanova. Whether it’s a question you need answered, an idea you have for something you’d like changed on campus, or feedback on how we can best represent you, we’re happy to hear from you anytime at sga@villanova.edu.

You can also find us in our office, which is located in 206 Dougherty Hall, or on Instagram @sgavillanova.

We have already been inspired, 2024, by your strength and resilience in facing so many challenges, and we truly cannot wait to see you all change this campus for the better. If you’re interested in getting involved with student government, drop us an email! There are many different opportunities for serving your fellow students and leading at Villanova, including running to be a Class of 2024 senator later this fall.

Wishing you the best, Amanda & Caroline Amanda Rappa Student Body President (917) 913- 4561 Caroline Levine Student Body Vice President (609) 414-2230

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS

By Emily Cox

Villanova University is the official host of the Special Olympics Pennsylvania fall state games, one of four statewide Special Olympics events.

During the first weekend in November, the campus usually hosts over 1,00 athletes, 400 coaches, 5,000 volunteers and the many corporate and media outlets that will provide coverage for the event.

This year, Special Olympics Pennsylvania has indefinitely extended the suspension of all in-person events and activities, regardless of the size. To accommodate, the usual Fall Festival will instead become a virtual event on the weekend of November 6-8. With guidance from Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the University, the student Special Olympics Committee is hard at work planning spectacular events for athletes to participate in and enjoy statewide.

Whether it’s in-person or virtual, Special Olympics is a life-changing movement dedicated to helping others. The athletes of Special Olympics — including more than 20,000 in Pennsylvania alone — are constant reminders of all that is right with the human spirit.

Villanova’s Special Olympics Committee organizes the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world! Comprising more than 90 dedicated students, the “SpO” Committee works yearround to organize every aspect of the Festival, from staging ceremonies to managing the budget and coordinating thousands of volunteers, Members who all share a passion and love for Special Olympics and its athletes. The inter-committee collaboration,

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devotion and work ethic embodies the Villanova values of “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” perhaps better than any other student organization on campus.

The Festival Director for the games is chosen each year to be the student leader of the Committee. This year’s director, Nick Conti, is no exception.

Conti’s expertise, passion and focus will help lead the 2020 Special Olympics Committee to organize and run one of the most memorable Fall Festivals to date as it transitions from the usual campus setting to a virtual one.

Though Committee spots are unavailable to freshmen, there are multiple ways in which students can still get involved with Special Olympics. Some of those opportunities include becoming a part of the Inclusion Crew, which is one of the many fantastic ways to be part of Special Olympics on campus (or a virtual setting). Becoming a member of the Inclusion Crew provides great leadership experience as well as a prime opportunity to get an inside look at the Special Olympics organization and to meet other students who share similar passions with no application necessary.

Every role within the Special Olympics Organization plays an important role in making Fall Festival possible (however that may be) each year. There’s truly something for everyone. You can volunteer with friends or join in helping out and meet new people. No matter what your job for the weekend may be or who you’re with, your work with Special Olympics is bound to be impactful.

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INCLUSION REVOLUTION There are so many ways to get involved with Special Olympics at Villanova! With this year's Fall Festival being online, more information will be released on how to volunteer in the coming months. Be on the look out for opportunities such as joining the Inclusion Crew, becoming a Local Program Host, and more!

To learn more on campus, join us for the Inclusion Crew BBQ on South Campus 8/28 at 4pm!

For find out more please visit https://www.novaspo.org or email: humanresources@villanovaspo.com Follow us for updates on Instagram: @villanovaspecialolympics

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The Blue Key Society Unlocking Villanova for the Future

By Jack Roberge

The Blue Key Society functions as the face of the school for all prospective students that visit Villanova. From campus tours to Candidates’ Day to the many other open house events the University hosts, Blue Key is there to help students and their families get to know Villanova. The organization gets its name from the idea that it provides these students the “key” to Villanova and ways to get acquainted with the school. The Blue Key Society is always looking for students who are passionate about Villanova and willing to help other students join the community.

What better way to give back to the people who helped you than by helping others get to know the place that will become your second home in just four short years.

There are tons of ways for new students to get involved in the Blue Key Society. One great way to find out more about the club and talk to those who are already involved is to check out their table at the Involvement Fair, held every fall and spring. There, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out where you might find your best fit. Members of Blue Key also give presentations in the Spit a few times at the beginning of the semester, and they frequently reach out to all students through the Wildcat Newsletter (which you will receive every morning in your inbox).

Once you have applied to Blue Key in September or early October, you will go through an interview process during which the members can get to know you and see if you are a good fit to help represent Villanova each day to different tour groups. Villanova is a unique and special place because of the diverse interests and back-

grounds of its students, but Blue Key specially looks for students who can help represent everything the University has to offer and are passionate about the school.

Once you are selected to join, you’ll be trained on all of the special ins and outs of giving tours and will learn more about Villanova than anyone could ever ask you (for example: approximately how long it takes to get from McGuire Hall to Garey Hall or how many different wing styles the Pit offers on Wing Wednesday). As a member of Blue Key, you can also help plan and host Candidates’ Day, which is an opportunity for accepted students to get to know the school in a more in-depth and spirited way than a simple tour can offer.

The Blue Key Society is also a great social club. The club is broken down into groups, called families, that you will become close with if you are a part of Blue Key. Throughout the year, the organization hosts a number of formals that are a great way to spend time with your families and get to know others in the club. They also host a number of other activities, such as barbecues and basketball tournaments, for all members.

Another event hosted by the club is Midnight Madness, which is a late-night scavenger hunt across campus that members participate in with their families.

The Blue Key Society is a fantastic way to share your school spirit with others. While all Villanovans are proud to be a part of this special community, there is no better way to show that school spirit by becoming part of Blue Key and sharing experiences with others that brought you to love Villanova.

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Dance Your Socks O

By Maggie Mengel

Besides March Madness, NOVAdance is the highlight event that occurs each spring! NOVAdance is a year-long fundraising effort that culminates with a 12-hour dance marathon on our campus, in efforts to support the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation (“Be Positive”) honors the memory of Andrew, who at the age of 14, battled leukemia and passed away on July 14th, 2007.

Andrew’s blood type was B+, which represents the motto “Be Positive.” The motto reflects how positively Andrew lived his short life and how he inspired his friends and family to do the same.

NOVAdance began in 2013 and was created by Sigma Nu Fraternity and Delta Delta Delta Sorority, and it quickly became an annual event attended by everyone on campus. Months later, the spring of 2014 was the first official NOVAdance, which raised over $68,000 for the kids. All of the money raised by the Foundation is used to advance research, in addition to supporting families of children battling cancer.

During the fun-filled 12hour event, there is so much to do at NOVAdance. Each hour has its own unique theme, for example, line-dance hour and karaoke hour, where students participate in line dances or lip sync on-stage! During talent hour, each one of our Heroes performs in some capacity for everyone on stage.

The most important hour is Hero Hour, when we have a special speaker reflect on NOVAdance and the B+ Foundation. At this time, we also honor our Heroes by presenting them capes. In addition to the craziness on stage throughout the day, we havve fun games and activities that volunteers can play with the heroes, 88 | The Villanovan

such as hula hoops or basketball.

We even have arts and crafts activities. There is also a barber that cuts hair that volunteers can then donate for children affected by pediatric cancer.

Since this past spring we had to cancel our in-person event, we had a virtual reveal on instagram to reveal that we had raised over $502,070.44. Considering that we were unable to hold our live NOVAdance event, we are still very proud of what our volunteers and committee members have accomplished.

