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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
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Field hockey head coach Hannah Prince offers encouragement to fifth-year Lily Santi during a game. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
‘It’s the same game’
January 29, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Get to know the candidates on the Pennsylvania ballot
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
Off-Campus Housing Maps
Off-Campus Housing Maps
October 25, 2023
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
Let’s be conscientious of our privileges
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Leases
WYSK: Leases
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

All content by Luke Sanelli ’26

2025 University Student Senate Elections

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor
April 16, 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)

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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