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What you should know: Voter registration
September 11, 2024
A portable air conditioning unit installed by Facilities in Lannon Hall, Sept. 9. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
HVAC issues leave Lannon residents with no AC
September 11, 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
Summer sustainability program prompts building closures
May 1, 2024
Women faculty who were recognized as “Pink Pioneers” were honored at the opening of the “Virgins, Goddesses and Barbie” exhibit at the Frances M. Maguire Art Museum, April 25. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK
Pink Party empowers women through art and speech
May 1, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Keep religion out of politics
September 11, 2024
Editorial: Class of 2028 will shape St. Joe’s and the nation
September 11, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Welcome to Saint Joe’s: A guide to campus living
September 11, 2024
St. Joe's mission statement needs revision
St. Joe’s mission statement needs revision
September 11, 2024
Shock, horror and loss
September 11, 2024
Students attend International Society’s Bachata Night, Nov. 9, 2023. PHOTO BY SPENCER FABE COURTESY OF SERENA LIAO ’25
Multicultural organization provides sense of community
September 11, 2024
The Puerto Rican Student Association creative board poses on Hawk Hill campus, Sept. 9. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
New organization gives Puerto Rican students a voice
September 11, 2024
CROSSWORD: Bird species homonyms
September 11, 2024
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK
Welcome the new, say goodbye to a few
September 11, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
On The Beat: ‘Wild God’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September 11, 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’
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’
September 11, 2024
Donning their Durban Sharks kits for the first time following their capping ceremony, the U16 Sharks players hone their skills during a training session. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK '26/THE HAWK
‘There is a future for girls’ rugby’
July 3, 2024
Defender Oratile Makurube quickly changes directions during a June 15 match between the Regional Ladies Emmarentia Pirates and the Peace Makers Ladies. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Sailing the soccer seas
June 23, 2024
Senior Natalie Nevins runs out as the announcer calls her name for the starting 11 before the Aug. 27, 2023 Drexel game. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE NEVINS
An uphill battle
May 1, 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: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK
Setting down new roots
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
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
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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PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

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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