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Host Anders Pryor talks Davante Adams, Baker Mayfield, Jacksonville Jaguars and more burning NFL topics in this week's episode of Wildcat Formation with special guest Jacob Artz.

In this episode of the WXV&U Podcast, WXVU's Nick Langan sits down with Samuel Sinemus, an M.S. student in Psychology at Villanova.  Samuel won 1st place at the recently held 3-Minute Thesis competition amongst Villanova graduate students for his research on The Impact of Modeling Mental States on Goal Directed Conversations.  Samuel will be representing Villanova in the Northeast Regional 3-Minute Thesis competition that will be held on April 28.

In this spirited conversation, Nick talks to Samuel about his Psychology background, his path to Villanova, how he settled on his research, and how we can adapt his findings to achieve meaningful conversations with others in our lives.

WXVU News Director Gabriella Raful hosts this week's Villanova Campus Minute.

The Campus Activities Team will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on the Campus Green and the Oreo this Thursday and Friday. The celebration will include carnival games and Quizzo on Thursday night followed by a Kappa Delta Shamrock Tournament on Friday afternoon as well as food trucks, fire pits, and live Irish music on Friday night!

In other news, the NOVAdance marathon will be taking place this Saturday from 10am-10pm at the Jake Nevin Field House. As the culmination and main event of NOVAdance, the NOVAdance marathon is a 12-hour dance marathon celebrating the entire year of fundraising, awareness, and, most especially, the B+ Heroes. Visit VUgroups.com for more information on tickets and how to attend!

WXVU News Director Gabriella Raful hosts this week's Main Line News Minute.

Newtown Square’s Historical Society will be hosting a “Taste of Ireland Tours" at the Square Tavern, Paper Mill House and Bartram Covered Bridge on March 19th starting at 12 noon. Visitors are invited to experience the warm and charming experience of the decorated 1700's Historic Square Tavern,  while costumed guides explain Newton's history. Samplings of Irish cakes, breads, cheeses, ales and Meade will also be available as well as a new local art exhibit and sale. The Bartram Covered Bridge will also be open to walk across, as guests are able to step into the past and admire the unique architecture and trusses spanning the Crum Creek. The “Taste of Ireland Tours" is free of charge but donations are welcome!

In other news, Radnor Township's Board of Health shot down a plan to regulate kratom after a business selling the herbal extract along with CBD opened without township permission. The decision came out after residents decried the opening of the CBD Kratom store in the former Starbucks location, at 218 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne. Ultimately, the board decided the township should not regulate kratom. However, because the Board of Health is only an advisory group, Radnor Commissioners will make a final decision on kratom regulation soon.

Host Anders Pryor talks Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz from all angles in this week’s episode of Wildcat Formation.

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WXVU News Director Gabriella Raful hosts this week's Villanova Campus Minute.

As per Father Peter’s recent email,  the University's Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which includes a tuition increase of 4.25 percent. According to Father Peter, the tuition increase is a reflection of inflation present in the U.S. economy. The budget also allows for the University’s commitment to undergraduate financial assistance. Finally, the budget provides for continued investment in the Strategic Plan and programmatic initiatives. Villanova currently provides more than $140 million in undergraduate financial assistance, which is an increase of $57 million over the past 10 years.

In other news, a traffic light at East Lancaster and North Ithan avenue fell into the road on Monday afternoon. According to Radnor Township police the traffic light fell due to high winds. Though police had blocked off traffic in the westbound lanes on Lancaster Avenue, traffic has now returned to normal flow.

WXVU News Director Gabriella Raful hosts this week's Main Line News Minute.

"Harry Potter star Rupert Grint recently enjoyed a meal on the main line. Grint, or better known as Ron Weasley from "Harry Potter,", was out to eat at Minella's Diner in Wayne. On Sunday, Minella's shared a photo of the 33-year-old English actor on their Facebook page. Grint is back in the Philadelphia area to film the fourth season of Apple TV's "Servant." Filming locations for the psychological horror series have included Center City Philadelphia and Delaware County, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In other news, police in Radnor reported an incidence of checks being fraudulently cashed after being stolen from a mailbox. According to police, the incident occurred on Jan. 21 as the victim put mail containing checks in the mailbox outside the Wayne Post Office at 104. S. Wayne Ave. Police said the victim quickly realized the payees did not get the funds from the checks, as the checks were cashed at various locations and had their amounts altered. The Radnor police have said to hand your outgoing mail to your postal carrier or take mail to the post office directly for delivery. The police also mentioned not to leave mail inside the mailbox overnight and advised patrons to pay bills online if possible. If you are expecting and did not receive a check, or other valuable property, contact the issuing agency immediately for verification.

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