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OPINION The Supreme Court Hypocrisy of the Republican Senate

Vivi Melkonian Staff Writer

In the wake of the tragic death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, there has been growing controversy regarding the vacant seat on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The Trump Adminis- tration sparked conversation about Ginsburg’s replacement the day after she died. There is obvious unrest with the idea of Trump appointing a new justice because we are cur- rently a mere five weeks out from the election, and his appointment would make the SCOTUS 6-3 conservative to liberal. Republican leaders and lawmakers are dead set on getting someone approved in the next few weeks. However, legislators like Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell, who have advocated for a SCOTUS appointment before the election, are going against their own words from years past. In 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving an empty SCOTUS seat the February before the 2016 Election. On the Senate floor, Lindsey Graham blocked then President Obama’s SCOTUS nomination, and Merrick Garland claimed that it was too close to the election, and this choice should be left to the next president. Graham went on to say, “I want you to use my words against me. If there’s a Republican president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can say Lindsey Graham said let’s let the next president, whoever it might

Lindsey Graham was staunchly against appointing a new Supreme Court Justice in 2016. Courtesy of Forbes be, make that nomination,” accordthan for Democrats, and therefore ing to The New York Daily News. advised that the process of appointAgain in 2018, Newsweek reported ment and approval should happen as that Graham again came out to say soon as possible. that if there is a vacancy after the Graham’s buddy in the Sencommencement of the Presidential ate, Mitch McConnell, is also receivPrimaries, the approval and nominaing criticism this week for taking a tion process should not begin until similar stance, contradicting his own the election is over. opinion from past years. In 2016, Now, in the days following McConnell was also opposed to Ginsburg’s death, Graham has come Obama appointing a new justice to out to say the Senate should “prothe SCOTUS because, “The Amerceed expeditiously” to replace Ginsican people should have a voice in burg. In a statement to Democrats in the selection of their next Supreme the house, Graham stated that due Court Justice. Therefore, this vacanto party biases, this process would be cy should not be filled until we have inherently different for Republicans a new president.”

McConnell has spoken numerous times this week about the SCOTUS vacancy, and his message is clear: he made a vow to fulfill President Trump’s agenda, which includes continuing the nomination process with the timeline as is. This goes to show that for these legislators, the rules should only be applied and adjusted when it benefits their party. If parties were reversed in this situation, I have no doubt that Graham and McConnell would be using every tool they had to prevent a nomination from happening. The rules are the rules though, and it is completely within the power of the Senate to fill the vacancy upon receiving a nomination from President Trump, regardless of the fast-approaching election. For a SCOTUS nominee to be approved, he or she needs confirmation from the Senate by a simple majority, which is 51 votes in favor. Currently the Senate rests at 53 Republicans and 45 Democrats, and in the upcoming election, there are 35 seats up for grabs. Thus, the affiliations and positions of the senators and president are crucial. It is important now more than ever that we hold our leaders accountable and make sure our voices are heard. According to The Atlantic, there are 17 million new voters since the 2016 election. It’s up to us to fight for the future of the country we want to see. The University has done a great job raising voter awareness and has many resources for registration and information.

