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The Villanovan is the student news site of Villanova University, published at villanovan.com. It is an independent, student-run publication covering campus news, opinion, culture, and sports. It is useful if you want student-reported coverage of Villanova events, athletics, and campus life, or if you are researching how a university student newsroom operates. It is not the university's official administrative newsroom, and its articles reflect student writers' perspectives rather than institutional statements.
What you will find on the site
The homepage presents a mix of recent articles organized by section. Based on the current front page, the main content areas are:
| Section | What it covers | Example from the site |
|---|---|---|
| News | Campus events, speakers, and institutional happenings | "Lunch with Lepage Hosts Jamie McGhee" (Oct. 7, 2026) |
| Opinion / Politics | Student columns and political commentary | "This Week in Politics: Military Moves"; "Does the United Nations Still Matter?" |
| Culture | Student life, fashion, food, and personal essays | "Freshman Finds: Fall Wardrobe Edition"; "Love On Lancaster: The Usual, Please" |
| Sports | Villanova athletics, including basketball | "Villanova Men's Basketball Opens Up Exhibition Play Against Rutgers" |
Articles are typically attributed to a named writer with a role label such as Staff Writer, Political Columnist, or Co-Editor-in-Chief, and most carry a publication date.
Who runs it
The Villanovan is staffed by Villanova students. Byline titles on the site — Staff Writer, Co-Culture Editor, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Political Columnist — show that both writing and editing are handled by students. This matters for how you read the content: opinion pieces are clearly labeled as columns, and news pieces are student-reported rather than issued by university communications.
When to use it
- You want student-perspective coverage of a Villanova event, team, or campus issue.
- You are a prospective student or family member trying to get a feel for campus culture and student concerns.
- You are a journalist or researcher looking for student reporting on Villanova.
- You want to see examples of student journalism for teaching or comparison.
When to look elsewhere
- You need official university policies, enrollment data, or administrative announcements — go to Villanova's official site instead.
- You need verified national or international news — The Villanovan's political and global pieces are student columns, not wire reporting.
- You need guaranteed editorial review by professional staff; as a student publication, standards and depth vary by writer.
Practical notes
The site is in English and organized by section, so the fastest way to find something specific is to browse the section matching your interest (News, Sports, Culture, Opinion) rather than scanning the homepage. Each article lists its author and date, which makes it easy to judge how current a piece is. The site shows a Stripe payment integration, which suggests some form of paid transaction is possible, but the available page information does not specify what is paid, whether subscriptions exist, or whether any content sits behind a login — so do not assume everything is free or that nothing is.