Even with social-distancing, it will still be very easy to get involved with NOVAdance! You can register on its website as an individual, becoome a sidekick, join our Morale Committee or sign up with any other club/organization that you join! Sidekicks are freshmen-only positions, crucial to NOVAdance. They are responsible for being involved with the planning and operation of the event throughout the entire year.

Morale Committee is the core group of fundraisers for the event who bring the energy to our B+ Heroes and everyone on campus. Members of the Morale Committee, or “MoCo” for short, have to attend three meetings and raise at least $167 in honor of Andrew McDonough.

In addition, an important part of raising money for NOVAdance is canning. Canning is a great way to help raise money for our B+ Heroes and their families.

Groups of students go into Philadelphia or the local area to raise awareness and money for NOVAdance and the B+ Foundation.

Be sure to follow NOVAdance on instagram @NOVA_ dance to keep up with the latest news on all things Be Positive.

NOVAdance does not just stop after 12 hours, just like pediatric cancer does not end for kids who have to battle it everyday. We will keep on dancing and fighting alongside our Heroes! B+, it is not a grade, it is an attitude.

Off with NOVAdance

For our heroes.

For Rebekah, Lilly, Ellie, Jack, Jibby, Danny, Correll, Sebastian, Tony, Nathan, Frankie, Blair and Andrew.

Photos courtesy of NOVAdance and Villanova University

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By Kaitlin O’Sullivan

Local Service Opportunity

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You’ll find that students here care about community service. The issue is often not that students don’t want to serve, but rather how to get involved with the greater community. Luckily, the RUIBAL Challenge offers a unique opportunity for college freshmen to get off campus and participate in meaningful service for a few hours each week.

This freshmen-only program brings students to several different elementary schools and community centers in inner-city Philadelphia to help run after school programs. Volunteers work with students, doing anything from math homework to playing kickball. RUIBAL also runs different clubs each week, like science,

drama or art, so it’s easy to apply to one of your interests in this program. Through these after school programs, Villanovans have the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships with the children and the community surrounding the University.

Your purpose as a volunteer is to serve and help these students have fun. You can have a direct impact on another student’s life by simply being there for them. This feeling is something special that cannot be replicated on campus. It can be easy to get wrapped up in everything at Villanova, but being able to volunteer in Philadelphia is a great reminder that there is more to life than the college bubble.

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When people think of Villanova, they often associate it with the word “community.” As you spend more time here, you’ll see why. The RUIBAL Challenge offers a special type of community. Each week, your group of other freshmen and two sophomore leaders piles into a van and drives to your service site.

Through reflections and weekly dinners after service, at spots like Qdoba and El Limon, you create a small community with your group outside of Villanova’s campus. This environment allows you to talk about meaningful things with your peers, which can sometimes be rare at the beginning of freshman year.

You also have the opportu-

nity to attend several social justice seminars where you can reflect on the service you are doing and issues the Philadelphia students may be facing. These seminars are a time for you to discover the true meaning of the service you are doing.

To get involved, you can attend one of the information sessions that will take place during your first month on campus. More details are also available on the University website. A simple application is available for completion, where freshmen are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

From there, you must get cleared to work with children in the state of Pennsylvania, and then the service (and fun) begins!

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Service & Justice Experiences

By Grant Carter

One of the great parts of Villanova is that there is never a shortage of opportunities to participate in service opportunities. Service learning is somehow integrated into every facet of student life, from Day of Service, to the Sophomore Service Learning Community, to Greek Life, to Special Olympics, along with dozens of other student organizations. No matter the time of year, there are ample ways to be involved with the greater Villanova community and form new relationships through all different kinds of service, both on and off campus. Service learning is a hallmark of going to school at Villanova and one of the best ways to make new friends.

Although there are service opportunities in seemingly every area of the University, they would not be possible without certain offices that advocate for a service learning curriculum, such as Campus Ministry. Its heavily involved staff is constantly innovating new ways to encourage

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Courtesy of Grant Carter student-led service, both on and off campus.

Most notably, Campus Ministry organizes Service & Justice Experiences, commonly known as ‘SJEs’ or ‘break trips.’

These week-long excursions are not your typical service trips.

They are organized and facilitated by student leaders, providing a fantastic opportunity to

serve locally, around the United States or even abroad during longer breaks. You would be hard pressed to find anyone on campus who has neither participated in one nor wished that they had at some point in their time at Villanova, and I don’t just say that because I have been a part of two SJEs. They are a quintessential part of the undergraduate experience and guaranteed to be a highlight of anyone’s time at Villanova.

There is something appealing for everyone in SJEs. They are typically offered during Fall, Winter and Spring break, and they commonly last about five to seven days. Each trip is organized and led by two to three students, along with a faculty member associated with Campus Ministry in some capacity.

The type of service you might do varies by locations. Although SJE applicants can express some preference, you could end up doing environmental work in San Diego, working along the border in New Mexico or building houses in North Carolina (as I did).

You might even make it to Puerto Rico or Peru, although those trips are more expensive, and competi-

tion for spots is greater. The point is that the possibilities are endless, as the roster of trips varies by season. Campus Ministry is constantly searching for new service opportunities for students.

Maybe the word ‘applicant’ scared you earlier because you may soon feel overwhelmed by the number of applications and interviews that await you to become involved with organizations on campus. With SJEs, however, there is no need to worry.

Although students must apply for the trips, the process is not strenuous.. Frankly, if you really want to go and are able to fully reflect your intentions on your application, you will be fine. The Campus Ministry staff designs SJEs to be as inclusive as possible and have even gone as far to organize entirely new trips to accommodate overwhelming amounts of applicants.

Applying to be an SJE Student Leader is another story, as it is typically a much more

competitive process. That is no reason to shy away, though. I was able to lead a trip of my own to the same site where I had once been a participant, and it is undoubtedly one of the most challenging, rewarding commitments I have made during my time at Villanova so far. Like many other opportunities on campus, the best experiences are the most challenging. My overall advice would be to never stop yourself from applying for anything out of fear of being rejected.

SJEs attract students from every corner of campus, and the trip groups are designed to reflect this diversity. As someone who has seen the other side of the process, the goal is to ensure every group is as random as possible.

This not only helps to ensure that the relationships are not only new but also rooted in the service-learning curriculum that is fundamental to SJEs. These trips are impactful experiences for all involved, and they are more than

just a means of escaping campus life during breaks. They force students to stare discomfort in the eyes and to recognize the underlying issues that have brought them there. Hopefully, should you choose to participate in an SJE, you will emerge with new understandings of yourself, your group and the meaning of true service.

None of this, however, is to understate how fun SJEs are.

Participants don’t have their phones throughout the entire week, which makes for a uniquely genuine dynamic between the groups and the communities they service. I met some of my best friends through the SJEs in which I was able to take part. Everyone has a different experience, but almost assuredly, everyone has a great time. No matter your intention — whether you want to see somewhere new, learn about an issue that interests you or just need something to fill your break — consider applying for an SJE. You won’t regret it.

The Safe Zone program strives to provide a welcoming and celebratory environment for all LGBTQ+ Villanovans. The Safe Zone program provides identified safe spaces on campus to support students, faculty and staff. Safe Zone trained community members serve as important allies to LGBTQ+ community members and commit both to supporting others and learning more about gender, gender identities and sexual orientation. Safe Zone Training is offered each semester and is open to all. Safe Zone 101 is the introductory session; Safe Zone 2.0 offers topic-specific small discussion groups to cultivate knowledge and awareness about LGBTQ+ related experiences.

Check the website for a listing of trainings each semester.

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On Air with VTV & WXVU

By A.J. Fezza There is a wide variety of student media organizations that capture life at Villanova. Two of the most prominent groups (after The Villanovan, of course) are Villanova Television (VTV) and WXVU Villanova Radio.

