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Nicholus Mashioane (left) and Abongile Malusi (right) are nurses at Anova Health Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on treating HIV. The two explain the importance of screening for prostate cancer at a June 16, 2025, Youth Day event to a group of men. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU/THE HAWK
US funding cuts devastate HIV prevention efforts in South Africa township
June 19, 2025
Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTO: MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17/THE HAWK
Community reflects on pope’s legacy
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Deconstructing the trans youth mental health crisis
April 30, 2025
GRAPHICS: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Faculty navigate uncertainties of future federal funding
April 30, 2025
Tinamarie Stolz, M.A. ’24, assistant director of Campus Ministry, poses in her office. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Campus minister heals through faith and justice
April 30, 2025
Editorial: Remembering Pope Francis
April 30, 2025
What happened to the rule of law?
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Does the Earth need saving?
April 30, 2025
Ad Hawk: Beauty of courage
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
How to graduate
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
Portrait of Natalie Walker Brown, director of inclusion and diversity educational achievement. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE WALKER BROWN
Bridging the gap: Ms. Nat supports underrepresented students
April 30, 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
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Men’s lacrosse primed for A-10 Championship
April 30, 2025
SJU Cheer’s competition celebrates their second-place victory at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE TEELING ’15
Cheer team brings home two trophies at nationals
April 30, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LEXI KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Turning up the heat
April 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 reporting on a story in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the SJU Summer Program in South Africa. PHOTO: THE HAWK
From tackles to typing
April 30, 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
Crispin Hemson (left), organizer of the Pigeon Valley Nature Reserve’s June 21 cleanup event, instructs a group of volunteers on the afternoon’s tasks. PHOTO: CARA SANTILLI/THE HAWK
Volunteers pitch in to clean up Durban’s ‘green lung’
July 3, 2025
Latte art champion Vincent Majola pours steamed milk into a cup of coffee at The Bean Green Coffee Roastery where he has begun training aspiring baristas in the craft of coffee design. PHOTO: HELENA SIMS/THE HAWK
Double shots and dreams
July 2, 2025
May Maoko, Upcycle's community trainer and store manager, stands outside the Johannesburg-based organization's store, which promotes sustainability through upcycled products. PHOTO: HELENA SIMS/THE HAWK
Company teaches community to turn trash to treasure
June 22, 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
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
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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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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