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Editorial: Voters have power; use it responsibly

Editorial Board October 30, 2024

It feels like every election is labeled as “the most important in our lifetimes,” and 2024 is certainly no exception to this. However, the redundancy of these disclaimers should not overshadow just...

Letter to the Editor

Baylee Fingerhut '26, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

Is political violence America’s new reality? In just three months, there have been two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump. Additionally, in 2022, we saw former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s...

CARTOON: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Voting, action and the future of our planet

Calvin Huisentruit '25, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

As the great orator Post Malone once said, “Life, it goes on, what can you do?” Many of us, myself included, have fallen into this mindset with regard to climate change.  In the upcoming election,...

Making the right decision for you and our country

Gianna Longo '26, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

The election is right around the corner, and it’s getting down to the wire to decide which candidate will receive your vote. As the president of SJU College Republicans here on Hawk Hill, instead...

A threat to democracy

Bayleigh Calhoun '25, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

John Adams is credited with stating that the U.S. must be “an empire of laws, and not of men.” This principle, the rule of law, has served as the foundation for American political philosophy and...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Pennsylvania: America’s most unpredictable swing state

Jared Nachimson '27, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

It’s fair to say that Pennsylvania, right now, is getting its generous share of election coverage. Pollsters and politicians across the commonwealth are constantly at odds trying to anticipate the electoral...

How to follow election returns

Joseph Powers, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

On the evening of Nov. 5, many Americans will settle in to learn the identity of the next U.S. president. Here are a few things to watch if you want an early read of the election.  We don’t have...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Art with impact

Bianca Talarico '27, Guest Columnist October 30, 2024

As the current election season unfolds, it feels like we’re caught in a surreal déjà vu. As a society, we’ve made significant advances in many areas for women’s rights, but as soon as we thought...

Threats to LGBTQIA+ inclusion setback society

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist October 30, 2024

Project 2025’s reforms threaten the progress toward equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. Framing queer identities as a threat to society, Project 2025 fuels and supports the discrimination of LGBTQ+...

Editorial: Women’s basketball deserves support

Editorial Board October 23, 2024

Some schools have football or baseball as the “crown jewel” of their athletics program, the main team to which students’ passions and fanhood are channeled. At St. Joe’s, our area of sports pride...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Two ears, one mouth

Sahr Karimu ’26, Photographer October 23, 2024

In the Jewish tradition, to hear another person’s words is a greatly important act. In the Bible, Jesus says the line, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” In fact, this sentiment appears several...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

The Florida paradox

Ben Vanelli '25, Guest Columnist October 23, 2024

In Scott McRobert’s, Ph.D., 9 a.m. environmental science lecture, phones and laptops are placed inside of book bags, and the only things on students’ desks are pens, notebooks and, sometimes, a coffee....

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