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University announces sale of multiple UCity buildings
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
New covid-19 vaccine guidelines cause confusion, delay access
September 17, 2025
Steve Donahue was appointed the 16th head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program Sept. 10 following Billy Lange’s departure. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Steve Donahue appointed head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
WYSK: Shadow docket
September 17, 2025
Construction crews work on the Kelly Academic Plaza outside Cardinal Foley Center, Sept. 13. PHOTOS: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK
Q&A: Kelly Academic Plaza
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Another year, another deferred budget
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
Environmental justice: A civil rights issue
September 17, 2025
How can we rest assured?
September 17, 2025
Editorial: Community is essential in times of turmoil
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
The power of creatine
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance
September 17, 2025
Crossword: Writers and works
Crossword: Writers and works
September 17, 2025
Carter Karpinski ’25, M.S. ’27, stands strong after quitting vaping. PHOTO: MAX FISHER ’25, M.S. ’27/THE HAWK
One more hit: Seven days without a vape
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLNGER ’27/THE HAWK
A student’s guide to off-campus living
September 17, 2025
Rebecca Romito ’26 with the AI therapy model she experimented with. PHOTO: PRESTON THOMAS ’28/THE HAWK
AI therapy promises help, but is it the real deal?
September 17, 2025
Dalton Walsh ’24 cheers at the Eagles-Browns preseason game, Aug. 16. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
University’s first male dancer becomes Eagles cheerleader
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 11-14
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
RedZone sacked with ads this football season
September 17, 2025
Jayda Shehadi ’26 scored both goals in the Hawks 2-1 win over Temple, Sept. 4. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Student-athlete bounces back from two ACL tears
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 19-23
September 17, 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
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
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: SADIE HENZES ’24 / THE HAWK
How to make the most out of your college home: A satire on off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
Off-Campus Housing Maps
Off-Campus Housing Maps
October 25, 2023
Editorial Oct. 25
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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GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK AND BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Public transportation changes leave community members distressed
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
New faces, same goal for men’s basketball
Nicole Franz '27, Guest Columnist • September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Spread your wings beyond the library with these local cafe spots
Dorothy Danbury ’27 and Bryan Balmores-Jumarang ’27 • September 10, 2025
News
University announces sale of multiple UCity buildings
Liv Bielawski ’27 • September 17, 2025
New covid-19 vaccine guidelines cause confusion, delay access
Cara Santilli, Copy Chief • September 17, 2025
Q&A: Kelly Academic Plaza
Sophia Galante ’26 • September 17, 2025
Public transportation changes leave community members distressed
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • September 10, 2025
New ID entry required for all campus buildings
Sophia Galante ’26, News Reporter • September 10, 2025
Opinions
Another year, another deferred budget
Jared Nachimson ’27, Hawk Columnist • September 17, 2025
Environmental justice: A civil rights issue
Jomaria Furicchia ’27, Guest Columnist • September 17, 2025
How can we rest assured?
Sharon Jonnalagadda ’29, Guest Columnist • September 17, 2025
The power of creatine
Valentyn Sukhyy ’27, Guest Columnist • September 17, 2025
Editorial: Community is essential in times of turmoil
The Editorial Board • September 17, 2025
Features
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance
Olivia Gasparro • September 17, 2025

As Sabrina Carpenter shimmered across the stage at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in an outfit reminiscent of Britney Spears’ 2001 VMAs look,...

Crossword: Writers and works
Crossword: Writers and works
Brennan Dillenbeck ’28 • September 17, 2025

Carter Karpinski ’25, M.S. ’27, stands strong after quitting vaping. PHOTO: MAX FISHER ’25, M.S. ’27/THE HAWK
One more hit: Seven days without a vape
Carter Karpinski ’25, M.S. ’27 • September 17, 2025

I come from a long line of nicotine addicts.  We were a Marlboro family for a long time, but members of my family got nicotine in all forms:...

Sports
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
Sports
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 11-14
Joseph Mancini ’28, Sports Reporter • September 17, 2025

GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
RedZone sacked with ads this football season
McKenna Graham ’27, Guest Columnist • September 17, 2025
Jayda Shehadi ’26 scored both goals in the Hawks 2-1 win over Temple, Sept. 4. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Student-athlete bounces back from two ACL tears
Tess Margis ’26 and Diana Sosa ’27 • September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 19-23
Joseph Mancini ’28, Sports Reporter • September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
The Phillies final push toward Red October
Nicole Franz ’27, Guest Columnist • September 17, 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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