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Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK
A handshake with the pope
April 22, 2025
St. Joe’s students hold a sign reading “Bienvenido Papa Francisco” as they await Pope Francis’ arrival at St. Joe’s, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK
St. Joe’s prepares for papal visit
April 22, 2025
Banners in Center City Philadelphia welcome Pope Francis to the city in September 2015. PHOTO: MADELINE KUNTZ ’17/THE HAWK
No holds barred
April 22, 2025
2025 University Student Senate Elections
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
University receives grant to support parenting students
April 16, 2025
The hunt for spumoni
April 16, 2025
Editorial: Participation in University Student Senate elections ensures student representation
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Who’s really winning?
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Prioritizing mental health
April 16, 2025
Criminalizing grief
April 16, 2025
Philly-based, “Golden Girls”-inspired drag queen B.E.A. (Beatrix Eglantine Aurthurson) works the crowd at the the annual drag show co-hosted by SJUPride and Hawk Hill Productions.
‘We will never stop dancing’
April 16, 2025
CROSSWORD: Easter word hunt
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk: ‘Hundreds of Beavers’
April 16, 2025
Carter Karpinski ’25 and a young child play a U.S. mint-themed game at the Philadelphia branch of the U.S. Mint. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Saving the penny doesn’t make cents
April 16, 2025
Derek Rodriguez ’27, co-president of BeCivil, speaks to the Alpha Phi sorority on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
A voice for inclusion
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: April 9-13
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: April 16-22
April 16, 2025
Senior infielder Kayla Tauber returns to first base after a single during the game against Fordham, April 9. PHOTOS: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Composed and competitive
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Men’s basketball prepares for key departures and new additions
April 16, 2025
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
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
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
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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‘Zoom bombers’ invade virtual classrooms

Emily Graham
April 20, 2020
CROSSWORD: Easter

CROSSWORD: Easter

Emily Graham
April 12, 2020
Allen, who teaches ceramics, shows students during the Day of Dialogue how to mold clay for a ceramics project. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Arts professors reimagine nontraditional course instruction

Emily Graham
March 27, 2020
CROSSWORD: Saint Patrick's Day

CROSSWORD: Saint Patrick’s Day

Emily Graham
March 16, 2020
Additional resources can be found on the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) website. GRAPHIC: KAITLYN PATTERSON ’20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s receives grant for sexual assault prevention

Emily Graham
February 4, 2020
PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Student experiences religious intolerance in the classroom

Emily Graham & Cara Smith, Emily Graham, and Cara Smith
December 3, 2019
Bill Rickle, S.J., said the Mass in the smaller chapel within the Chapel of St. Joseph. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

First Spanish mass held on campus

Emily Graham
December 3, 2019
Bill Rickle, S.J., leyó el gospel en español en la capilla. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Primera misa en español llevada a cabo en campus

Emily Graham and Carolina González
December 3, 2019
Members of the St. Joe's community ranked their comfortability on campus. GRAPHIC COURTESY OF ST. JOE'S CAMPUS CLIMATE STUDY.

Student groups hold discussions about inclusion and diversity

Emily Graham
November 19, 2019
Data from “The Gender Gap in Nonprofit Boardrooms." GRAPHICS: EMILY GRAHAM '20/THE HAWK

Report shows lack of women on board of trustees

Emily Graham
November 12, 2019
Isis Gill-Reid ’20, vice president of BSU, marches across McShain Bridge along with around 170 others in a Silent March for Solidarity on Oct. 28. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Student calls Public Safety officer the n-word

Emily Graham, Luke Malanga & Kaila Mundell-Hill, Emily Graham, Luke Malanga, and Kaila Mundell-Hill
October 29, 2019
Kirwan-Avila hopes to put her own spin on the classic St. Joe’s trip. PHOTO: Luke Malanga ’20

APEX begins new chapter with new coordinator

Emily Graham
October 8, 2019
Marie Giacobbe ’22 incorporates her designs into her wardrobe. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields ’22

Student turns craft into custom shoe business

Emily Graham
September 24, 2019
Faculty Senate considers changes to diversity curriculum

Faculty Senate considers changes to diversity curriculum

Emily Graham
May 1, 2019
Increasing consumer consciousness

Increasing consumer consciousness

Emily Graham
April 9, 2019
Former men's basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli was known for his open access practices. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

Former Hawk sports editors reflect on Martelli

Emily Graham & Paige Santiago, Emily Graham, and Paige Santiago
March 27, 2019
Natalia Velázquez López ’21 in Bellarmine Hall, where she takes classes in the modern and classical languages department. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

A piece of home

Emily Graham
March 19, 2019
I have a name

I have a name

Emily Graham
February 26, 2019
Brick Nova, 1851 Records’ first signed band, performs original rock music. PHOTO COURTESY OF JARED FILER ’20

The business side of music

Emily Graham
January 22, 2019
Jared Filer ’20 plays his electric guitar with his band. PHOTO COURTESY OF JARED FILER ’20

Pursuing musical dreams

Emily Graham
December 4, 2018
Attendees participate in a dance led by executive board members. PHOTO: MATT BARRETT ’21 / THE HAWK

Dancing for the kids

Emily Graham
November 13, 2018
Actors of the Stages on the Sound theatre company recite interviews in "Full of Grace."