VTV is a student-run media production organization with a diverse lineup of filmed programming. The content VTV produces ranges from movie reviews, short series and short films, to more serious topics, such as climate change coverage and athlete interviews.

VTV is divided into numerous departments: Entertainment, External, News and Sports. The Entertainment Department shoots creative short films and sketches of all genres. In the past, Entertainment has debuted comedic parodies of Villanova student life, a short film about the ghost that haunts St. Mary’s Hall, pop culture hot take segments and a series called ‘Hit The Quad,’ in which VTV reporters interviewed students passing through The Quad on the way to class.

The External Department does event videography. Its job mostly consists of filming club events all over campus to make sure that Special Olympics, a cappella concerts, improv shows and more all get filmed for the public to see.

Courtesy of VTV

The News Department covers important events happening on and off campus. Its goal is to gather student and faculty opinions on everything affecting the Villanova community.

The Sports Department covers everything sports-related, from intramural and club sports to our Division I, nationally-renowned men’s basketball team. Also, Sports often covers happenings in professional sports, with talk shows like “Sports Knowledgists.”

VTV is known for its club bonding. The club often holds social events or watches movies together at its office in the basement of Tolentine Hall. VTV annually holds a Christmas Spectacular, a 48 Hour Film Challenge and a Film Fest each spring.

“Whether you’re interested in being behind the camera, in the editing studio, or in front of the camera, VTV is an organization where anyone can get involved,” Alexandra Weitzman, VTV Internal Affairs Director said.

WXVU is Villanova’s student-run radio station. The station currently broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 89.1 FM. WXVU’s signal serves suburban Philadelphia, including the towns of Radnor, Lower Merion, Upper Merion, Newtown, Plymouth, Haverford, Easttown, Tredyffrin and Conshohocken. Bandwidth is limited in a crowded market like the Philadelphia region, so WXVU shares its frequency with Cabrini College.

WXVU has a schedule of 90-minute programs that play each week. Programs range from sports talk to news and pop culture discussions to music. The music programs, curated by Villanova students, include smooth jazz,

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classic rock, R&B, rap and more.

WXVU also has a blog called “The Barricade” that posts about music featured on its station, underground artists that tour Philadelphia and student artists at the University.

The organization has also recently expanded into podcasts.

WXVU members have the ability to create their own shows, record them on campus and upload each episode onto a streaming platform.

Like the radio programs, these podcasts cover all sorts of topics.

The Villanovan’s Co-Sports Editor Danny Mezzalingua co-hosts a sports talk show called “The Swish Report.”

“WXVU is a really cool club because students have the freedom to share almost whatever they’d like,” Mezzalingua said. “It’s really easy to join, and broadcasting live on a radio station is a great experience for students to have under their belt.”

All of VTV’s content can be found on the VTV YouTube channel, and WXVU content can be found on the WXVU Villanova Radio website, podcast platforms or live on 89.1 FM. There is no experience necessary to join VTV or WXVU, so feel free to join these organizations and make your first foray into the world of media production.

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Shoot with the

Social Justice Docu ed and taught by Professor Heze One of the most unique mentary Program began in 2007. kiah Lewis. From then on, the two courses in Villanova’s College of Although Dr. Steve McWilliams, Liberal Arts and Sciences, offered the Director of Disability Services, sections would make a film over the course of two semesters rather by the Department of Communibirthed the idea, he and Professor cation and co-listed with the CenJohn O’Leary collaborated to build than one. ter for Peace

There are two sections for and Justice Edthis course. One section is taught ucation, is the

by O’Leary, McWilliams and Matt Social Justice Marencik, who is the Disability Documentary Advisor and Accessibility CoordiFilm course. nator for the Division of Student Made possible life. The other section is taught through the

by Lewis, who is a filmmaker and support of Vilprofessor at Villanova. One of his lanova’s Waterstudents’ documentaries, Sankofa, house Family won a Student Academy Award for Institute for the Best Documentary (Domestic Film Study of ComSchools) in the fall of 2019. munication

O’Leary, McWilliams and and Society, Marencik are proud to be the proCourtesy of Villanova University this course ducers of Warrior Class, one of the gives students documentaries made by students from the University’s Social Justice the program together. an opportunity to create a short Documentary program. Shovel“The idea was to have documentary film that spotlights a head Studios, the production comVillanova students create a docucontemporary social justice issue, pany, is dedicating its documenmentary that would shine a light using hands-on media production training. tary to sharing on an organization

As part of this unique pro- or individuals who military vetergram, students spend the semester were making a posan’s valorous learning about film production and itive social impact,” stories and the then create their own production hurdles of the says O’Leary. company and documentary that new missions Students allows them to become advocates veterans take from any major for important societal issues — on when they or college in the sometimes exploring Philadelphia, university were return home to sometimes journeying as far as civilian life after welcome to particiGhana, India or Tanzania. The service. pate in this class. In resulting films have won awards at the beginning, the

All of local, regional, national and interthe funds from class was making a national documentary festivals. In the film will new documentary the last two years, we’ve had three be donated to each semester. After films chosen as finalists for the shelters homea couple of years, Student Academy Awards. less veterans another section of Courtesy of Matt Marencik

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The significance of the film title “Warrior Class” is that it is a double meaning: class for civilians and society but then it’s also this group of less than 1% that is willing to serve their country.

I am a part of Glass Rose Films, a non-profit production company based out of the university’s Social Justice Documentary program, which comprises 20 other students and Lewis as our faculty advisor and executive producer. My production team and I partnered with former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion Chris Long’s Foundation, WaterBoys, and released a 15-minute short documentary titled From the Ground Up, which offered a look into the localized impact of the increasingly dire global water crisis. Last year, 15 of my teammates trav-

experience that can and should evoke a sense of injustice and global responsibility in each and every viewer. This is not a documentary that reveals devastating facts and figures to highlight the pain and suffering that people experience living in a remote area of the world. This is a film about love, the triumph of perseverance over struggle, and the value of our world’s most precious resource: water.”

“These two villages welcomed us into their lives, allowing us to amplify their voices in order to share this important message,” Trent Zulkiewicz, co-director of Glass Rose Films, said.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we had to cancel our initial spring premiere at The Fillmore Institute in Philadelphia, but we are still planning on having a fall premiere at the new John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, right on Villanova’s campus.

eled to Singida, Tanzania to learn about the global water crisis and its impact on rural communities.

Through both our film and additional multimedia platforms, our production company is dedicated to raising $90,000 to fund two solar-powered wells in Singida in the villages of Malolo and Jamida.

“This film is so much more than a documentary,” Will Brenninkmeyer, one of the film’s directors, said. “From the Ground Up is an intimate Courtesy of Glass Rose Films and immersive

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By Alison Nieto & Emily Cox

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Photos courtesy of Villanova University, Supernovas, Albaze Dance Team, Irish Dance, Sirens, Wazobia, Measure Up

With all the excitement surrounding the basketball team, it may seem like that is the only thing outside of classes that we have going for us here at Villanova University. But what if you’re not into sports? What if your idea of a good time is singing with friends or performing on stage? Well, worry not, because the University has more than enough opportunities for artistically inclined students to involve themselves with the arts on campus.

Musically speaking, the University has eight a cappella groups: two all-male, three all-female and three co-ed groups.

The three co-ed groups are The Villanova Supernovas, Measure Up and Minor Problem. Vocal Minority and the Villanova Spires make up the two all-male groups.

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are a subset of the all-female choir on campus, the Villanova Voices.

