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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
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
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
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
Cindy Griffin ’91, MBA ’93 is entering her 24th season as the head coach for the Hawks. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Women’s Big 5 coverage lacking despite growing interest
October 23, 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: 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
Editorial Oct. 25
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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Graduation Playlist

Graduation Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
May 2, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

A love letter to my friends and the homes we’ve created: Reminiscing on the places we’ve lived

Mackenzie Allen
May 2, 2023
Jasmine Davila ’24, African Caribbean Student Association (ASCA) publicist, speaks at the ASCA fashion show. PHOTO: MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23/THE HAWK

African Caribbean fashion show held in Perch

Mackenzie Allen
April 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23

Activism anthems playlist

Mackenzie Allen
April 25, 2023

‘Not again’: false active shooter incident causes real trauma: Students and PTSD specialist reflect after Hawk Hill’s false shooter threat March 30

Mackenzie Allen
April 25, 2023
CROSSWORD: SAT vocabulary words

CROSSWORD: SAT vocabulary words

Mackenzie Allen
April 19, 2023
Ciarra Bianculli ’17 and DeEnna Maiale at Seltzerland 2022, a festival that tours major U.S. cities every summer. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEENNA MAIALE

The @_brokebuthungry Instagram tackles Philly food scene

Mackenzie Allen
April 4, 2023

CROSSWORD: Spring things

Mackenzie Allen
April 4, 2023
Screen grab of the alert sent by the university to the St. Joe's community on the SJUSafe app March 30.

Hawk Hill reels from false active shooter report: ‘Gap in protocol’ blamed for lack of communication

Mackenzie Allen
April 4, 2023
Screen grab of the alert sent by the university to the St. Joe's community on the SJUSafe app March 30.

Hawk Hill reels from false active shooter report

Mackenzie Allen
March 31, 2023
Miranda G. Lopez, owner of Hilo Fiber Bar, with some of her hilo fiber art inside her shop. PHOTO: MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight on: Hilo Fiber Bar

Mackenzie Allen
March 28, 2023
Shaw Lewis, owner of Expect Lace, inside her shop. PHOTO: MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight on: Expect Lace

Mackenzie Allen
March 7, 2023
Walkers participating in the final segment of “Walk Around Philadelphia” on Feb. 26, walking from St. Joe’s to the intersection of 61st Street and Baltimore Avenue. PHOTOS: MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23/THE HAWK

“Walk Around Philadelphia” redefines Philly’s edge

Mackenzie Allen
March 1, 2023
Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo, owner of Black Soul Vintage, inside her shop. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight on: Black Soul Vintage

Mackenzie Allen
February 21, 2023
RJ Hall ’24, co-president of BeCivil. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

BeCivil co-president advocates for more inclusion on campus

Mackenzie Allen
February 15, 2023
CROSSWORD: Classic novels by underrepresented authors

CROSSWORD: Classic novels by underrepresented authors

Mackenzie Allen
February 14, 2023
The interior of Vault + Vine, which sells plants, homegood items and more. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Hawk Spotlight on: Vault + Vine

Mackenzie Allen
February 8, 2023
Alysa Bainbridge ’21 visiting an elementary school in the Downingtown Area School District in November 2022. PHOTO COURTESY OF SUSAN PETTIT

St. Joe’s alumna advocates for mental health as Miss Pennsylvania

Mackenzie Allen
February 8, 2023
The selection at Philly AIDS Thrift. PHOTO: MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23/THE HAWK

Five fun thrift spots to shop in Philly

Mackenzie Allen
February 8, 2023
The Student Council for Exceptional Students eboard, from left to right Olivia DeLorenzo ’25, Caitlin Mar- quad ’25, Rachel Bacon ’25, and Claire Kenny ’25, at one of their events. PHOTO COURTESY OF RACHEL BACON ’25

Student Council for Exceptional Children reemerges on campus

Mackenzie Allen
December 7, 2022

St. Joe’s alumnus Bradford Pearson discusses book, exploring WWII Japanese American internment through new lens 

Mackenzie Allen
November 28, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

Friendsgiving Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
November 15, 2022
Trisha Chacko ’25, Juby Benny ’27 and Shawn Thomas ’25 at the trunk or treat. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

UCity trunk-or-treat

Mackenzie Allen
November 2, 2022
Italian Neo-Renaissance library table in the SJU Archives. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Hawk History: Italian Neo-Renaissance library table

Mackenzie Allen
November 2, 2022

CROSSWORD: Elections

Mackenzie Allen
November 2, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

’80s Halloween Hits Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
October 26, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK

“Midnights” Prediction Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
October 19, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

The Midterm Mayhem Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
October 5, 2022
Alastair Moock and Reggie Harris during their “Race and Song” performance in The Perch. PHOTO: JULIA HOLZ ’23/THE HAWK

“Race and Song: A Musical Conversation” hosted in the Perch

Mackenzie Allen
October 5, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 / THE HAWK

Dancing through the Decades

Mackenzie Allen
September 21, 2022
Student stops to read message on a backpack. PHOTO: KEELY GALLAGHER ’25/THE HAWK

Active Minds hosts suicide & mental health awareness event on campus

Mackenzie Allen
September 14, 2022
Kaleigh Cadogan ’24 orders from Campion Food Court's new location, Food Lab. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

All the gab on Food Lab

Mackenzie Allen
September 8, 2022
Mackenzie Allen ’23 poses in one of her "royal" outfits. PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKENZIE ALLEN ’23

From rags to royals: A week of channeling Princess Diana

Mackenzie Allen
February 22, 2022
Main Character Moment Playlist

Main Character Moment Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
December 7, 2021
GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK '22/THE HAWK

No Bones Day Playlist

Mackenzie Allen
November 16, 2021
GRAPHIC: NATALIA PERERIA ’24/THE HAWK

Aiming for a new outlook on guns

Mackenzie Allen
November 10, 2021
GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK '22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s chilly weather playlist

Mackenzie Allen
November 10, 2021
GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

The Hawk’s free skate playlist

Mackenzie Allen
October 19, 2021
GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK ’22/THE HAWK

The Hawk workout playlist

Mackenzie Allen
October 5, 2021
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