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Editorial: The fight for women’s rights is ongoing and necessary

The Editorial Board March 26, 2025

With Women’s History Month drawing to a close, it is essential to reflect on the achievements and progress made by women of the past. From the suffragettes of the 1920s to the advocates for women’s...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Zeldin pollutes the EPA

Nicole Bowen ’26, Guest Columnist March 26, 2025

On Jan. 29, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After being inaugurated, Zeldin stated, “Under President [Donald] Trump’s leadership, we will...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Sports gambling is getting a little out of hand

Preston Thomas ’28, Columnist March 26, 2025

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve been around and seen more people participating in sports gambling and betting. While I don’t think betting is an inherently bad thing, I see how incredibly damaging and...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Classrooms are more than just a room

Thomas Van Fossen ’27, Guest Columnist March 26, 2025

What is a classroom to you? I’m sure you’ve read the title, so you know what I’m about to say. However, I’ll say it anyway: Classrooms can be more than just a room in a school. Learning outside...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Trump’s second try at 100 days

Anastasia Kunicka ’28, Columnist March 26, 2025

The United States has reverted to its favorite pastime of hating other country’s politicians, especially those who can’t find it in themselves to wear a suit in the Oval Office. Do we expect Ukrainian...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Baseball is boring

Carter Karpinski ’25, Columnist March 26, 2025

With baseball season almost upon us, I need to ask: Can we stop pretending it’ll ever be as entertaining as football? I’ve met far too many people who say baseball is their favorite sport. Are we watching...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Fly, Eagles, fly!

Jared Nachimson ’27, Columnist March 19, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles’ resounding victory against the Kansas City Chiefs at the 2025 Super Bowl was a testament to the meticulous cooperative effort that the team had undergone to establish themselves...

Editorial: DEI initiatives align with the Jesuit mission

The Editorial Board March 19, 2025

Eliminating the federal government’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs has been a top priority for the administration of President Donald Trump, but what really is DEI?  By definition, DEI...

Everyone poops: Discussing bowel movements can help catch colorectal cancer early

Lora Packel, Guest Columnist March 19, 2025

News flash: Everyone poops.   The famous children’s book by Tarō Gomi titled “Everyone Poops” aims to reduce the stigma and embarrassment about pooping. While the book is wildly popular, there...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Dopamine dysregulation

Sahr Karimu ’26, Hawk Columnist March 19, 2025

Oxford’s Word of the Year in 2024 was “brain rot.” This term refers to the deterioration of one’s intellectual or mental state, especially due to overconsumption of online content. It has become...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Rollbacks within Department of Education stand to impact Philadelphia education

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist March 19, 2025

President Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education is expected to affect the Philadelphia community. Trump promised throughout his campaign that he would eliminate the department...

Ukraine: A three-year tragedy

Anastasia Kunicka ’28, Columnist February 26, 2025

As we approach the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a time of reflection comes and goes for Ukrainian Americans and Americans in general.  Ukrainians reflect on the siege their...

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