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Source: The Nest course registration database. Percentages are estimates based on courses in The Nest with the “On-Line” campus tag or the “OL” section code, divided by the total number of classes with the “Undergraduate” attribute for each year. GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
More summer courses offered online since 2016
May 1, 2024
Summer sustainability program prompts building closures
May 1, 2024
Women faculty who were recognized as “Pink Pioneers” were honored at the opening of the “Virgins, Goddesses and Barbie” exhibit at the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum, April 25. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK
Pink Party empowers women through art and speech
May 1, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
FAFSA delays stress incoming students
May 1, 2024
Daniel Paradise ’25 transferred to St. Joes from Cabrini in fall 2023. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Tuition match: ‘A layer of security’ for Cabrini transfers
May 1, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
The Jersey Shore is eroding faster under climate change
May 1, 2024
graphic of street sign reading carters corner
Tips to be a good employee and maximize your paycheck
May 1, 2024
Editorial: Commending emergency preparedness training (May 1)
May 1, 2024
Hawks on Hawk Hill? Not quite!
May 1, 2024
Why City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson concerns all of us
May 1, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading Beyond the Binary
Gender-inclusive housing affirms ‘wholeness of each person’s identity,’ but trans students say it falls short
May 1, 2024
Hannah Pajtis ’26 poses with cherry blossom trees at the 2024 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival in West Fairmount Park, April 13. PHOTOS: OLIVIA FISHER ’26
A love letter to my younger self
May 1, 2024
Parker Hayden ’25 poses at the Radio 1851 record studio in Simpson Hall, April 24. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students resurrect St. Joe’s record label
May 1, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk review: ‘Challengers’
May 1, 2024
Anne Gutherman ’24 showcases her artwork in the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI 26/THE HAWK
Student novelist, artist entwines passions in thesis work
May 1, 2024
Senior Natalie Nevins runs out as the announcer calls her name for the starting 11 before the Aug. 27, 2023 Drexel game. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE NEVINS
An uphill battle
May 1, 2024
Matt Kirchgasser ’24, the women’s basketball team Hawk mascot, flaps his wings during the matchup against Rider, Nov. 7. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Q&A with the graduating women’s basketball Hawk
May 1, 2024
Graduate student Colin Yablonski pitches against Delaware, April 23. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK
‘Sometimes the script flips’
May 1, 2024
Athletic Schedule: May 1
Athletic Schedule: May 1
May 1, 2024
Hannah and Kaylie Griffin have been around St. Joes basketball their entire lives. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CINDY GRIFFIN
St. Joe’s basketball shaped Griffin family’s love for the game
April 24, 2024
Sydney Taylor ’26, Katy Viveiros ’26, James Miller ’26 and Alex Wojciak ’26 ask questions about the Apartments at Penn at the housing fair. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students scramble to secure off-campus housing for 2024-25
October 25, 2023
Let’s be conscientious of our privileges
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Leases
WYSK: Leases
October 25, 2023
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK
Q & A with Crystal Morris
October 25, 2023
Sydney Taylor ’26, Katy Viveiros ’26, James Miller ’26 and Alex Wojciak ’26 ask questions about the Apartments at Penn at the housing fair. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students scramble to secure off-campus housing for 2024-25
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
Off-Campus Housing Maps
Off-Campus Housing Maps
October 25, 2023
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
Let’s be conscientious of our privileges
October 25, 2023
Students enjoy recess on a sunny winter day at Impala Crescent Primary school in Lenasia. PHOTO: ELISE WELSH 22
Pandemic exposes digital divide at elementary school
August 19, 2022
Children will soon return from recess to a classroom in the main academic building at Livingstone Primary School. PHOTO: ELISE WELSH 22
School aims to fill gap for special needs students
August 18, 2022
S’bonelo Tau Luthuli, a contemporary traditional ceramicist, stands next to some of his work exhibited at Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER 24/THE HAWK
Ceramicist’s art incorporates, honors Zulu traditions
August 11, 2022
Nonhlanhla Khoza (left) member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, and Lindiwe Zulu (right) minister of Social Development, visit Gail Schreiner (center) head social worker at Kerr House during the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Nov. 2021. PHOTO: Courtesy of Gail Schreiner.
Women’s shelter works to provide holistic care for survivors of violence
August 8, 2022
Ayanda Ntukwana (left) and Abram Moyaha (right) are based at SLEDs Johannesburg location. PHOTO: KATIE ROSTA 22/THE HAWK
Nonprofit connects deaf students to resources, history, community
August 5, 2022
WYSK: Juneteenth
WYSK: Juneteenth
June 19, 2021
A clip from the media program’s “I Have a Dream” video. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY ROCCO
Photography Without Borders: Through the lenses of Philadelphia youth
March 23, 2021
Violence against the Asian American community
Violence against the Asian American community
February 23, 2021
No celebration without representation
No celebration without representation
February 16, 2021
Following through on our promises
Following through on our promises
February 16, 2021
St. Joe’s offers ally training
April 26, 2018
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
April 26, 2018
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
April 26, 2018
Learning to save lives
Learning to save lives
April 26, 2018
10th annual Recovery Speak Out
April 26, 2018
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All grade levels at Gompers will be learning in a hybrid format by May 10. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Teachers at Gompers overcome pandemic challenges

