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Joey Kowal '27, Shannon Tonetta '26, and Mary LaRosa '25 pose next to the signage for am exhibit featuring Japanese woodblock prints from the late 18th century through the 20th century, was curated by students in the Curating an Exhibition course. PHOTO GRACE O'MEARA '27.
Students curate Japanese woodblock art exhibition
December 10, 2024
Seamus McBride ’26, who works at the front desk in the Success Center, and also uses the academic coaches at the Success Center as a resource talks with Anthony Barnes ’27 who said using the resources at the Success Center improved his study habits. PHOTO TRICIA NICOLETTI '27.
Students use Success Center resources ahead of finals week
December 10, 2024
University Student Senate hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event Dec. 4 on the lawn outside Villiger Hall and Campion Student Center. PHOTO THE HAWK.
Student Senate rings in holiday with tree lighting
December 10, 2024
Kimberly Johnson ’25, Lauren Merlino ’25, Jessica Rago ’25 and Camille Bertin ’25 record observations about how plastics are made. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Public trust in science inches back up after recent decline
December 4, 2024
A worker wheels a wooden pallet outside the Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC), Nov. 25. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
‘Increased volatility of weather’ impacts campus HVAC
December 4, 2024
Editorial: Don’t demonize expertise
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Radicalized, alt-right content in today’s culture
December 4, 2024
Ad Hawk: Ukraine deserves our support
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Stop using ‘woke’ wrong
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
‘Watchdogs’ under siege
December 4, 2024
Nicole Williams (center) with Mt. Airy Fridge and Pantry volunteers at the fridge and pantry, located at the Unitarian Univeralists church in Mount Airy. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICOLE WILLIAMS
Community fridges embrace mutual aid to fight food insecurity
December 4, 2024
CROSSWORD: Winter wonderland
December 4, 2024
William Procter Jr.’s metal medicine canister, located in the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
William Procter Jr.’s metal medicine canister
December 4, 2024
Five study spots you’ll want to keep to yourself
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
On The Beat: Top 50 albums of 2024
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
What you should know: The 2024 Big 5 Classic
December 4, 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOE’S ARCHIVES
Archives Unboxed: 1970s track photo
December 4, 2024
Bridget Carter ’25 returns a serve in a pickleball game, Dec. 2. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Game, set, match
December 4, 2024
54th Airborne’s Big 5 Classic Predictions
December 4, 2024
St. Joe’s field hockey players console each other following a 5-0 loss to Northwestern in the national championship Nov. 24. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
Field hockey’s historic season comes to heartbreaking end
November 24, 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
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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Manresa Hall, a hall in the Loyola Center, serves as an infirmary for the St. Joe’s Jesuit community and other local Jesuits. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Jesuit priests evacuated from infirmary due to COVID-19 cases

Luke Malanga
April 15, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

On ethics and coronavirus: ‘We’re going to have to answer tough questions’

Luke Malanga
April 6, 2020
As medical workers face shortage of masks, individuals are stepping up to help from home

As medical workers face shortage of masks, individuals are stepping up to help from home

Luke Malanga
March 23, 2020
Medical workers test a patient at a drive-thru testing facility run by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

PHOTOS: Effects of COVID-19 on Philadelphia

Luke Malanga
March 20, 2020
Status and hours of St. Joe's campus services

Status and hours of St. Joe’s campus services

Alex Hargrave & Luke Malanga, Alex Hargrave, and Luke Malanga
March 15, 2020
PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Resources for students impacted by coronavirus

Luke Malanga
March 13, 2020
PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s to shift classes online due to coronavirus

Alex Hargrave & Luke Malanga, Alex Hargrave, and Luke Malanga
March 12, 2020
PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s to test run online classes for coronavirus preparation

Luke Malanga
March 10, 2020
Juliana Cristelli ’22 checks the blood pressure of a parish member at Victory Harvest Fellowship in West Philadelphia on Nov. 17. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s receives community engagement reclassification

Luke Malanga
February 11, 2020
A rendering of one of the first floor common spaces in Arrupe Hall. PHOTO: MOTO DESIGNSHOP

New residence at St. Joe’s to connect working Jesuits in Philadelphia

Luke Malanga
February 4, 2020
Daniel “Shaggs” Yarusso (far left) celebrates with the St. Joe’s rugby team after winning the Jesuit Cup in 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU RUGBY

Beloved rugby coach steps down

Luke Malanga
January 28, 2020
Fatal shooting near St. Joe's campus as city faces widespread homicides

Fatal shooting near St. Joe’s campus as city faces widespread homicides

Luke Malanga
January 21, 2020
Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia located less than 10 miles east of St. Joe's, has become the epicenter of the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. COURTESY OF CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAYOR'S OPIOID TASK FORCE REPORT

