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Joey Kowal '27, Shannon Tonetta '26, and Mary LaRosa '25 pose next to the signage for am exhibit featuring Japanese woodblock prints from the late 18th century through the 20th century, was curated by students in the Curating an Exhibition course. PHOTO GRACE O'MEARA '27.
Students curate Japanese woodblock art exhibition
December 10, 2024
Seamus McBride ’26, who works at the front desk in the Success Center, and also uses the academic coaches at the Success Center as a resource talks with Anthony Barnes ’27 who said using the resources at the Success Center improved his study habits. PHOTO TRICIA NICOLETTI '27.
Students use Success Center resources ahead of finals week
December 10, 2024
University Student Senate hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event Dec. 4 on the lawn outside Villiger Hall and Campion Student Center. PHOTO THE HAWK.
Student Senate rings in holiday with tree lighting
December 10, 2024
Kimberly Johnson ’25, Lauren Merlino ’25, Jessica Rago ’25 and Camille Bertin ’25 record observations about how plastics are made. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Public trust in science inches back up after recent decline
December 4, 2024
A worker wheels a wooden pallet outside the Athletic/Recreation Center (ARC), Nov. 25. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
‘Increased volatility of weather’ impacts campus HVAC
December 4, 2024
Editorial: Don’t demonize expertise
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Radicalized, alt-right content in today’s culture
December 4, 2024
Ad Hawk: Ukraine deserves our support
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Stop using ‘woke’ wrong
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
‘Watchdogs’ under siege
December 4, 2024
Nicole Williams (center) with Mt. Airy Fridge and Pantry volunteers at the fridge and pantry, located at the Unitarian Univeralists church in Mount Airy. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICOLE WILLIAMS
Community fridges embrace mutual aid to fight food insecurity
December 4, 2024
CROSSWORD: Winter wonderland
December 4, 2024
William Procter Jr.’s metal medicine canister, located in the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
William Procter Jr.’s metal medicine canister
December 4, 2024
Five study spots you’ll want to keep to yourself
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
On The Beat: Top 50 albums of 2024
December 4, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
What you should know: The 2024 Big 5 Classic
December 4, 2024
PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOE’S ARCHIVES
Archives Unboxed: 1970s track photo
December 4, 2024
Bridget Carter ’25 returns a serve in a pickleball game, Dec. 2. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Game, set, match
December 4, 2024
54th Airborne’s Big 5 Classic Predictions
December 4, 2024
St. Joe’s field hockey players console each other following a 5-0 loss to Northwestern in the national championship Nov. 24. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
Field hockey’s historic season comes to heartbreaking end
November 24, 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
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
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
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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Community members flock to Sweeney Field on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Class of 2021 athletes’ favorite moments

Riley Frain
June 11, 2021

SJU Athletics timeline of the coronavirus pandemic

Riley Frain
May 5, 2021

Men’s basketball transfers and recruits update

Riley Frain
April 27, 2021
St. Joe’s men’s lacrosse are NEC regular season champions. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Men’s Lacrosse continues NEC undefeated run

Riley Frain
April 27, 2021
Booth described the Sons of Ben as the standard for what Philadelphia sports fans can be. PHOTO COURTESY OF MORGAN TENCZA/BROTHERLY GAME

St. Joe’s grad turned Philadelphia Union supporters’ group leader

Riley Frain
April 20, 2021
April 1, 2018; Head Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw cuts down a piece of the net following the 2018 Final Four Championship Game. Notre Dame defeated Mississippi State 61-58. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Q&A with Muffet McGraw ’77 on women in sports

Riley Frain
March 30, 2021

SJU’s greatest female athletes turned coaches

Riley Frain
March 23, 2021
Megan Johnson ’15 first ran on American Ninja Warrior in 2018. PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN JOHNSON

St. Joe’s grad becomes three-time American Ninja Warrior competitor

Riley Frain
March 23, 2021
According to Bodensteiner, only 12-13% of Division I Athletic Directors are women. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

A conversation on women in sports

Riley Frain
March 16, 2021
Groundbreaking women within SJU Athletics

Groundbreaking women within SJU Athletics

Riley Frain
March 9, 2021
Since 2017, the St. Joe’s field hockey team has not missed an NCAA Division I Championship. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Field hockey and women’s teams deserve more recognition

Riley Frain
March 9, 2021
Fred King last coached Division I men’s soccer as a volunteer assistant at Harvard University in 2007. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. JOHN'S ATHLETICS

Women’s associate head coach steps in to coach men’s team

Riley Frain
March 2, 2021
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN J. YATES, Ph.D.

