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Vape usage remains popular among teens and young adults
November 20, 2024
Panelists address an audience of prospective educators to discuss complex issues facing educators and students, Nov. 13. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Panelists discuss navigating complex education issues
November 20, 2024
University to continue search for DEI provost
November 20, 2024
St. Joe’s President Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., speaks to participants of SJU Green Fund’s Earth Day walk and sit-in outside Regis Hall April 22. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
University commits to seven-year sustainability initiative
November 13, 2024
Students sit on Campion Student Center’s courtyard during the sleep out, Nov. 9. PHOTO: MATTHEW WINARTO ’26/THE HAWK
Students sleep outside in solidarity with the unhoused
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
The crisis of misrepresentation in media
November 20, 2024
Editorial: Acknowledging history this Thanksgiving
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
How do I prepare for post-grad life?
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
To observe is to impact
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Dialogue is fundamental to our democracy
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Art Club collaboration supports children battling illnesses
November 20, 2024
CROSSWORD: Season of thanks
November 20, 2024
The inside cover of the book, “A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays,” located in the St. Joe’s Archives. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Archives Unboxed: ‘A Mechanical Account of Poisons’
November 20, 2024
Four Philly breweries that are first-draft picks
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
On The Beat: ‘The Crossroads’
November 20, 2024
St. Joe’s field hockey celebrates fifth-year midfielder Celeste Smits’ late goal against Princeton to give the Hawks the lead, Nov. 19. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Up at the half
November 20, 2024
Natalie Nevins ’24, M.A. ’25 runs out after being announced for the starting lineup for St. Joe’s women’s soccer game against Lafayette, Aug. 22. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE NEVINS ’24, M.A. ’25/THE HAWK
A farewell to my first love
November 20, 2024
Sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown celebrates with 54th Airborne, the official student section of SJU Athletics, after defeating Villanova, Nov. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Defending the title
November 20, 2024
St. Joe’s field hockey poses with NCAA regional trophy after advancing to the Final Four, Nov. 17. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25
Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’
November 18, 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
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
Let’s be conscientious of our privileges
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Leases
WYSK: Leases
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK
Q & A with Crystal Morris
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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St. Joe’s field hockey celebrates fifth-year midfielder Celeste Smits’ late goal against Princeton to give the Hawks the lead, Nov. 19. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
Sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown celebrates with 54th Airborne, the official student section of SJU Athletics, after defeating Villanova, Nov. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Defending the title

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
St. Joe’s field hockey poses with NCAA regional trophy after advancing to the Final Four, Nov. 17. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25

Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
Field hockey poses with the A-10 Championship trophy following their 2-1 win over UMass, Nov. 9. PHOTOS: JOE SCHNEYDER ’12/SAY CHEEZE STUDIOS

Field hockey wins fourth consecutive A-10 title, hosts first round of NCAA Tournament

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
St. Joe’s women’s basketball team poses during their Croatia tour. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

From Croatia to the court

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Redshirt first-year guard Dasear Haskins dunks during the exhibition game vs. Bucknell, Oct. 27. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK

Three takeaways following men’s basketball exhibition

Mia Messina ’25
October 30, 2024
Cindy Griffin ’91, MBA ’93 is entering her 24th season as the head coach for the Hawks.

Women’s Big 5 coverage lacking despite growing interest

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
COMPLIED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

2024-25 Team Schedules

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
COMPILED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

By the numbers

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024

Men’s top five games to watch

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024

Women’s top five games to watch

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
COMPILED BY: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

2024-25 Basketball Roster

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
Sophomore Olivia Cooper at the 2024 Bucknell Invitational, Sept. 6-8. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Women’s golf looks to ‘make a pathway’ for future Hawks

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
GRAPHIC: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

The Michkov Years

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Back row, from left: Maddie Anderson, Katie Cappelletti and Chloe Khelil. Front row, from left: Natalie Nevins, Sam Dumont and Rachel Brown. These six players have been with each other since fall 2020 and returned for the fifth-year of eligibility. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE NEVINS ’24, M.A. ’25

‘We want to leave a legacy here’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
October 2, 2024
Left to Right: Pat Carroll ’05, M.S. ’14, Rob Hartshorn ’04, Phil Martelli and Tasheed Carr ’09 at the Philadelphia Legacies Portrait & Community Awards ceremony, Sept. 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAT CARROLL ’05, M.S. ’14

‘It’s now my turn to return that love’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Mia Messina ’25 has the “Hawk Tales” book from Jim Brennan ’58 on the shelf in her house. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Why ‘The Hawk Will Never Die’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Center of Hope and Journey of Hope tip off at a Hoops 4 Hope basketball game.

Hoops 4 Hope strives to cater to ‘what it is to be human’

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Graduate student Colin Yablonski pitches against Delaware, April 23. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK

‘Sometimes the script flips’

Mia Messina, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Hannah and Kaylie Griffin have been around St. Joe's basketball their entire lives. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CINDY GRIFFIN

St. Joe’s basketball shaped Griffin family’s love for the game

Mia Messina
April 24, 2024
First-year guard Xzayvier Brown attempts a jump shot against the George Washington defense, Feb. 21. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

‘There’s nothing like a Philly guard’

Mia Messina
April 17, 2024
Graduate student Matt Bohmer attacks the Towson defense, Feb. 23. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Matt Bohmer sets new men’s lacrosse scoring record

Mia Messina
April 17, 2024
Photo of Junior Mackenzie Smith attacks Villanova defender Bella Runyan during the 2024 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament Quarterfinals, March 28.

