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One of the first exhibits at the Durban  Holocaust and Genocide Centre explains the origin of the word "genocide." PHOTO: MAXIMILLIAN MURPHY

South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection

Cara Santilli, Copy Chief August 9, 2025

DURBAN, South Africa – At the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre, visitors are invited to bear witness to the lives of victims of genocides that span continents and centuries.  The center, which...

Daniel Joyce '88, S.J., presides over the July 23 funeral mass for 
Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., 25th president of St. Joe's. The mass was held in the Chapel of St. Joseph. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU/THE HAWK

In Remembrance: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.

Hannah Pajtis, Editor in Chief July 25, 2025

Several hundred people gathered July 23 in the Chapel of St. Joseph for a funeral mass for former university President Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J. Rashford, who died July 14 at age 85, served as president...

Nicholus Mashioane (left) and Abongile Malusi (right) are nurses at Anova Health Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on treating HIV. The two explain the importance of screening for prostate cancer at a June 16, 2025, Youth Day event to a group of men. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU/THE HAWK

US funding cuts devastate HIV prevention efforts in South Africa township

Cara Santilli, Copy Chief June 19, 2025

ORANGE FARM, South Africa – Rose Thamae was once able to employ 30 people in the men’s division of Let Us Grow, a community organization she founded in 1996 to provide support for human immunodeficiency...

Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015.
PHOTO: MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17/THE HAWK

Community reflects on pope’s legacy

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

Just under a month after the 12th anniversary of his papacy, Pope Francis died April 21 at the age of 88. Francis made history for a number of reasons: as an Argentinian, he was the first pope from the...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Deconstructing the trans youth mental health crisis

Hannah Pajtis, Features Editor April 30, 2025

It’s nearly impossible to describe Ashton Clatterbuck in a single word.  Clatterbuck’s mother, Malinda Clatterbuck, described her son as an activist, advocating for environmental protections and...

GRAPHICS: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Faculty navigate uncertainties of future federal funding

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor in Chief April 30, 2025

As colleges and universities across the country grapple with the consequences of federal research funding freezes, cuts and cancellations, the future of funding at St. Joe’s remains unclear. St. Joe’s...

Tinamarie Stolz, M.A. ’24, assistant director of Campus Ministry, poses in her office. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Campus minister heals through faith and justice

Tayla Evans ’27, News Reporter April 30, 2025

Tinamarie Stolz’s office is a reflection of her persona and spirit. “Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly” is printed in black lettering on a white pillow propped up on one of two grey checkered...

Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK

A handshake with the pope

Katryna Perera ’16, News Editor April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 30, 2015. When they won the election for executive positions on the Saint Joseph’s University Student Senate, two students never dreamed that election would...

St. Joe’s students hold a sign reading “Bienvenido Papa Francisco” as they await Pope Francis’ arrival at St. Joe’s, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK

St. Joe’s prepares for papal visit

Ana Faguy ’19, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 23, 2015. In anticipation of Pope Francis’ historic visit, Saint Joseph’s University will be hosting a number of campus events. St. Joe’s hopes to highlight...

Banners in Center City Philadelphia welcome Pope Francis to the city in September 2015. PHOTO: MADELINE KUNTZ ’17/THE HAWK

No holds barred

Lindsay Hueston ’16, Hawk Staff April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 23, 2015. Since Saint Joseph’s University is a Jesuit institution, there has been growing excitement throughout the community in anticipation of the first...

2025 University Student Senate Elections

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor April 16, 2025

Student Body President                           Anna Monari ’26 (She/Her) Majors: Linguistics...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

University receives grant to support parenting students

Sophia Galante ’26, News Reporter April 16, 2025

St. Joe’s has been awarded $150,000 as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Parent Pathways grant program, an initiative aimed at helping parenting students with education and childcare...

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