A conversation on history, race and sport

Riley Frain
February 23, 2021
Grana is a two-time Atlantic 10 All-Academic team member. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

Men’s soccer defender excels in bioethics field

Riley Frain
February 23, 2021
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND SJU ATHLETICS

SJU Athletics’ greatest Black coaches and administrators

Riley Frain
February 16, 2021
A conversation on social justice and sports

A conversation on social justice and sports

Riley Frain
February 16, 2021
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

SJU athletics’ greatest Black athletes

Riley Frain
February 9, 2021
At 44th Street and Parkside Avenue sits the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park. PHOTO: RYAN MULLIGAN ’21/THE HAWK

Negro League Baseball: the Philadelphia Stars

Riley Frain
February 9, 2021
The new cardio room is located on the lower level of O’Pake. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAMPUS RECREATION

Campus Recreation opens updated cardio and strength rooms

Riley Frain
February 3, 2021

Winter basketball updates

Riley Frain
February 3, 2021
Members of the ESports team practice in the ESports lab. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s esports teams up with 76ers Gaming Club

Riley Frain
November 29, 2020
Roig started in 27 out of 29 games for the Hawks last season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Senior leader returns to Hawk Hill from Spain amidst pandemic

Riley Frain
November 17, 2020
Daly was named third team all league following last season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Daly named to A-10 preseason second team

Riley Frain
November 17, 2020
The state of the Sixers: How offseason changes will affect the team

The state of the Sixers: How offseason changes will affect the team

Riley Frain
November 10, 2020
In 1986, the St. Joe’s field hockey team took down No. 17 Rutgers. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU Athletics: field hockey

Riley Frain
November 10, 2020
Nelson’s new role will be a homecoming for the Chester native. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Jameer Nelson joins 76ers in G League role

Riley Frain
October 27, 2020
A sold out Hagan Arena during the 2019-2020 season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Basketball program hosts Hagan Arena Virtual Sellout

Riley Frain
October 27, 2020
St. Joe’s and Gompers’ relationship goes back over 40 years. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s extends $100,000 grant to Gompers School

Riley Frain
October 20, 2020
The 1932 St. Joe’s football team picture taken on Finnessey Field. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HAWK ARCHIVE

A moment in SJU Athletics: St. Joe’s football

Riley Frain
October 13, 2020
Pennsylvania is set to allow the Eagles and Steelers to host fans for games. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Eagles and Steelers should put fan safety first

Riley Frain
October 13, 2020
Vafiadis (left) and Dellbrugge (right) compete at 2019 Nationals. PHOTO COURTESY OF KRYSTINA VAFIADIS

Training in the age of COVID-19: SJU Dance Team

Riley Frain
October 6, 2020
Edwards ranks third all time in career goals against average at St. Joe's. PHOTO COURTESY OF FC CINCINNATI.

Q&A with Hawk turned pro goalkeeper

Riley Frain
October 6, 2020
The hawks we're 4-11 when their 2020 season was cut short. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields '22/THE HAWK

Training in the age of COVID-19: Softball

Riley Frain
September 29, 2020
Coach Nick Hunter (right) with a former student of his, Jordan Mariney.

St. Joe’s rugby team announces new head coach

Riley Frain
September 29, 2020
Athletics department announces new diversity, equity and inclusion plan

Athletics department announces new diversity, equity and inclusion plan

Riley Frain
September 22, 2020
Teams must train in small groups or “pods” in order to limit interaction. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Training in the age of COVID-19: Field Hockey

Riley Frain
September 16, 2020
Griffin on the sidelines of Hagan Arena with Head Coach Billy Lange. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

John Griffin III earns promotion to associate head coach

Riley Frain
September 16, 2020
Allison Grenier ’21 tests out the new esports lab equipment. PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA KELLY PHOTOGRAPHY

Esports initiative fills void amid sports cancellations

Riley Frain
September 1, 2020
What you should know: Professional teams boycott against racial injustice

What you should know: Professional teams boycott against racial injustice

Riley Frain
September 1, 2020
DiValerio was named to the 2019 Philadelphia All-Big 5 Team. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS LLC

DiValerio signs with the Boston Red Sox

Riley Frain
June 30, 2020
Bodensteiner speaks at a racism forum held by student-athletes on Dec 4, 2018. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner talks about the Athletic Department’s support for Black student-athletes and the Black Lives Matter movement

Riley Frain
June 15, 2020
Kyle Higgins, the Head Golf Pro at Inwood Country Club, holds a model of one of the posters auctioned off. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM COYNE

Professor turns golf background into sizable coronavirus donations

Riley Frain
April 30, 2020
Rollins led the Atlantic 10 in strikeout-to-walk ratio in 2016 with a 7.1-to-1 ratio. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Rollins returns to rubber after battling injuries

Riley Frain
February 28, 2020
Juniors Nathan Perrone and Johnnie Massart were the only Hawks to win both their doubles and singles matches. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Junior Nathan Perrone key to Hawks’ comeback victory

Riley Frain
February 19, 2020
Freshman guard Cameron Brown set his career high of 17 points in St. Joe’s win over the UPenn. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/ THE HAWK

Cameron Brown takes on key role for Hawks

Riley Frain
February 11, 2020
Roiter is in his third year with the team and is the top returning scorer. PHOTO COURTESY OF ETHAN ROITER

Roller hockey excels with new talent

Riley Frain
December 10, 2019
Straughn coached Team Takeover to a win at Nike’s Peach Jam basketball tournament in 2018. Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics

Assistant coach has championship aspirations

Riley Frain
December 3, 2019
Net Night takes place every Sunday in O’Pake Recreation Center. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

Pickup volleyball games welcome all students

Riley Frain
November 12, 2019
Junior Steven Coates makes a play against a Haverford College player. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Undefeated men’s rugby looks for redemption

Riley Frain
October 22, 2019
Kathleen Campbell Garwood and Thomas Boyle, the St. Joe’s men’s basketball director of scouting and analytics. PHOTO: Leslie Quan ’22

Basketball program joins forces with DSS department

Riley Frain
October 1, 2019
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