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GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK AND HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
UCity students voice concerns about real estate sales
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
Campus initiates lockdown protocol
October 8, 2025
Brandy Schillace, Ph.D., answers questions about her book, “The Framed Women of Ardemore House,” at an Oct. 1 event in Cardinal Foley. PHOTO: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK
Q&A with Brandy Schillace
October 8, 2025
Meet the Class of 2029 Student Senators
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK
‘Be more humanistic to each other’
October 8, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: ALEXIS KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Gardening: The hobby that always bears fruit
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
The hidden crisis: Living longer, suffering more
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Drawing the line in Hollywood
October 8, 2025
The ascent of the far right
October 8, 2025
CARTOON: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Editorial Cartoon: Govt. shutdown
October 8, 2025
Participants in the 2025 Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism launch across the starting line with the help of the Philadelphia Eagles' mascot Swoop. The Sept. 20 event raised money for the The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. PHOTO: Courtesy of The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support.
Walk/Run raises funds for Kinney Center
October 15, 2025
Governer Pennypacker’s desk resides on the first floor of Drexel Library after being moved from the University City campus. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Archives Unboxed: Governor Samuel Pennypacker’s desk
October 8, 2025
ILLUSTRATION:ALEXIS KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Tate McRae
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Playlist: LGBTQ anthems
October 8, 2025
CROSSWORD: Latin American culture
CROSSWORD: Latin American culture
October 8, 2025
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
October 8, 2025
Assistant coach Taya DiAngelo talks to rowers before practice. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Q&A with Taya DiAngelo
October 8, 2025
The newly upgraded golf facilities in Maguire Athletic Center features two hitting bays, a lounge area and lockers. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
New golf practice facility sets up teams for success
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Oct. 2-5
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Sixers’ Jared McCain to miss beginning of regular season
October 8, 2025
One of the first exhibits at the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre explains the origin of the word "genocide." PHOTO: MAXIMILLIAN MURPHY
South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection
August 9, 2025
Ziyaad Ally sits next to a homemade figurine of Reigus, a character in his fantasy novel, “Myth Shadow: The Glowing Gate,” that he constructed with his daughter. In the book, Reigus serves as an introductory challenge to the main character, Cassandra. PHOTO: MAXIMILIAN MURPHY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Ziyaad Ally
July 12, 2025
Eve Fairbanks, an American author and journalist who now lives in Johannesburg, discusses her 2022 book, “The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial Reckoning" July 6 at De Baba Eatery in the Melville neighborhood of Johannesburg. PHOTO: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Eve Fairbanks
July 10, 2025
Melusi Mashawana, co-owner of the skate brand Hidden Junk and a cashier at Durban Skate Park, performs a skate trick called grinding. Photo: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Veteran skater pushes forward new generation of skateboarders
July 5, 2025
Malik Cassim, using what his wife Sadia Cassim calls the “gift in his hands,” presses on a patient’s back to show his assistants where cups should be placed. Cassim lost his ability to speak following a stroke in 2022. PHOTO: CARLINA HERSHOCK/THE HAWK
‘Still serving his purpose’
July 4, 2025
GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK
‘Be more humanistic to each other’
October 8, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK
‘Be more humanistic to each other’
October 8, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Louie Collins ’25 is living in gender-inclusive housing for a third year in a row at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK
Gender-inclusive housing affirms ‘wholeness of each person’s identity’
May 1, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Where can I be the most safe?’
April 24, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
Inclusion doesn’t ‘stop at the bathroom’
April 17, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Pioneers of fashion’
April 10, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘St. Joe’s saved my life’: Supportive community sparks alum’s writing career
February 14, 2024
Sydney Taylor ’26, Katy Viveiros ’26, James Miller ’26 and Alex Wojciak ’26 ask questions about the Apartments at Penn at the housing fair. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students scramble to secure off-campus housing for 2024-25
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK
Q & A with Crystal Morris
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25 /THE HAWK
Where to shop for housing supplies
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK
Setting down new roots
October 25, 2023
Mia Messina ’25 crosses off a number on her Red October countdown following a Phillies postseason win. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIA MESSINA ’25
Barbie life in the clubhouse: Putting the ‘home’ in home-team
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Juneteenth
WYSK: Juneteenth
June 19, 2021
A clip from the media program’s “I Have a Dream” video. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY ROCCO
Photography Without Borders: Through the lenses of Philadelphia youth
March 23, 2021
Violence against the Asian American community
Violence against the Asian American community
February 23, 2021
No celebration without representation
No celebration without representation
February 16, 2021
Following through on our promises
Following through on our promises
February 16, 2021
St. Joe’s offers ally training
April 26, 2018
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
April 26, 2018
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
April 26, 2018
Learning to save lives
Learning to save lives
April 26, 2018
10th annual Recovery Speak Out
April 26, 2018
Vincent Kornacki ’25 at the Live! Casino in Philadelphia. PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK
Ending the big blind
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 high fives herself in the mirror as part of the Mel Robbins morning routine. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK.
Viral TikTok routine (not quite) a bust
June 10, 2025
Eddie Dolan ’25 let his Magic 8 Ball, whom he named "Meb," make his decisions for the day. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Should you read this story about making decisions?
June 3, 2025
Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
May 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 explored the life of a stoic in the final weeks before his graduation from St. Joe's. PHOTO: LANDON ONA ’25/THE HAWK
Living the life of a stoic
May 27, 2025
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Tylenol-Autism claims frustrate many
Liv Bielawski ’27, News Editor • October 1, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK COMPILED BY: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
What you should know: Understanding scientific research
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • October 1, 2025
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
News
Q&A with Brandy Schillace
Liv Bielawski ’27, News Editor • October 8, 2025
Meet the Class of 2029 Student Senators
Sophia Galante ’26, News Reporter • October 8, 2025
Tylenol-Autism claims frustrate many
Liv Bielawski ’27, News Editor • October 1, 2025
What you should know: Understanding scientific research
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • October 1, 2025
Students provide critical wound care at ‘the epicenter of the opioid crisis’
Hannah Pajtis, Editor in Chief • October 1, 2025
Opinions
Gardening: The hobby that always bears fruit
Nicole Bowen ’26, Columnist • October 8, 2025
The hidden crisis: Living longer, suffering more
Olivia Lutz '26, Columnist • October 8, 2025
Drawing the line in Hollywood
Caroline Kelly ’26, Guest Columnist • October 8, 2025
The ascent of the far right
Sahr Karimu ’26, Hawk Columnist • October 8, 2025
Editorial Cartoon: Govt. shutdown
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • October 8, 2025
Features
Participants in the 2025 Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism launch across the starting line with the help of the Philadelphia Eagles' mascot Swoop. The Sept. 20 event raised money for the The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. PHOTO: Courtesy of The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support.
Walk/Run raises funds for Kinney Center
Naomi Conan '27 • October 15, 2025

The Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support raised $70,000 in its annual Walk/Run for Autism held on the Hawk Hill Campus. About 565 people...

Governer Pennypacker’s desk resides on the first floor of Drexel Library after being moved from the University City campus. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Archives Unboxed: Governor Samuel Pennypacker’s desk
Patrick Bray ’27 • October 8, 2025

On the first floor of Drexel Library tucked against a wall behind study tables is a wooden secretary desk that belonged to Pennsylvania’s 23rd...

ILLUSTRATION:ALEXIS KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Tate McRae
Olivia Gasparro, Features Columnist • October 8, 2025

Tate McRae was destined to be a star. From playing songs on her piano in her bedroom to topping global charts, McRae has begun to dominate...

Sports
Assistant coach Taya DiAngelo talks to rowers before practice. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Sports
Q&A with Taya DiAngelo
Joseph Mancini ’28, Sports Reporter • October 8, 2025

Taya DiAngelo has been an assistant coach for the men’s rowing program for the last four seasons and served as interim head coach for the beginning...

The newly upgraded golf facilities in Maguire Athletic Center features two hitting bays, a lounge area and lockers. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
New golf practice facility sets up teams for success
Diana Sosa ’27, Sports Reporter • October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Oct. 2-5
Monica Sowinski ’26, Assistant Sports Editor • October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Sixers’ Jared McCain to miss beginning of regular season
Nicole Franz ’27, Columnist • October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Oct. 8-14
Monica Sowinski ’26, Assistant Sports Editor • October 8, 2025
Special Issues
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025

As a woman pursuing a career in the male-dominated world of sports journalism, I often feel isolated. With that isolation comes a feeling...

Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

Lily Shimbashi grew up wanting to be the next Erin Andrews, currently a Fox Sports sideline reporter who has become one of the most popular women...

‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

Before she was the first woman journalist to cover a Major League Baseball beat, Claire Smith was a Penn State college student unsure of what...

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