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Studying abroad has become a 1.2762599 [Opinion] [Opinion] <![CDATA[Letter to the Editor ]]> http://www.villanovan.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-1.2762597
By: Days of Service to be compared, not contrasted

I read with interest the article in last week's 1.2762597 [Opinion] [Opinion] <![CDATA[Keystone pipeline: Obama’s defining decision]]> http://www.villanovan.com/opinion/keystone-pipeline-obama-s-defining-decision-1.2762595 Mike Bucaria
By: Mike BucariaEnvironmental, political implications weigh heavily in global economy

In the m...

]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2762595 [Opinion] In the m...]]> Mike Bucaria [Opinion] <![CDATA[Protesters and Putin: Russia’s call for change]]> http://www.villanovan.com/opinion/protesters-and-putin-russia-s-call-for-change-1.2762593 Matt Haemmerle
By: Matt Haemmerle

The famous 19th century Russian author Alexan...

]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2762593 [Opinion] The famous 19th century Russian author Alexan...]]> Matt Haemmerle [Opinion] <![CDATA[Media’s skewed perspectives stymie compromise]]> http://www.villanovan.com/opinion/media-s-skewed-perspectives-stymie-compromise-1.2762585 Reshma Gouravajhala
By: Reshma Gouravajhala

Whenever I watch a political event, be it a debate among presidential hopefuls or a policy-themed talk show, I like to play a little game afterward. The purpose is pretty simple: See how long it takes for so-called unbiased news sources to inject...

]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 1.2762585 [Opinion] Reshma Gouravajhala [Opinion] <![CDATA[Breaking up with ESPN]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/breaking-up-with-espn-1.2760977 Jon Albert
By: Jon Albert

Dear ESPN,

I get it. You love the NFL. You love everything about the NFL. You love breaking down game tape, you love previewing games, you love discussing Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and ...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760977 [Sports] Dear ESPN,

 

I get it. You love the NFL. You love everything about the NFL. You love breaking down game tape, you love previewing games, you love discussing Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and ...]]> Jon Albert [Sports] <![CDATA[The upside of Varsity Monitor]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/the-upside-of-varsity-monitor-1.2760974 Sam Ellison
By: Sam Ellison

This past fall marked the beginning of a conversation of whether the NCAA should allow universities to pay student-athletes for their time commitments and revenue generation at their respective academic institutions.

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760974 [Sports] This past fall marked the beginning of a conversation of whether the NCAA should allow universities to pay student-athletes for their time commitments and revenue generation at their respective academic institutions. 

Sam Ellison [Sports] <![CDATA['Cats set to battle Pitt]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/cats-set-to-battle-pitt-1.2760970 Bobby Kittredge

For the first time in years, a game against Pittsburgh looked like something that Villanova could look forward to in the grind of the vicious Big East conference schedule. While the Wildcats are certainly having an off year of their own, the struggles ...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760970 [Sports] Bobby Kittredge [Sports] <![CDATA[Swimming and diving loses at Penn State]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/swimming-and-diving-loses-at-penn-state-1.2760968 Ryan Irwin
By: Ryan Irwin

The women's swim team's quest for three straight wins was denied at No. 20 Penn State on Friday, as they fell to the Nittany Lions by a final score of 148-95.

1.2760968 [Sports] The women's swim team's quest for three straight wins was denied at No. 20 Penn State on Friday, as they fell to the Nittany Lions by a final score of 148-95.

Ryan Irwin [Sports] <![CDATA[Track and Field excels at Penn State Nationals]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/track-and-field-excels-at-penn-state-nationals-1.2760964 Kyle Stephan
By: Kyle Stephan

The track and field squad posted impressive results at the Penn State National meet this past weekend, providing a boost of confidence in anticipation of the Big East Championships in February.

The women...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760964 [Sports] The track and field squad posted impressive results at the Penn State National meet this past weekend, providing a boost of confidence in anticipation of the Big East Championships in February. 

The women...]]> Kyle Stephan [Sports] <![CDATA[Women's basketball loses to Cardinals]]> http://www.villanovan.com/sports/women-s-basketball-loses-to-cardinals-1.2760963 Nicholas Toland
By: Nicholas Toland

The women's basketball team came up short Saturday in a close Big East contest against No. 14 Louisville.

The final score was 62-58 in favor of the Cardinals, who have now won three in a row and have ris...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760963 [Sports] The women's basketball team came up short Saturday in a close Big East contest against No. 14 Louisville. 

The final score was 62-58 in favor of the Cardinals, who have now won three in a row and have ris...]]> Nicholas Toland [Sports] <![CDATA[Royal Bliss rocks unique sound]]> http://www.villanovan.com/arts-entertainment/royal-bliss-rocks-unique-sound-1.2760853 Sean Hudgins

Royal Bliss calls itself '...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760853 [Arts & Entertainment] Royal Bliss calls itself '...]]> Sean Hudgins [Arts & Entertainment] <![CDATA[Students shake up Shakespeare ]]> http://www.villanovan.com/arts-entertainment/students-shake-up-shakespeare-1.2760823 David Fiola
VST performs ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’

It is a fairly safe bet to say that most Univ...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760823 [Arts & Entertainment] It is a fairly safe bet to say that most Univ...]]> David Fiola [Arts & Entertainment] <![CDATA[Looking beyond baseball’s simplicity]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/looking-beyond-baseball-s-simplicity-1.2760449 Lauren Docktor
Fourth annual Business of Sports conference pitches revolutionary idea

While known for its entert...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760449 [News] While known for its entert...]]> Lauren Docktor [News] <![CDATA[University selects 3 members to Board of Trustees]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/university-selects-3-members-to-board-of-trustees-1.2760437 Elizabeth Heurich

The University's Board of ...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760437 [News] The University's Board of ...]]> Elizabeth Heurich [News] <![CDATA[Sports Illustrated on-site visit inspires students ]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/sports-illustrated-on-site-visit-inspires-students-1.2760431 Caroline Goldstein

Fifteen Villanova students...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760431 [News] Fifteen Villanova students...]]> Caroline Goldstein [News] <![CDATA[Spring transfer applications significantly lower than fall]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/spring-transfer-applications-significantly-lower-than-fall-1.2760426 Sam Marinelli

With a new semester underw...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760426 [News] With a new semester underw...]]> Sam Marinelli [News] <![CDATA[University mourns passing of Fr. McGuire, O.S.A]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/university-mourns-passing-of-fr-mcguire-o-s-a-1.2760419 Joe Fleming

Rev. William A. McGuire, O...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760419 [News] Rev. William A. McGuire, O...]]> Joe Fleming [News] <![CDATA[Study abroad acts as cultural classroom]]> http://www.villanovan.com/news/study-abroad-acts-as-cultural-classroom-1.2760400 Oriana Sengos

Studying abroad offers a chance for students to leave the University community and embark on an adventure in a foreign country. It is often viewed as an opportunity to expand horizons, learn in a new environment, gain new experiences and immerse onesel...

]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 1.2760400 [News] Oriana Sengos [News] <![CDATA[10 Totally Random Questions for Alexandra Venables]]> http://www.villanovan.com/features/10-totally-random-questions-for-alexandra-venables-1.2752003 Britta Winans
By: Britta Winans Senior, Nursing

1. Did you do anything special for Christmas break?

1.2752003 [Features] 1. Did you do anything special for Christmas break?

Britta Winans [Features]