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A demonstrator holds up a sign at the Philadelphia “No Kings” rally, Oct. 18. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Demonstrators in Center City call for ‘No Kings’
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Sale leaves ELS program housing, classroom space in limbo
October 22, 2025
Jeffrey Barg, clerk of Merion Friends Meeting's Beliefs Into Action Committee, participates in the weekly silent vigil. PHOTOS: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Weekly vigil for migrants works to raise consciousness
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK AND HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
UCity students voice concerns about real estate sales
October 8, 2025
GRAPHIC: HANNAH PAJTIS ’26/THE HAWK
Campus initiates lockdown protocol
October 8, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: ALEXIS KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Third places and social connections
October 22, 2025
Editorial: Protesting is a valuable tool for upholding democracy
October 22, 2025
Protein, protein, protein!
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Pennsylvania should craft an equitable cannabis policy
October 22, 2025
CARTOON: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Editorial Cartoon: Trump’s latest Truth Social post
October 22, 2025
“Malcolm’s Second Chance,” written by Alexa Fichera ’25 and illustrated by Charles “Zafir” Lawson, follows a young honey badger named Malcolm who learns the meaning of second chances. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXA FICHERA ’25
Illustrating hope: A story of second chances
October 22, 2025
CROSSWORD: LGBTQIA+ history
CROSSWORD: LGBTQIA+ history
October 22, 2025
Rebecca Romito ’26 participates in TikTok’s “Best Day Ever” game for seven days in a row. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Make today the best day ever
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Jane Goodall
October 22, 2025
The Passion Bowl from Amazonia Açaí comes with açaí base, passion fruit cream, cookie pieces, chocolate chips, strawberry, banana, mango and coconut. PHOTO: LISBETH URENA ’27/THE HAWK
Discover Madrid’s restaurants: Four places you can’t miss
October 22, 2025
COMPILED BY: DIANA SOSA ’27/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
This Week’s Philly Sports Schedule: Oct. 22 – Oct. 31
October 22, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF BELLA KING ’26
Q&A with Bella King
October 22, 2025
The 1972 St. Joe’s club ice hockey team featured in The Greatonian. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOE’S ARCHIVES
Archives Unboxed: 1972 St. Joe’s club ice hockey team
October 22, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF OWEN DOUGHERTY ’26
Q&A with Owen Dougherty
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Oct. 23 – Oct. 28
October 22, 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
Jeffrey Barg, clerk of Merion Friends Meeting's Beliefs Into Action Committee, participates in the weekly silent vigil. PHOTOS: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Weekly vigil for migrants works to raise consciousness
October 22, 2025
GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK
‘Be more humanistic to each other’
October 8, 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
GRAPHIC: ANASTASIA KUNICKA ’28, LUKE SANELLI ’26 AND CARA SANTILLI ’24, M.A. ’26/THE HAWK
‘Be more humanistic to each other’
October 8, 2025
Jeffrey Barg, clerk of Merion Friends Meeting's Beliefs Into Action Committee, participates in the weekly silent vigil. PHOTOS: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Weekly vigil for migrants works to raise consciousness
October 22, 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
WYSK: Leases
WYSK: Leases
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK
Q & A with Crystal Morris
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25 /THE HAWK
Where to shop for housing supplies
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK
Setting down new roots
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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Delivery and gig workers pressured during coronavirus shutdowns

Natalie Drum
April 18, 2020
Capt. Frank Thomas of Lower Merion Police Department collects the PPE items from St. Joe's. COURTESY: SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

St. Joe’s science departments donate masks and gloves

Natalie Drum
April 6, 2020
Frannie Maguire at the Barnes Arboretum Garden Party in 2018. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Late Frannie Maguire leaves art legacy at St. Joe’s

Natalie Drum
March 3, 2020
Squilla and Giordano (left) take photos in the art display "Submergence." PHOTOS: Natalie Drum ’20

New interactive art space aims for fully immersive experience

Natalie Drum
February 11, 2020
Walker uncovers newspapers which she is using to keep moisture in the ground during unusually warm temperatures this winter. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Q&A with Barnes Arboretum head gardener, Jennifer Walker

Natalie Drum
January 28, 2020
St. Joe’s ranked among top universities for students with autism

St. Joe’s ranked among top universities for students with autism

Natalie Drum
January 21, 2020
Mattie Yoncha ’20 and Ryenn Hayes ’22 perform in “The Burial of Thebes” PHOTOS: KERRY McINTYRE

Fresh faces take the stage

Natalie Drum
April 16, 2019
Members of the SJU Irish Dance team in their current uniforms PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

SJU Irish Dance holds second annual showcase

Natalie Drum
April 16, 2019
THRILL will perform before the spring concert doors open. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Spring Concert 2019 student opener change

Natalie Drum
April 9, 2019
Sierra Long ’21 (left) and Daja Walker ’19 (right) frame photos to hang in the Commuter lounge. PHOTO: DIMETRI WILLIAMS ’19 /THE HAWK

