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Attendees head towards the lower ballroom at the GW Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.’s Omni Shoreham Hotel, Jan. 19. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Inaugural ball aims to celebrate national unity through tradition

Zach Podolnick and Bella Privitera ’26 January 22, 2025

Balls have been an inauguration tradition since 1789, when the first inaugural ball was held in honor of George Washington. While they have evolved over the years, these typically formal, black-tie events...

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial with three wreaths displayed at its base, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. PHOTO: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK

Memorial visitors honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy over inauguration weekend

Luke Sanelli ’26 January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON — As thousands of people from disparate parts of the country gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump’s inauguration, Serena Davis made her way to the Martin Luther King,...

Protestors with signs gather at the People’s March in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Protesters mobilize ahead of inauguration

Hannah Pajtis, Features Editor January 18, 2025

WASHINGTON — Cynthia Farquhar was 16 years old when she attended her first protest in Washington, D.C., joining Martin Luther King Jr. at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  Sixty-two...

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...

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