All a cappella groups hold auditions once each year in September, sometimes adding an extra audition date in January to make up for members studying abroad.

Unlike the former a cappella groups, the Villanova Voices and Villanova Singers do not hold auditions. Anyone with a passion for singing and being part of a large ensemble is welcome to come to rehearsals, which are held twice each week.

The University also has a choir that performs at mass in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church.

The Pastorals are a passionate group of singers and instrumentalists who lend their talents weekly to ensure that University masses are full of song and joy.

Moving away from singing, the University is also home to two different theater groups: Villanova Student Theatre and Villanova Student Musical Theater.

Villanova Student Theatre

puts on three plays per year: a comedy, a drama and a third play chosen by the cast. In the past, the student organization has performed A Streetcar Named Desire and Arsenic and Old Lace.

“Theater is something I did in high school and wanted to continue in college because it’s something I loved, and it’s a place where I knew I could find great people who also love the arts,” former VST Vice President Kate Koster.”

Villanova Student Musical Theater operates along the same vein. They perform three musicals per year, which are chosen the preceding year by the organization. The fall show is student-directed, and an outside director is hired for the winter performance.

The third show is chosen after the winter show closes, and it is usually performed at the end of the second semester. This final show is also student-directed.

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they are both student-operated.

Additionally, the Music Activities Stage Crew is a true theatrical stage crew that serves all of Villanova’s Music Activities Organizations. Providing sound and lighting support for St. Mary’s Theatre and other locations, MASC goes behind the scenes, to make on-stage performances look and sound great. It is a good way to get involved, have fun, and learn the ins and outs of the theatre. No experience is necessary to join.

There are so many dance groups to get involved with on campus as well. The Wildcat Dancers, the University’s “Pom Squad,” holds auditions in the fall for new members. This talented group of individuals performs at most sporting events and on-campus celebrations. The Villanova Dance Company is a select group of dancers who perform at various events on and off campus. Members are required to audition at the beginning of each year, attend class twice per week and be pres-

ent for Company rehearsals which follow classes. A less intense but equally talented group to become involved with is Villanova’s Dance Ensemble. This group showcases different styles of dance and involves a large number of students who share a passion for dance but cannot commit to the requirements of the Company. Other dance groups on campus include Wazobia (African Traditional and Fusion), The Superlative (HipHop), Ablaze (Hip-Hop), NOVANoise (Tap), Baila Latino (Latin), Nova NASSA (South Asian/ Bollywood/ Fusion) and the Irish Dance Team, to name a few.

There are many opportunities to stay involved with the arts on campus. The Office of Music Activities makes it very easy to get connected with different groups that cater to individual interests and styles. It is located in St. Mary’s Hall on West Campus.

With so many different options to choose from, you’re sure to feel right at home in the arts community here on campus.

#OVERHEARD What are students saying about Performing Arts?

“Music Activities provides a core group that you know you can have a good time with.

You’ll meet some of your closest friends, and it’s an easy way to connect with really great people. It’s also a nice way to get involved with your community at Villanova, through community service and campus entertainment.”

— Reagan Wish “I didn’t get involved [with performing arts] my freshman year, and I wish I really had. I was trying to ‘focus on school,’ and ‘not overextend myself,’ but I realized you need to have fun too.”

— Erin Kelly “Music Activities is a group of people who are endlessly passionate for something that not everyone truly understands, and when you’re one of those people that is also endlessly passionate about music and the arts, it just feels amazing to be around a community of people who, regardless of age or background or major, all love the same thing.”

— David Goodwin “I was nervous to audition for VSMT, but I am so lucky I did.

My closest friends are now in this group.”

— Ashley Mason “I wanted to join a group of people with similar interests that also provideda supportive environment.”

— Kyle Garino “No matter what else is going on in my life, I know I will alwaus have my a cappella group on my side.”

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A Commitment to Action and Solidarity

Black Lives Matter. Villanova’s Department of Education and Counseling are in solidarity with those currently and historically engaged in dismantling systems of oppression. We employ anti-racist and anti-oppressive efforts to move toward a more just and equitable society.

We commit to the following: • •

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Expand antiracist pedagogy and scholarship; Provide support to our current students, prospective students, and alumni; and Continue to provide local, regional, and national outreach that is focused on raising critical consciousness and redressing systemic oppression.

Details of our commitment to action and solidarity can be found on the Department website: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/education.html.

We will do more to challenge and disrupt racial inequity.

OFFICE OF VETERANS AND MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS

STRENGTHENING THE LIVES OF VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR COMMUNITY

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Hitting All the Right Notes

By Emily Cox Courtesy of collegemarching.com

The Villanova Band is one of the most recognizable groups on campus. It is ever-present, from playing at the biggest events on campus, to hyping up the crowd at the Wildcats’ basketball games.

Members of the band play all types of music for all types of shows, and they never fail to impress their audience.

The band consists of three main groups: the concert band, the scatter band and the pep band. All of these groups perform at different types of events, and each serves a different function on campus, as described by Annette Ciecierega, a former drum major and current flautist in the band.

While there are three main groups, the band as a whole is one of the most involved organizations at Villanova.

“You can find us performing at relatively all events on campus, including basketball and football games, some volleyball games, New Student Orientation, Special Olympics and CHOP Buddy Walk, just to name a few,” Ciecierega said. “We’re also super involved with service, whether it’s Day of Service or Service on our

Fall Tour.”

The band not only performs all around campus, but it also travels off of campus to perform at more than 60 events each year. One of the highlights of the year for many of the performers is the “Fall Tour.” This is a trip that extends for (the usual) Fall Break and takes the band to nursing homes, retirement homes and elementary schools to perform.

Ciecierega mentioned that Fall Trip destinations have included the Outer Banks and Canada in the past few years.

Another big highlight for many members of the band is playing at basketball games. They have the opportunity to sit right next to the court and support the Wildcats with pump-up music and hype up the fans. At the end of the season, members of the band get to perform at the NCAA Tournament and travel to so many exciting places to play at these games.

To get to these places, there is a lot of work involved. The band usually practices every Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The attendance policy is fairly relaxed, and there will not be a

problem if you have a class conflict, but they certainly encourage members to be present whenever possible.

Throughout the year, members of the band become extremely close, especially through events like the Fall Tour. They forge many of their most valued friendships through this organization, Whether it’s through section bonding, or the annual toga party at the beginning of the year (preCOVID-19), they choose to spend a lot of their free time together.

“I would say one of my favorite parts of the band would be seeing the impact we make on campus — watching people dance or sing along to the music we play and being able to increase the energy of the audience at a game,” Ciecierega said. “The band is also where I met my closest friends with whom I’m actually living with now.”

If you want to join a closeknit group of students who perform at events, maybe the band is for you. It is a great way to meet people from different backgrounds, have various leadership roles and continue a love of music.

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K E E R G

A Guide to Going

By Emily Cox

at Villanova

Participating in a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most memorable experiences during your time at Villanova. Fraternities and sororities have been active groups of the Villanova community for more than 100 years, with missions that seek to evoke leadership qualities in members through academic, service, philanthropic and social initiatives.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life strives to develop Villanova students by cultivating an environment that empowers the community to embody Augustinian values, serve others, embrace differences, lead ethically and ignite change. Through varied programming, educational efforts and challenging experiences Fraternity and Sorority Life provides students the opportunity to become contributing members of the overarching Villanova community.

Approximately 2,000 undergraduate students comprise the school’s eight fraternities, eight panhellenic sororities and seven multicultural organizations, all of which have national affiliations. As of Spring 2019, the community held a 3.44 cumulative GPA, raised more than $305,000 and completed nearly 8,400 hours of community service.

