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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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Hannah Madeya ’24

Hannah Madeya ’24, Features Editor

All content by Hannah Madeya
Hawk's Abroad

Hawk’s Abroad

Hannah Madeya
April 24, 2024
Hannah Madeya posing at her kitchen counter with with ingredients she used as part of her attempt to try three-ingredient meals for a week

Finding the limit in cooking

Hannah Madeya
April 17, 2024
SJU Theatre Company Senior Spotlight

SJU Theatre Company Senior Spotlight

Liv Bielawski ’27 and Hannah Madeya
April 17, 2024
photo of the LIbertree Grounds facility, displaying light up mini golf indoors

Teeing off for a night out

Hannah Madeya
April 10, 2024
Q&A with Manuela Guillén 

Q&A with Manuela Guillén 

Hannah Madeya
March 20, 2024
COMPILED BY: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE GRAPHIC: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Women’s History Month media recommendations

Hannah Madeya
March 20, 2024
Graphic of the hawk and speech bubbles reading 'Q&A with Ron Tarver"

Q & A with Ron Tarver

Hannah Madeya
February 28, 2024
Dorothea Gamble poses at her gift shop, Trunc, located in the heart of Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight: Trunc

Hannah Madeya
February 21, 2024
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Valen-tunes playlist

Hannah Madeya
February 14, 2024
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Epic half-time shows

Hannah Madeya
February 7, 2024
Charisse McGill prepares French Toast Bites for St. Joe's students at the 2023 Day of Dialogue. PHOTO: NATALIE BRISLIN ’23/THE HAWK

In Remembrance: Charisse McGill ’21 MBA

Hannah Madeya
January 31, 2024
Q & A with Jim MacMillan

Q & A with Jim MacMillan

Hannah Madeya
December 6, 2023
Native American History Month Book Recommendations

Native American History Month Book Recommendations

Hannah Madeya
November 29, 2023

Socializing with the dogs

Hannah Madeya
November 1, 2023
The statue by artist Chen Zongwei features a physical presentation of the god Nezha the Third Prince, also known as the Prime Marshal of the Central Altar. PHOTO: PAUL HENSON ’25/THE HAWK

Taiwanese artists bring sacred traditions to St. Joe’s

Hannah Madeya
November 1, 2023
GRAPHIC: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Furry friends from Fall break

Hannah Madeya
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

For the long drive home

Hannah Madeya
October 11, 2023
Fall Break Bingo

Fall Break Bingo

Hannah Madeya
October 11, 2023
Alexa Ubertaccio ’24, the creator of the Instagram account "findinghappy_alexa." PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Senior destigmatizes eating disorders through social media

Hannah Madeya
October 4, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Traveling through the Day

Hannah Madeya
October 4, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/ THE HAWK

What Does Your Saxbys Order say about You?

Hannah Madeya
September 27, 2023
Zoe Brown ’25 at the Hawk Hill activites fair on Aug. 31. PHOTO COURTESY OF ZOE BROWN ’25

Easing the transition from girlhood to womanhood through Her’d

Hannah Madeya
September 20, 2023
Daniel De Lude ’25 speaks to new members at the first Hawks for Just Employment meeting, Sept. 6, in Wolfington Hall’s Pope Francis Room. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26 / THE HAWK

Student-led initiative fights for employment rights

Hannah Madeya
September 13, 2023
Attendees look at the Ordinarie Heroes art work and photography on display. PHOTO: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Nonprofit empowers historically marginalized communities

Hannah Madeya
September 13, 2023
An accessibility ramp that leads into the entrance of the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ‘24

St. Joe’s opens new art museum at former Barnes site

Hannah Madeya
May 2, 2023

Q&A with Hawks: Why do you think Earth Day is important?

Natalie Brislin, Hannah Madeya, and Matt Kelly
April 26, 2023
CROSSWORD: Guess that tune

CROSSWORD: Guess that tune

Hannah Madeya
April 26, 2023
Colin Cooper ’25 and Dominic Rossi ’25 playing guitar at Art Fest April 20 on Curran Field. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Artists showcase talents during Art Fest

Hannah Madeya
April 25, 2023
The graduating members of Culture Shock at Cultural Fusion April 14 in the ARC on the UCity campus. From left to right: Victoria Kolawole ’23, Lillian Appiah ’23, Laura Agyemang ’23, Jose-Anne Carrington ’23 and Olive Ihem ’23.