COVID-19 and the Next Generation of Villanovans Ava Lundell sessions and face-to-face interactions with students and the wider While obviously not ideal, I would argue that these new tour University, or if they are just doing it to check a metaphorical box. Staff Writer college community have been so formats actually have some silver Perhaps the more personal dramatically altered. Further, as we linings. For instance, capping tours tour format should not be exclusive The Admissions Office all work our way through this acaat one to two families helps to create to the current COVID-19 era. We and Blue Key Society began offerdemic year, we can only guess how a more conversational and informal should begin thinking about the ing on-campus tours on WednesCOVID-19 will impact next year. atmosphere with prospective stulessons learned from this time in our day, Sept. 16, reemphasizing the Will COVID-19 cases spike? Will dents and their families. Tours can life and how to incorporate some many changes and challenges that social-distancing and online classes now be more tailored to the proof them permanently in the post COVID-19 has brought to almost be the new normal? Will a vaccine spective student, and the pressure of COVID-19 world. And remember, every aspect of our daily lives as Vilmiraculously solve all our problems? asking questions in front of so many if you do see a tour on campus, lanovans, as well as our visions for For some high school seniors, strangers is reduced. Additionally, be doubly sure to say “hello” and the future. While we are all sufferthis uncertainty may prompt them the greater difficulty of scheduling provide a warm welcome to our ing and muddling through our own to wonder, “Is it really worth comtours could potentially encourage visitors. A mask is not a muzzle. You COVID-19 transitions, recent Blue mitting to a campus experience at high schoolers to think more delibnever know, a friendly word or wave Key activities have underscored the all?” However, despite the frustraterately about whether they actually could result in a new classmate next impact on high school students in ing fact that reality is now overwant to spend their time touring the year. the midst of one of the biggest transhadowed by the unknown, colleges sitions of their lives – moving from (especially the University) are trying high school to college. their best to ensure high school 2020 has indeed been a seniors have all the information and crazy time for all of us, including experience necessary to make an our new freshmen classmates who informed decision about what they not only had to finish their senior want their futures to look like. years online, but also had to start The Admissions Office and their college careers during the Blue Key have made a range of pandemic. Seniors in high school alterations to tours to ensure the this year, however, are faced with the health and safety of the tour guides, challenge of navigating the always prospective students, and the larger stressful college decision process. As University community. One such stressful as this process was for the change is that tours are now capped Class of 2024, at least the college at one to two families per group to visits and dreaded application seamaintain social distancing, as well as son were finished before the stayto ensure prospective students can at-home orders of this past March hear the tour guide through masks. changed our world. Additionally, all visitors must wear Remember the difficulties a mask at all times, and entering of choosing a college? Imagine buildings is strictly off-limits. Moregoing through the process this fall now that campus tours, information over, Villanova’s on-campus tours are more difficult to schedule online. Students gather at The Oreo. Courtesy of Sarah Jones

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iOS 14 and Our Worsening Addictions to Our Phones

Joe Adams Staff Writer Last week, Apple released its latest iOS Update, iOS 14, and people are already going crazy customizing their home screens. All over Twitter this week, I have seen people’s home screens turning into Club Penguin backgrounds, their app icons being altered to photos from favorite TV shows and their layout drastically changing with widgets of their favorite apps. This is a big step for Apple. Since the very first iPhone came out with “iPhone OS 1,” users have had virtually no flexibility to customize their home screens. We were stuck with our boring little boxes of apps, all lined up, one after the other. iOS 14 changes everything. Besides small visual changes in certain apps and faster overall performance, the biggest change for me (and most of the world) has been the ability to add widgets to our home screens. With this, we can add big boxes that contain weather, reminders, news, stocks, suggested music and so much more. Personally, I have been utilizing the fitness activity widget to make sure I’m getting my steps in and have also added a “Presidential Forecast” widget, which shows how much of a chance each candidate has of winning the 2020 Presidential Election with updates as polls come in.

Apple rolled iOS 14 out to the public this past week with new, addictive features. Courtesy of 9to5Mac Having all this freedom is phones. We’re already obsessed with great, but it made me wonder: are our slabs of metal, and we hear more these new widgets doing more harm and more about how they can imthan good? Sure, it’s wonderful to pact us in the long run. At the end of be reminded to take a “brisk walk” every day, I’ve started making a habit to complete my activity ring for the of checking my screen time, and I’m day, but is it healthy to be staring disappointed in myself each night. at something like the presidential Even if we tell ourselves we’ll stop forecast every day? Won’t this just using our phones so much, it never remind me of how divided we are as works. a nation and what is at stake in our With widgets, we don’t even next election? have to tap on an app to get inforEven though I was excited to mation anymore. All we have to do is customize my home screen for the look at our home screen. The widfirst time with this update, I believe gets are designed to give quick, attenthere’s a method to Apple’s (hidden) tion-grabbing information that is just madness. These widgets are making begging to be explored. If we want us even more addicted to our cell more information (which is almost

always true), we can simply tap on the box and enter an endless world of scrolling and double tapping. iOS 14 is designed to intrigue us and pull us in to our iPhones, but it certainly has not been advertised as such. Apple’s release of the update played out just like it wanted it to. People across the world are posting their new layouts, seeking out new ways to change the way they interact with their phone and praising Apple for letting the user customize their experience for once. Maybe Apple waited 14 years to release an update in which we could customize our home screens so that, by the time it arrived, our excitement would outweigh the thought that this may be a ploy by Apple to get us more hooked on our iPhones. A smart business move, yes, but something that takes away from those face to face human experiences that we all grew up with. I miss the days of no smart phones, the days that felt like home, when we could talk transparently with each other and everyone who I passed by wasn’t staring down at their phone. As time progresses, I see that past as a distant memory that is sadly fading from society fairly quickly. One thing is certain. When the first iPhone came out in 2007, everything changed. Thirteen years later, Apple is advertising iOS 14 as software that “feels like home.” However, it surely feels like we’ve lost the meaning of this home as time progresses.

