Finding happiness in surprising ways
I never expected to find community here. In fact, I transferred to St. Joe’s two years ago with a simple mindset: “just go through the motions and graduate.”...
Indie pop band on their new sound and new tour
After meeting as teenagers at marching band camp in 2002, Cacie Dalager and Brad Hale went on to form the indie band Now, Now. They established a unique sound...
Former activist discusses time at St. Joe’s
Dr. Rodney Powell ’57 stood between civil rights activists John Lewis and James Bevel, both of whom were seated at a whites-only Walgreens lunch counter...
The key to finding interesting and worthwhile classes
I like St. Joe’s. I really do. I may spend a lot of time as The Hawk’s Editorial Page Editor writing about things the university could be doing...
Ending the obsession with productivity
I am not a machine.
It’s a fact I’ve had to remind myself of repeatedly this year as I’ve tried to balance the many things on my calendar.
It’s also a mantra,...
St. Joe's supports international schools
Fe y Alegría, a nonprofit organization associated with the Society of Jesus which builds and manages primary and secondary schools in low-income areas on three...
Why I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
Christine Blasey Ford’s only public appearance so far has been her testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27.
During that appearance,...
Recognizing the LGBTQ community on campus
Unity Month, a time dedicated to inclusivity and support of the LGBTQ community, will be celebrated at St. Joe’s throughout October.
October has been recognized...
Why all unpaid internships are exploitative
Any college student who has completed or applied for an unpaid internship has probably attempted to justify the notion of working for free with the promise of...
Prioritizing mental health in college
When I first came to St. Joe’s, I was overwhelmed by the number of opportunities I had access to: 90 clubs and organizations; more than a dozen athletic teams; university-sponsored...
Five things to do from March to June.
From Old City to Fairmount Park, Philadelphia is home to a wealth of activities. Here are just a few happening this spring:
Fringe Arts, a local theater organization,...
“Quest” is the best documentary you haven’t seen yet.
The best documentaries don’t only educate; they tell deeper narratives which illuminate parts of our world often not given substantial consideration.
“Quest,”...