St. Joe’s launches Center for Addiction and Recovery Education

Luke Malanga
December 3, 2019
Kimey Moon, who owns Bill’s Market on 63rd Street with her husband, interacts with Sophia Mirza ’21 back in December. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Small businesses on 63rd Street affected by local crime

Alex Hargrave & Luke Malanga, Luke Malanga, and Alex Hargrave
December 3, 2019
St. Joe's sponsored a "Study Break Lounge" at ThinkFest. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

ThinkFest cultivates discussions about Philadelphia’s future

Luke Malanga
November 19, 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
N-word discovered on students' whiteboard

N-word discovered on students’ whiteboard

Carly Calhoun & Luke Malanga, Carly Calhoun, and Luke Malanga
October 23, 2019
Rose Weldon (middle), a member of the St. Joe's cleaning staff, leads the march to the corner of Cardinal Ave and City Ave. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20

Cleaners at St. Joe’s rally for better wages

Alex Hargrave & Luke Malanga, Luke Malanga, and Alex Hargrave
October 11, 2019
Residents were notified that bed bugs were found in Lafarge Residence Center on Sept. 18. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields '22

Bed bugs found in LaFarge Residence Center

Luke Malanga
September 24, 2019
Fr. Martin talks to students after his talk. PHOTO: Luke Malanga '20

James Martin, S.J., advocates for LGBT acceptance in Catholic Church

Luke Malanga
September 18, 2019
Jamie Stulec '21 speaks at the forum. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Black students detail racism at St. Joe’s

Luke Malanga
December 4, 2018
Business Policy students pop champagne on Hawks Landing. PHOTO COURTESY OF DYLAN EDDINGER ’19

Senior business students celebrate despite policy

Luke Malanga
December 4, 2018
Students pass through the Francis A. Drexel Library in between class. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

“Thank you”

Luke Malanga
November 13, 2018
An APEX group poses for a photo at their construction site in 2017. PHOTOS: MEGHAN CORONA ’20

APEX spots slower to fill this year

Luke Malanga
November 6, 2018
Rabbi Abraham Skorka recites "Mourner's Kaddish," a traditional Jewish prayer of mourning (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

Solidarity with synagogue shooting victims

Luke Malanga
October 30, 2018
Workers shut down a lane of City Avenue for bridge repairs (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Bridge repairs continue

Luke Malanga
October 9, 2018
Michael Angelina teaches an Enterprise Risk Management class (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Haub unfazed by unranked RMI program

Luke Malanga
September 25, 2018
A student bows her head during the closing blessing at mass in the Chapel of Saint Joseph on Sept. 2 (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

St. Joe’s reacts to priest abuse

Alex Mark and Luke Malanga
September 4, 2018
PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s announces formation of third school

Luke Malanga
July 19, 2018
Noah Niumataiwalu points to the St. Joe's crowd after scoring a try in the Collegiate Rugby Championship – a cross and "MD15" written on his wrist tape (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

‘Find something to play for’

Luke Malanga
June 3, 2018
St. Joe's club baseball celebrates their victory over Temple University to win the NCBA Division II-Chesapeake Region tournament on April 29 in Purcellville, Va. (Photo by MK Photography).

St. Joe’s club baseball headed to nationals

Luke Malanga
May 16, 2018
St. Joe's and Notre Dame share in a prayer after the 2018 Jesuit Cup 7’s Championship (Photo by coolrugbyphotos.com).

‘Beyond the game’

Luke Malanga
April 27, 2018
Churchgoers enter the Chapel of Saint Joseph. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20

Autism mass welcomes Kinney community

Luke Malanga
April 16, 2018
Recovery of a St. Joe's student

Recovery of a St. Joe’s student

Luke Malanga
April 11, 2018
Phillip DeLuca, left, and Rennie Parker, right, lead Mayor Kenney, middle, on a tour (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

Mayor Kenney’s school initiative

Luke Malanga
April 10, 2018
St. Joe's women's basketball head coach Cindy Griffin (left) next to Notre Dame women's basketball head coach Muffet McGraw when the Hawks hosted the Irish in 2015 (Photo by Sideline Photos LLC).

A winning mentality

Luke Malanga
April 9, 2018
Sean Princivalle '19 attends the March for Our Lives in Philadelphia on March 24 (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Marches start conversations

Luke Malanga and Charley Rekstis
March 27, 2018
Students research safe injection sites

Students research safe injection sites

Luke Malanga
March 27, 2018
Junior guard Lamarr Kimble pictured with a tattoo of praying hands and a basketball (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Faith amidst the madness

Luke Malanga
March 26, 2018
A student holds a sign during a walkout in Center City (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Philadelphia students participate in National School Walkout

Luke Malanga
March 14, 2018
Reza Ali, a sophomore at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School. Ali is one of many students across the country who has become active in the fight against gun violence (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Surge in youth activism

Luke Malanga and Cassandra Muratore
March 6, 2018
Uber Express Pool, available through the well-known ride sharing app Uber (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Uber releases Express Pool in Philadelphia

Luke Malanga
February 27, 2018
Outside view of Samuel Gompers School during the school day (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

Increase in partnership with Gompers

Luke Malanga
February 6, 2018
St. Joe's students celebrate the Eagles' NFC Championship victory

St. Joe’s students celebrate the Eagles’ NFC Championship victory

Luke Malanga
January 23, 2018
Ryan Scanlan '20, Malcolm Odum '20, Kayla Michel '20 and other St. Joe's students chant at the Women's March (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Advancing in thought and action

Sam Henry and Luke Malanga
January 23, 2018
The Hawks battle the University of Tennessee through the mud (Photo by Peter Curcio).