Medical Theater: Villanova’s Useless COVID-19 Precautions Andrew Kline Staff Writer your phone and everyone will auto matically say yes. Beyond the failure of the - ing, the University needs to drasti- cally modify the existing assessment by addressing the above topics. Until by addressing every possible area in which someone might feel unsafe. Groups that perform vocal music are questions themselves, the test can then, the Daily COVID-19 Self-Aseach being provided with their own As we are all aware by now, only be completed once in a 24 hour sessment will be nothing more than personal set of materials to limit this semester differs greatly from the span of time. This means that if a prime example of performative cross-contamination that would be standard education we had expected you wake up for an online class later inaction in our Villanova communipresent with shared materials. This since we were little. These changes in the morning and complete your ty. is a great idea, but the requirement are mostly warranted, but there are self-assessment before heading to Outside of the daily screenthat each group be limited to 16 still quite a few that make me scratch breakfast, you cannot complete your ing, many other essentially useless people or fewer, even in an outdoor my head. test again for 24 hours, and thus precautions have been taken by the location, while wearing masks and The most glaring exam- will not be able to have new results University to calm the complaints goggles, seems a little extreme. And ple of medical theater is the Daily before your in-person class at 8 a.m. of parents, students, faculty and the yes, you read that right. If you hapCOVID-19 Self-Assessment. The the next morning. wider community. pen to be walking to the tent outside short quiz is well-intentioned, but The largest issue with the Despite the fact that I am a of St. Mary’s Hall, you might be the questions fail to execute the self-assessment is the fact that there freshman this year, I have already serenaded by a group of masked and receipt of any meaningful or worth- is no requirement to actually comjoined a few different clubs and goggled musicians. while information. Questions about plete it every day, and that in the groups on campus and have quickly Overall, the University the user’s temperature and demo- event of a failed attempt, your day learned about the many restrictions has been doing a great job of con- graphics obviously have some use, can still continue as normal. In one placed on clubs, even with their trolling the spread of COVID-19, but asking simply if the user has of my first attempts to complete the ability to host in-person events. demonstrated by how its number checked for new symptoms does not screening after having just moved in, This shocks me; I am allowed to of cases has remained relatively have enough of an impact because I misread the second question, which sit indoors for approximately an low compared to other colleges and you can easily check if you have caused me to fail the test. Panicking, hour with about 25 classmates for a universities across the nation. It is symptoms, but that does not mean I followed the app’s instructions and lecture, but a club is not allowed to simply a disappointment to students that you are symptom free. The contacted the Student Health Cen- formally host an outdoor gathering that we are experiencing so many final question asks the user if they ter,, only to be told that I was okay to conduct its business. extra rules, regulations and precauwill uphold and follow the universi- and should just proceed as usual, For music groups on campus, tions, especially when so many of ty’s COVID-19 guidelines, but that despite my failed attempt to earn a the precautions are very extreme them seem to be minimally effective equates to just clicking to agree to badge. and often seem to be aimed at methods of slowing the spread of the terms of use when you update To improve the daily screenrelieving the fears of those involved the coronavirus.

