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GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK AND BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Public transportation changes leave community members distressed
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
New ID entry required for all campus buildings
September 10, 2025
The exterior of Sister Thea Bowman Hall undergoes construction, Sept. 5. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Largest campus residence hall opens its doors to first-year students
September 10, 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
Daniel Joyce '88, S.J., presides over the July 23 funeral mass for Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., 25th president of St. Joe's. The mass was held in the Chapel of St. Joseph. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU/THE HAWK
In Remembrance: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
July 25, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
The power of equine-assisted psychotherapy
September 10, 2025
Editorial: A call for equitable public transit
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
Is wind power as dangerous as Trump claims it is?
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Global spending on prescription drugs
September 10, 2025
Crozer shutdown leaves Delco in a ‘healthcare desert’
September 10, 2025
September 17 Crossword
September 16, 2025
Luke Sanelli ’26 shows off his Bob Ross-instructed painting “Blue Winter” from an episode of “The Joys of Painting.” PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Discovering ‘The Joy of Painting’
September 10, 2025
CROSSWORD: Back to school
CROSSWORD: Back to school
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Spread your wings beyond the library with these local cafe spots
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: The return of Ariana Grande
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 11-16
September 10, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
14 days, 14 battles
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
New faces, same goal for men’s basketball
September 10, 2025
Headshot of women's rowing headcoach Kevin Gruber. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Q&A with Kevin Gruber
September 10, 2025
COMPILED BY: TESS MARGIS ’26/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 4-7
September 10, 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
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
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
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
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
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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Hawk Hill’s Student Creators

Nenagh Sheehan and Elaina Wall
April 27, 2021
Women make up 38% of undergraduate members of the Haub School of Business. PHOTO: NENAGH SHEEHAN ’21/THE HAWK

Women in Haub discuss experience in business world

Nenagh Sheehan
March 30, 2021
Jala Cosley ’22, president of SJU Naturals, finds new ways to promote physical and mental health. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student leader spotlight: president of SJU Naturals

Nenagh Sheehan
March 16, 2021
Evans ’23 said building a community within WLI is important to her. DeMarco ’22 said she hopes to leave a legacy of hard work and empowerment. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KAYLA EVANS ’23 AND MADDIE DEMARCO ’22.

Student leader spotlight: co-presidents of WLI

Nenagh Sheehan
March 9, 2021
The group meets a few times a semester, but is always looking for new members. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU RIWG

Group spotlight: SJU refugee and immigrant working group

Nenagh Sheehan
March 2, 2021
ARTWORK: ASIA-MEYON SMITH ’21

Students’ social justice graphics raise awareness for Day of Dialogue

Nenagh Sheehan
February 23, 2021
Jessica Atoo ’21 makes students feel welcomed, heard and celebrated. PHOTO COURTESY OF ATOO

Student leader spotlight: president of Bridging the Gap

Nenagh Sheehan
February 16, 2021
Taylor Stokes ’22 changed the direction of BSU as president. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24 /THE HAWK

Student leader spotlight: president of Black Student Union

Nenagh Sheehan
February 9, 2021
Thanksgiving playlist: tune into these Turkey Day tracks

Thanksgiving playlist: tune into these Turkey Day tracks

Nenagh Sheehan
November 23, 2020
Fernando Acosta ’22 releases music on SoundCloud. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student gains attention after releasing music online

Nenagh Sheehan
November 10, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Movies and snacks perfect for a Halloween night in

Nenagh Sheehan
October 27, 2020
ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Lecture series event inspires conversations about women in law

Nenagh Sheehan
October 20, 2020
Quarantine gifts sit outside a door in a residence hall. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYN SPAIDE ’23

Quarantine Angels deliver gifts to quarantined students

Nenagh Sheehan
October 13, 2020
Sunday football recipes: vegan style

Sunday football recipes: vegan style

Nenagh Sheehan
October 6, 2020
Aquino’s vlogs center around his college experience. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Student’s YouTube channel gains attention from peers

Nenagh Sheehan
September 29, 2020
Bridget Quinn discusses Ida B. Wells over Zoom. PHOTO COURTESY OF KIM ALLEN-STUCK

Bridget Quinn discusses her book about women suffragist artists

Nenagh Sheehan
September 22, 2020
HawkHub is located in the Writing Center in Merion Hall. PHOTO: THE HAWK

HawkHub addresses food and basic needs insecurity on campus

Nenagh Sheehan
September 15, 2020
Sunday scaries playlist

Sunday scaries playlist

Nenagh Sheehan
September 1, 2020
PHOTO CURTESY OF LIAM FERGUSION.

Incoming first-year students face uncertainty over approaching college experience

Nenagh Sheehan
June 15, 2020
Heasley speaks about what can be done to combat racism as an academic community. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Students, faculty and staff discuss the importance of equity and inclusion during ‘A Prayerful Call to Action’

Nenagh Sheehan
June 15, 2020
World flags stand in the corner of the CIP office in LaFarge Hall. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Students reconsider studying abroad during fall 2020 semester

Nenagh Sheehan
June 1, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUREN PRESKI '20

Distributing Dignity drive canceled due to a campus-wide shutdown

Nenagh Sheehan
April 13, 2020
Rugby teams work with new strength and conditioning coach

Rugby teams work with new strength and conditioning coach

Nenagh Sheehan
February 19, 2020
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