Nick Karpinski
April 27, 2021
Georgia’s new GOP election law

Georgia’s new GOP election law

Nick Karpinski
April 13, 2021
Blank vaccination cards at the Edward O’Malley Athletic Center. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Professors experience inconsistent vaccine eligibility

Nick Karpinski
March 23, 2021

A tale of two universities: comparing USciences and St. Joe’s

Nick Karpinski
February 17, 2021
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD 23/THE HAWK

‘Changing the paradigm’: Haub urged to address financial sustainability

Nick Karpinski
November 17, 2020
St. Joe’s dashboard provides daily updates on COVID-19 cases. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University updates COVID-19 dashboard

Nick Karpinski
September 15, 2020
Students use outdoor spaces to study and attend online courses. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Students struggle with mixed modality course schedules

Devin Yingling and Nick Karpinski, Devin Yingling, and Nick Karpinski
September 1, 2020
Robinson was a co-captain on this years track and field team. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRAE ROBINSON 20

Blocking out the noise: homophobia in men’s athletics

Nick Karpinski
May 6, 2020

For the lyrically inclined

Nick Karpinski
March 7, 2020
Kernodle spoke on neo-soul and its influence on Philadelphia communities and others across the U.S. PHOTO: CHRIS KLINE ’23/THE HAWK

Historians speak on African American music culture

Nick Karpinski
February 27, 2020
Scott Guiser has over 40 years of beekeeping experience. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Barnes instructor discusses the buzz around beekeeping

Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2020
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson 20

Kobe Bryant: a legacy of consistent hard work

Nick Karpinski
February 5, 2020
Coyne played 250 rounds of golf in all 50 states over the course of eight months. PHOTOS: Courtesy of Tom Coyne

Professor Coyne travels the U.S., playing golf in all 50 states

Nick Karpinski
February 4, 2020
Joey Lam ’21 reads from a passage detailing the Buddhist faith. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Different faiths gather and worship together at interfaith service

Nick Karpinski
January 28, 2020
Approximately 1800 students, faculty and staff attended the Forum on Monday, Nov. 4. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields 22

Student athletes look to lead campus discussions on race

Nick Karpinski
November 12, 2019
Bodensteiner previously served on the Committee on Women’s Athletics and the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Bodensteiner speaks on overcoming personal struggles

Nick Karpinski
October 29, 2019
This season will be the first since 1985 without Martelli on the sideline. PHOTO COURTESY OF: Elizabeth Jefferies

Martelli adjusts to life in Michigan without family

Nick Karpinski
September 24, 2019
Afrosynth Records is a vinyl shop in Johannesburg that specializes in South African music, including bubblegum pop. PHOTO: The Hawk

Record store owner keeps the soundtrack of ‘bubblegum pop’ playing

Nick Karpinski
August 8, 2019
Monwabisi Dlamini, known as Coach Mo to his players, co-founded the Soweto Basketball Academy as a way to improve school performance and attendance through the sport of basketball. PHOTO: Sarah Harwick 21

Basketball academy aims to support Soweto youth

Nick Karpinski
July 12, 2019
The Cleveland Indians stopped using their Chief Wahoo logo in 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTURO PARDAVILA III THROUGH CREATIVE COMMONS.

