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COMPILED BY: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK, GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA
What did you aim to accomplish in your Day of Dialogue session?
October 23, 2024
Student organization holds end-of-summer cookout
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Event promotes awareness of domestic violence
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Post Crossing construction, explained
October 9, 2024
A screenshot of the GoFundMe for Russell Hollister ’26, Oct. 7. SCREENSHOT: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
‘Everybody has his back’
October 9, 2024
Editorial: Women’s basketball deserves support
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Two ears, one mouth
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
The Florida paradox
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
A brief history lesson on St. Joe’s basketball
October 23, 2024
Education reforms promote inequality
October 23, 2024
Currently in Pop Culture: Victoria’s Secret
October 23, 2024
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
HawkRap Campus Celebrity: Jared Gravely
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk: ‘Air’
October 23, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Film sessions deconstruct AAPI stereotypes
October 23, 2024
COMPILED BY AND GRAPHIC: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
Furry Friends of Fall Break
October 23, 2024
Cindy Griffin ’91, MBA ’93 is entering her 24th season as the head coach for the Hawks.
Women’s Big 5 coverage lacking despite growing interest
October 23, 2024
Members of the student section boo the Dayton men’s basketball team during warm ups, Feb. 6.
54th Airborne is ready to get to work
October 23, 2024
Fans cheer for St. Joe’s women’s basketball team during the 2024 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament quarterfinal game against Villanova, March 28. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
High hopes for Hawk hoops: A fan’s perspective
October 23, 2024
COMPLIED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
2024-25 Team Schedules
October 23, 2024
COMPILED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
By the numbers
October 23, 2024
Cindy Griffin ’91, MBA ’93 is entering her 24th season as the head coach for the Hawks.
Women’s Big 5 coverage lacking despite growing interest
October 23, 2024
Members of the student section boo the Dayton men’s basketball team during warm ups, Feb. 6.
54th Airborne is ready to get to work
October 23, 2024
Fans cheer for St. Joe’s women’s basketball team during the 2024 Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament quarterfinal game against Villanova, March 28. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
High hopes for Hawk hoops: A fan’s perspective
October 23, 2024
COMPLIED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
2024-25 Team Schedules
October 23, 2024
Editorial: Women’s basketball deserves support
October 23, 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
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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Nenagh Sheehan and Elaina Wall
April 27, 2021
RJ Hall ’24 (left) and Juliet Gentilucci ’24 (right) perform in “Spoon River Antholgy.” SCREENSHOT: ELAINA WALL ’21

SJU Theatre Company: “Spoon River Anthology”

Elaina Wall
April 27, 2021
James Carter, Ph.D., has been teaching history at St. Joe’s for 22 years and will spend the next two years as the interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. PHOTO: CARLY CALHOUN ’21/THE HAWK

Q&A with new interim dean for College of Arts and Sciences

Elaina Wall
March 30, 2021
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Faculty Foods: Lisa Baglione’s, Ph.D., mother’s lasagna recipe

Elaina Wall
March 23, 2021
The Philadelphia Museum of Art currently offers 34 different exhibitions, virtually and in person. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Socially distant spring activities in and near Philadelphia

Elaina Wall
March 16, 2021
Páez Lotero said arepas are part of her family tradition. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLAUDIA PÁEZ LOTERO.

Faculty Foods: Claudia Páez Lotero’s, Ph.D., Colombian Arepas

Elaina Wall
March 9, 2021
Maggie Mallison ’21 focuses on creating safe spaces for members of SJUPride. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student leader spotlight: president of SJUPride

Elaina Wall
March 2, 2021
A student works at the block printing table during the Day of Dialogue. PHOTOS: DANNY REMISHEVSKY '23/THE HAWK

Hands-on activities help students reflect on Day of Dialogue

Elaina Wall
March 2, 2021
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Increased screen time negatively affects mental health

Elaina Wall
February 23, 2021
The Sweet Life Bakeshop is best known for their puddings. PHOTO: LUKAS VAN SANT ’21/THE HAWK

Black-owned businesses to support on Valentine’s Day

Elaina Wall
February 9, 2021
Students enjoy outdoor ice skating at Winterfest. PHOTO: LESLIE QUAN ’22/THE HAWK

Winterfest showcases St. Joe’s community

Elaina Wall
February 3, 2021
PHOTO: DANNY REMISHEVSKY '23/THE HAWK

Insomnia Cookies opens up on 54th Street and City Ave.

Elaina Wall
November 23, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

What we’re eating: apple crisp

Elaina Wall
November 23, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Hawks look forward to Thanksgiving break

Elaina Wall
November 17, 2020
Thomas Francesconi ’22 wears his Kellogg’s Eggo mask around campus. PHOTO: ELAINA WALL ’21/THE HAWK

Mask of the week: Kellogg’s Eggo

Elaina Wall
October 27, 2020
Layken Simmons works at the Post Learning Commons. P.O.D Market. PHOTO: DANNY REMISHEVSKY ’23/THE HAWK

Get to know our community: Q&A with Layken Simmons

Elaina Wall
October 27, 2020
Nafi Food Express served Indian at Taste of the World. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Students celebrate food and culture at annual Taste of the World

Elaina Wall
October 20, 2020
Shady Brook Farms offers customers pumpkin picking . PHOTO: ELAINA WALL’21/THE HAWK

Socially distant fall activities in and near Philadelphia

Elaina Wall
October 13, 2020
Nicole Butch ’21 is cast as Mary Bailey in the production of “It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play.” PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

SJU Theatre Company goes virtual for fall production

Elaina Wall
October 6, 2020
Alumni design, make and donate masks. PHOTO COURTESY OF APRIL BURKS AND MELANIE HASAN

Alumni team up to make masks for those in need

Elaina Wall
September 29, 2020
Students run to raise awareness for autism in 2019. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism goes virtual

Elaina Wall
September 29, 2020
Irish Dance Club’s past performance in The Perch. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student organizations adjust to virtual and socially distant events

Elaina Wall
September 22, 2020
Ballard speaks about her art in Merion Hall on Sept. 11. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Black female artist shares the unknown stories of Black women

Elaina Wall
September 15, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23 /THE HAWK

Coronavirus pandemic limits coping strategies for eating disorders

Elaina Wall
September 15, 2020
Students study and take classes in Campion Student Center. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

A look at what’s new on Hawk Hill

Elaina Wall
September 1, 2020
Students are currently moving in to residence halls using the drop and go method. PHOTO: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

Packing health and safety essentials for the fall 2020 semester

Elaina Wall
August 14, 2020
One mural will be on the Gompers campus and one will be at a location to be determined on the St. Joe's campus. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s and Global Philadelphia Association to design “Quality Education” art mural

Elaina Wall
July 1, 2020
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Socially distant summer fun in Philly

Elaina Wall
June 30, 2020
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '22/THE HAWK

Quarantine recipe: Banana Everything Cookies

Elaina Wall
May 18, 2020
The Center for International Programs’ new space in LaFarge. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Center for International Programs moves to LaFarge

Elaina Wall
April 16, 2019
Meg Kloss '19 and Nicole Walters '20 react to the "APEX: The Appalachian Experience" on March 19.

Capturing the heart of APEX

Elaina Wall
March 27, 2019
Christmas Village is located in Love Park, across the street from City Hall. PHOTOS: EMILY GRAHAM ’20/THE HAWK

It’s Christmastime in the city

Elaina Wall
December 4, 2018
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