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Senior Lindsey Oremus poses on the Kevin Quinn ’62 track. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Lindseу Oremus faces challenges on and off the course

Sam Britt May 17, 2019

When senior cross country captain Lindsey Oremus walks up to the starting line, she’s locked in. She stares at the course in front of her and waits for the gun to go off. These moments just before the...

St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

Sam Britt May 2, 2019

The Philadelphia 76ers officially began “The Process” on June 27, 2013 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Process was a long-term strategy to attain young talent in order to propel...

Billy Lange, newly appointed men's basketball head coach, walks into the Hall of Fame Room in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Billy Lange and his family come home to Hawk Hill

Sam Britt April 4, 2019

Billy Lange, new St. Joe’s men’s basketball head coach, stepped to the podium in front of a crowd in the Hall of Fame Room in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena on April 4. With Director of Athletics Jill...

Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joe's men's basketball

Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joe’s men’s basketball

Sam Britt April 2, 2019

For the first time in 24 years, there will be a new head coach on the St. Joe’s sideline in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena.  Phil Martelli’s firing is a wound still fresh among a large contingent of...

Martelli stands on the sidelines during his last game at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena against the University of Rhode Island on March 5, 2019. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22 /THE HAWK

Former players voice support for Martelli

Sam Britt March 27, 2019

After the news broke on March 19 that Phil Martelli would not return as men’s basketball head coach at St. Joe’s, attention quickly shifted to those he impacted the most: his players. Like many others...

Martelli speaks to his players during the first practice of the 2017-2018 season. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

How Martelli’s departure impacts St. Joe’s recruitment

Sam Britt March 27, 2019

Two St. Joe’s men’s basketball team commits for the 2019 season have decided to reopen their recruitment after hearing that Head Coach Phil Martelli was fired. “After discussing with family members...

An Archmere Auks player watches his teammates play, donning a jersey commemerating Mark Dombroski '21. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Events held to remember Mark Dombroski

Sam Britt and Charley Rekstis March 25, 2019

Charley Rekstis '20 co-wrote this article.  One year after the death of Mark Domboski ’21, family members and rugby teammates hosted events on Hawk Hill to remember Dombroski and help raise money for...

Martelli was made aware of the decision Monday afternoon. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Phil Martelli fired after 24 years of coaching

Sam Britt March 19, 2019

After 24 seasons and more than three decades with the Hawks, St. Joe’s announced that Phil Martelli is out as men’s basketball head coach. Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner, J.D., informed Martelli...

Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Sam Britt March 19, 2019

As Louisiana State University (LSU) rolled to their first SEC Championship since 2009, there was a key figure missing on their side- line: Head Coach Will Wade. Wade was suspended by the school due...

Gillum answers an audience member's question during his lecture. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Andrew Gillum Speaks in Diversity Series

Sam Britt and Alysa Bainbridge March 7, 2019

Florida gubernatorial candidate promoted unity within a divided country Alysa Bainbridge '21 co-wrote this article  Andrew Gillum, former mayor of Tallahassee, Florida and Florida gubernatorial candidate,...

Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Sam Britt March 5, 2019

When Zion Williamson’s sneaker exploded and the potential 2019 first overall NBA draft pick fell over clutching his right knee, the entire basketball world held their breath. His Duke teammates, NBA...

Senior pitcher Jake Meyers about to release a pitch on the mound for St. Joe's. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS LLC

Senior pitcher Jake Meyers takes on new role

Sam Britt February 26, 2019

Senior pitcher Jake Meyers appeared in 29 games before the start of the 2019 season, all of which he was a reliever, a position he said he had to adjust to after his high school career. Meyers had to adjust...

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