Team mascots and names still depict racist stereotypes

Nick Karpinski
May 1, 2019
The 1975-76 Hawks team finished with a record of 10-16. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Fans’ banner mocks first all-black starting five in 1976

Nick Karpinski
April 17, 2019
Billy Lange, newly appointed mens basketball head coach, was introduced to the St. Joes community on April 4 and was received by fans in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Lange hopes to create winning culture on Hawk Hill

Nick Karpinski
April 9, 2019
St. Joes is the last Big 5 school to offer free tickets to mens basketball home games PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Free men’s basketball student tickets announced for upcoming season

Nick Karpinski
April 2, 2019
Billy Lange confers with Jimmy Butler on the Philadelphia 76ers sideline during his time as an assistant coach. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Billy Lange named St. Joe’s men’s basketball head coach

Nick Karpinski
April 2, 2019
Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner at the March 19 press conference regarding Phil Martellis firing. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Jill Bodensteiner on the search for new head coach

Ana Faguy & Nick Karpinski, Ana Faguy, and Nick Karpinski
March 27, 2019
Former St. Joes mens basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli in front of the bench in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

‘Sucker punch’

Ana Faguy & Nick Karpinski, Nick Karpinski, and Ana Faguy
March 27, 2019
Clover and freshman guard Jared Bynum in a game against Duquesne University in the A-10 Tournament. PHOTOS: MITCHELL LEFF/ATLANTIC 10

Men’s basketball players make no excuse for A-10 Tourney

Nick Karpinski
March 19, 2019
Mens rugby teammates come together before match in Las Vegas. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOES MENS RUGBY

Men’s rugby competes in 2019 Las Vegas Invitational

Nick Karpinski
March 5, 2019
Phil “Pops” Martelli hoists the net after St. Joe’s men’s basketball wins the 2016 Atlantic 10 Championship. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

“Pops” Martelli leaves behind grateful basketball program

Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2019
From left to right: Jared Bynum, Mike Muggeo, Taylor Funk, Charlie Brown Jr., and Markell Lodge sit in the row Phil Pops Martelli sat in during practices, saluting him. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Hawk basketball players remember Phil “Pops” Martelli Sr.

Ryan Mulligan, Sam Britt, and Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2019
Martelli gestures towards the ceiling in remembrance of his late father. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Hawk basketball pays tribute to father of Phil Martelli

Nick Karpinski
February 12, 2019
Mason Wyckoff signs his letter of intent to the St. Joe’s baseball program alongside his mother, Brianna Wyckoff and Head Coach Fritz Hamburg. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

New teammate gives perspective to St. Joe’s baseball

Nick Karpinski
February 12, 2019
Shavar Newkirk takes the court for FC Shalke 04. PHOTOS: COURTESY OSTSEHPIC Fotografie

Shavar Newkirk embarks on opportunity in Germany

Nick Karpinski
February 5, 2019
Kimbles tattoo represents faith and basketball. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Kimble and Toppin wear Christian faith on their sleeves

Nick Karpinski
January 29, 2019
St. Joes player makes a play on the puck against the University of Virginia. PHOTOS: NICK KARPINSKI ’21/THE HAWK.

Women’s club ice hockey remains undefeated

Nick Karpinski
January 29, 2019
Athletes fill the concessions concourse in Hagan for a discussion about race. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22

Athletics holds forum to speak on race

Nick Karpinski
December 7, 2018
St. Joe’s men’s rugby teamafter beating Western Michigan University in the semifinal game of the USA Rugby D1AA National Championship at Mount St. Mary’s College. PHOTO: SJU RECREATION

Men’s rugby honors Dombroski while advancing to national championship

Nick Karpinski
November 27, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Charlie Brown Jr. wore a shoe with the message stop gun violence on Nov. 12 against Monmouth University. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

Hawks handwrite messages on shoes for gameday

Nick Karpinski
November 13, 2018
GRAPHIC: KELLY SMITH ’19/THE HAWK

How college athletes benefit from nutrition programs

Nick Karpinski
November 13, 2018
Brown set to return after recovery setbacks

Brown set to return after recovery setbacks

Nick Karpinski
November 6, 2018
Senior center Chad McMahon celebrates prior to scoring on Sweeney Field. PHOTOS: MICKY CHAPPLE.

St. Joe’s men’s rugby wins championship

Nick Karpinski
November 6, 2018
Graphic by Kelly Smith 19

76ers undefeated at home

Nick Karpinski
October 23, 2018
An enhanced experience

An enhanced experience

Nick Karpinski
October 9, 2018
WIllocks poses on Ellen Ryan Field after becoming the leading goal scorer in St. Joes field hockey history (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Willocks becomes leading goal scorer

Nick Karpinski
October 8, 2018
Senior forward Anna Willocks Palmerston, New Zealand (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Adapting to the culture

Nick Karpinski
October 2, 2018
The women’s crew team pictured rowing on The Shchuylkill River (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

River in jeopardy

Nick Karpinski
September 25, 2018
Tiger Woods (left), Rory McIlroy (right) in good spirits at the BMW Championship (Photos by Luke Malanga 20).

