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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
November 13, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Resources for people experiencing homelessness
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Hawk Hill reacts to the 2024 presidential election
November 8, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
When did we lose our compassion as a country?
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Dehumanization and passivity
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Anger can be power
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
How identity politics cost Kamala Harris the election
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Reacting to the past
November 13, 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN GOUGE ’25
The Hawk Rap: Jordan Gouge
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk: ‘The Substance’
November 13, 2024
A “pinnacle,” the stone top of one of the columns on Barbelin Hall’s bell tower, located in the St. Joe’s Archives. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Pinnacle of Barbelin Hall
November 13, 2024
CROSSWORD: Philly sports icons
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN '25/THE HAWK
Dreamgaze autumn
November 13, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
The exterior of AFC Fitness, located 10 minutes from Hawk Hill campus. PHOTO: AIDEN POWERS ’26
Best off-campus gyms to maximize your workout flexibility
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
What’s going on with the 76ers?
November 13, 2024
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame honorees line up for a photo, Nov.
Two basketball alumni inducted into hall of fame
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Get to know the candidates on the Pennsylvania ballot
October 30, 2024
Baylee Fingerhut ’26 speaks on behalf of NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice. PHOTO COURTESY OF BAYLEE FINGERHUT ’26
Students advocate for voter registration on campus
October 30, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
What you should know as a first-time voter in Pennsylvania
October 30, 2024
Editorial: Voters have power; use it responsibly
October 30, 2024
Letter to the Editor
October 30, 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
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
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
Muniera Hassen (right), SBC dialysis and cataract administrator, speaks to Mr. Martin, a patient who has been receiving dialysis treatment at Sabera's Dialysis clinic for two years. PHOTO: MAXIMUS FISHER ’25
‘They saved my life’
September 6, 2024
Joash Paul said education should be one of the government's top priorities: "The education system is in shambles." PHOTO: KILEY O'BRIEN '25.
‘The youth are tired’
August 31, 2024
The family home of Rochelle Smith, Yolanda Spalding and Siritta Varnicker is on a street close to a tailing mountain in Riverlea. On windy days tailing dust ends up on top of and inside houses like theirs. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK '26/THE HAWK
Mine dumps expose community to health issues
August 28, 2024
Phumzile Nkosi, curator and manager of the Phansi Museum, plays an accordion, one of many musical instruments in the museum's collection. PHOTO: LILLI DELLHEIM, M.A. '25/THE HAWK
‘Down below’ museum preserves southern African art
August 5, 2024
Jodi Lawerence, an administrator at the Sophiatown Heritage Centre, tells visitors about Sophiatown's history during a tour of the museum's rooms. PHOTO: SHAILA BHAYROO/THE HAWK
Sophiatown museum shares history of struggle, resistance
August 4, 2024
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
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Ayanda Ntukwana (left) and Abram Moyaha (right) are based at SLED's Johannesburg location. PHOTO: KATIE ROSTA '22/THE HAWK

Nonprofit connects deaf students to resources, history, community

Devin Yingling
August 5, 2022
The girls in Cookie Govender's care at 101 Children's foster home play with the neighbor's dog from their side of the fence. PHOTO: TARYN BELLAMY '24/THE HAWK

Foster mother provides holistic support for girls in her care

Devin Yingling
July 4, 2022
Elizabeth Lesesa, Tshepo’s chef, prepares a meal at Tshepo Generation Soup Kitchen. PHOTO: LESLIE QUAN '22/THE HAWK

Community-supported nonprofit aims to help vulnerable children, spread hope

Devin Yingling
July 1, 2022
Jose Antonio Vargas is the founder of Define American. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

A discussion with Jose Antonio Vargas

Devin Yingling
April 5, 2022
Approximately 25 faculty and administrators from USciences and St. Joe’s attended the first session of the Pedagogy Showcase on April 1. PHOTO: DEVIN YINGLING ’22/THE HAWK

Merger Moves: USciences hosts Pedagogy Showcase

Devin Yingling
April 5, 2022
USciences campus early last semester. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s AAUP chapter advocates for USciences tenure-track faculty

Devin Yingling
March 2, 2022
GRAPHIC: ALLISON KITE ’22 /THE HAWK

Sorry, not sorry

Devin Yingling
December 7, 2021
Clampet-Lundquist teaches her INT 151 class on Dec. 6. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Successful inequality course faces low enrollment

Devin Yingling
December 7, 2021
GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s groovy disco playlist

Devin Yingling
November 2, 2021
SuedeLace plays at The Bayou Jazz Club on Oct. 29.

