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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
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Hawk Hill counseling services moving to new residence hall
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Measles outbreak spreads to Philadelphia
April 9, 2025
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Center City Philadelphia for the “Hands Off!” protest against the actions of President Donald Trump, his administration and Elon Musk. The protest, one of over 1,000 held across the country, began at City Hall before participants marched down Market Street, ending at Independence Mall. PHOTOS: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Protesters gather in Philly as part of nationwide movement (Photos)
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
University offers buyouts, voluntary separations ahead of reorganization
April 2, 2025
We need to hug our grandparents more
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
We can’t afford to eliminate the Department of Education
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
The ground under their feet fell
April 9, 2025
Editorial: Vaccines are essential to protecting public health
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
The song of environmental justice
April 9, 2025
Jayla Stephens ’28, Delaney Shur ’27 and Meghan Clark ’27 star as Annie Cannon, Henrietta Leavitt and Williamina Fleming in the department of music, theatre & film and the SJU Theatre Company’s production of “Silent Sky.” PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
‘Silent Sky’ takes center stage
April 9, 2025
A photo of a beach in the Dominican Republic Allie Harrer ’27 took using her aunt’s point-and-shoot camera. PHOTO: ALLIE HARRER ’27
Refocusing on old technology
April 9, 2025
Tayla Evans’ ’27 sourdough loaf sits on the stove of her Rashford apartment. PHOTO: TAYLA EVANS ’27/THE HAWK
Rising to the occasion
April 9, 2025
CROSSWORD: Cinema city
April 9, 2025
Shannon Tonetta ’26 presents her research on artist Pieter Bruegel’s portrayal of peasants in art at the fourth annual Philadelphia-area Undergraduate Art History Research Symposium. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Students present art history research at annual symposium
April 2, 2025
Smith emceeing the Association for Women in Sports Media banquet featuring three commissioners.
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
New head coach and former St. Joe’s goalkeeper Tim Mulqueen ’88 returns to coach at his alma mater.
St. Joe’s alum returns to coach men’s soccer
April 9, 2025
Fifth-year Richie LaCalandra is currently the leading scorer for the team with 38 points through 10 games.
Men’s lacrosse excels with transfer’s ‘tremendous vision’
April 9, 2025
Crystal Dang ’25 on a hiking trail in Wissahickon Valley Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF CRYSTAL DANG ’25
Navigating nature
April 9, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
The new era of St. Joe’s women’s basketball
April 9, 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: MINDY CHOI ’25 /THE HAWK
Where to shop for housing supplies
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
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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Luke Sanelli ’26

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor

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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Center City Philadelphia for the “Hands Off!” protest against the actions of President Donald Trump, his administration and Elon Musk. The protest, one of over 1,000 held across the country, began at City Hall before participants marched down Market Street, ending at Independence Mall. PHOTOS: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Protesters gather in Philly as part of nationwide movement (Photos)

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
April 9, 2025
Fulbright fellow Madde Guerke '21 at La Malinche in Mexico, where she served as a English teaching assistant for the 2022-2023 academic year. PHOTO COURTESY OF MADDE GUERKE '21

Future of federally funded study abroad remains uncertain amid freezes

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s remembers Burt Douglas

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Jeff Wasch, Ed.D. ’28, coordinator for the St. Joe’s-Gompers partnership, on the playground at Samuel Gompers School. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Meet Jeff Wasch: St. Joe’s Gompers partnership coordinator

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Students play a volleyball game in the Athletic/Recreation Center, Feb. 7. PHOTO: BEN VANELLI ’25/THE HAWK

UCity students react to continued building closures

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 26, 2025
Nick Sirianni and Kenneth Gainwell celebrate on the Eagles 2025 Super Bowl parade bus. PHOTO: DELANEY SHUR ’27/THE HAWK

City of Champions

Delaney Shur ’27, Luke Sanelli ’26, and Mia Messina ’25
February 19, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Controversial gym movement grows in popularity

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Anthony Abraham Jack, Ph.D., gives a talk to students in the Cardinal Foley Center, Feb. 6. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

Author discusses racial and economic inequalities on college campuses

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
February 12, 2025
A reporter’s illustrated reflection on the inauguration

A reporter’s illustrated reflection on the inauguration

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
January 29, 2025

The last ‘poo-sade’

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
January 29, 2025
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial with three wreaths displayed at its base, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. PHOTO: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK

Memorial visitors honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy over inauguration weekend

Luke Sanelli ’26
January 20, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN GOUGE ’25

The Hawk Rap, Campus Celebrity Edition: Jordan Gouge

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Hawk Hill reacts to the 2024 presidential election

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
November 8, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Get to know the candidates on the Pennsylvania ballot

Luke Sanelli ’26 and Ally Engelbert ’25
October 30, 2024
COMPILED BY: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK, GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA

What did you aim to accomplish in your Day of Dialogue session?

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 23, 2024

Class of 2028 Senators

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 9, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Israel-Palestine panel discusses American role in conflict

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Blueprints for England Library’s first and second floor mechanics. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Archives Unboxed: England Library blueprints

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
September 25, 2024

What you should know: Haitians in America

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
September 18, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

FAFSA delays stress incoming students

Luke Sanelli, Copy Editor
May 1, 2024
COMPILED BY LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK - GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK - PHOTOS: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

2024 University Student Senate Election Results

Luke Sanelli, Cara Halligan, and Madeline Williams
May 1, 2024

2024 University Student Senate Elections

Luke Sanelli
April 24, 2024
A car crashed on the stairs of Lannon Hall's front entrance April 16 at 6:45 p.m. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Car crashes on stairs of Lannon Hall’s front entrance

Max Kelly and Luke Sanelli
April 18, 2024
portrait of Programs director Melanie Beddis and harm reduction specialist Jose Castillo posing at Savage Sisters Recovery’s Kensington Avenue storefront

Kensington nonprofit to cease storefront operations

Luke Sanelli
April 10, 2024
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25

Q&A with Melissa Snyder

Luke Sanelli
March 20, 2024
GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month TV show and film recommendations

Luke Sanelli
February 21, 2024
GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month book recommendations

Luke Sanelli
February 14, 2024
Alyssa Jacobs ’28, president of PCP at Hawk Hill, poses outside of Wilson Dining Hall, Feb. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Q & A with Alyssa Jacobs ’28

Luke Sanelli
February 14, 2024
Hawks Pride builds community for LGBTQIA+ athletes

Hawks Pride builds community for LGBTQIA+ athletes

Luke Sanelli
November 1, 2023
Students play Spoons at Black Student Union's game night. PHOTO COURTESY OF SELYNNE OCHIENG ’26

Black Student Union hosts game night

Luke Sanelli
October 25, 2023
Taliyah Drummond-Cofer ’26 fills her plate at the Sept. 30 BSU barbecue. PHOTO: BEN VANELLI ’25/THE HAWK

Black Student Union holdscommunity-building barbecue

Luke Sanelli
October 4, 2023
Vice President Tahlia Fedee ’26 completes a transaction during the Sept. 22 bake sale. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Student organization hosts bake sale fundraiser

Luke Sanelli
September 27, 2023
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