Creating a space to call home

Natalie Drum
March 5, 2019
Abby Vereen selling Girl Scout cookies outside Campion Dining Hall. PHOTO: ROSE BARRETT ’20/THE HAWK

A taste of childhood

Natalie Drum
February 19, 2019
Attendees celebrating in dragon costumes. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Spreading luck and fortune

Natalie Drum
February 12, 2019
Lamont Mapp, a lieutenant in the 19th district of the Philadelphia Police Department, updates University Student Senate about police responses to robberies off-campus. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Police and Public Safety increase patrols in response to robberies

Natalie Drum
January 29, 2019
A student receives a package at the new Mail & Package Center. PHOTO: ROSE BARRETT '20

Mail and Package Center opens in Lafarge

Natalie Drum
January 22, 2019
Ryan Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Cure, outside the City Avenue dispensary. PHOTO: MEGAN BEVILACQUA '19 / THE HAWK

Medical Marijuana dispensary open on City Avenue

Natalie Drum
November 13, 2018
The Student Health Center, located in Sourin Residence Hall. PHOTO: ROSE BARRETT ’20/THE HAWK

Student Health Center under new leadership

Natalie Drum
November 6, 2018
Karen Pelllegrino in her office in the Wolfington Welcome Center (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Pellegrino joins enrollment

Natalie Drum
October 23, 2018
From left to right: Sara Hoffman ’19, Molly Mullen ’19 and Catherin Geruson ’19, who brought forward their concerns about the lack of women’s health resources on campus (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Petition created to hire OB/GYN

Natalie Drum
October 23, 2018
Jackson Katz, Ph.D., explains his work concerning gender violence (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

Taking it Personally

Natalie Drum
October 11, 2018
Frances M. Maguire with her family and University President Mark C. Reed (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

Barnes gallery named

Natalie Drum
October 2, 2018
Amber Connally walks in her first Philadelphia Fashion Show (Photos by Natalie Drum '20).

Making strides on the runway

Natalie Drum
October 2, 2018
Students, alumni and family eat at the Family Barbecue (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20, Matt Barrett ’21 and Rose Barrett ’20).

HawkFest downsizing met with disappointment

Natalie Drum
September 25, 2018
The sign for the newly renamed W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Way (Photo by Matt Barrett ’21).

Renaming ceremony sparks protest

Natalie Drum
September 25, 2018
Carrie Anne Shimborski, left, and Shasta Bady, right, watch an interactive exhibit at The Women’s Mobile Museum on Sept. 22 at the Juniata Park Boys & Girls Club. Photos by Erin Breen '19.

Who is art for?

Natalie Drum
September 25, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Election 2018

Natalie Drum
September 18, 2018
Until a new leader for the Office of Inclusion and Diversity is hired, Nixon's former position will be held by faculty and staff members outside of OID (Photo by Rose Barrett '20).

Search on hold for OID

Natalie Drum
September 11, 2018
Signage for the homecoming event hangs in the front of the Pinn Memorial Baptist Church (Photo by Natalie Drum '20).

A festival for all

Natalie Drum
September 11, 2018
McShain Hall bridge remains closed as it undergoes construction until its re-opening in October (Photos by Rose Barrett ’20).

Fall semester updates

Natalie Drum
September 4, 2018
Imani Briscoe ’17 working in the Center of Inclusion and Diversity (Photo by Matt Barrett ’21).

Current state of OID

Natalie Drum
September 4, 2018
Designer Bandile Langa (left), stylist Luthando Tshabalala (center) and designer Andile Langa (right) stand inside their upcycled denim clothing company stand at the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival. Their clothing brand, Lime EFFects, was coined by twin brothers Andile and Brandile Langa while in high school. Photo by Erin Breen '19.

Festival Ends Month-Long Celebration of South Africa Youth

Natalie Drum
July 8, 2018
Children bring their own bowls to line up for a free meal of mielepap and beans outside a home in the Mautse township where they live. Photo by Gwyn Haertel

Missionaries at work

Natalie Drum
June 22, 2018
Givemore Tembo in his small studio showing a sculpture he made from scrap metal (Photo by Alim Young '19).

Zimbabwean refugee couple empower themselves through art and cloth

Natalie Drum
June 12, 2018
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Marie Williams (Photo by Matt Barrett ’21).

Promoting a positive brand

Natalie Drum
February 20, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Evaluating campus diversity

Natalie Drum
January 31, 2018
Father Seelan speaks in the President's Lounge about the significance of SQ (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Unlocking Spiritual Intelligence

Natalie Drum
December 5, 2017
Octavius Valentine Catto stands outside of City Hall in Center City (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Absence of African American public art

Natalie Drum
November 28, 2017
Barbelin was lit up in rainbow colors throughout the whole week in honor of Unity Week (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

From The Alliance to SJU Pride

Natalie Drum
October 25, 2017
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