Women’s basketball is ready to build off record-breaking season

Mia Messina
April 10, 2024
Baseball Glossary

Baseball Glossary

Mia Messina
April 10, 2024
Photo of Joe Lunardi ’82 calling a St.Joe’s men’s basketball game with Hawks' radio play-by-play announcer Matt Martucci.

From ‘PR guy’ to the face of bracketology

Mia Messina
March 27, 2024
Graduate student pitcher Luke Smith pitches during an intersquad practice game Jan. 26. PHOTOS: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK

After surviving cancer, pitcher Luke Smith is back in his ‘happy place’

Mia Messina
March 20, 2024
photo of a cutout of women's basketball player, which have been placed around Hawk Hill campus

Women’s basketball shines, student support falls short

Mia Messina
February 28, 2024
Junior guard Mackenzie Smith looks for an open teammate against Dayton, Feb. 14. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Mackenzie Smith joins the 1,000-point club

Mia Messina
February 21, 2024
Sophomore forward Laura Ziegler scans for an open teammate against Utah Dec. 7. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Women’s basketball seeks Top 25 considerations

Mia Messina
February 14, 2024
GRAPHIC: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

More than just a game

Mia Messina
February 14, 2024
Junior forward Talya Brugler looks for an open teammate against Utah, Dec. 7. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Talya Brugler leads St. Joe’s through its record start

Mia Messina
February 7, 2024
Elaine Estes at the California International Marathon after qualifying for the Feb. 2 Olympic trial marathon. PHOTO COURTESY OF TARA MATHER

Meet the former Hawk who qualified for the Olympic trials

Mia Messina
January 31, 2024
Junior guard Lynn Greer attacks Stonehill guard Austin Abrams, Nov. 14. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

The Greers: ‘No rivalries, it’s all family’

Mia Messina
December 6, 2023
St. Joe’s men’s basketball team poses with the Big 5 Classic championship banner after defeating Temple University 74-65. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS, LLC

St. Joe’s wins Big 5 Classic championship

Mia Messina
December 6, 2023
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Mia Messina
December 6, 2023
Junior guard Mackenzie Smith talks with Head Coach Cindy Griffin during a timeout, March 3. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s looks to Talya Brugler and Mackenzie Smith for leadership

Mia Messina
November 8, 2023
The Hawks huddle during a timeout against Duquesne Feb. 25. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Previewing the women’s basketball 2023-24 season

Mia Messina
November 1, 2023
Hawks Pride - 1

[Photo] Hawks Pride builds community for LGBTQIA+ athletes

November 1, 2023
Bodensteiner poses with the Hawk mascot. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Bodensteiner testifies in Senate hearing on NIL

Mia Messina
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

Mia Messina
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK

Slow but steady: Flyers are skating in the right direction

Mia Messina
October 11, 2023
GRAPHIC COURTSEY OF HAWKSMINDED

HawksMinded brings awareness to student-athletes’ mental health

Mia Messina
October 11, 2023
First-year Juliette Muro brings a Spanish style of play to the Hawks' midfield PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS

Soccer player brings a new brand of ‘fútbol’ to Hawk Hilll

Mia Messina
October 4, 2023
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES '24 /THE HAWK

Youth area girls’ basketball players learn from Big 5 college athletes

Mia Messina
October 4, 2023
Senior Manu Ghigliotti takes a penalty shot, Sept. 15 against VCU,. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26 /THE HAWK

Argentine star brings ‘contagious’ energy to St. Joe’s field hockey squad

Mia Messina
September 27, 2023
Jones will be responsible for in-game coaching, implementing drills and player and team development PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Former Hawk lands back at St. Joe’s: Q&A with men’s basketball’s new assistant coach-player development

Mia Messina
September 20, 2023
St. Joe's released a newly updated version of the Hawk to social media on August 25. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

The iconic St. Joe’s Hawk gets a makeover: New look, same history

Mia Messina
September 13, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/ THE HAWK

Looking to soar higher: Expectations fly high entering the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles season

Mia Messina
September 13, 2023
Shauna Stotler ’25 behind the plate for Cabrini at NCAAs in Boston last season. PHOTO COURTESY: SHAUNA STOTLER ’25

Cabrini athletes find new opportunities with St. Joe’s club teams

Mia Messina
September 13, 2023
PHOTOS: SJU ATHLETICS GRAPHIC: MIA MESSINA’25/ THE HAWK

Lack of pool access part of St. Joe’s swimming history

Mia Messina
May 2, 2023
Gaelic Football team went 4-0 in the 2022 spring tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HIGGINS ’23

