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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
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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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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