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meet new people and get involved with philanthropy. Each chapter holds at least one philanthropy event each semester to raise money for charities the members support.

While the recruitment process can be daunting as a freshman, the best piece of advice you can listen to is to just be yourself — sororities and fraternities want those who will genuinely connect with their sisters and brothers. If you do end up joining a chapter that you feel like you can’t be yourself in, you’ll be miserable.

“Just be yourself, and you’ll find a great group of people to spend the next four years with,” Shane Callahan, member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, said. “The guys recruiting definitely want to get to know you and being super shy won’t help us learn about you.”

Recruitment, for sororities and fraternities, is a short process, and potential new members do not have a lot of time to speak with current

members. Be outgoing and do your best to highlight your personality.

To put it in perspective, sorority recruitment generally has around 600-700 potential new members walk through the doors each January — that’s a lot of people to talk to and remember. Make an impression.

Villanova has a deferred recruitment process — meaning that unlike some other schools, recruitment for chapters does not begin until the second semester, giving you time to make friends outside of the Greek organizations that you may or may not join. It’s important that you are able to be comfortable and have at least somewhat formed your identity as a student here so that you can find the chapter that’s the best fit.

For girls, recruitment is typically a four-day long process. On the first day, you’ll visit all chapters and meet a handful of each in each organization. From then on, the amount

National Panhellenic Conference Sororities Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Phi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma

you visit each day will slowly decrease, giving you more time to have an in-depth look at sisterhood and philanthropy for each group and have longer conversations with current members.

Recruitment is a mutual selection process — it’s designed this way to create the best match for you and for the sorority. Prepare for lots of chanting, clapping and conversations about how you like Villanova so far, what you’re involved in, high school friendships, etc. Your rho gammas (the leaders of your rush groups) will meet with you and give you clear advice on how to follow your instincts and find an organization with qualities that you value and admire.

For boys the process is a little (a lot) different. There isn’t really a clear structure, as compared to sorority recruitment — it’s much more casual.

Some events typical of fraternity rush usually include sporting

Multicultural Greek Council Fraternities and Sororities

Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Psi Lambda Delta Sigma Theta Lambda Sigma Upsilon Lambda Theta Alpha Omega Psi Phi Sigma Psi Zeta

events with potential new members, like basketball and flag football, as well as additional social events. For boys on campus, fraternity rush can also consist of speaking in groups with other potential new members, whereas most conversations for girls are one-on-one during recruitment.

“It’s a great opportunity to find your group on campus and get a feel for who will be some of your closest friends for the rest of your life,” Chris Hibbs, member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, added.

Joining a Greek Life organization is both fun and rewarding.

“My sorority taught me the true value of helping your peers and being helped,” Taylor Cambell, member of Kappa Delta, said. “It really taught me about friendship and networking, which come from little interactions, like lending someone your car or having someone spot you a coffee. In the end, these all end up to be valuable and priceless relation-

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ships that carry you forward in both your career and social life.”

“I joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. because I was drawn to its three core values: sisterhood, scholarship and service,” senior Michelle Charles said. “I love my sorority because I know that wherever I go, my sisterhood of nearly 300,000 exceptional women will be there to support me. AKA is a space made by Black women, for Black women, and I feel privileged to be a part of it.”

The Greek chapters on campus, while all different, all truly value the importance of cohesiveness and brotherhood and sisterhood. As you join the Villanova Community and begin to get involved with various activities, think about signing up for rush. Even if you don’t join, it’s a great way to meet people outside of your classes and dorms. And if you do, it’s a wonderful and rewarding journey throughout college that will result in lifelong bonds.

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The s ’ n a v o n a l Vil New student Pick up a copy of The Villanovan every week Have a picnic in front of the church at sunset

Take a socially Follow distant selfie The Villanovan with Father on Twitter Peter or Jay Wright Find the nearest communal printer

Find the graveyard on campus

Explore the basement of Tolentine Hall

Take part in a Watch a vlog by Eat some Zilly student survey Stelios Kroudis Fries at Campus or study Corner on Youtube

Learn the Send some mail to a friend or to words to the your parents Villanova Fight Song Teach some new friends a dance from TikTok

Wear a mask

Check out the Involvement Fair

Spot a priest teaching a class

Discover the Law School path

Stay in touch with your Orientation group

Follow The Villanovan on Instagram

Go to a teacher’s office hours

Meet your Resident Advisor

Try a cheesesteak from Pat’s and Geno’s

Know how to Become friends get to Dundale with a Holy Hall Grounds barista

tweet us @thevillanovan when you have bingo!

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES TEAM The Campus Activities Team (CAT) is a student run programming board that provides the Villanova community with exciting late night, weekday, and weekend programs and events throughout the year.

@villanovacat JOIN THE OPERATIONS TEAM!

As a member of CAT's Operations Team, you will be a leader on campus and help plan major university events!

BE A PART OF:

Game Watches Movie Nights Quizzo Trivia Holiday Events Off Campus Trips And More!!

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Get Your Playlist Ready for the Year

By Emily Cox

Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a rising senior, there are songs that must be on your playlist (any platform — it’s okay with us if you use Apple Music). On or off campus, these songs will remind you of Villanova and all the great times you will have with your college friends. Get your headphones ready or your speaker turned up all the way!

All images courtesy of Spotify Technology S.A.

Song: Body Artist: Loud Luxury Fun Fact: This was the most played song on Spotfy’s dance radio in 2018 (And probably the most played song on campus)

Song: Dreams and Nightmares Artist: Meek Mill Fun Fact: The 2018 National Championship team celebrated with Meek Mill before a Sixers game in April 2018

Song: Kill the Lights Artist: Alex Newell ft. Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy, Nile Rodgers Listen: For an instant mood booster

Song: Another Day in Paradise Artist: Quinn XCII Listen: When you realize Villanova has become your new paradise

Song: Don’t Manipulate Artist: Almand ft. PG-13 Fun Fact: Men’s lacrosse player Stelios Kroudis used this song in a vlog in April 2019 (I have listened to the song ever since)

Song: Came Here for Love Artist: Sigala ft. Ella Eyre Listen: As you drive down Lancaster Avenue before moving into your dorm

Song: UCLA Artist: RL Grime ft. 24hrs Fun Fact: This song is featred on RL Grime’s album “NOVA” (Disregard the fact we don’t go to UCLA)

Song: God’s Plan Artist: Drake Fun Fact: Drake performed at Hoops Mania in October 2011 & references Villanova in one of his songs

Song: What We Do Artist: Freeway ft. Jay Z anf Beanie Sigel Fun Fact: In 2016, ESPN used this song to describe the men’s basketball team

Song: Mr. Brightside Artist: The Killers Listen: When it’s pouring or when it’s sunny. There’s something about this song that makes me feel truly alive

Song: Just a Kid Artist: Two Friends ft. Kevin Writer Remember: College is a time of growth and exploration, but it’s also a time to have fun

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Easy Recipes to Make in Your Dorm

Many think that dining halls limit your options when it comes to mealtime on campus; however, if you have a mini fridge, a microwave and a mug, you can change that. Learning how to add balance to your diet and supply your body with all the nutrients it needs will help you feel great during the school year. If you want a break from the dining hall or want to spice up your diet, you can do so with a quick trip to a nearby grocery store.Don’t have a car? The off-campus shuttle makes afternoon trips to Suburban Square, which is home to the closest Trader Joe’s, every day. Here’s a list of healthy, easy recipes that can turn your dorm room into a mini kitchen.

burrito bowl

Ingredients

1 cup cooked brown rice (I used Trader Joe’s frozen pre-cooked brown rice) 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 2-3 tablespoons salsa, or to taste 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese

Toppings Diced avocado, diced tomato, guacamole, pico de gallo, etc.

