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Redshirt junior goalkeeper Cooper Jennings was named Philadelphia Soccer Six Goalkeeper of the Week for
the week of Sept. 29.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Men’s soccer sweeps weekly awards

Tess Margis ’26, Assistant Sports Editor October 8, 2025

It was an eventful week for St. Joe’s men’s soccer as senior midfielder Matteo Mazzotta, redshirt junior goalkeeper Cooper Jennings and fifth-year defender Kobe Perlaza swept weekly Atlantic-10 and...

GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK AND HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK

UCity students voice concerns about real estate sales

Grace O’Meara ’27, Assistant News Editor October 8, 2025

About 25 students gathered Oct. 2 in Griffith Hall on the University City campus to discuss concerns over the recent sale of 15 UCity properties that were announced Sept. 12.  Carly Robinson ’26,...

GRAPHIC: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK

Campus initiates lockdown protocol

Bella Privitera ’26 and Luke Sanelli ’26 October 8, 2025

St. Joe’s issued a Hawk Hill campus lockdown alert at 11:35 a.m. Oct. 3, after the Philadelphia Police Department informed the Office of Public Safety and Security of an armed robbery near the Hawk Hill...

GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK

‘Be more humanistic to each other’

Cara Santilli ’24, M.A. ’26, Copy Chief October 8, 2025

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting brought together journalists, gun violence survivors, public health professionals and advocates for a conference Oct. 2-3 in Center City, Philadelphia,...

Tylenol-Autism claims frustrate many

Liv Bielawski ’27, News Editor October 1, 2025

For Emily Sokolowski ’20, the recent controversy over Tylenol and autism following President Donald Trump’s Sept. 22 press conference isn’t just political — it’s deeply personal. Sokolowski’s...

From left to right: Dr. Khizar Hayat, Josh Frantz ’26, retired nurse Mary Jo and Ean Hudak ’26 discuss the procedure for wound treatment in Mother of Mercy House. Formerly a spare room, the space was transformed into a medical office for the Institute of Clinical Bioethics at St. Joe’s.

Students provide critical wound care at ‘the epicenter of the opioid crisis’

Hannah Pajtis, Editor in Chief October 1, 2025

Located alongside rowhomes and businesses in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, Mother of Mercy House may pass for an ordinary red brick building. But to community members battling life-threatening...

GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
COMPILED BY: SOPHIA GALANTE 26/THE HAWK

University recognizes National Hazing Prevention Week

Sophia Galante ’26, News Reporter October 1, 2025

This year, St. Joe’s formally recognized National Hazing Prevention Week, with Michael Busch, assistant director of the Community Standards, spearheading the initiative alongside St. Joe’s own anti-hazing...

Scaffolding covers the exterior of Barbelin Hall during ongoing renovation work on the historic campus building.
The aerial image was taken by drone Sept. 13. PHOTO: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK

Building up ‘Barb’

Liv Bielawski ’27 September 24, 2025

For nearly 100 years, Barbelin/Lonergan Hall’s gothic tower has perched atop Hawk Hill as a symbol of St. Joe’s. Now wrapped in scaffolding, Barbelin — affectionately known as “Barb” —  is...

Michael Coard speaks at an Avenge The Ancestors Coalition rally at the President’s House, Sept. 13. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Group determined to preserve memorial for enslaved people in ‘first White House’

Luke Sanelli ’26 September 24, 2025

Few people have been as involved as Michael Coard in the struggle to bring light to the history of slavery at the nation’s first executive mansion. Coard, a criminal defense attorney from Philadelphia,...

GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER’25/THE HAWK

A fast track to better runs

Monica Sowinski ’26 and Joseph Mancini ’28 September 24, 2025

For the first time since 2020, more than 50 million people are running and jogging, according to a 2025 report from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. People are running everywhere — in...

Dera Nd-Ezuma stands in front of Suya Suya West African Grill.

West African grill serves culture, cuisine and community

Bryan Balmores-Jumarang September 24, 2025

When entering Suya Suya West African Grill, customers are greeted with Nigerian music and the smell of blended spices traditionally found in West Africa.  Suya is a type of grilled meat that is primarily...

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