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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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Michael OBrien has committed to Florida Gulf Coast University as a graduate transfer. Courtesy of SJU Athletics

‘Ripped out of everyone’s hands’: athletes grapple with canceled seasons

Sam Britt
April 23, 2020
Community members flock to Sweeney Field on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA 20/THE HAWK

Community members remain active on Sweeney Field

Sam Britt
March 19, 2020

Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences

Sam Britt
March 7, 2020
Dr. Andrew Wolanin was previously involved with St. Joe’s athletics on a team to team basis prior to accepting his new position. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

Athletic department adds sports psychologist to aid mental health

Sam Britt
March 7, 2020
Senior Zach Michon finishes first at the 2020 Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships. PHOTO: STEW MILNE/ATLANTIC 10

Michon gets gold at A-10 Championship

Sam Britt
March 3, 2020
The pointlessness of the playoffs

The pointlessness of the playoffs

Sam Britt
February 19, 2020
Freshman guard Dahmir Bishop averaged 1.6 points over 10 games at Xavier University. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB STEVENS

The Hawks add talented transfer with Philly ties

Sam Britt
February 4, 2020
Visitors placed jerseys, flowers, basketballs and other items outside Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School to memorialize Bryant. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA 20/THE HAWK

Locals pay tribute to Kobe Bryant: Philadelphia native, Lower Merion High School grad and NBA star

Sam Britt
January 26, 2020
Jekot was a finalist for Miss Pennsylvania Basketball during her junior and senior years of high school. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

‘Raised in a basketball family’

Sam Britt
December 10, 2019
The St. Joe’s pep band plays outside Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena on Dec. 7 before the men’s basketball game against Villanova University. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

The band plays on

Sam Britt
December 10, 2019
College basketball doomsday clock approaching midnight

College basketball doomsday clock approaching midnight

Sam Britt
November 19, 2019
Freshman Luca Scheuten drives the ball down the field during their season ending game against the University of Maryland. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOM CONNELLY

Hawks’ season comes to an end

Sam Britt
November 19, 2019
The field hockey team secured their third consecutive A-10 championship title and fourth consecutive regular season title. PHOTO: Brian McWalters/Atlantic 10

Back to back to back

Sam Britt
November 12, 2019
Langes teams at Navy lead the Patriot League in scoring in five of his seven seasons. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Coaching with an edge

Sam Britt
November 5, 2019
Players from the freshmen class from left to right: (top) Imogen Ayliffe, Claire Melia, Gabby Smalls, (bottom) Jaden Walker, Kaliah Henderson, Lauren Ross. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Freshman class prepared to begin college basketball careers

Sam Britt
November 5, 2019
Michael O’Brien was the 2018-2019 A-10 all conference champion. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Senior golfer sets record at golf invitational

Sam Britt
October 29, 2019
Paying college athletes is both the right and fair thing to do

Paying college athletes is both the right and fair thing to do

Sam Britt
October 8, 2019
Kammerinke wears #64 in honor of her mother who was born in 1964. PHOTOS: Sideline Photos LLC

From Germany to Hawk Hill, Kammerinke leads field hockey to prominence

Sam Britt
October 1, 2019
The St. Joes dance team placed fourth in the country in hip hop in last years UDA National Championship. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields 22

Dance team host fall clinic for high schoolers this weekend

Sam Britt
October 1, 2019
The team plays a round robin tournament Sept. 29 against Thomas Jefferson University and Messiah College. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields 22

Love of the game brings club field hockey together

Sam Britt
September 24, 2019
Alec Kerr had to adjust the costume to fit his 67 frame. PHOTO: Luke Malanga 20

Becoming the Hawk

Sam Britt
September 24, 2019
Estes improved from coming in fifth place at the 2017 Geroge Mason Invitational to second in 2019. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM CONNELLY

Elaine Estes juggles teaching and racing during her final year at St. Joe’ s

Sam Britt
September 17, 2019
Sullivan went to the Elite Eight as a basketball player at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22

