WEDNESDAY February 4, 2026 www.villanovan.com @thevillanovan VOLUME 120 | ISSUE 2
VU Should Stand Against Federal Immigration Policies
STUDENT-RUN SINCE 1916
Villanova Community Celebrates Black History Month
Majo James Staff Writer
Villanova’s decision to invite Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the Career Fair is deeply disappointing. The Villanova Food News GroupMe, created to reduce food waste, exploded when one member alerted others that CBP would be present at the Villanova-run Career Fair. Some expressed that such information was irrelevant to the group chat. Others shared their support for Immigration Enforcement, while others criticized it. The responses in the GroupMe and around campus in the following days mirrored similar apathy and disdain some students have expressed towards other on-campus activism. Why do people keep bringing up politics in (seemingly) apolitical spaces? What do people think they’re going to get out of making so much fuss and getting in everyone else’s way? Not caring about politics is political. It’s a privilege for Villanova students to be annoyed that group chats are not revealing where to get pizza on campus like usual, while federal agents are murdering people in broad daylight. How many people would have known as quickly as they did about CBP being invited to campus if it weren’t for those messages? This is the point of activism: to force us to look at what we would rather not, in places we don’t expect. Abraham Lincoln initially resisted abolition, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years and Martin Luther King Jr. responded directly to criticisms that he Continued on p.6
Throughout the month of February, the Villanova community will come together to celebrate the 50th annual Black History Month. Graydon Paul/Villanovan Photography
Finn Courtney
Co-News Editor Mia Galego
Co-News Editor
This February, the Villanova community, from students to the administration, is coming together to celebrate the 50th annual Black History Month. Dating back to 1976, every February has been established as Black History Month to showcase and celebrate Black voices, excellence and achieve-
ments both at Villanova and around the world. “This month, Villanova will celebrate the contributions of African American and Black people within our community and throughout history,” the University said earlier this month, across its various social media platforms. Every year, on-campus organizations such as the Black Student Union (BSU) and African Caribbean Villanovans (ACV) host different events and programming designed for Black History Month. This, along with
the various events they put on all year long, includes speaker series events, panel and educational conversations, workshops, alumni showcases, film screenings and more. “Black History Month represents a time to reflect, celebrate and learn,” ACV Co-President Daniella Forson said. “For ACV, it’s about honoring the history and contributions of Black people while also recognizing the ongoing experiences of Black students today. It’s a reminder that Black history is not just something in the
past. It continues to shape our present and future. This month gives us the opportunity to celebrate our culture while also having meaningful conversations about growth, identity, and representation.” BSU, ACV and other organizations have a variety of events planned specifically for Black History Month, in addition to the programming they do all year long. “This month, ACV has planned events that focus on culture, education, and community,” Forson said. “Our programming Continued on p.2
Trump’s Second Term: A One-Year Recap Darya Radzevich
Staff Writer
On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second, non-consecutive term as President of the United States, pledging to restore the country to a “golden age.” Trump promised to restore economic strength, tighten immigration enforcement and challenge political institutions. His first year back in office involved testing
these promises, facing battles within the branches of government and rising polarization across the country.
Over the past year, the Trump administration has prioritized stricter immigration policies, as well as
The first year of the second Trump administration has brought many changes. Emma Cote/Villanovan Photography
economic and educational restructuring. Trump’s policies are energizing his supporters while raising concerns among opponents. “He definitely delivered on his promises,” President of Villanova Republicans Andrew Smith said. “Especially with the immigration issue, he put in a lot of effort, emphasis and resources into immigration.” Throughout his campaign, Trump emphasized the importance of securing Continued on p.4
Villanova University Student Charged In Sexual Assault Case p. 2
2026 Spring Involvement Fair Recap p. 3
Science Is Not a Strong Suit Of Anti-Abortion Laws p. 5
Joe Rogan’s COVID Cocktail Is Extremely Problematic p. 6
How To Make The Most Of Studying Abroad p. 7
Why Having An Internship While In School Is Beneficial p. 9
The Villanova Singers Roll Out Annual Singing Valentines p. 11
A Villanova Guide To Life Everywhere p. 11
Men’s Golf Gears Up For 2026 Campaign p. 16
Wildcat Watch: Deaviz Dominates The Cage p. 17