Jacob Artz Staff Writer When I walked into Falvey Library for the first time this year, I felt like I was in Whoville when the Grinch took all the Christmas dec- orations and gifts, including the last can of “who hash.” The first floor is bare, and the desks and comput- ers have vanished. We must, howev- er, remember we are in the midst of a pandemic, and for us to return to normal soon, we must execute what is safe for the University community. Falvey should set up the first floor in a more inviting way so stu- dents, especially freshmen, can get a taste of what Falvey is all about. We see in other student areas that all the furniture is set up, but some are closed off to maintain social distanc- ing. While these changes are helpful, I believe that Falvey should adhere to the following blueprint. The library can set up the tables and have two chairs instead of four. It could also have half of the computers in place. We already use classrooms and study spaces frequently this semester, while wiping them down after usage. I can certainly understand why they implemented the changes. As an employee of the library, I discussed these changes with three of my supervisors: Ms. Cengal, Mr. Dierkes and Mr. Sgier. They are all working in the Access Service area coordinating contactless pickup, assisting patrons with various questions via the virtual service desk, sorting books in the processing area and working tirelessly on many improvement projects within Falvey Library. Safety must be the first priority, and this plan showcases how the community cares This weekend, we added over 25 new cases at the Univer- sity, a number which continues to climb as this week continuing. At the time of writing, we are up to 71 active cases, which nearly doubles the total amount of cases that we have experienced on campus so far this semester. With this in mind, it seems that it is time for many in our community to be reminded of the Community First pledge we all agreed to this semester. If we continue adding cases at the rate we are, there is absolutely no question that the school will have to take preventative actions to stop the spread of COVID-19, up to and including sending us home. For anyone who doubts this, our fellow Philadelphia school, Temple University, has already sent their students online for the remainder of the semester and has put incen- tives in place for students to return home. The University has not ruled this option out, if it becomes neces- sary to protect our community. We are all responsible for protecting one another from COVID-19 this semester. This means, especially now, that if you have become complacent in following the guidelines, it is time to ensure that you are diligently for its students. It would be hypo- critical of Falvey to ignore the safety of students by irresponsibly setting up the first floor. Ms. Cengal concurred, explaining, “The point of the setup is to make sure the staff feels safe as we can still help people get books, while maintaining safety for the employees and students.” While maintaining safety, the library continues to be a tremen- dous aid for all students on campus with their services of loaning books for classes, finding research for grad- uate classes and serving as a social hub for many students on campus. I work at the desk at Falvey and have met countless new students and professors, which has helped my networking significantly. I miss the social aspect of it all, but we will celebrate later once we return to normal. The social aspect is import- ant, and Mr. Sgier recognizes this. We must settle for what the virus gives us and remain vigilant during this time. The library still offers all of its services in a different form. “I think the changes have al- lowed us to offer academic support to the Villanova community during this very difficult and challenging time,” Mr. Sgier said. “It is differ- ent. There are limitations on where students can go and where they can study. The access of certain spaces and materials have changed. This might seem annoying, but the main priority for these changes is creating a safe environment for students and faculty to access critical academic support, and for the staff to provide it.” The library offers pick up services for students, where the

The first floor of Falvey Memorial Library is uncomfortably empty due to COVID-19. Courtesy of The Villanovan books and put them in bags on the restrictions responsibly, thus far,” he first floor. said. “I would hope this fact would The Speaker’s Corner in the influence decision makers to allow back of the first floor is available for for additional indoor seating.” studying and classes. The third and I hope he is right and that fourth floors are only for employees, Falvey can return to what it was. but the first and second floors are We will return the first floor open until midnight for students. to a place where students can gather As the situation of the virus continresponsibly to work in groups and ues to improve, Mr. Dierkes gave an socialize with others. optimistic outlook on revising the Let the Grinch come back floor plan for the later part of the with his triumphant horn when the semester when the weather inevitastudents have repeatedly proven bly turns cold. themselves responsible, so that ta“The students have shown bles and computers can reign once themselves to handle the current again on the first floor.

Letter From the Editors: It’s Time to Recommit to The CARITAS Commitment and Put Community First

shelving employees collect requested following all of the guidelines listed to the left. Particularly, we absoltuely have to make sure that we are not hosting or attending large gather- ings or parties of any kind. The school has recently sent emails to members of the Community First Student Committee, with messages to pass on to all student organizations on campus. Administrators have had meetings with groups involved with Greek Life, Student Involvement and other areas of the University. While we are not pointing fingers, as the rise in cases is the result of many decisions from many different students, it is well known that there has been an uptick in social activity off-campus over the past two weeks. It is certainly not exclusive to one or two organiza- tions hosting gatherings, so we all need to make sure that we are hold- ing one another accountable. Whether you are a member of any group or campus organiza- tion that is planning to host a party, or have heard about any being planned, it is your duty to advise people to cancel the party, or not attend it if it is still being hosted. Moving forward, we cannot allow ourselves or our peers to become relaxed about preventing the spread of COVID-19. This virus is dangerous, if not to you then to your professors, classmates, and the staff that helps make this community what it is. We, as an Editorial Board sincerely hope that everyone remembers the necessity of our continued commitment to the greater Villanova community. While this semester has not been perfect, it assuredly beats taking Zoom classes from home for the remainder of this year. Please, everyone, keep CARITAS in mind this, and every, weekend.