Tiger Woods headlines the BMW Championship in Philadelphia

Nick Karpinski
September 11, 2018
Graduate transfer Troy Holston (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics)

Acquiring new talent

Nick Karpinski
September 4, 2018
Junior Noah Niumataiwalu (left) and senior George Harris (right) pose for a picture (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

New faces of the team

Nick Karpinski
September 4, 2018
Troy Holston Jr. playing for the University of South Florida (Photo courtesy of USF Athletics).

A new veteran leader

Nick Karpinski
July 10, 2018
Nick Robinson plays point guard during the 2016-17 season (Photo by Luke Malanga).

Nick Robinson transfers from St. Joe’s

Nick Karpinski
July 5, 2018
Chris Blewitt on Sweeney Field during a game in May (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Leading on and off the field

Nick Karpinski
June 22, 2018
St. Joes field hockey team in the Crystal Team Room of the Wanamaker Building (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

St. Joe’s and Eagles shine as underdogs

Nick Karpinski
June 11, 2018
Jameer Nelson at St. Joes 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

A Hawk for life

Nick Karpinski
May 20, 2018
(Left) Rajneesh Sharma, Ph.D., associate professor of finance (Photo courtesy of Rajneesh Sharma). (Right) Peter Norberg, Ph.D., professor of English (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

A new era in the provost office

Nick Karpinski
April 24, 2018
Daly will play for the Hawks in the 2019-20 season (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Ryan Daly returns to his roots

Nick Karpinski
April 23, 2018
(Photo courtesy of Sideline Photos, LLC).

Rowing teams find success in Philly

Nick Karpinski
April 16, 2018
Six aces

Six aces

Nick Karpinski
April 16, 2018
The St. Joe’s cheerleading team poses for a photo at nationals (Photo courtesy of Franki Rudnesky 18).

Flying over the competition

Nick Karpinski
April 10, 2018
Members of the Adventure Club at a rock climbing event (Photo courtesey of Angie Nagle).

Sights outside the city

Nick Karpinski
April 9, 2018
Kelly runs downfield (Photo by Sideline Photos, LLC).

From the land down under to St. Joe’s

Nick Karpinski
March 26, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

Spiking the competition

Nick Karpinski
March 20, 2018
Demery and Newkirk speak after beating George Mason (Photos courtesy of Mitchell Leff).

One game short of championship berth

Nick Karpinski
March 20, 2018
The Hawks prevail despite sloppy play

The Hawks prevail despite sloppy play

Nick Karpinski
March 9, 2018
The St. Joes bench celebrates Demerys dunk (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Open season in the A-10

Nick Karpinski
March 6, 2018
Angela Rye speaks in Campion Student Center (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

Angela Rye visits St. Joe’s

Nick Karpinski
February 27, 2018
Funk makes a free throw against George Mason on Feb. 21 (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Downtown Funk on a roll

Nick Karpinski
February 27, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

New Nursing Program

Nick Karpinski
February 20, 2018
College hoop dreams

College hoop dreams

Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2018
St. Joes downs La Salle by double digits

St. Joe’s downs La Salle by double digits

Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2018
Athlete from down under

Athlete from down under

Nick Karpinski
February 12, 2018
From hardwood to Student Senate

From hardwood to Student Senate

Nick Karpinski
February 6, 2018
Seventeen seasons in the making

Seventeen seasons in the making

Nick Karpinski
February 6, 2018
Smooth as ice

Smooth as ice

Nick Karpinski
January 30, 2018
Womens basketball falls on the road

Women’s basketball falls on the road

Nick Karpinski
January 23, 2018
Senior Avery Marz tattooed the date of her stroke on her left shoulder (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Bigger than basketball

Nick Karpinski
December 5, 2017

Preventing unintentional racism

Nick Karpinski
November 27, 2017
Lasting pains lead to loss

Lasting pains lead to loss

Nick Karpinski
November 13, 2017
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Oh captain, my captain

Nick Karpinski
November 9, 2017
Top seed yet again

Top seed yet again

Nick Karpinski
October 30, 2017
Would King knight Kaepernick?

Would King knight Kaepernick?

Nick Karpinski
October 25, 2017
Sweeping New England

Sweeping New England

Nick Karpinski
October 24, 2017
To be the best, you have to beat the best

To be the best, you have to beat the best

Nick Karpinski
October 16, 2017
Among the ranks

Among the ranks

Nick Karpinski
September 19, 2017
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