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University announces sale of multiple UCity buildings
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
New covid-19 vaccine guidelines cause confusion, delay access
September 17, 2025
Steve Donahue was appointed the 16th head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program Sept. 10 following Billy Lange’s departure. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Steve Donahue appointed head coach of St. Joe’s men’s basketball program
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
WYSK: Shadow docket
September 17, 2025
Construction crews work on the Kelly Academic Plaza outside Cardinal Foley Center, Sept. 13. PHOTOS: DEE ALABEDE ’26/THE HAWK
Q&A: Kelly Academic Plaza
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Another year, another deferred budget
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
Environmental justice: A civil rights issue
September 17, 2025
How can we rest assured?
September 17, 2025
Editorial: Community is essential in times of turmoil
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
The power of creatine
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARMEN KNOPF ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Sabrina Carpenter’s VMA performance
September 17, 2025
Crossword: Writers and works
Crossword: Writers and works
September 17, 2025
Carter Karpinski ’25, M.S. ’27, stands strong after quitting vaping. PHOTO: MAX FISHER ’25, M.S. ’27/THE HAWK
One more hit: Seven days without a vape
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLNGER ’27/THE HAWK
A student’s guide to off-campus living
September 17, 2025
Rebecca Romito ’26 with the AI therapy model she experimented with. PHOTO: PRESTON THOMAS ’28/THE HAWK
AI therapy promises help, but is it the real deal?
September 17, 2025
Dalton Walsh ’24 cheers at the Eagles-Browns preseason game, Aug. 16. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
University’s first male dancer becomes Eagles cheerleader
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 11-14
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
RedZone sacked with ads this football season
September 17, 2025
Jayda Shehadi ’26 scored both goals in the Hawks 2-1 win over Temple, Sept. 4. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Student-athlete bounces back from two ACL tears
September 17, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 19-23
September 17, 2025
One of the first exhibits at the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre explains the origin of the word "genocide." PHOTO: MAXIMILLIAN MURPHY
South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection
August 9, 2025
Ziyaad Ally sits next to a homemade figurine of Reigus, a character in his fantasy novel, “Myth Shadow: The Glowing Gate,” that he constructed with his daughter. In the book, Reigus serves as an introductory challenge to the main character, Cassandra. PHOTO: MAXIMILIAN MURPHY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Ziyaad Ally
July 12, 2025
Eve Fairbanks, an American author and journalist who now lives in Johannesburg, discusses her 2022 book, “The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial Reckoning" July 6 at De Baba Eatery in the Melville neighborhood of Johannesburg. PHOTO: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Eve Fairbanks
July 10, 2025
Melusi Mashawana, co-owner of the skate brand Hidden Junk and a cashier at Durban Skate Park, performs a skate trick called grinding. Photo: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Veteran skater pushes forward new generation of skateboarders
July 5, 2025
Malik Cassim, using what his wife Sadia Cassim calls the “gift in his hands,” presses on a patient’s back to show his assistants where cups should be placed. Cassim lost his ability to speak following a stroke in 2022. PHOTO: CARLINA HERSHOCK/THE HAWK
‘Still serving his purpose’
July 4, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Louie Collins ’25 is living in gender-inclusive housing for a third year in a row at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK
Gender-inclusive housing affirms ‘wholeness of each person’s identity’
May 1, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Where can I be the most safe?’
April 24, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
Inclusion doesn’t ‘stop at the bathroom’
April 17, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Pioneers of fashion’
April 10, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘St. Joe’s saved my life’: Supportive community sparks alum’s writing career
February 14, 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
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
Vincent Kornacki ’25 at the Live! Casino in Philadelphia. PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK
Ending the big blind
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 high fives herself in the mirror as part of the Mel Robbins morning routine. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK.
Viral TikTok routine (not quite) a bust
June 10, 2025
Eddie Dolan ’25 let his Magic 8 Ball, whom he named "Meb," make his decisions for the day. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Should you read this story about making decisions?
June 3, 2025
Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
May 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 explored the life of a stoic in the final weeks before his graduation from St. Joe's. PHOTO: LANDON ONA ’25/THE HAWK
Living the life of a stoic
May 27, 2025
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Ava McTamney-Prexta ’23 identifies as trans and nonbinary. PHOTO COURTESY OF AVA MCTAMNEY- PREXTA ’23