I pledge to keep the Villanova Community healthy and safe by: • Putting Community First by considering others when making decisions and doing my part to keep myself and others healthy and safe. • Wearing a mask in public and shared spaces. • Practicing good personal hygiene, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. • Following social distancing guidelines in all my interactions. • Self-monitoring and reporting any COVID-19 symptoms. • Limiting non-essential travel. • Holding my fellow community members accountable and reminding them to put Community First. • Acting respectfully and caringly in all my interactions.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FALL 2020 FRESHMEN SENATE ELECTIONS

Alexandra Gelb

Hello, my name is Alexandra Gelb and I am from Long Island, NY. I love to play golf, listen to music, and hang out with my friends. I am a very creative thinker and I love to put action behind all of my ideas. I am running to be your class senator as I am a hardworking and devoted student who is willing to work with the student body to ignite change.

Andrew Kline

My name is Andrew Kline and I am running to represent the class of 2024 in the SGA senate. I am running for this position because I feel that I have already worked to gain the trust of many of my classmates and because I am ready to help make the change that our class talked so heavily about before arriving on campus and to advocate for every student at Villanova University with a focus on the class of 2024. Remember when you vote on October 2nd or 3rd to help “Get Kline to the Finish Line”!

Connor Nachurski

Hi, my name is Connor Nachurski and I’m running to be one of your freshman sena- tors. A little bit about me: I’m from South Jersey, I love basketball and volleyball, and I like country music. SGA is something vey important to me. I love being a voice of the people and helping put other’s ideas into motion. I know that not everyone is comfort- able speaking up, so it brings me joy to rep- resent my peers. As the former president of my high school, I have previous experience leading my colleagues during the aftermath of the pandemic. During the pandemic I had to help reschedule various significant events like graduation, therefore, I know the in’s and out’s of working with COVID precautions. It is because of this that I feel I am qualified to be one of the freshman class leaders this semester, so remember to vote for Connor Nachurski on October 2nd.

Elizabeth Baladez

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Baladez and I am running to be a Senator for the class of 2024. I wish to be elected to SGA because I want to “be the change you want to see in the world” and I can be that change. This year I want to promote that we are “Bet- ter Together” socially distant, of course. A single person cannot do the job alone, so if we work as a team, we are ultimately “Better Together.”

Elizabeth Vaughn

I’m Elizabeth Vaughn, a business major from Dayton, Ohio hoping to represent our class within SGA. In high school, I was very involved with cross country and track, student council, and developing a service dog organization. I would be honored to bring my ideas to Villanova and make our freshman year one to remember. If elected, I will work for early syllabi access to aid in scheduling, to fix the leak in the bridge to south, ensure heaters in tents, and spearhead diversity efforts. When you vote this week- end, just remember to Vote Vaughn Before Your Chance is Gone!

Erin Cooney

Hello! My name is Erin Cooney and I am a freshman in the School of Business from Medfield, Massachusetts. Student Council has always been a very big and important part of my life, so I would love to be elect- ed as a member of SGA. I am incredibly passionate about all that SGA stands for, and I promise I will use my platform to turn student concerns and desires into realities.

Gavin Woodin

Hey everyone, my name is Gavin Woodin, and I am a Biology major from Holden, MA. I am so excited to be running for Sena- tor of our class! I wish to be elected to SGA so that I can truly be a voice of the Villa- nova community. My main focuses include furthering sustainable practices, working closer with our Multicultural Student Orga- nizations, and fostering closer relationships with our local businesses in Delaware county. I hope that my outgoing and comedic per- sonality will bring a new perspective to SGA and I hope that all of you will help me reach that goal!

Giuliana Black

My name is Giuliana Black and I am a Communications and Political Science ma- jor from Long Island. I have been involved with Student Government since my fresh- man year of high school and I would love to continue to serve my fellow students here at Villanova. My goal is to be an ally and re- source for all freshmen. I would love to be a voice that represents the larger student body, bring the concerns of the freshman class to the forefront, and hopefully help to pass leg- islation that helps both the freshman and the rest of the students here at Villanova.

