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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: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Resources for people experiencing homelessness
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Hawk Hill reacts to the 2024 presidential election
November 8, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
When did we lose our compassion as a country?
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Dehumanization and passivity
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Anger can be power
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
How identity politics cost Kamala Harris the election
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Reacting to the past
November 13, 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF JORDAN GOUGE ’25
The Hawk Rap: Jordan Gouge
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk: ‘The Substance’
November 13, 2024
A “pinnacle,” the stone top of one of the columns on Barbelin Hall’s bell tower, located in the St. Joe’s Archives. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Pinnacle of Barbelin Hall
November 13, 2024
CROSSWORD: Philly sports icons
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN '25/THE HAWK
Dreamgaze autumn
November 13, 2024
Brianna Kelly ’26 attempts to dodge Drexel defense on her way to score, Nov. 9. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Women’s rugby hosts first tournament in two years
November 13, 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
November 13, 2024
The exterior of AFC Fitness, located 10 minutes from Hawk Hill campus. PHOTO: AIDEN POWERS ’26
Best off-campus gyms to maximize your workout flexibility
November 13, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
What’s going on with the 76ers?
November 13, 2024
The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame honorees line up for a photo, Nov.
Two basketball alumni inducted into hall of fame
November 13, 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
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
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
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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All content by Natalie Brislin

Q&A with Hawks: Why do you think Earth Day is important?

Natalie Brislin, Hannah Madeya, and Matt Kelly
April 26, 2023
Phillip DeLuca, Samuel Gompers School’s principal, posing with the Hawk. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/ THE HAWK

Local school children walk to raise autism awareness

Natalie Brislin
April 18, 2023
Q&A with Hawks: What does having a woman as the president of St. Joe's mean to you?

Q&A with Hawks: What does having a woman as the president of St. Joe’s mean to you?

Tiffany Marciano and Natalie Brislin
March 28, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/ THE HAWK

Presidential Search Timeline

Natalie Brislin
March 7, 2023
Q & A with Hawks: What are your Spring Break plans?

Q & A with Hawks: What are your Spring Break plans?

Natalie Brislin
March 7, 2023
From left to right: Dana Hungerford ’23, Juliana Hackett ’23, Natalie Brislin ’23, Claudia Fithian ’23 and Arianna Markatos ’23 in Nashville during fall break. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE BRISLIN ’23/THE HAWK

Grab your hat and boots, we’re going to Nashville!

Natalie Brislin
March 7, 2023

Day of Dialogue session discusses fatphobia

Natalie Brislin
February 21, 2023

A note from the editor

Natalie Brislin
February 15, 2023
Kathryn Brutzman ’24 ordering a sweet treat at Flakely Gluten Free. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Tasty gluten-free bakery options around campus

Natalie Brislin
February 14, 2023
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

WYSK: Incompletes

Natalie Brislin
February 8, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Black History Month Events in Philadelphia in 2023

Natalie Brislin
January 31, 2023
The blue typewriter was displayed in Thomas Keefe’s service. PHOTOS: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

In Remembrance: Thomas Keefe, Ph.D.

Natalie Brislin
January 25, 2023
WYSK: Sucide awareness and prevention

WYSK: Sucide awareness and prevention

Natalie Brislin
November 9, 2022
Hawks of India members celebrating in The Perch. PHOTO: JULIA HOLZ ’23/THE HAWK

Diwali celebration

Natalie Brislin
November 2, 2022
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23

Faculty senate vote approves inequality course

Natalie Brislin
November 2, 2022
Members of Green Fund at a recent event held in the Campion Student Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREEN FUND

Green Fund opens grant program to sponsor sustainable campus projects

Natalie Brislin
October 18, 2022
Student clocking in on Workday to start a new shift. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Workday Woes: Community adapts to new HR management system

Natalie Brislin and Ally Engelbert
October 5, 2022
The Hawk Rap: A Q&A with Sorcha Ní Ghallachóir

The Hawk Rap: A Q&A with Sorcha Ní Ghallachóir

Natalie Brislin
October 5, 2022
One of the two options for two-factor identification login. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Two factor authentication increases cybersecurity

Natalie Brislin
September 21, 2022
Olivia Tilton ’22 leads St. Joe’s Hawkappella in the song “Ain’t it Fun” by Paramore. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

A cappella groups host invitational

Natalie Brislin
April 12, 2022
Erin L. Thompson, Ph.D., delivers the department of history’s annual Francis C. Gerrity Lecture on March 24. PHOTO: ALLY CRASKEY ’22/THE HAWK.

Lecture fund hosts art crime professor

Natalie Brislin
March 29, 2022
Jacqueline Ward ’23 on stage in “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF MELISSA KELLY

SJU Theatre Company Performs “Love, Loss and What I Wore”

Natalie Brislin
March 2, 2022
Nikole Platenecky ’25 performs one of her scenes. For the performances, actors will not be required to wear masks. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Love, Loss & What I Wore

Natalie Brislin
February 22, 2022
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/ THE HAWK

Pumpkin spice and everything nice; The taste of fall is finally here

Natalie Brislin
September 21, 2021
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