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GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

The crisis of misrepresentation in media

Bella Privitera ’26, Opinions Editor November 20, 2024

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders published the Kerner Report, which concluded that America was “moving toward two societies, one black, one white...

Editorial: Acknowledging history this Thanksgiving

Editorial Board November 20, 2024

Underneath the plethora of festivities, Thanksgiving is inherently an occasion of contradictions. It is a day for communities to gather together, punctuated by distractions of food and football. It is...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

How do I prepare for post-grad life?

Carter Karpinski '25, Columnist November 20, 2024

“How do I prepare for post-grad?” — Ben Awesome Hi, Ben Awesome! Thinking about life after graduation can feel pretty daunting because we’re currently at an age where the pressure is extremely...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

To observe is to impact

Sahr Karimu ’26, Photographer November 20, 2024

Because of my newfound faith as a Christian, I’ve recently been more and more interested in physics, and as a result, I’ve been able to appreciate more deeply the intricacies of God I find in the natural...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Dialogue is fundamental to our democracy

Jake Richfield ’27, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

On the morning of Nov. 6, after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory was declared, I saw messages across social media with a similar sentiment shared en masse: “If you voted for Trump, do not associate...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

‘Only’: The reality of burnout

Anastasia Kunicka, Guest Columnist November 20, 2024

“Only two weeks until Fall Break.” “Only three and a half weeks until Thanksgiving break.” “Only seven weeks until Winter Break.”  I am not the only one who is guilty of grumbling over...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Loyalty over experience

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist November 20, 2024

On Nov. 12, Donald Trump announced Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside former Republican...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

What does sustainability mean?

Nicole Bowen '26, Guest Columnist November 20, 2024

Climate action at St. Joe’s has introduced many conversations about implementing more sustainable practices on campus. But what exactly does sustainability mean? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Ad Hawk: It’s time for Thanks Giving

Trish Shafer, Guest Columnist November 20, 2024

I owe my career to L. Thomas Reifsteck, long-time director of the Career Center at La Salle University. By hiring me without any direct experience in the field, he took a chance on me over 30 years...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

When did we lose our compassion as a country?

Bianca Talarico '27, Guest Columnist November 13, 2024

Six bankruptcies, two impeachments, the incitement of a riot at the Capitol, being found liable for sexual abuse, 34 felony counts and four pending criminal cases did not prevent the former president of...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Dehumanization and passivity

Sahr Karimu ’26, Photographer November 13, 2024

In reference to professors, we often hear the classic, “I pay your salary, so fix my problem” scenario coming from students. With this mindset, regardless of a student’s intentions, they, even if...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Anger can be power

Ben Vanelli '25, Guest Columnist November 13, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear he supports expanding the fossil fuel industry and will pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement once again. This will be catastrophic for a climate that’s...

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