Gaelic prepares for spring tournament 

Mia Messina
April 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23

Five more years of Hurtin’: Eagles QB signs $255 million 5-year extension 

Mia Messina
April 25, 2023
Senior midfielder Emma O'Neill is third on the team in points with 31. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Women’s lacrosse brings the HEAT: Hard work, excellence, attitude and trust lead Hawks to success

Mia Messina
April 18, 2023
McCausland is currently second on the team in strikeouts with 29. PHOTO: BRIAN WESTERHOLT/FOUR SEAM IMAGES

Young arms set St. Joe’s baseball up for present, future success: First-year pitchers bring new talent to St. Joe’s

Mia Messina
April 5, 2023
The St. Joe's College baseball hat worn in the 1968 season PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ‘24/THE HAWK

Hawk History: St. Joe’s baseball cap

Mia Messina
April 4, 2023
Levi Anderson leads the team in points, putting up 31 so far this season. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Anderson sets program record

Mia Messina
March 28, 2023
Cheryl A. McConnell, Ph.D., responds to audience applause moments after being named as St. Joe's 29th president at a public announcement held March 10 in the Cardinal Foley Campus Center on Hawk Hill. James M. Norris ’85, chair St. Joe's Board of Trustees (center) and Daniel Joyce, S.J., director of the Office of Mission Programs (right), accompanied McConnell during the announcement. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS

First woman named as president of St. Joe’s: Board of Trustees elects Cheryl McConnell to lead the university

Mia Messina ’25, Hannah Pajtis, and Allie Miller
March 28, 2023
Athletic Schedule: Mar. 8

Athletic Schedule: Mar. 8

Mia Messina
March 7, 2023
Men’s track and field medalists at the A-10 Championship PHOTO COURTESY SJU ATHLETICS

Men’s track and field hurdles past A-10 

Mia Messina
March 7, 2023
Former Hawk sports editor Christy Selagy ’15 ’17 interviews Phil Martelli in 2016. PHOTO: CHRISTY SELAGY ’15 ’17

Evening the score: College women making strides in sports journalism

Mia Messina
March 1, 2023
Laura Ziegler recorded a double-double against Rhode Island. She scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Ziegler wins A-10 Rookie of the Week honors for seventh time

Mia Messina
February 21, 2023
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

Where to watch the Super Bowl

Mia Messina
February 8, 2023
Billy Lange greets the boys of the St. Rose of Lima 6th grade basketball team. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Birds of a feather: Billy Lange’s former elementary school attends game at Hagan

Mia Messina
February 8, 2023
Cameron Brown scores at the St. Joe’s vs. UMass game Jan. 21. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Cameron Brown hits 1,000 career point-milestone

Mia Messina
February 1, 2023
The Hawks won their second National Championship in Pom, and their fourth overall. PHOTO COURTESY SJU DANCE

St. Joe’s Dance Team wins Division I Pom National Championship

Mia Messina
January 25, 2023
Pancakes with strawberries from Greg’s Kitchen. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Over-easy, under-budget: four breakfast places near St. Joe’s

Mia Messina
January 25, 2023
Rashid Bey ’22 was a First Team All A-10 selection in 1996-97, and a Second Team selection in 1997-98 PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Don’t call it a comeback: Former St. Joe’s basketball star returns and completes degree

Mia Messina
December 7, 2022
The Hawks beat Univeristy of Delaware 2-0 on Nov. 13 PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Men’s ice hockey goes unbeaten in regulation through first four games

Mia Messina
November 15, 2022
Cameron Brown has started 67 of the 79 games he has played for the Hawks. PHOTOS: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Previewing the 2022-23 St. Joe’s men’s basketball season

Mia Messina
November 2, 2022
The Adams Coalition hopes to create programs to serve the community. PHOTOS: ST. JOE’S ATHLETICS

Adams Coalition offers safe space for minority student athletes

Mia Messina
October 26, 2022
Perrone ran a personal best 21:27.4 at the Lehigh Paul short run. PHOTO: ST. JOE’S ATHLETICS

Perrone wins her third A-10 Rookie of the Week Honors

Mia Messina
October 26, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Philadelphia Flyers Season Preview

Mia Messina
October 5, 2022
Spina drives the ball at the Dartmouth Invitational. PHOTO: ST. JOE'S ATHLETICS

Spina drives to top of Dartmouth Invitational leaderboard

Mia Messina
October 5, 2022
Lily Santi in the Hawks game against Lock Haven University on Sept. 23 PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Lily Santi’s season points toward success

Mia Messina
September 28, 2022
Eric Ford at Penn Relays in April 2022. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Track and Field merges under one coaching staff

Mia Messina
September 21, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

A shift in the rules

Mia Messina
September 14, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

The birds are back

Mia Messina
September 8, 2022
McShane has the second lowest ERA on the team over 33.0 innings played. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK

Matt McStats

Mia Messina
May 4, 2022
Nolan was honored on Sat. April 9, 2022 before the Flyers game against the Ducks. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Former Hawk celebrates 50 Years as Flyers announcer

Mia Messina
April 12, 2022
Hawk Hosts ran several information stations, including one outside Drexel Library. PHOTO: ALLISON KITE ’22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s and USciences host Admitted Students Day

Mia Messina
March 29, 2022
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