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Wildcats prepare for rematch on road against Georgetown, center Monroe

Villanova handled the Hoyas once already this season, but the question is whether they can do it on the road. The No. 2 Wildcats will travel to No. 8 Georgetown on Saturday looking for a season sweep of their conference rival, along with a further boost to their already solid résumé. Full story

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Facelift for Sullivan, Sheehan to begin this summer

University’s latest investment enhances energy efficiency.

During the upcoming summer months, Sheehan Hall and Sullivan Hall will be completely remodeled as a part of the University's Campus Master Plan. About four or five years ago, the Campus Master Plan was developed to improve the University, said Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Bob Morro. Full story

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Why do we skip?

The Villanovan offers some explanations for the empty desks in every classroom.

We’ve all been there. It’s a Friday afternoon, you haven’t done the reading for class and there’s freezing rain outside. Full story

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Asian sensation rocks ’Nova Nation

Celebration combines traditional with contemporary to produce unique cultural melangé

In its most highly anticipated, climactic event of the year, the Asian Students Association lent the Villanova Room, Hollywood and even the Jersey Shore an irresistibly eastern flair. The show combined music, performances, comedy, food and culture into a spring roll of entertainment. Full story

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University to adopt Gmail student accounts for fall 2010

Accounts to retain villanova.edu domain, offer lifelong access

The University will join Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Northwestern and countless others in offering Gmail accounts to students by fall 2010, according to Chief Information Officer Stephen Fugale. The accounts will remain Villanova-based, but unlike the current e-mail service, Microsoft Exchange, they will be free, lifelong e-mail accounts for as long as Google offers Gmail. Full story

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’Cats take down Hall

Call it a coincidence, but Cal Ripken Jr., a man known for having one of baseball's most memorable streaks, got his chance to see the No. 2 men's basketball team try to extend a few of its own on Tuesday night. Villanova came into the game as winners of 35 straight games in the building, 11 straight overall and eight straight in the Big East this season. Full story

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SAY ANYTHING: End the diversity obsession

I fully realize that the opinions expounded upon in this column are neither unobjectionable nor in line with the prevailing socio-political tide. I also don’t really care. I am not worried about breaking commonly held views, assuming that my direction is toward a well thought-out conclusion. Full story

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Francisvale: a 100-year tradition of saving pets in ’Nova’s backyard

Local animal shelter attributes its success to dedicated volunteers, loving owners

On their way to the theater one night, George McClellan and his wife, Harriet, came across a stray puppy, trembling in the cold. The couple took the dog in immediately, named him Francis and decided that they must do something to help other dogs like him. Full story

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‘Medea’ kicks off spring semester in Vasey Theatre

Director and star of latest production speak to The Villanovan about the modern reimagining of the G

There is some gnarly stuff in this show that [audience members] have not seen on stage before, Kimberly Fairbanks says Fairbanks, a petite woman with a pixie cut, is a first-year masters in theatre graduate student. She speaks thoughtfully, conveying the impression that she is intensely connected to her role as Medea in the Vasey production of the Greek tragedy & Medea, which opened Tuesday night. Full story