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St. Joe’s field hockey celebrates fifth-year midfielder Celeste Smits’ late goal against Princeton to give the Hawks the lead, Nov. 19. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

At the beginning of the season, St. Joe’s field hockey team returned to the newly-renovated Ellen Ryan Field, complete with a new playing turf. It took less than four months for the Hawks to make history...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN '25/THE HAWK

Vape usage remains popular among teens and young adults

Marileana Pardo ’25, Special to the Hawk November 20, 2024

Like many college students who vape, Kaleb Harris ’25 started in high school. Harris said he vaped for the first time for the same reason many middle and high school students do: “The influence...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Art Club collaboration supports children battling illnesses

Gavin Kuebler ’25, Assistant Features Editor November 20, 2024

A chance to join children and teens in the fight against chronic illness is available for a short time at St. Joe’s. Until Nov. 26, Art Club on the Hawk Hill campus is providing an opportunity for students...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Up at the half

Chris Sletvold '26, Columnist November 20, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 8-2 with a 26-18 home win against the Washington Commanders Nov. 14. They have won six straight games and sit in control of the NFC East. The Eagles are winning in...

St. Joe’s field hockey poses with NCAA regional trophy after advancing to the Final Four, Nov. 17. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25

Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 18, 2024

At the beginning of the season, St. Joe’s field hockey team returned to the newly-renovated Ellen Ryan Field, complete with a new playing turf. It took less than four months for the Hawks to make history...

St. Joe’s President Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., speaks to participants of SJU Green Fund’s Earth Day walk and sit-in outside Regis Hall April 22. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

University commits to seven-year sustainability initiative

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Over the summer, St. Joe’s announced its commitment to becoming designated as a Laudato Si’ University by the Vatican. The university will partake in a seven-year plan, named the “President’s Laudato...

Students sit on Campion Student Center’s courtyard during the sleep out, Nov. 9.
PHOTO: MATTHEW WINARTO ’26/THE HAWK

Students sleep outside in solidarity with the unhoused

Liv Bielawski ’27, News Reporter November 13, 2024

As the moon rose and the temperature dropped below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Nov. 9, eight students slept in Campion Student Center’s courtyard in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.  The...

Brianna Kelly ’26 attempts to dodge Drexel defense on her way to score, Nov. 9.
PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Women’s rugby hosts first tournament in two years

Monica Sowinski ’26, Sports Reporter November 13, 2024

For the first time this season, women’s rugby hosted a tournament on Sweeney Field, bringing its 2024 fall season to a close Nov. 9. This year is the first time in two years the club has been able to...

Field hockey poses with the A-10 Championship trophy following their 2-1 win over UMass, Nov. 9. PHOTOS: JOE SCHNEYDER ’12/SAY CHEEZE STUDIOS

Field hockey wins fourth consecutive A-10 title, hosts first round of NCAA Tournament

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

Four was the magic number for fourth-ranked St. Joe’s field hockey, which beat Massachusetts 2-1 to secure its fourth consecutive Atlantic 10 championship Nov. 9. No strangers to each other, the Hawks...

Members of the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) pose. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK AND ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK,
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Hispanic voters considered a critical voting demographic

Lisbeth Urena '27 and Ariana Zablah '26 November 6, 2024

On a warm Sunday in early September, Eva Hernandez ’25 and about 25 other Puerto Rican students met for lunch. They enjoyed the sunny day and shared chorizos, burgers and barbecue chicken. Later that...

Participants begin the Out of the Darkness walk at Sweeney Field, Nov. 3. PHOTO: MATTHEW WINARTO ’26/THE HAWK

‘Out of the Darkness’ walk raises suicide awareness

Alex Andahazy ’25, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The Dean’s Leadership Program (DLP) held its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk on the Hawk Hill campus Nov. 3 to raise awareness for suicide prevention and promote healthy conversations about mental...

Field hockey prepares to host the A-10 tournament for the first time since 2018.

Field hockey looks for four-peat at A-10 tournament

Zach Podolnick '26, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

St. Joe’s field hockey team finished their regular season with a 15-3 record, ending the historic season with a 3-0 shutout win against local Atlantic 10 competitor La Salle.  Looking ahead to the...

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