Instructions

Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, black beans, salsa, plain Greek yogurt, and shredded cheese. Microwave on high for 30-60 seconds, or until heated through.

Top with diced avocado, diced tomato, guacamole, pico de gallo, or other desired toppings.

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MACARONI MUG

BREAKFAST cookie

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup water ½ cup elbow macaroni ½ cup cheeses of choice

Instructions

1. Put macaroni in a mug and pour in water. (You may want to add more or less water depending on mug size, but there should be more than enough to completely cover noodles).

2. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, pausing at the 2 and 5 minute mark to stir and add more water if necessary.

3. Cook until al dente.

4. Add cheese to pasta mixing with the small amount of water remaining at bottom of the mug.

5. If the cheese does not completely melt, pop the mug back in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

½ medium banana 1 ½ tablespoons peanut butter ½ tablespoon honey (or agave) 1 tablespoon milk 4 tablespoons oats (rolled or quick oats) 1 tablespoon raisins (seeds or nuts)

Instructions 1. In a large microwavable mug, mash the banana well with a fork.

2 .Stir in the peanut butter, milk and honey and mix well together.

3. Add in the oats and raisins and stir until combined.

4. Microwave for 45 seconds — 1 minute or until firm to the touch on top. (Cook time is based on a 1200 watt microwave) 5. Enjoy!

Snacks to Have On Hand The following are a few healthy snacks that can get students through busy days and late-night study sessions.

BOOM CHICKA POP With a wide variety of flavors and only 35 calories per cup, Boom Chicka Pop offers students a light and healthy snack that is easy to share with friends.

HUMMUS

Hummus is a GREAT snack that students can grab in multiple convenience store locations around campus and eat on the go. Sabra cups come with pretzel crisps, but they also pair well with carrots, celery and cucumbers.

ricecakes Rice cakes are light and easy to store in your dorm room.

Students can easily throw on some peanut/sun butter and banana slices for a quick bite.

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Falling in Love at 800 E. Lancaster Ave

When you first toured campus, you probably heard a crazy statistic about how many Villanovans marry each other. The funny thing is that little fact is true. I will be a senior this fall, and I could name more than ten couples I have known throughout my time who have graudated and then become engaged. Honestly, it’s sweet to hear.

College may be the time when you find your significant other. If you do find your person, I applaud you. Nice work, and I mean that genuinely.

But for some of us, finding love at 800 E. Lancaster is a little tricky. I’m not upset about it. I’ve learned throughout my time, and I love my vibe. I do my own thing.

One thing I wish I could have had when I started was a guide to the most popular places where romances start on campus. So, that is what I will be providing you.

You’re welcome and good luck.

By (Single) Emily Cox

#1. The Observatory

The most romantic date at Villanova is a night under the stars.

#2. Campus Corner at 2 a.m #3. Tolentine Hall

Say less.

Rumor has it that this building originally went up in flames when a fiery romance started on the fourth floor.

#4. The Corr Hall Archway #5. Kelly’s Taproom Win or lose, we’re going to Kelly’s. In love or heartbroken, we’re going to Kelly’s.

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I think the legend goes that if you get kissed under the arch, you will get married (or engaged or date or something like that). No one has ever kissed me under here, so I think it’s a hoax, but I also am a sucker for good love stories.

Courtesy of Drink Philly, Pinterest, UpParent, Campus Corner

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VOTE VOTE Voting in Pennsylvania

VOT VOTE VOTE TE VOTE VOT VOTEVOTE VOTE VOT OTEVOTE VOTE VOT For many students, the upcoming Presidential Election will be their first opportunity to vote. To prepare, we have prepared a brief guide that outlines the voting process.

By Ariana Megerian

Students have the choice to vote in Pennsylvania or their home state. As Pennsylvania relies heavily on younger voices in the polls, many Villanovans choose to vote here and register to vote with their on or off-campus address. This requires students to change their voting address and re-register on www.pavoterservices.pa.gov. On election day, students can also use the PA Voter Services website to search for their polling station. The polling locations for students living on-campus are listed online on Villanova’s website; however, polling locations are subject to change due to COVID-19.

The Office of Government and Community Relations and the Office of Student Involvement partner with the Student Government Association to provide free shuttles to and from polling locations on Election Day. Shuttles run every thirty minutes from behind the Connelly Center.

First time Pennsylvania voters should bring a form of Photo ID to the polling location. If they do not have a Pennsylvania ID, they should bring their Student ID (aka the Villanova Wildcard).

Many students also choose to remain registered in their home state and vote via absentee ballot. Each state has a different deadline for absentee registration. Students should research their state’s policies at least a month prior to Election Day. To apply for an absentee ballot, fill out the form via vote.org. It takes approximately two minutes. Before the election, students will receive a ballot in the mail that they should mark and send back to the County Election Office.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

The following organizations offer various resources that may help inform voting decisions and facilitate on-campus discussions regarding topics on the forefront of national conversation:

VOTE VOTE VOTE #LETSVOTENOVA

The Student Government Association started the Let’s Vote Nova Campaign to educate students about voting information and inspire political involvement on both national and local levels. Follow @sgavillanova and @letsvotenova on Instagram for more information.

VU DEMOCRATS & VU COLLEGE REPUBLICANS

The Villanova Democrats and College Republicans each host meetings to discuss current events and policies that may be especially valuable prior to Election Day. The two groups often come together and encourage an open dialogue amongst students regarding a selection of topics that inspire student and national interest. Follow @vudems and @villanovagop for more information and meeting times.

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Z I U Major K WhatYou Q EAShould Pick?

BR 1. Where do you want to live after college?

A. New York City B. San Francisco C. Dallas D. Your Hometown E. London

2. What is your favorite sport to watch?

A. basketball B. baseball C. football D. track & field E. soccer

5. What is your favorite subject?

A. Economics B. math C. biology D. creative writing E. government

6. where are you living this year?

A. MAIN campus B. west campus C. south campus D. bryn mawr E. the commons

3. who is your favorite 7. who is your favorite member of the jonas family? early 2000’s icon?

A. nick B. kevin C. joe D. frankie E. Priyanka Chopra

A. lindsay lohan B. paris hilton C. justin timberlake D. Hilary duff E. Chad Michael murray

4. how do you study?

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mostly a’s: finance mostly b’s: computer science MOSTLY c’S: geography mOSTLY D’S: EDUCATION mOSTLY e’s: art history

A. cramming the night before B. a little bit every day C. what’s studying?

D. in a group E. with coffee!

Life as a Student-Athlete on the Women’s Rowing Team

By Madison Burke

It’s 4:47 in the morning.

Not many people can say that they consistently get up at this hour every day of the week. The rowing team is the first team awake in the mornings. Practice starts at 5:15 a.m. on weekdays and at 7:00 a.m on Saturday, not including races that occur on the weekends as well.

If you have never been out and about before 5 a.m., here are a few things to note: The sun has not risen, so it might as well still be night time. It is quite cold, especially in the winter, so you can expect to bundle up.

I am a rising junior on Villanova’s women’s rowing team, so these early mornings are no longer new to me, but they can be tough on any freshman.

Rowing is not merely a fall or a spring sport. We compete in all three seasons. We race in the fall, practice throughout the winter and have another racing season in the spring. Many oth-

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er teams have one competitive season, then practice and have a more relaxed schedule throughout the other seasons. No matter what competitive season a team abides by, being a NCAA Division I student-athlete is demanding and laborious.

All sports teams have unique practice schedules that include strength and conditioning, film review and maybe even multiple practices in a day. Becoming a student-athlete has made my life increasingly difficult.

