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Joey Kowal '27, Shannon Tonetta '26, and Mary LaRosa '25 pose next to the signage for am exhibit featuring Japanese woodblock prints from the late 18th century through the 20th century, was curated by students in the Curating an Exhibition course. PHOTO GRACE O'MEARA '27.

Students curate Japanese woodblock art exhibition

Grace O'Meara '27 December 10, 2024

The Frances M. Maguire Art Museum held the opening reception for an exhibit titled “Visions of Japan: The Art of Woodblock Prints” Dec. 5, featuring over 25 woodblock prints from St. Joe’s art collection.  The...

Seamus McBride ’26, who works at the front desk in the Success Center, and also uses the academic coaches at the Success Center as a resource talks with Anthony Barnes ’27 who said using the resources at the Success Center improved his study habits. PHOTO TRICIA NICOLETTI '27.

Students use Success Center resources ahead of finals week

Tricia Nicoletti '27 December 10, 2024

Finals season is often a challenging and stressful time of the school year for many students, and studying can be especially difficult. When Anthony Barnes ’27, a biology major, experienced this stress...

University Student Senate hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event Dec. 4 on the lawn outside Villiger Hall and Campion Student Center. PHOTO THE HAWK.

Student Senate rings in holiday with tree lighting

Lisbeth Urena '27 December 10, 2024

St. Joe’s University Student Senate hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event Dec. 4 on the lawn outside Villiger Hall and Campion Student Center. Student Senate President Milton O’Brien ’25...

Kimberly Johnson ’25, Lauren Merlino ’25, Jessica Rago ’25 and Camille Bertin ’25 record observations about
how plastics are made. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Public trust in science inches back up after recent decline

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2024

Americans’ trust in scientists has fluctuated in recent years, increasing this year for the first time since before the covid-19 pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center study. The study, conducted...

A worker wheels a wooden pallet outside the Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC), Nov. 25.
PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

‘Increased volatility of weather’ impacts campus HVAC

Lisbeth Urena '27, Special to the Hawk December 4, 2024

In the first week of November, average daily high temperatures in the Philadelphia area were almost 10 degrees above normal, reaching a high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit Nov. 1. Indoor temperatures in the...

Three different models of reusable water bottles: Hydro Flask, Stanley and YETI.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK,
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK

Reduce, reuse, repurchase

Clare Johnson '25, Special to the Hawk December 4, 2024

Reusable water bottles were supposed to solve a problem, not create a new one.  Once a symbol of sustainability, they’ve now become an accessory that consumers are quick to replace. As new styles...

The exterior of the Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC), Nov. 10.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

UCity campus athletic center reduces available hours

Alex Andahazy ’25, News Reporter December 4, 2024

The Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC) reduced its hours for the fall 2024 semester, staying closed on Saturdays and some weekday mornings. The ARC is currently open Monday and Wednesday mornings from...

A student walks past England Library, Nov. 25. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

England Library to reopen for finals week

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor December 4, 2024

After the early closure of the Joseph W. England Library at the University City campus over the summer, the library is temporarily reopening its doors for finals week.  The first two floors of England...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN '25/THE HAWK

Vape usage remains popular among teens and young adults

Marileana Pardo ’25, Special to the Hawk November 20, 2024

Like many college students who vape, Kaleb Harris ’25 started in high school. Harris said he vaped for the first time for the same reason many middle and high school students do: “The influence...

Panelists address an audience of prospective educators to discuss complex issues facing educators and
students, Nov. 13. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Panelists discuss navigating complex education issues

Alex Andahazy ’25, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) held a panel discussion Nov. 14 in the Forum Theater, during which educators discussed ways to navigate complex subjects with students in the current...

University to continue search for DEI provost

Vincent Kornacki ’25 and Liv Bielawski ’27 November 20, 2024

After a nearly two-month long active search for a new associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), St. Joe’s did not make an offer to hire any of the finalists they selected, and will...

St. Joe’s President Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., speaks to participants of SJU Green Fund’s Earth Day walk and sit-in outside Regis Hall April 22. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

University commits to seven-year sustainability initiative

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Over the summer, St. Joe’s announced its commitment to becoming designated as a Laudato Si’ University by the Vatican. The university will partake in a seven-year plan, named the “President’s Laudato...

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