A look inside a Philly jazz club

Devin Yingling
November 2, 2021
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Deconstructing the police narrative

Devin Yingling
November 2, 2021
Elaine Terry Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics, with students from the CB-STEM program. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Summer program supports first-year STEM students

Devin Yingling
October 5, 2021
The club’s first meeting in person was held in the Forum Theater. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Students start watch party club for “The Bachelor”

Devin Yingling
September 28, 2021
Morgan Dempsey ’25 outside McShain Hall, her residence hall on Sept. 20. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

First & second year students share experiences about starting college amid pandemic

Devin Yingling
September 21, 2021
Cassidy Robbins ’21 and Jenna Jachimiak ’21(left) look over the flooded Venice Island parking lot, where Robbins’ car was parked. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Manayunk recovers from Ida

Devin Yingling and Mitchell Shields, Devin Yingling, and Mitchell Shields
September 8, 2021
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

Local COVID-19 Update

Devin Yingling
September 8, 2021
People walk through the USciences campus in February 2021. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

University signs binding merger agreement with USciences

Devin Yingling
June 14, 2021
The clinic will give community members their second shot on May 25. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University hosts on-campus vaccine clinic

Devin Yingling
May 6, 2021
Philadelphians line up outside the Liacouras Center at Temple University for the Black Doctor’s COVID Consor- tium’s 24-hours vaxathon on Feb. 19. The Black Doctor’s Consortium has been working to provide barrier-free testing and vaccinations in the hardest-hit areas of Southeastern Pennsylvania. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22 THE HAWK

Philly vaccine distribution shows racial and ethnic disparities

Devin Yingling
April 27, 2021
A woman receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on the opening day of the city’s sixth vaccination site at Edward O’Malley Athletic Association in South Philadelphia on March 22. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Universities consider vaccination mandates

Devin Yingling
April 13, 2021
William Lex Ham (far right) chants with marchers in Dilworth Park after marching from Chinatown. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

‘Get it right the first time, that was a hate crime’

Devin Yingling
March 30, 2021
Students wait to get tested for COVID-19 during the spring semester.

Campus faces unprecedented uptick in positive COVID-19 cases

Devin Yingling
March 24, 2021
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University discusses vaccination distribution

Devin Yingling
March 23, 2021
Class of 2017 graduates process towards Curran Field for their commencement exercises. FILE PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

University announces in-person 2021 commencement

Devin Yingling
March 16, 2021
Students set up posters from the “Poster Series Showcase” hosted by BeCivil SJU. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University hosts second annual Day of Dialogue

Devin Yingling
March 2, 2021
A man runs past the McNeil Science and Technology Center, at the University of the Sciences, towards 43rd Street on Feb 14. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University signs letter of intent to explore merger with USciences

Devin Yingling
February 16, 2021
St. Joe's merger: FAQs

St. Joe’s merger: FAQs

Devin Yingling
February 16, 2021
Military coup in Myanmar

Military coup in Myanmar

Devin Yingling
February 9, 2021
A box of collected COVID-19 samples at St. Joe's outdoor testsing site. A hand is putting another sample in the box.

University expands COVID-19 testing strategy

Devin Yingling
February 3, 2021
Students walk through campus on Sept. 28. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Working groups plan ahead for an on-campus spring 2021 semester

Jackie Collins and Devin Yingling, Jackie Collins, and Devin Yingling
November 29, 2020
As COVID-19 cases increase nationwide, the university is encouraging students to limit nonessential activity. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Rise in COVID-19 cases limit students’ activity before break

Devin Yingling
November 10, 2020
A conversation with St. Joe’s women in politics

A conversation with St. Joe’s women in politics

Devin Yingling
November 3, 2020
Resources to support the fight for racial justice in Philly

Resources to support the fight for racial justice in Philly

Devin Yingling
November 3, 2020
Where to get a free COVID-19 test. GRAPHICS: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK SOURCE: CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

Community plans ahead for break

Devin Yingling
October 20, 2020
An anonymous Instagram account has been using the direct message feature to send threatening messages to women. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s women threatened on social media

Devin Yingling
October 6, 2020
'Fists up! Fight back!'

‘Fists up! Fight back!’

Devin Yingling
October 6, 2020
Shuttles transport students to designated university quarantine spaces. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University prioritizes privacy in COVID-19 cluster communication

Devin Yingling
September 22, 2020
What happens to a vacant seat on the Supreme Court?