New faces signal changes in the athletics department

Sam Britt
September 10, 2019
Joe Lunardi ’82 will no longer be a full-time employee at St. Joe’s after 33 years with the athletic department. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA 20

Joe Lunardi reflects on time at St. Joe’s

Sam Britt
September 10, 2019
Senior Lindsey Oremus poses on the Kevin Quinn ’62 track. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Lindseу Oremus faces challenges on and off the course

Sam Britt
May 17, 2019
St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

Sam Britt
May 2, 2019
Billy Lange, newly appointed mens basketball head coach, walks into the Hall of Fame Room in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Billy Lange and his family come home to Hawk Hill

Sam Britt
April 4, 2019
Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joes mens basketball

Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joe’s men’s basketball

Sam Britt
April 2, 2019
Martelli stands on the sidelines during his last game at Michael J. Hagan 85 Arena against the University of Rhode Island on March 5, 2019. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22 /THE HAWK

Former players voice support for Martelli

Sam Britt
March 27, 2019
Martelli speaks to his players during the first practice of the 2017-2018 season. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

How Martelli’s departure impacts St. Joe’s recruitment

Sam Britt
March 27, 2019
An Archmere Auks player watches his teammates play, donning a jersey commemerating Mark Dombroski 21. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Events held to remember Mark Dombroski

Sam Britt and Charley Rekstis
March 25, 2019
Martelli was made aware of the decision Monday afternoon. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Phil Martelli fired after 24 years of coaching

Sam Britt
March 19, 2019
Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Sam Britt
March 19, 2019
Gillum answers an audience members question during his lecture. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Andrew Gillum Speaks in Diversity Series

Sam Britt and Alysa Bainbridge
March 7, 2019
Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Sam Britt
March 5, 2019
Senior pitcher Jake Meyers about to release a pitch on the mound for St. Joes. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS LLC

Senior pitcher Jake Meyers takes on new role

Sam Britt
February 26, 2019
Bryce Harper at Citizens Bank Park. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA 20/THE HAWK

Phillies should be smart with signing Bryce Harper

Sam Britt
February 26, 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
The St. Joes mens basketball team warms up before a game during the 2017-18 season (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

LaMelo Ball: the answer for St. Joe’s men’s basketball

Sam Britt
February 19, 2019
Senior Captain Dan Tan in a match last spring. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Tennis program unveils Captains’ Club for alumni

Sam Britt
February 12, 2019
Lukasiewicz keeps athletes in game shape year-round. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Athletics trainers aim to prevent injuries

Sam Britt
February 5, 2019
Valerie Galette 22 (left), Daniela Lugo 22 (center), and Jeasmine Ebessa 22 (right) play Factuality. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Factuality board game used to teach about structural inequality in America

Cara Smith, Alysa Bainbridge, and Sam Britt
January 31, 2019
Senior softball pitcher Ashley Ventura winds up for a pitch in Hagan practice gym. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Spring sports use winter break as preparation for season

Sam Britt
January 29, 2019
Senior guard Chris Clover drives in the paint against Davidson University on Jan. 15. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS 22/THE HAWK

Men’s basketball deals with social media pressure

Sam Britt
January 22, 2019
Lamarr Kimble and Jared Bynum meet in the middle of the court during a game in Hagan Arena. PHOTO: Luke Malanga 20

Kimble prepares to pass the torch to Bynum

Sam Britt
December 4, 2018
Conway, SC - November 18, 2018 - HTC Center: Charlie Brown Jr. (2) of the of the Saint Josephs University Hawks during the 2018 Myrtle Beach Invitational. (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)

Charlie Brown puts up career numbers in Myrtle Beach

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
Stephen Pratt poses with the Hawk mascot, who flapped its wings 6164 time during St. Joes mens basketball game versus West Virginia University PHOTOS: COASTAL CAROLIINA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Coastal Carolina University students track Hawk flaps

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
The St. Joes club field hockey team poses at the National Field Hockey League Fall Championship in Virginia Beach, Va. PHOTO: SJU Recreation

Club field hockey makes trip to Fall Championship

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
St. Joes field hockey celebrates their Atlantic 10 Championship. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

St. Joe’s field hockey historic season comes to a close

Sam Britt
November 13, 2018
The St. Joes womens basketball team freshmen. PHOTO: SIDELINE PHOTOS , LLC

Women’s basketball’s three new freshmen faces

Sam Britt
November 6, 2018
The St. Joes fieled hockey team celebrates after beating VCU in the Atlantic 10 Championship game. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

Field hockey wins A-10 Championship

Sam Britt
November 6, 2018
Head Coach Phil Martelli spoke to students in Forum Theatre (Photos by Matt Barrett ’21).

