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'Cats will attempt to rebound at MSG

Villanova to face Marquette in quarterfinals of Big East Championship

The big dance may still be a week away, but the grand march has already begun. After two days of play in the Big East championship, a few things have become clear about the 16 teams that are not only battling for the title in one of the toughest and most competitive conferences in college basketball, but are also looking to strengthen their résumés with Selection Sunday looming. Full story

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CAT signs The Fray, NovaFest no more

After a disappointing turnout at the annual spring concert and the Sheehan Beach picnic last year, Campus Activities Team and the Office of Student Development have done away with the traditional University-sanctioned NovaFest activities this year in favor of putting those resources toward a bigger headlining act, The Fray, according to Director of Student Development Tom Mogan. Full story

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VSB standing falls nine spots

Rankings aren't everything, according to Dean James Danko in reaction to the Villanova School of Business' new No. 20 spot, down nine from last year, in the Bloomberg BusinessWeek 2010 ranking of undergraduate business programs. lt's not what it's all about, Danko said. Full story

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Wildcats no good in OT

If there's one thing Villanova could have asked for in the waning seconds of an overtime game against West Virginia and the Wildcats trailing by two, it was having Scottie Reynolds with the ball and a chance to make the game-winning 3-pointer. The 'Nova faithful have grown accustomed to watching Reynolds deliver victories late in games. Full story

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SAY ANYTHING: The lowest form of communication

Facebook and Twitter have become banal outlets for narcissists desperate for attention

About a year ago, I committed virtual suicide. Today, in view of the astonished visage of my inquirer, I was obliged to explain yet again why I do not have an account on Facebook Somehow this shocks people. Midway through articulating the reasons for my lack of participation I decided to write this article. Full story

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Simpler than a service trip

Growing philanthropic trends in everyday industries make doing good easier than ever

Villanova's campus is alive with the spirit of service, and students follow a call to help others through service break trips, Habitat for Humanity trips, volunteering with the Special Olympics, St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service and the wide-ranging philanthropic efforts of Greek organizations. Full story

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Indie-rock veterans Cursive return to Philadelphia

Guitarist Ted Stevens talks to The Villanovan about their current tour and new role as opening act

One year ago, Omaha-based rock band Cursive embarked on a small, short and sold-out tour of the United States. Traveling in preparation for the release of March 2009’s “Mama, I’m Swollen,” Cursive treated fans to old favorites, as well as introducing them to new material. The tour ended with a secret show at one of Philadelphia’s most popular venues, the Barbary. Full story