What happens to a vacant seat on the Supreme Court?

Devin Yingling
September 22, 2020
A group of students walk past Villiger Hall, where clusters of the virus appeared. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University enhances contact tracing protocols

Devin Yingling
September 15, 2020
Students use outdoor spaces to study and attend online courses. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Students struggle with mixed modality course schedules

Devin Yingling and Nick Karpinski, Devin Yingling, and Nick Karpinski
September 1, 2020
Barbelin Hall is visible from Wynnefield Avenue, a hot spot for parties due to the large amount students living in the neighborhood. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

University expresses expectations for students’ behavior on campus this fall

Devin Yingling
August 21, 2020
The Instagram page is regularly updated with upcoming panel discussions.

St. Joe’s alum co-hosts panel on environmental racism

Devin Yingling
August 21, 2020
Liam Fallows meets over Zoom with his family. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIAM FALLOWS '21

Students find ways to spend time with friends and family while physically distancing

Devin Yingling
June 1, 2020
A medical worker at a drive-thru testing facility run by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Current students and graduates in healthcare combat COVID-19 pandemic

Devin Yingling
April 13, 2020
Advice for transitioning to an online education

Advice for transitioning to an online education

Devin Yingling
April 6, 2020
Songs to practice your social distancing to

Songs to practice your social distancing to

Devin Yingling
March 24, 2020
Mac Miller, the 2017 spring concert performer, performes in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Spring Concert canceled after 24 years

Devin Yingling
February 19, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak

Devin Yingling
January 28, 2020
Trump faces impeachment

Trump faces impeachment

Devin Yingling
January 21, 2020
The best comedian in all of Kazakhstan

The best comedian in all of Kazakhstan

Devin Yingling
December 3, 2019
Speaking of meme culture...

Speaking of meme culture…

Devin Yingling
November 19, 2019
Community Conversations: Racism at St. Joe’s

Community Conversations: Racism at St. Joe’s

Alex Hargrave & Devin Yingling, Alex Hargrave, and Devin Yingling
November 12, 2019
I’m sorry, but what for?

I’m sorry, but what for?

Devin Yingling
October 29, 2019
Forever 21 and the fall of fast fashion

Forever 21 and the fall of fast fashion

Devin Yingling
October 8, 2019
The double bind of impeachment

The double bind of impeachment

Devin Yingling
October 1, 2019
It’s no longer his narrative

It’s no longer his narrative

Devin Yingling
September 17, 2019
Global Perspectives: Gun violence and mass shootings

Global Perspectives: Gun violence and mass shootings

Devin Yingling & Taicha Morin, Taicha Morin, and Devin Yingling
September 10, 2019
The first college summer

The first college summer

Devin Yingling
June 23, 2019
Challenging prior ideas about socialism

Challenging prior ideas about socialism

Devin Yingling
April 30, 2019
What is your cancellation policy?

What is your cancellation policy?

Devin Yingling
April 2, 2019
C-SPAN fortifies active civic engagement

C-SPAN fortifies active civic engagement

Devin Yingling
March 25, 2019
The importance of the European Union

The importance of the European Union

Devin Yingling
March 18, 2019
Maintaining confidence in college

Maintaining confidence in college

Devin Yingling
March 4, 2019
Aiming for unity and compromise

Aiming for unity and compromise

Devin Yingling
February 26, 2019
Vaccinations are a privilege, so get them

Vaccinations are a privilege, so get them

Devin Yingling
February 19, 2019
We aren’t going anywhere

We aren’t going anywhere

Devin Yingling
February 12, 2019
Graphic by Kelly Smith '19

Songs to bring you sunshine

Devin Yingling
February 5, 2019
Trump continues to skate on thin ice

Trump continues to skate on thin ice

Devin Yingling
January 28, 2019
The famous egg that “cracked” the internet

The famous egg that “cracked” the internet

Devin Yingling
January 21, 2019
Climate change is real

Climate change is real

Devin Yingling
January 8, 2019
The right to write

The right to write

Devin Yingling
November 27, 2018
Stronger than steel and hate

Stronger than steel and hate

Devin Yingling
November 6, 2018
Washington’s possible "Blue Wave"

Washington’s possible “Blue Wave”

Devin Yingling
October 29, 2018
“Whoop Diddy Scoop” in the White House

“Whoop Diddy Scoop” in the White House

Devin Yingling
October 22, 2018
Kavanaugh mocks the Court’s values

Kavanaugh mocks the Court’s values

Devin Yingling
October 2, 2018
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