I get back from morning practice at 8:30 a.m., give or take.

My schedule will differ based upon the classes I am taking, but thankfully I have built my schedule to include afternoon classes rather than morning classes. After class, I have an hour of strength and conditioning , while having the benefit of using Villanova’s incredible weight training facility and staff. After the weight room, I will have one or two more classes,

and then I am done for the day.

Have multiple workouts a day. Eat three meals. Complete my homework. Participate in my extracurricular activities.

Now that it is in writing, this makes my life seem pretty dismal. However, being a student-athlete certainly has a plethora of advantages. Leaving for college is scary, but my teammates are some of my closest friends and have made the transition easier. Moreover, on certain days we get smoothies, “free” gear to represent our school, a tutoring center, and many study rooms.

Sports are a huge part of Villanova’s identity as a Division I school. However, my entire college experience is not being an athlete, which makes Villanova different from other schools. The University prides itself on being an institution that produces multifaceted students and for most, we are more than student-athletes.

As a new student, the goal is to make the best of the four years you spend on Lancaster Avenue, and getting involved is the best way to do that. Whether you get involved with a club sport, varsity sport, Greek Life or other clubs, Villanova provides numerous opportunities to engage in the community.

Being involved in athletics at Villanova has enriched my experience, but it is not the path that many take. When getting involved around campus, remember that there are more options than you could even imagine.

Also, don’t forget that if you love the early morning, the women’s rowing team does take walk-ons!

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University Counseling Center Welcomes New students

The Villanova community greatly values the emotional well-being of our students. The University Counseling Center provides psychological services that help students function optimally with regard to emotional, academic, social and psychological issues. We have a team of caring, student-oriented psychologists who welcome all students to receive support. We offer individual, free psychological counseling, which is confidential. 18% of undergraduates visit the Counseling Center each year.

We welcome you as the newest generation of Villanovans! This fall, most appointments will be by Telehealth, to enable social distancing and safety.

To make an appointment, call: Counseling Center 610-519-4050. Weekdays 9-5 Leave your name (including the spelling of your last name), phone number, and Student ID and we will call you back to schedule your appointment with a counselor. Appointments will occur between 9:30 and 4:30 weekdays. We look forward to supporting you in every way we can.

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OLVEMENT FAIR 2020 • August 31st-September 6th • Check Student Involvement’s website for schedule and to sign up for webinars!

• Don’t miss the kickoff on August 31st at 6 p.m. with giveaways, trivia, and more!

• Scan the QR codes around campus for more info!

• Learn how to get involved at Villanova • Find your home on campus!

Injuries aren’t scheduled,

but relief can be. study student mee ting lacrosse pra ctice pull muscle

Visit novacare.com today to schedule your in-center or telerehab appointment. #Bounceback2it

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JOIN VILLANOVA VOICES! Villanova's all female choir

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Orientation Staff 2020

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STUDENT LIFE ADMINISTRATION

FR. JOHN P. STACK, O.S.A. Vice President of Student Life

MEGAN AMICO

JOHNIE LEE FAIN

Alexandra Best

Sammie Dolloff

Maggie Lalo

Allison Porzio

Sam Sanguedolce Hamilton Tree

MATT CLARKIN Administrative Coordinator

ROB BULKA

ROHAN GOHEL

Ryan Dell

WILL DUBORG

ALICIA DUNPHY-CULP Director First and Second Year Initiatives

STEERING COMMITTEE

CATERINA DEUSER

TYLER SCHIEDA

KATHY BYRNES Associate Vice President of Student Life

PAT LABELLA Student Chairperson

SAMMANTHA CHIU

MANAAV PATEL

THEA CALLEN Transfer Captain

GABRIELLA CONLEY

JULIA ROWAN

Michael DiGiacomo

Bryan DiPasca

MAGGIE EMAMZADEH

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

Brenna Gaffney

Lindsey McKula

Rachel Randall

Alexa Silvestri

LAEL McGANN Assistant Director First and Second Year Initiatives

Connor Hayes

Siobhan Merrill

Abby Robinson

Maria Tagliaferri

ORIENTATION COUNSELORS

DANIEL ESTRADA

Katie Lamb

McKenzie Mix

Molly Rochlin

Aidan Todorov

1. Katie Garcia

25. Sarah VanFleet

49. Zoe Barnes

73. Victoria Caruso

3. Matthew Tan

27. Katelyn Wackrow

51. Ashley Stamboulian

75. Cory Dottor

2. Connor Chegwidden 4. Jules Redpath

5. Jackie Hemp

6. Stephanie Fragoulias 7. Joey Schrepferman 8. Molly Durand

9. Kelly Ewanich

10. Ryan Weicht

11. Caroline Kavanaugh 12. Alice Ke

13. Stephanie Frank 14. Padraig Slattery 15. Olivia Boise

16. Liam Hudson

17. Meredith Jennings 18. Charlotte Bohra

19. Kara Greene

20. Catie Magister

21. Simon Brooks 22. Julia Weicht

23. Diego Adames 24. Mikey Ackert

26. Anne O’Regan

28. Sarina Sandwell 29. Dayna Deakin 30. Callie Decker 31. Mya Gruett

32. Emily Pozzuto 33. Sloan Carevic 34. Jack Serio

35. Hannah Murphy 36. Martin Quinan

37. Mariana Marquez 38. Luke Pastore

39. Charlie Frank

40. Aileen McBride 41. Kendyl Ryan 42. Amira Guy

43. Mary Swikle 44. Joshua Tsai

45. Cac Williams 46. Aidan Fecko 47. Andre Lim

48. Katherine Flanagan

50. Bethany deMena 52. Ted Bolte

53. Sarah Park

54. Rachel Porcaro 55. Molly Schwarz 56. Joe Fabrizio

57. Paige Kenyon 58. Lauren Jobes

74. Megan Sicord

76. Mary Skobieranda 77. Nell Martin

78. Bobby Montesano 79. Ellie Bilotta

80. Helen Sieggreen 81. Colin Muller 82. Joe Zinno

59. Emily Cyran

83. Madhav Pandya

61. Alex Whang

85. Molly Mook

60. Leah Prischak 62. Matt Planchon

63. Grace Lattmann 64. Claire Roberts 65. Kaitlin Flynn

66. Molly Carriero

67. Andrea Toscana Rodriguez 68. Eddie Barnett 69. Tia Parisi

70. Andrew Osburn 71. Brynne McNelis 72. Megan Burke

TRANSFER COUNSELORS

84. Sarah Devoe

86. Maddy Sullivan 87. Emily Martin 88. Kira Gresser 89. Kaitlyn Riha

90. Aditi Paulchowdhury 91. Cole Briggs

92. Jeanine Aquino 93. Troy Merone

94. Andrea Robles Bocanegra 95. Andrew McSheffrey 96. Matt O’Donnell

Courtney Caiola Nicole Fiorita Kyle Jaunich Elizabeth Nash Christopher Shoudt Charlize White

Villanova Traditions

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VILLANOVA LINGO

PIT: Dougherty Dining Hall on Main Campus SPIT: The Donahue Dining Hall on South Campus SPARKET: the SPIT-Market COVA: Café Nova on the first floor of Dougherty Conn: The Connelly Student Center Late Night: Great food served in Connelly til 1AM CampCo: Campus Corner The Oreo: Central campus landmark SAC: St. Augustine Center KOP: King of Prussia Mall

Our Paths Connect Us. With Each of Your Steps We Grow.

ALMA MATER

When the twilight shadows gather Out upon the Campus green, When the blue and purple night Comes stealing on the scene Loyal heirs of Villanova Sing a hymn of praise To our dear old ALMA MATER And our College days.

