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GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK

Another year, another deferred budget

Jared Nachimson ’27, Hawk Columnist September 17, 2025

Throughout this past summer, I had the “distinct” honor of seeing firsthand how our state government functions when grappling with the time-old question every large business-like entity faces: How...

GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK

Environmental justice: A civil rights issue

Jomaria Furicchia ’27, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

The first thing many of us picture when we hear “civil rights” is probably a protest, a demonstration or a case going to the Supreme Court. However, recent civil rights issues are also erupting in...

How can we rest assured?

Sharon Jonnalagadda ’29, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

On Sept. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court paused a ruling from a federal judge that barred Los Angeles immigration officers from stopping civilians for searches based on race, language, job or location. In Noem...

Editorial: Community is essential in times of turmoil

The Editorial Board September 17, 2025

During current times of global turmoil, conflicts around the world, such as in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central Africa, Nepal and here in the U.S., have resulted in vastly polarized politics, divided...

GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK

The power of creatine

Valentyn Sukhyy ’27, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

Creatine has been established as a reliable and effective supplement in athletic training and the exercise community. Creatine enhances short-term muscular drive by rapidly recycling energy during intense...

GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK

Education or indoctrination?

Caroline Trimble ’26, Assistant Opinions Editor September 17, 2025

When a state mandates that religious materials be displayed in every public school classroom, it sends a clear message: Public schools are no longer neutral spaces. Across the U.S., legislators are attempting...

GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK

Sucked up in social media?

Toby Peck ’26, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

In response to a social media shut down, Nepal’s Gen Z population took to the streets to protest against the political corruption that caused the ban. These protests, while violent, have affected Nepal’s...

GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK

A parasocial problem

Mackenzie Austin ’27, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

Recently online, I’ve noticed an uptick in toxic parasocial relationships. For those who don’t know what parasocial means, it’s essentially a one-sided relationship with a person with notoriety who...

A conservative tragedy

Jude Scioli ’29, Guest Columnist September 17, 2025

Right-wing conservative political commentator and social media influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, was tragically shot and killed Sept. 10 during a public speaking event at Utah Valley University. The late...

GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK

The power of equine-assisted psychotherapy

Lauren Davis ’26, Guest Columist September 10, 2025

Over the summer, I had the amazing opportunity to intern at Operation HOPE. Operation HOPE specializes in equine-assisted psychotherapy, a transformative approach that helps individuals heal from trauma...

Editorial: A call for equitable public transit

The Editorial Board September 10, 2025

Public transportation is a lifeline for thousands of Philadelphians, connecting communities with schools, work and essential services between the city itself and surrounding areas. Yet, SEPTA, as the public...

GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK

Is wind power as dangerous as Trump claims it is?

Catie Jones ’27, Guest Columist September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump put stop work orders on $679 million worth of federally funded offshore wind projects Aug. 29. Trump claims this decision was due to the cost of wind energy and the amount of birds...

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