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University receives grant to support parenting students
April 16, 2025
A poster at the Take Back the Night event featuring sticky notes from students with encouraging words to describe survivors. PHOTO: GRACE O’MEARA ’27/THE HAWK
Take Back the Night
April 16, 2025
Deangie Davis, Psy.D., a psychotherapist at St. Joe’s Counseling and Psychological Services, poses in her office. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Psychotherapist uses holistic therapy approach
April 16, 2025
Irish novelist Caoilinn Hughes reads the beginning of her novel “The Alternative” with panelists (left to right) Jack Kohn ’25, Ben Vanelli ’25 and Clare Yeatman ’26.
Irish Studies program hosts reading with Irish author Caoilinn Hughes
April 16, 2025
The restaurant front of Jersey Kebab, located in Haddon Township, New Jersey, covered with supportive notes, March 30. PHOTO: GRACE O’MEARA ’27/THE HAWK
Community celebrates Jersey Kebab reopening after immigration raid
April 9, 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
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Can Democrats improve their standings?
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
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
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
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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'Smile more and quit it with the attitude'

‘Smile more and quit it with the attitude’

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 3, 2020
Students interacted with professional as well as student businesses. PHOTO: Kerri Greco ’22

Students make the holidays greener with second annual Conscious Consumer Market

Kaitlyn Patterson
December 10, 2019
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Thankful for this playlist

Kaitlyn Patterson
November 20, 2019
Carolyn Harper, the artist, stands with her piece titled “Dobb.” PHOTOS: Kaitlyn Patterson ’20

Facing the forgotten

Kaitlyn Patterson
November 5, 2019
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

Little playlist of horrors

Kaitlyn Patterson
October 29, 2019
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

Abbey Road Rewind: Inspired by The Beatles

Kaitlyn Patterson
October 8, 2019
Starr McKenna ’21, middle right, is one of few women in the Freehold Township Independent Fire Company No.16-1. PHOTOS: Courtesy of Starr McKenna ’21

Student volunteer firefighter becomes her own hero

Kaitlyn Patterson
October 1, 2019
McGraw said his book is “not just a climate story, but a human story.” PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

Author offers untapped solutions on climate change

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 24, 2019
Students participate in service work in a community garden. PHOTO: Courtesy of William Rickle, S.J.

Early move-in focuses on immigration

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 17, 2019
Backpacks covered the courtyard outside of Campion. PHOTO: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

Send Silence Packing aims to spark conversations about mental health

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 10, 2019
Fresh Faces: Meet the Class of 2023

Fresh Faces: Meet the Class of 2023

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 10, 2019
Brittany Carvalhoso '20 stores old clothes in a spare room in her house before selling them on her thrift account. PHOTO: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

Nifty thrifty

Kaitlyn Patterson
July 19, 2019
Being away from home isn’t so bad

Being away from home isn’t so bad

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 19, 2019
Grateful for my ex

Grateful for my ex

Kaitlyn Patterson
November 13, 2018
It’s getting hot in here

It’s getting hot in here

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 25, 2018
The Tubby Robot utilizes the alley space next to the shop in Manayunk to display games (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

The hobby of ice cream

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 18, 2018
“Is Pepsi okay?”

“Is Pepsi okay?”

Kaitlyn Patterson
September 4, 2018
Jenn Tague ’20 showcases her laptop case (Photo by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20).

Personalities that stick

Kaitlyn Patterson
April 9, 2018
Building relationships, not just homes

Building relationships, not just homes

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 26, 2018
Students at a table at the pop-up shop with their chosen professional attire (Photo courtesy of Angela Yu ’18).

Professional pop-ups

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 20, 2018
Teachers with guns

Teachers with guns

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 6, 2018
Obama: A legacy of continued firsts

Obama: A legacy of continued firsts

Kaitlyn Patterson
February 20, 2018
Members of BITS making PB&J sandwiches for the homeless (Photo by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20).

Group makes PB&J for homeless

Kaitlyn Patterson
February 13, 2018
Creepin’ it real

Creepin’ it real

Kaitlyn Patterson
October 24, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Change in the rhythm

Kaitlyn Patterson
October 23, 2017
Reminiscing about Hawk Hill

Reminiscing about Hawk Hill

Kaitlyn Patterson
May 9, 2017
Every day is Earth Day

Every day is Earth Day

Kaitlyn Patterson
April 11, 2017
Building something timeless

Building something timeless

Kaitlyn Patterson
March 21, 2017
Sunny with a chance of windburn

Sunny with a chance of windburn

Kaitlyn Patterson
February 21, 2017
Boxes, bottles, and cans- oh my

Boxes, bottles, and cans- oh my

Kaitlyn Patterson
February 14, 2017

Roses are red, don’t be blue

Kaitlyn Patterson
February 7, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

How about a Super Bowl sundae?

Kaitlyn Patterson
January 31, 2017

Gaga reinvented

Kaitlyn Patterson
November 8, 2016
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