Dance clubs showcase talents at Cultural Fusion

Hannah Madeya
April 18, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Unskippables playlist

Hannah Madeya
April 18, 2023
Students attending the Encuentro event during UnDocu Week. PHOTO COURTESY OF HANA HAILE ’24

UnDocu Week teaches St. Joe’s community about systematic immigration issues

Hannah Madeya
April 6, 2023
Grace DiCianni ’24 with Congressmen Salud Carbajal and Representative Don Bacon at a Town Hall event hosted by Bipartisan Policy Center, which was an exclusive event for TWC interns. PHOTO COURTESY OF GRACE DICIANNI ’24

St. Joe’s students explore D.C. through The Washington Center

Hannah Madeya
April 4, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Playlist: Spring has sprung

Hannah Madeya
April 4, 2023
Olivia DeMartini ’25 and Gavin Kuebler ’25 perform in “On the Verge.” PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMANTHA MOTTOLO ’24

SJU Theatre Company performs spring play “On the Verge”

Hannah Madeya
March 28, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Uncovering covers playlist

Hannah Madeya
March 28, 2023

CROSSWORD: Groundbreaking women

Hannah Madeya
March 7, 2023
Jazlyne Sabree with her painting “Ready for School” in her PAFA art studio. PHOTO: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight on: Jazlyne Sabree

Hannah Madeya
March 1, 2023
CROSSWORD: Black musical artists

CROSSWORD: Black musical artists

Hannah Madeya
February 21, 2023
Paolo Bayotas III, the pageant winner, escorted by fellow Stockton University student Emily Luc.

Pilipino Cultural Association hosts Mx. District Five pageant

Hannah Madeya
February 21, 2023
Day of Dialogue Playlist

Day of Dialogue Playlist

Hannah Madeya
February 14, 2023
CROSSWORD: NFL Quarterbacks 2022 season

CROSSWORD: NFL Quarterbacks 2022 season

Hannah Madeya
February 8, 2023
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists eboard members at their first GBM of the year. PHOTOS: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Students network through Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Hannah Madeya
February 8, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/THE HAWK

Playlist: Flying off the charts

Hannah Madeya
February 8, 2023

CROSSWORD: Seasons of love TV show couples

Hannah Madeya
February 1, 2023
Owners Darlene and Lambert Walker pose with paints inside Sippin’ Pic’s. PHOTO COURTESY OF DARLENE WALKER

Hawk Spotlight on: Sippin’ Pic’s

Hannah Madeya
January 31, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/ THE HAWK

New year, new music

Hannah Madeya
January 25, 2023
CROSSWORD: Philly staples

CROSSWORD: Philly staples

Hannah Madeya
January 25, 2023

Chill(y) playlist

Hannah Madeya
December 7, 2022
Shodd Rivers ‘25 and Gianna Calligy ‘23 during dress rehearsal for their performance of Almost, Maine. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ‘24/THE HAWK

Elements of Theater club steps into a new element of performing live

Hannah Madeya
November 30, 2022

CROSSWORD: Classic songs

Hannah Madeya
November 15, 2022
MCs of the event, Myles Pacla ’24 (left) and Riley Schaefer ’24 (right), announce Culture Shock as the winners. PHOTOS: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Experiencing culture, art and talent with PCA at S.O.U.L Art

Hannah Madeya
November 15, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

The Phillies wrap up playlist

Hannah Madeya
November 9, 2022
St. Joe's students pose for photo at ACSA Carnival in Cardinal Foley on Nov. 4.. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Celebrating Carnival with African-Caribbean Students Association

Hannah Madeya
November 9, 2022
Rebecca Christian ’26 decorating a candle for Día de los Muertos. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Día de los Muertos candle decorating

Hannah Madeya
November 2, 2022
Gompers student dressed as a Lego man trunk-or-treating. PHOTO: JULIA HOLZ ’23/THE HAWK

Gompers trunk-or-treat

Hannah Madeya
November 2, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

October Release Recap Playlist

Hannah Madeya
November 2, 2022
SJU Circle of Sisterhood collaborates with Panhel in hosting a bake sale to raise money for Circle for Sisterhood. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

SJU Circle of Sisterhood encouraging education for all women

Hannah Madeya
October 5, 2022
Nick Farrel ’24 prepares for SJU HOPE’s first student run support group. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Spreading hope with SJU HOPE

Hannah Madeya
September 28, 2022

Dancing into a new semester with Inert!a 

Hannah Madeya
September 21, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 / THE HAWK

The Hawk’s “Autumn Aux” Playlist

Hannah Madeya
September 14, 2022
HHP and HCP collaborate on events for Hawk Hill and UCity

HHP and HCP collaborate on events for Hawk Hill and UCity

Hannah Madeya
September 8, 2022
Here to Help: SJU GreenFund

Here to Help: SJU GreenFund

Hannah Madeya
April 12, 2022
Here to Help: How to Start a Garden

Here to Help: How to Start a Garden

Hannah Madeya
April 5, 2022
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

Here to Help: cooking advice for college

Hannah Madeya
March 30, 2022

Empowering women through Women’s Leadership Initiative

Hannah Madeya
March 2, 2022
Students paint mini lanterns as part of the Lunar New Year festivities.

ASA holds Lunar New Year celebration

Hannah Madeya
February 22, 2022
Kelsey Welsh ’22 (left) plays a card during a demonstration of how to play Spades at BSU’s Spades Night on Feb. 4. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Spades night: BSU’s kick-off to Black History Month

Hannah Madeya
February 8, 2022
Mary Farwell ’25 swipes into LaFarge Residence Hall. PHOTO: KEELY GALLAGHER ’25/THE HAWK

University reinstates campus housing guest policy

Hannah Madeya
October 5, 2021
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