Martelli tells of spiritual journey at Agape Latte

Sam Britt
October 30, 2018
The women’s soccer team and their families pose with the Hawk after their win against St. Bonaventure University (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Securing a A-10 birth

Sam Britt
October 23, 2018
Senior Dakota Mills plays in a game against LaSalle University (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Return of a playmaker

Sam Britt
October 23, 2018
The Philadelphia Flyers Mascot (Gritty) pictured with the Hawk (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Hawk Hill talks Gritty

Sam Britt
October 9, 2018
Walk-on players junior Toliver Freeman, junior Greg Smith, and senior Mike Muggeo in Hagan Arena (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Making the team

Sam Britt
October 9, 2018
Jack McKinney coaches on the sideline (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

St. Joe’s legend Jack McKinney dies

Sam Britt
October 2, 2018
Eddie McCusker walks down Sweeney Field (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Born leader

Sam Britt
October 2, 2018
St. Joes field hockey players celebrate a goal in their game against UMass (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

Field hockey overpowers Massachusetts

Sam Britt
September 25, 2018
Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner in her office in Barry Hall (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

“Jill on The Hill”

Sam Britt
September 25, 2018
St. Joes cheerleading squad supports the mens basketball team in Hagan Arena (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Bring it on

Sam Britt
September 18, 2018
Senior Grace Bendon punts the ball downfield in a game against Bucknell (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Making history

Sam Britt
September 18, 2018
Freshman Tonya Botherway earned the team two goals against Penn (Photo courtesy of Greg Carroccio 02/Sideline Photos, LLC).

Field Hockey rebounds against Penn

Sam Britt
September 11, 2018
Senior forward Dakota Mills battles for the ball against a Bucknell defender (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Women’s soccer storms past Bucknell 5-1

Sam Britt
September 11, 2018
Sophomore Alvin Dahn celebrates his first career goal (Photo by Sam Britt 20).

Men’s soccer cruises past Quinnipiac 4-2

Sam Britt
September 4, 2018
The field hockey team shows off their A-10 championship rings (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).

Field hockey picking up where they left off

Sam Britt
September 4, 2018
Don DiJulia speaks at his induction into the St. Joe’s Hall of Fame (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

End of an era

Sam Britt
April 23, 2018
Freshman pitcher Matt Kennedy releases a pitch from the mound (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Still finding their game

Sam Britt
April 16, 2018
Photo by Luke Malanga 20.

One game short

Sam Britt
March 6, 2018
Junior outfielder Amanda Kulp throws into the infield (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Stepping up to the plate

Sam Britt
February 27, 2018
Leadership on and off the ice

Leadership on and off the ice

Sam Britt
February 19, 2018
Leading by example

Leading by example

Sam Britt
February 12, 2018
Mens basketball falls to Penn

Men’s basketball falls to Penn

Sam Britt
January 30, 2018
Fencing around the McShain bridge blocks access during construction (Photo by Rodesha Washington 18).

Construction of McShain Bridge

Luke Malanga and Sam Britt
November 14, 2017
Looking for new leadership

Looking for new leadership

Sam Britt
October 17, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

Rising to the challenge

Sam Britt
March 7, 2017
Will Arnett voices a comical Caped Crusader in The Lego Batman Movie (Illustration by Elana Valentin 19).

Holy building blocks, Batman

Sam Britt
February 14, 2017

Academy Award nominations announced

Sam Britt
January 31, 2017

“Split” is a satisfying and scary ride

Sam Britt
January 24, 2017

Class clowns

Sam Britt
November 15, 2016
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