Jade Cahoon

I’m Jaden Cahoon, and I’m running for freshman senate to help make lasting, positive change on campus. I like to read and write--except for in any of my classes--and I play viola with the chamber strings here at Villanova, where I’m majoring in finance in the school of business. What I also love to do is help bring ideas to their fullest potential and the best way to do that, I believe, is with multiple people working on it to bring about the best version of what the idea could be. I’m running to help turn ideas into objectives, and objectives into meaningful action with the help of my fellow future senators.

Lauren Amoo

My name is Lauren Amoo and I am a Bio- chemistry major in the Class of 2024. I am from Silver Spring, Maryland and I am of Ghanaian descent. I would like to be elected to SGA because I believe that is extremely important to have a governing body that represents our diverse student body. Additionally, I know I will listen to the concerns of my fellow classmates and take action based on these concerns. I promise to be your voice; vote Lauren Amoo for Senate.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION FALL 2020 FRESHMEN SENATE ELECTIONS

Madeline Plumer

Hi! My name is Madeline Plumer, and I am a neuroscience major on a pre-med track from Meadville, Pennsylvania. I am very excited to be running for a Senator position for the class of 2024 this fall. Working with the Villanova community and making ev- eryone’s voices heard is so important to me, and as a Senator, I would work very hard to make sure the freshmen get their opinions out there so we can make change together. GO CATS!

Tee Parris

My name is Tee Parris. I’m from Johannes- burg, South Africa and I’m in CLAS doing an individually designed major. I hope to be a senator so that I can help people achieve the goals they have set for themselves & the goals we have as a community by providing effective communication between the class of 2024 & the administration. I also wish to be a senator so that I can help build bonds between all the members in our Nova Class of ‘24 family.

Mark Moore Thomas Dessoye

Hello Villanovans! My name is Mark Moore My name is Thomas Dessoye, and I want to and I am from Leesburg, Virginia, about an run as our freshman class senator! As your hour outside of DC, and I am running for freshman class senator, I want to enhance SGA Senator this year. Giving back to those our understanding of COVID-19 so we can that give to me has been something very im- continue our fall and spring semester with portant to me, and it is for most Villanovans. ease, and I want to find more efficient ways I see SGA as an amazing opportunity to give to accomplish Unitas, Veritas, and Cariback to our community, which has given us tas. Before students arrived on campus, the all so much. I hope I can count on your vote! school checked for physical testing for the coronavirus, meningitis, eyesight, hearing, etc., but the school never checked for anxOlivia Lawlor Hello all! My name is Olivia Lawlor and I am thrilled to be running for senator this year. I am a freshman from Guilford, Connecticut and am studying in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I absolutely iety, depression, mental illnesses, or addiction. I desperately want to end the stigmatization of mental health so all Villanova students can be supported with the utmost representation and so that not one student will ever have to suffer alone. love Villanova and am so grateful to be living on campus this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I strive to make a William Clarkin mark on this community and be an advocate Hey class of 2024, my name is William for my classmates, which the senator position Clarkin and I am running for one of the will allow me to do! freshman class Senator positions. A little about me, I am from northern New Jersey, I am here studying Nursing, and I am a Mid- Patrick Carney My name is Patrick Carney, I am from East Stroudsburg, PA. I am running for student senate to fulfill my vision for Villanova’s future: a fairer, sustainable, and more caring Villanova. I’m an Eagle Scout, President Emeritus of my school, and President Emeritus of Students Against Destructive Deci- sions. With my experience, leadership skills, vision, and your vote on October 3rd, 2020, shipman in the Navy ROTC program. I am hoping to be elected as a Senator to SGA because I believe I can represent our class in a way that will shed light onto the truly re- markable aspects of who we are and how we are going to change Villanova for the better. We are only at the beginning of our jour- ney but the building of an even better Nova starts now and I hope to be the one helping YOU do it. together we can Ignite Change and foster a better Villanova for all. Voting is open for freshmen beginning Preston Munoz Hello to the wildcats of the class of 2024! My name is Preston Muñoz and I am runOctober 2 at 8 a.m. ning to be elected as one of your six senators in Villanova’s Student Government Association. I am a Cognitive and Behavior Neuand is open until roscience major from San Diego, California. However, despite my lack of knowledge of the east coast, my past experience as a October 3 at 8 p.m. president of my high school’s student government over the past four years will prove I have the capability to help lead the freshfollow man. I want to be in Student Government to give our freshman and any student from any background the voice they need during this @ecvillanova & @sgavillanova uncertain time. On October 2nd and 3rd do not forget to vote for Preston Muñoz! for more information