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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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All content by Rose Weldon
Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.

Oscars So Safe

Rose Weldon
February 26, 2019
Anna Damico ’20 and Liv Heisterkamp ’19 sing during a Hawkappella rehearsal.

In fine tune

Rose Weldon
September 25, 2018
Fred Rogers created and starred in "Mister Roger's Neighborhood" from 1968 to 2001 (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons).

Everyone’s neighbor

Rose Weldon
September 11, 2018
Rose Weldon ’19 watches the Netflix Original series "GLOW" (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

The undefinable summer

Rose Weldon
September 4, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

The artistry in horror

Rose Weldon
March 5, 2018
What's my name again?

What’s my name again?

Rose Weldon
February 12, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Go west, millennial girl

Rose Weldon
February 6, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Tell me if you’ve heard this one…

Rose Weldon
January 24, 2018
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

From so bad to so good

Rose Weldon
December 5, 2017
Rose Weldon '19 with Jason Katz, story supervisor of Pixar's “Coco” (Photo Courtesy of Rose Weldon '19).

Por qué el mundo ama “Coco”

Rose Weldon
November 28, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

Not my Superman

Rose Weldon
November 13, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Something stranger this way comes

Rose Weldon
November 6, 2017
Philadelphia Film Society executive director Andrew Greenblatt, Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson and PFS artistic director Michael Lerman on the eve of the festival (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Critic’s Notebook, Part II

Rose Weldon
October 30, 2017
Moviegoers line up for a screening at the Ritz East Theater (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Critic’s Notebook

Rose Weldon
October 23, 2017
Robert “Freddy Krueger” Englund, Rose Weldon ’19 and some Insomnia Cookies (Courtesy of Rose Weldon).

Man of my nightmares

Rose Weldon
October 23, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

The dream on stage and screen

Rose Weldon
October 23, 2017
Forever a cult classic

Forever a cult classic

Rose Weldon
October 16, 2017
The Prince Theater in Center City, where the Philadelphia Film Festival will kick off on Oct. 19 (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Filmadelphia in full swing

Rose Weldon
October 16, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

The “Mother!” of them all

Rose Weldon
September 25, 2017
Heidi Nam poses with her favorite piece in her exhibition "Urban Fabric" (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

The “Urban Fabric” of Heidi Nam

Rose Weldon
September 18, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

A disturbance in the Force

Rose Weldon
September 11, 2017
The Summer in Culture

The Summer in Culture

Rose Weldon and Emily Graham
September 4, 2017

An artistic Q & A

Rose Weldon
June 2, 2017
The stage at the Ruba Club, where part of Philly Sketchfest was shown (Photo by Rose Weldon, '19).

Laughing yourself silly

Rose Weldon
April 25, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

The Satellite of Love flies again

Rose Weldon
April 10, 2017
Michael Rizzo, '17, as Scoop and Natalie Roche, '17 as Heidi in a scene from "The Heidi Chronicles" (Photo by Luke Malanga, '20).

Life, onstage

Rose Weldon
April 10, 2017
Director Tommy Wiseau is trying to ban a documentary about his life (Illustration by Elana Valentin '19).

You’re tearing me apart, Tommy

Rose Weldon
April 3, 2017
Kagawa's long and vaired career includes concerts across the world (Photo courtesy of Emi Kagawa).

From Osaka to Philadelphia

Rose Weldon
April 3, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson, '20.

A moment to shine

Rose Weldon
March 28, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Choosing growth

Rose Weldon
March 25, 2017
Michael Peña, Rose Weldon, and Dax Shepard at a press event for “CHiPs” (Photo Courtesy of Rose Weldon ’19).

On the road with “CHiPs”

Rose Weldon
March 20, 2017
Dreaming big

Dreaming big

Rose Weldon
March 6, 2017
Photo by Rose Weldon, '19.

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”

Rose Weldon
March 1, 2017
The University Student Senate gathers in the President's Lounge (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Handbook policies to be re-examined

Rose Weldon
February 28, 2017
Molly Ledbetter, '17, is best known for her talents in comedy and music (Photo by Rose Weldon, '19).

Profiles in the Arts: Molly Ledbetter

Rose Weldon
February 27, 2017
An adult Tommy (John Degnan, '18) pursues his pinball talent, as his cousin Kevin (Peter Bourne, '17) eggs him on (Photos by Luke Malanga, '20).

Acid Queens & Pinball Wizards

Rose Weldon
February 21, 2017
Villager Speech and Debate Team members pose with their first place trophy (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Villiger wins States

Rose Weldon
February 21, 2017
John Degnan, '18, will soon perform in his fourth musical with the SJU Theater Company (Photo by Rose Weldon, '19).

Profiles in the Arts: John Degnan

Rose Weldon
February 13, 2017
Charlie Day and Ice Cube play feuding teachers in the new comedy "Fist Fight" (Illustration by Allison Sene, '19).

Throw the first punch?

Rose Weldon
February 13, 2017
Photo by Luke Malanga '20.

Challenged to do greater

Rose Weldon
February 7, 2017
Morgan Yearick, '18, is most recognized for her versatility and untiring work ethic (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Profiles in the Arts: Morgan Yearick

Rose Weldon
February 6, 2017
Hogan outside the Bluett Theatre, home of the SJU Theater Company (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Profiles in the Arts: Sean Hogan

Rose Weldon
January 24, 2017
Image courtesy of Creative Commons

New? Definitely. Fantastic? Depends.

Rose Weldon
November 28, 2016

Culture Shock: Revenge of the prequels

Rose Weldon
November 15, 2016

Culture shock: The reign of ‘The Crown’

Rose Weldon
November 8, 2016

Live from New York, it’s Election Day!

Rose Weldon
November 1, 2016

Gotta get back to Hogwarts

Rose Weldon
October 25, 2016

Culture Shock: A Q&A with the leads of SJU Theatre Company’s ‘Carousel’

Rose Weldon
October 18, 2016

Culture shock: casting the Universal monsters

Rose Weldon
October 4, 2016

Culture shock: Emmy Awards get monotonous

Rose Weldon
September 20, 2016
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