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Kimberly Johnson ’25, Lauren Merlino ’25, Jessica Rago ’25 and Camille Bertin ’25 record observations about
how plastics are made. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Public trust in science inches back up after recent decline

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2024

Americans’ trust in scientists has fluctuated in recent years, increasing this year for the first time since before the covid-19 pandemic, according to a Pew Research Center study. The study, conducted...

Nicole Williams (center) with Mt. Airy Fridge and Pantry volunteers at the fridge and pantry, located at the
Unitarian Univeralists church in Mount Airy. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICOLE WILLIAMS

Community fridges embrace mutual aid to fight food insecurity

Hannah Pajtis, Features Editor December 4, 2024

The white household fridge located through a stone brick arch at the Unitarian Universalists church in Mount Airy might just look like an ordinary fridge, filled with an assortment of produce from ripe...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

What you should know: The 2024 Big 5 Classic

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

What is the Big 5? The Big 5 is an informal league of six colleges, originally consisting of St. Joe’s, Villanova, Temple, University of Pennsylvania and La Salle, founded in 1955. The recent addition...

St. Joe’s field hockey players console each other following a 5-0 loss to Northwestern in the national championship Nov. 24. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Field hockey’s historic season comes to heartbreaking end

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 24, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — St. Joe’s field hockey team reaching the NCAA Championship game might have felt like a dream at the beginning of the season, but head coach Hannah Prince knew her team was capable...

Field hockey poses for a team photo with fans and alumni after a 2-1 victory over North Carolina Nov. 22 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, advancing to the NCAA Championship. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

‘Why not us?’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — All week, St. Joe’s field hockey has posed the question, “Why not us?” and has carried that mindset into its final four matchup with #1 University of North Carolina Nov. 22 in...

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...

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