The Villanova Times

A.A. Isn't the Cult You May Think It Is

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

March 12: Thursday-8:30

As I walked out of Bartley towards the Health Services Center, I fumbled through my papers to see what room the Alcohol Anonymous meeting would be held in. It was to be held in Room 200. I had seen this room before, but this time as I made the trek over to the building, I was pretty nervous about the world I was about to enter.

Villanovans for Life

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Villanovans for Life are an active group on campus that opposes the legality of abortion. Their second annual Respect Life Dinner was held in honor of Cardinal Justin Rigali, who received the Respect Life Award. Fr. Peter Donahue praised the Cardinal for his ardent devotion to the abortion issue, and Villanovans for Life President Clare Oven called him "a great champion in the cause of life.

Concert Review: Flight of the Conchords

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Flight of the Conchords, the Grammy Award-winning and self-proclaimed formerly fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo a capella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo of New Zealand, performed a sold out show at Philadelphia's Tower Theater on April 18. This tour comes at the end of the second season of their hit HBO show, also entitled Flight of the Conchords.

Fashion: 'Lite-Brite'

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Draw you inspiration from the classic children's toy in order to tap into one of the key trends for spring and summer. Neon hues are more popular than ever this year, and the kid-like playfulness of it all will allow you to drift back to the carless days of youth-when neon hair scrunchies were the best accessory out there! To begin, start with a simple sun dress that still has a pop of color, then add punchy accessories for color.

Film Review: Adventureland

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Adventureland, directed by Greg Mottola and starring the relatively unknown Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, depicts the story of college graduate whose European summer plans go awry, as he must now work at Adventureland, the local amusement park, in an effort to pay for his grad school tuition at Columbia.

Gaming With Ballweg

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Hello fellow gamers of Villanova. Can you believe another year is over already? It's going too fast I tell ya. But I can't get sentimental yet. I still have one more year here, which means you all get another year of "Gaming With Ballweg.

Top 5 New Albums on WXVU

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

1. Heather Perry and the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S: These Appetites
2. Stuedabakerbrown: Closer
3. Brakes: Touchdown
4. Mouthfull Of Bees: Mouthful Of Bees
5. Foster McGinty: Peach Red

A Return to Federalism

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the ensuing economic crisis in the United States, new distinct divisions are presenting themselves, both between parties and inside them. Obviously, the stimulus packages show the distinctions between both political parties. All House Republicans voted against President Obama's first bailout package, worth $787 billion, while around 20 Democrats voted against it.

Cutting Down on Smoking

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

About a year ago, Andy Moriarty wrote an article titled, "Smoke 'em If You Got 'Em," in reference to cigarettes. I respect those wanting to protect the rights of smokers, but there are ways to cut down on smoking and ways in which some smokers could be more considerate.

Torture Memos Spark Controversy Across the Nation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Following President Obama's release of the Bush Justice Department's Torture Memos, great controversy has ensued across the nation. While many Americans cringe at the revelations, others question whether or not the use of torture, or as the CIA strategically calls it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," actually works.

Marijuana: The New Blood Diamond for Mexico

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Last week countless individuals celebrated 4-20. Weed, pot, hash, bud, whatever you want to call it, is enjoyed by over 25 million Americans on a regular basis. However, last year it caused 6,300 deaths in Mexico, and this year it has already claimed the lives of another 1,600.

The New Face of the Republican Party

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

After losing the Presidential election in November, the Republican Party was forced to scramble to find a new leader. They made history with the election of the first African American party chairman, Michael Steele.

Since this history making move, Steele is appearing less and less frequently in the public eye, and instead has become a behind-closed-doors type of leader.

Novafest

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Novafest: On West Campus, it is the one day that Public Safety and even Radnor police let drinking and partying go unpunished, at least until the late afternoon. Fun times for so many Villanova students. A completely random guy from another college, visiting a friend at Villanova apparently, came up to me and said "This is the best college experience I have ever had! Forget Villanofun, this is Villasofun!"

West Campus's raucous partying gave Villanova a great reputation, and the authority's laid back approach to it all was incredible.