Faith and sexual identity

Emily Graham
November 6, 2018
The Glow festival spreads throughout Fairmount Park (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

Countdown to Halloween

Emily Graham
October 23, 2018
Emily Graham ’20 pictured reading “A Man Called Ove” (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Laugh, cry, repeat

Emily Graham
October 9, 2018
An audience member films the Kappa Alpha Psi "shimmy" (Photos by Matt Barrett '21).

Meet the Greeks

Emily Graham
October 2, 2018
The Manayunk Harvest Fest welcomed fall on Sept. 29 (Photos by Skylar Raffensperger '19).

Let the pumpkin picking begin

Emily Graham
October 2, 2018
Winnie’s Manayunk serves breakfast, brunch and dinner (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

Eat, drink and be merry

Emily Graham
September 18, 2018
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is located on Arch Street (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

Let FREEdom ring

Emily Graham
September 18, 2018
Menus from local restaurants are provided in the lobbies of some residence halls (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

What’s on the menu?

Emily Graham
September 11, 2018
Students walk through Dilworth Park at the start of CollegeFest (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

The best five hours in Philly

Emily Graham
September 11, 2018
The One Liberty Observation Deck offers unique views of the Philadelphia skyline (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

Mixing up your day in the city

Emily Graham
September 4, 2018
The iconic LOVE Sculpture located in the newly renovated LOVE Park with views of City Hall (Photo by Charley Rekstis '20).

Mixing old and new

Emily Graham
July 12, 2018
A scene from "Creed II" was shot in the Maguire pool in Hagan Arena (Photo by Charlie Concannon '19).

“Rocky” on Hawk Hill

Emily Graham
May 30, 2018
Students eat and chat in the lounge during lunch (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

A home away from home

Emily Graham
April 24, 2018
Finding solutions for all

Finding solutions for all

Emily Graham and Vilma Fermin
April 18, 2018
Exec Board members with one of Relay's themes: the power of hope (Photo courtesey of Jillian Rogers ’18).

Why we relay

Emily Graham
March 26, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

High school sucks

Emily Graham
March 20, 2018
Members of Student Inclusion and Diversity organizations serve cultural food (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Celebrating diversity with food

Emily Graham
March 7, 2018
Students at the premiere of "Black Panther" (Photo by James McCloskey Jr. ’20).

The importance of representation

Emily Graham
February 20, 2018
Members of the Asian Student Association at the Rocky steps (Photo courtesy of Megan Hartwell ’18).

Striving for diversity

Emily Graham
February 13, 2018
The housing portal on the Nest is where upperclassmen sign their housing agreements before choosing housing for the following year (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Upperclassman housing process changed

Emily Graham
February 13, 2018
Eagles spirit wear that community members had to choose from in the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center before preparing for the Super Bowl (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Feeding the home dogs

Emily Graham
February 6, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

And the Grammy goes to…St. Joe’s

Amber Denham and Emily Graham
January 30, 2018
Noltner's photographs and stories displayed on multi-sided boards (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

40,000 miles to peace

Emily Graham and Amber Denham
January 30, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

A circus king takes on the big screen

Emily Graham
January 24, 2018

Overcoming middle school struggles

Emily Graham
December 5, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Journey to nothing

Emily Graham
November 28, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

The spirit of Thanksgiving

Emily Graham
November 13, 2017
Ode to Philadelphia

Ode to Philadelphia

Emily Graham
November 6, 2017
Jenn Tague ’20 and Brendan McGill ’20 turn their eyes to revenge in “Sweeney Todd” (Photo by Megan Hennessy '18).

A bloody good time

Emily Graham
October 24, 2017
Graphic by Kelly Smith, '19.

An untold story of unlikely friendship

Emily Graham
October 16, 2017

Pumpkin spice season

Emily Graham
September 25, 2017
Photo by Emily Graham '20

Autumn in the air

Emily Graham
September 18, 2017
Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.

Packing it in

Emily Graham
September 18, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

When horror meets reality

Emily Graham
September 11, 2017
The Summer in Culture

The Summer in Culture

Rose Weldon and Emily Graham
September 4, 2017

One week down

Emily Graham
September 4, 2017
Leaving a legacy

Leaving a legacy

Emily Graham
May 9, 2017
Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby offers car repairs and classes in auto maintenance (Photo by Emily Graham, '20).

I brake for manicures

Emily Graham
March 28, 2017
The beauty of Mother Bethel Church has lasted since the late 18th century (Photo by Emily Graham '20).

Hidden Treasures of Philadelphia

Emily Graham
February 6, 2017
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling lead the cast of this Oscar-nominated musical (Illustration by Michaul Williams ’18).

Living in “La La Land”

Emily Graham
February 6, 2017
The Hawk attends every game of the season and flaps its wings for entirety of each game (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

A Hawk in the shadows

Emily Graham
January 26, 2017

Overcoming fitness fears

Emily Graham
October 18, 2016
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