[Photo] Chest binding helps student feel at home in their body

Allie Miller
February 7, 2024

Summer sustainability program prompts building closures

Hannah Pajtis and Max Kelly
May 1, 2024
Photo of lower merion police responding at the crime scene on the corner of Cardinal and City Ave, Villager Hall in background

City Avenue shooting raises concerns about university safety alert protocol

Ally Engelbert and Max Kelly
April 24, 2024
Steve Moelter, Ph.D., poses at his desk in his office located in Post Hall PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Q&A with Steve Moelter

Max Kelly
April 24, 2024
The entrance to Overbrook Presbyterian Church with boarded up windows

Community rallies to support church after fire

Max Kelly
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
Photo of the jumbotron at displaying the Hoops for Housing halftime free throw contest in Hagan Arena, with fans in the background

Apartment complex launches marketing partnership

Max Kelly
April 17, 2024
A cone on the curb of Cardinal Avenue with a sign reading “no parking” and “violators will be towed,” Feb. 25. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Courtesy towing leaves students distressed and confused

Max Kelly
February 28, 2024
Sultan Mohiuddin, an employee of Big Guy Halal Food, cooks a lamb gyro hoagie. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

The search for affordable food cart bites

Max Kelly
February 21, 2024
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK

WYSK: Student life and the PA College merger

Max Kelly
January 31, 2024
The storefront of South Philly Barbacoa is decorated with a mosaic sign, located at 1140 S. 9th St. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Exploring Mexican culture at Italian Market

Max Kelly
January 31, 2024
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK

WYSK: PA College of Health Sciences merger

Max Kelly
December 6, 2023
GRAPHIC: HANNAH MADEYA ’24 /THE HAWK

Vegetable lo mein

Max Kelly
November 1, 2023
Douglass Ray, S.J., left, stands with Brian Strassburger, S.J., right, during his Sept. 17 homily. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Priest relays experiences with migrants

Max Kelly
September 20, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Baggy jeans skate into style

Max Kelly
March 7, 2023
Jackie Ward ’23 singing during halftime at the St. Joe’s men’s basketball game Feb. 21. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Strength, heart and voice earns first place for singer

Max Kelly
March 1, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO'23/THE HAWK

Reduced budgets force frugality

Allie Miller, Max Kelly, and Juliet Menz
February 8, 2023
Max Messex, a frequent visitor of the park, rollerblading in Skate the Foundry. PHOTO: MAX KELLY ’24/THE HAWK

Indoor skatepark teaches skill and spirit of skating

Max Kelly
February 1, 2023
Wolf ’26 performs a trick by jumping over trash bin.

The Hawk Rap: A Q&A with Collin Wolf

Max Kelly
December 7, 2022
The book discussed in the professional development course on inclusive teaching. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK

University hosts inclusive pedagogy course for faculty

Max Kelly
November 15, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

PE requirement eliminated in merged curriculum

Max Kelly
November 15, 2022
PHOTO: MAX KELLY '24

Four gnarly places to skate, flip and grind in Philadelphia

Max Kelly
November 2, 2022
Javier Marín’s bronze nude sculptures in the SJU Archives. PHOTO: THE HAWK

Hawk History: Javier Marín nude sculptures

Max Kelly
October 19, 2022
Isabella Korbal ‘25 moved her belongings from her dorm in Rashford Hall with help from her sister. PHOTOS: JULIA HOLZ ’23/THE HAWK

Broken sprinkler floods parts of Rashford, displacing students

Max Kelly
October 5, 2022
Pennbrook Apartments on N 63rd St. currently houses sophomore students. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Housing changes to affect future first-year and upper level students 

Max Kelly and Aodhan Simpson
September 28, 2022
A view of ongoing construction on Sept. 5. PHOTOS: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Underpass construction starts on Villiger Lawn

Max Kelly
September 8, 2022
Stokes speaks at the end of Day of Dialogue 2020. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s seeks new leadership for DEI

Max Kelly
May 4, 2022
Michael Manganello, Ph.D., said students have been giving positive feedback about the new SAT math rules. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK.

New SAT format addresses accessibility

Max Kelly
March 22, 2022
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