Rugby advances to national championship

Luke Malanga
November 27, 2017
Fencing around the McShain bridge blocks access during construction (Photo by Rodesha Washington '18).

Construction of McShain Bridge

Luke Malanga and Sam Britt
November 14, 2017

Opioid Epidemic Worsens

Luke Malanga
October 31, 2017
Mark C. Reed, Ed.D. reads about King's speech (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Martin Luther King Jr. exhibit opens in Post Learning Commons

Luke Malanga and Charley Rekstis
October 13, 2017
Cadets run with the POW/MIA flag around Sweeney Field (Photo by Kristen Babich '20).

Running to remember

Luke Malanga
September 20, 2017
Students cheer for the Maguires as they walk to the reception (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Mass of the Holy Spirit (Photo Gallery)

Luke Malanga
September 13, 2017
Ryan Lloyd '18 explains why he loves St. Joe's in a picture from One Day SJU (Photo courtesy of Ryan Lloyd '18).

Student able to return to St. Joe’s

Luke Malanga
September 5, 2017
Concertgoers crowd around Benjamin Franklin Parkway in anticipation for the start of Made in America.

The rhythm of Philly

Luke Malanga
September 4, 2017
Students celebrate the arrival of spring with, Holi, a Hindi festival of colors on Villager Lawn, April 8 (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

HAWK HILL HAPPENINGS

Luke Malanga
April 11, 2017
St. Joe's students show their Relay pride as they pose for a group picture (Photos by Kristen Babich '20).

St. Joe’s fights cancer

Luke Malanga
April 11, 2017
Admitted students and their parents walk from Hagan Arena to begin their tours at Accepted Students Day (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

A day in the life of a prospective Hawk

Luke Malanga
April 4, 2017
Unbalanced outcomes

Unbalanced outcomes

Luke Malanga
April 3, 2017
Speedy scoring

Speedy scoring

Luke Malanga
March 27, 2017
St. Joe's students connect with Philadelphia employers and representatives on fifth floor of McShain Hall (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

Hawks take advantage of networking opportunities

Luke Malanga
March 7, 2017
VIDEO: Ribbon Cutting - Office of Inclusion and Diversity

VIDEO: Ribbon Cutting – Office of Inclusion and Diversity

Luke Malanga
January 25, 2017

Stunning Health Benefits of Eating Chocolates

Luke Malanga
July 25, 2016

What Is the Definition of an Entrepreneur Lifestyle?

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

20 Myths About Mobile Devices

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Why We Love Broccoli (And You Should, Too!)

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Travelling With Technology – Some Tips From Master

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Entrepreneurship ideas for young and ambitious people

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Italian Pasta Salad With Pepperoni and Mozzarella Cheese

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Pasta makes the world go round – Wheat Rotini Pasta Salad

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Tips for Hiring a Food Photographer

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Colorful Men’s Fashion

Luke Malanga
July 24, 2016

Solar Energy for Mother Earth and Everyday Smiles

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Hipster Yoga at the End of the World

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

San Francisco is the Most Photographed City in North America

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Success Is a Choice – What Are You Going to Do?

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Get Yourself Out of a Funk and Get Back to Work

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Be a True Entrepreneur, Adopting the Right Thought Processes

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Ecology

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The Features of the Best Ergonomic Keyboard

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The History Of Lounge

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Staying in Fashion With the Perfect Accessory

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Some Chinese Cooking Methods and Questions Answered

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The Best Historical Cities to Visit on Your Mediterranean Cruise

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

10 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Geek

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The Influences in Streetwear Fashion

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

The Importance of Hairstyles in Fashion

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

What Will Prom Be Like In 100 Years?

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Alternative Transportation: The Eco Friendly Way To Travel

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Seeing Beyond The Fog

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Making a Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Feng Shui Used in a Corporate Environment

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Easy Healthy Diet From Paleo Cookbooks

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

20 Myths About Music

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

For Jazz Appreciation Month: Jazz Artists Who Got Their Glasses On

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

How To Stay Committed to Your Health and Happiness

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

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Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Facebook Embed Example

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Twitter Embed Example

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Soundcloud Embed Example

Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

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Luke Malanga
July 23, 2016

Solar Energy for Mother Earth and Everyday Smiles

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