Topic: Villanova University
Top galleries, list articles, quizzes
All Content
-
Gore Vidal: a celebrity, a life writ large
Gore Vidal was known as much for his fierce public spats as he was for collected works that included 25 novels, 200 essays, six plays, several screenplays, and a National Book Award for essays on the United States.
-
US drought: how it could impact food, water needs around the world
The effects of the widespread US drought could range from higher utility prices and industry costs in the developed world to population displacements and political unrest in less developed regions.
-
Nora Ephron had rare, crowd-pleasing ability to mix humor and feminism
Screenwriter and journalist Nora Ephron, who died Tuesday, had a knack for being humorous while tackling controversial, important topics. She broke barriers for women in Hollywood and elsewhere.
-
Tony Awards put Broadway's booming box office on display
The Tony Awards showed theater's freshness and creativity, but rampant Hollywood stars and high ticket prices are making Broadway less accessible to the masses, say critics.
-
Will California's nonpartisan primary result in more moderate candidates?
Under the new format, the two candidates for California office receiving the most votes will advance regardless of their party affiliation. Proponents say it will result in less partisanship.
-
Doc Watson, innovative guitarist and 'positive icon' for Appalachian region
Doc Watson, who passed on Tuesday, developed a signature style of guitar picking, elevating the instrument to frontline status and influencing guitarists of every genre.
-
For Facebook IPO, some suitors wary of the big dance (+video)
This week's Facebook IPO, valued at an eye-popping $100 billion, is among the most-anticipated initial public offerings ever. But some analysts wonder about Facebook's business model for the future. General Motors pulled its ads this week, and insiders plan to sell lots of shares.
-
Will Californians trust Jerry Brown enough to vote for his tax increase?
After outlining drastic cuts Monday, Gov. Jerry Brown pleaded with California voters to approve a temporary sales-tax increase. Some experts, but not all, think he can get it through.
-
Jerry Brown proposes billions in cuts. Are Californians getting his message?
With California's budget shortfall soaring, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) proposes broad, painful cuts for state workers and programs. Without new taxes, he warns voters, the cuts will be even worse.
-
Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)
Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.
-
How North Carolina gay-marriage vote could hurt Obama reelection bid
President Obama is in an awkward spot on gay marriage, and Tuesday's vote to ban gay marriage in North Carolina – a swing state – highlights a potential vulnerability in November.
-
'Where the Wild Things Are' author Sendak wrote to 'communicate profound truths'
Maurice Sendak never had children, but understood the power of the parent-child bond. His seminal work, 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was criticized as too dark for children, but became a classic.
-
Occupy movement seeks new recruits. In New York, it found some. (+video)
A new generation of activists skips school, flocks to Wall Street to join May Day Occupy protests. On their minds? student loans, reining in corporations, and being part of something that could matter.
-
Occupy 2012: Day 1 of protests yields a mixed review (+video)
Turnout for the Occupy movement's May Day protests was respectable in New York and Chicago. In some West Coast cities, police resorted to tear gas or pepper spray. Did the movement do itself any favors during its relaunch on Tuesday?
-
Vox News Media report card: why Mitt Romney got more positive coverage than Obama
The Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism released its report card on media campaign coverage, and no one came out smelling very rosy.
-
Synthetic marijuana on the rise: looks like pot, but 'far worse'
Synthetic marijuana is marketed as a cheap way to get a legal marijuana-like high. But health experts say it is 'way more' than marijuana and is 'very dangerous.'
-
How 'Caine's Arcade' raised $164,000 for a boy from East L.A. (+video)
The Internet short film 'Caine's Arcade' has touched an emotional chord among viewers, who have donated to a college fund for Caine Monroy. It shows how social media are reshaping fundraising.
-
Difference Maker Tax day: 1040 reasons you should know Nina Olson
Nina Olson is the National Taxpayer Advocate – the voice of the public at the IRS. She's trying to help you navigate the tax code you love to loathe.
-
Mike Wallace: the legendary '60 Minutes' career that almost wasn't (+video)
Mike Wallace, who died this weekend, considered another path after covering the 1968 presidential campaign. But in the end, he set a high standard for serious long-form investigative journalism.
-
Vox News Sarah Palin a news show 'co-host'? Rivalry with Katie Couric casts her as one.
Sarah Palin is appearing on 'Today,' pitting her against Katie Couric on 'GMA.' The ratings ploy evokes memories of the 2008 interview, but raises questions about the moniker 'co-host.'
-
Cover Story The faith factor: Religion's new prominence in campaign 2012
Whose beliefs matter? From birth control to taxes, religion is playing an unprecedented role in campaign 2012.
-
How Occupy Wall Street plans to spring back to action
Occupy Wall Street isn't dead, leaders of the movement say. It's ready to emerge from a winter of hibernation with a spring of renewed activism.
-
'Bully' movie to be released 'unrated.' Will that allow more kids to see it?
Because of crude language, the award-winning movie 'Bully' was initially given an 'R' rating. But the documentary is being released 'unrated' in the hopes of reaching its target audience.
-
'Hunger Games' leads Hollywood's dramatic turnaround
'The Hunger Games' posted the third-best opening in US history, adding to Hollywood's surge after a poor 2011, which saw the worst ticket sales in 16 years.
-
Why Rick Santorum could lose in Pennsylvania, his home state
Rick Santorum is leading in Pennsylvania polls now. But Pennsylvania fits the profile of states that Mitt Romney has won.
Previous
Become part of the Monitor community