Villanova, Villanova When we leave your shelt'ring walls, We shall leave an echo ringing Through your treasured halls We will leave an echo ringing In the silent night While our memories are singing Of our Blue and White

When the last big game is over And the last roll call is heard When the oldest pedagogue Has had the final word We shall come to ALMA MATER In our dreams again With a prayer for Villanova And a sweet amen.

Whether you got D-O-W-N or not, Orientation is still one of Villanova’s strongest traditions! So here are a few favorites that every Villanovan knows!

BABY SHARK

Baby Shark, shark shark shark shark (x2) Grandma Shark, shark shark shark shark (x2) Mama Shark, shark shark shark shark (x2) Papa Shark, shark shark shark shark (x2 Surfer Dude, do do do do (x2) Shark Attack, AH AH AH AH (X2) Swim Away, shark shark shark shark (x2)

GO BANANAS!

Go bananas, go go bananas!

Go bananas, go go bananas!

Peel to the left, peel to the right Peel down the middle and UHHH Take a bite!

“V” FOR VILLANOVA

Win or lose, at the end of every home basketball game the team joins the student section in throwing up their V’s and singing the fight song.

"V" for Villanova, "V" for Victory "B" for Blue and "W" for White

For the Blue and the White we will fight!

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Fight for Villanova, Fight for Victory

1. For we're out to win the frey; Villanova leads the way, With a capital "V" for Victory.

2. For we're out to beat the foe Show the en-e-my we know how to win with a "V" for Victory.

Vill-a-no-va , V-I-L-L-A-N-O-V-A "V" for Vic-tor-y, V-I-C-T-O-R-Y It's a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye, and a "V" for a V-I-C-T-O-R-Y

THE BUGALOO

Yo Guys!

Yeah?

Can you do it?

Do what?

The Bugaloo!

No Way! Come on!

Okay!

Put your hands up high and your feet down low and this is how you bugaloo!

Bugaloo! Boog Bugaloo!

Bugaloo! Boog Bugaloo!

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Villanova Orientation @NovaOrientation ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT DAY OF SERVICE Sept. 23

PARENTS WEEKEND OFFICE OF INTERCULTURAL AFFAIRS Sept. 15-17

OFFICE OF FIRST & SECOND YEAR INITIATIVES

Location: Dougherty Hall, 1ST Floor

Location: Dougherty Hall, 2ND Floor

Location: Dougherty Hall, 2ND Floor

Looking for a way to stay engaged on campus?

Inclusion is central to Villanova’s value of caritas. The Office of Intercultural Affairs creates

Transitioning to college is different for every

learn about the more than 200 clubs, societies,

and supports programming that fosters and

committed to promoting opportunities and

can’t find a group that fits your interests, OSI will

for Villanovans with a special focus on

Stop by the Office of Student Involvement to and organizations Villanova is home to! If you help you set it up and get it started!

sustains a community of respect and inclusion underrepresented students.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES

student. First and Second Year Initiatives is resources, especially during New Student

Orientation, that can help you find your purpose and develop your passion!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE FALL FESTIVAL Nov. 10-12

Location: Connelly Center, 2nd Floor

Location: Stanford Hall, Ground Floor

Students thrive on a level playing field and that’s

Villanova proudly maintains twenty-six on-

exactly what Villanova strives to ensure! The

campus residence halls across campus, each

support and accommodations to students of

move-in, build community, and stay informed!

Office of Disability Services works to provide varying ability that allow them equal access to

all of Villanova’s programs.

with a staff of Resident Assistants to help you

Residence Life can also help with maintenance requests and future housing planning.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND OFFICE OF HEALTH PROMOTION Oct. 27-29

UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

Location: Health Services Building, 1ST Floor

Location: Health Services Building, 2ND Floor

Location: Health Services Building, 3RD Floor

Making healthy choices is crucial to thriving at

Mental well-being is essential to the student

When in doubt, always remember that Villanova

encourages making those good choices about

offers both individual and group counseling, as

hours a day for 7 days each week. The Health

function optimally with regard to emotional,

routine immunization opportunities, and travel

college

and

beyond.

Health

Promotion

fitness, self-care, substance use, and all other aspects of student life. Be on the look-out for

their campus newsletter, the Stall Street Journal!

experience at Villanova. The Counseling Center well as educational programs, to help students academic, social, and psychological issues.

has a state-of-the-art health center open 24

Center works to provide basic diagnostic care, clinics, to name a few.

Getting Involved INVOLVEMENT DAYS FALL SEMESTER 2020

Starting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 the Office of Student Involvement will host virtual Student Involvement Days where students will have the opportunity to meet fellow students, student organization leaders, and student life staff. During the beginning of the Fall 2020 semester, students will have the opportunity to sign up for coordinated days for each of the following student organization categories of academic groups, club sports and intramurals, fraternities and sororities, leadership programs, multicultural student organizations, music activities, religious and spiritual groups, student activities and interests, and student media groups. Visit the villanova.edu/osi for more information as well as opportunities to explore student organizations and programs of interest.

FIRST-YEAR ONLY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Special Olympics: Inclusion Crew

As part of the Inclusion Crew, Villanova student will have the opportunity to take part in the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world! Visit the SpO website - www.novaspo.org – for the latest updates and how to get involved!

Get Real: Faith Sharing Communities

These small group discussion facilitated by Campus Ministry Interns for an hour each week to talk about the everyday challenges of student life. Through Get Real, you O Twill H Eform R friendships W A Y S and TO GET discover that we all share similar questions and concerns. These discussions will allow you to work INVOLVED together to find solutions that will help you grow during your freshman year, but also throughout your Villanova experience. To find out more ask your Campus Ministry Intern (CMI) in your residence hall or check out their Instagram, @villanovacmi!

Student Government Association: Class of 2024 Senators

Each October, the incoming class year has the opportunity to elect six students to represent them in the Student Government Association Senate. These Senators collaborate with representatives from other class years, the colleges, and student life organizations to create legislation, meet with administrators to voice student concerns, coordinate initiatives with the Executive Branch, and promote positive change on campus. Discover more about this and other SGA opportunities by visiting www.villanovasga.org!

Freshman Escape

Whether you’ve never been on a retreat before or you just can’t get enough, this freshman-only retreat is a great opportunity to get away from campus for a weekend. Led by upperclassmen, this retreat will give you a weekend of relaxation and reflection on college life and your faith while also giving you the chance to meet other freshmen. The retreat is offered a few times a year and is the perfect steppingstone for getting involved in other Campus Ministry activities, especially other retreats. Stop by Campus Ministry in St. Rita’s Hall or ask your Campus Ministry Intern about it.

Match Research Program for First Year Students

Each Spring motivated first-year undergraduates (who do not need substantial previous experience) can pursue research, serve as assistants to faculty mentors, and participate in professional development seminars. Students participating in the Match Program conduct research for 10 hours each week for 10 weeks for which they are provided a grant stipend of $1000. For more information on participating faculty members and departments, you can visit the Office of the Provost’s website: www1.villanova.edu/villanova/provost/crf/undergraduate-research/ villanova-match-research-program.html

The RUIBAL Challenge

This all-freshman service opportunity set up by campus ministry is a great opportunity to meet other freshmen and to serve your new community at the same time. Deciding to be a part of this program means that once a week (typically from 3-6 p.m.), former RUIBAL participants (upperclassmen) will lead you to after-school programs in the area surrounding Villanova, where you will act as role models, tutors and friends to children. To find out more, ask the Campus Ministry Intern or stop in the Campus Ministry office in St. Rita’s Hall!

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