MLK Day of Service

On January 16, 2023, the University celebrated its sixteenth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Through service opportunities on and off campus, students and participants honored Martin Luther King’s visions of peace and social justice on the national holiday commemorating his birthday and his legacy. Almost 15 years ago, a group of Black students was inspired to move volunteer efforts off campus to give back to their respective home communities. Fifteen years later, it has grown into a collaborative volunteer

This was especially true for senior and Villanova cheerleader Kayden Johnson. Once her cheerleading duties were over, Johnson’s full attention turned to the Eagles. “My roommate and I went straight to the Eagles game after the Nova game and we were so excited,” Johnson said. “This season has been incredible and the energy in this city is insane.”

An Eagles fan since day one, Johnson is no stranger to the hatred that is often associated with the city and franchise.

“People love to hate Philly but there is nowhere else like it,” she said. Instead of taking offense to this hatred, Johnson has fully

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University members were able to volunteer on campus or in the greater Philadelphia area for the event. For this year’s event, volunteers serviced more than fifteen locations throughout the area. Volunteer groups participated in work such as

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Liquor Underage/ Public Drunkenness

January 24, MAIN CAMPUS

GROUNDS

A male resident student, under the age of 21, was observed intoxicated in public, evaluated by VEMS, and transported To the hospital.

Harassment- Repeated Communication

January 25, WHOLE CAMPUS

A female resident student reported being followed on multiple occasions by a known male resident student.

Receiving Stolen Property

January 25, MAIN CAMPUS

A non affiliated male was found in possession of a stolen license plate.

Corrections

Liquor Underage/ Public Drunkenness

January 26, FEDIGAN HALL

A female resident student, under the age of 21, was evaluated for alcohol intoxication.

Harassment- Repeated Communication

January 27, WHOLE CAMPUS

A staff member reported receiving disturbing messages from an unknown sender via email and social media.

Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition

January 29, S-6 GAREY HALL LOT

An nonaffiliated male was seen taking scrap metal from a construction dumpster.

Criminal Mischief

January 30, I-1 MAIN LOT GARAGE

A male resident student reported his front right tire was slashed while parked in the I-1 garage.

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