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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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Michael O'Brien has committed to Florida Gulf Coast University as a graduate transfer. Courtesy of SJU Athletics

‘Ripped out of everyone’s hands’: athletes grapple with canceled seasons

Sam Britt
April 23, 2020
Community members flock to Sweeney Field on March 18. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Community members remain active on Sweeney Field

Sam Britt
March 19, 2020

Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences

Sam Britt
March 7, 2020
Dr. Andrew Wolanin was previously involved with St. Joe’s athletics on a team to team basis prior to accepting his new position. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

Athletic department adds sports psychologist to aid mental health

Sam Britt
March 7, 2020
Senior Zach Michon finishes first at the 2020 Atlantic 10 Indoor Track and Field Championships. PHOTO: STEW MILNE/ATLANTIC 10

Michon gets gold at A-10 Championship

Sam Britt
March 3, 2020
The pointlessness of the playoffs

The pointlessness of the playoffs

Sam Britt
February 19, 2020
Freshman guard Dahmir Bishop averaged 1.6 points over 10 games at Xavier University. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB STEVENS

The Hawks add talented transfer with Philly ties

Sam Britt
February 4, 2020
Visitors placed jerseys, flowers, basketballs and other items outside Bryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion High School to memorialize Bryant. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Locals pay tribute to Kobe Bryant: Philadelphia native, Lower Merion High School grad and NBA star

Sam Britt
January 26, 2020
Jekot was a finalist for Miss Pennsylvania Basketball during her junior and senior years of high school. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

‘Raised in a basketball family’

Sam Britt
December 10, 2019
The St. Joe’s pep band plays outside Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena on Dec. 7 before the men’s basketball game against Villanova University. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

The band plays on

Sam Britt
December 10, 2019
College basketball doomsday clock approaching midnight

College basketball doomsday clock approaching midnight

Sam Britt
November 19, 2019
Freshman Luca Scheuten drives the ball down the field during their season ending game against the University of Maryland. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOM CONNELLY

Hawks’ season comes to an end

Sam Britt
November 19, 2019
The field hockey team secured their third consecutive A-10 championship title and fourth consecutive regular season title. PHOTO: Brian McWalters/Atlantic 10

Back to back to back

Sam Britt
November 12, 2019
Lange's teams at Navy lead the Patriot League in scoring in five of his seven seasons. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Coaching with an edge

Sam Britt
November 5, 2019
Players from the freshmen class from left to right: (top) Imogen Ayliffe, Claire Melia, Gabby Smalls, (bottom) Jaden Walker, Kaliah Henderson, Lauren Ross. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Freshman class prepared to begin college basketball careers

Sam Britt
November 5, 2019
Michael O’Brien was the 2018-2019 A-10 all conference champion. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Senior golfer sets record at golf invitational

Sam Britt
October 29, 2019
Paying college athletes is both the right and fair thing to do

Paying college athletes is both the right and fair thing to do

Sam Britt
October 8, 2019
Kammerinke wears #64 in honor of her mother who was born in 1964. PHOTOS: Sideline Photos LLC

From Germany to Hawk Hill, Kammerinke leads field hockey to prominence

Sam Britt
October 1, 2019
The St. Joe's dance team placed fourth in the country in hip hop in last year's UDA National Championship. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields '22

Dance team host fall clinic for high schoolers this weekend

Sam Britt
October 1, 2019
The team plays a round robin tournament Sept. 29 against Thomas Jefferson University and Messiah College. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields '22

Love of the game brings club field hockey together

Sam Britt
September 24, 2019
Alec Kerr had to adjust the costume to fit his 6'7" frame. PHOTO: Luke Malanga '20

Becoming the Hawk

Sam Britt
September 24, 2019
Estes improved from coming in fifth place at the 2017 Geroge Mason Invitational to second in 2019. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM CONNELLY

Elaine Estes juggles teaching and racing during her final year at St. Joe’ s

Sam Britt
September 17, 2019
Sullivan went to the Elite Eight as a basketball player at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22

New faces signal changes in the athletics department

Sam Britt
September 10, 2019
Joe Lunardi ’82 will no longer be a full-time employee at St. Joe’s after 33 years with the athletic department. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20

Joe Lunardi reflects on time at St. Joe’s

Sam Britt
September 10, 2019
Senior Lindsey Oremus poses on the Kevin Quinn ’62 track. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Lindseу Oremus faces challenges on and off the course

Sam Britt
May 17, 2019
St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

St. Joe’s men’s basketball needs to trust the process

Sam Britt
May 2, 2019
Billy Lange, newly appointed men's basketball head coach, walks into the Hall of Fame Room in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Billy Lange and his family come home to Hawk Hill

Sam Britt
April 4, 2019
Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joe's men's basketball

Billy Lange is the best fit for St. Joe’s men’s basketball

Sam Britt
April 2, 2019
Martelli stands on the sidelines during his last game at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena against the University of Rhode Island on March 5, 2019. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22 /THE HAWK

Former players voice support for Martelli

Sam Britt
March 27, 2019
Martelli speaks to his players during the first practice of the 2017-2018 season. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

How Martelli’s departure impacts St. Joe’s recruitment

Sam Britt
March 27, 2019
An Archmere Auks player watches his teammates play, donning a jersey commemerating Mark Dombroski '21. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Events held to remember Mark Dombroski

Sam Britt and Charley Rekstis
March 25, 2019
Martelli was made aware of the decision Monday afternoon. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Phil Martelli fired after 24 years of coaching

Sam Britt
March 19, 2019
Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Will Wade probably won’t return to LSU and that’s a problem

Sam Britt
March 19, 2019
Gillum answers an audience member's question during his lecture. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Andrew Gillum Speaks in Diversity Series

Sam Britt and Alysa Bainbridge
March 7, 2019
Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Zion’s broken shoe raises questions about NCAA

Sam Britt
March 5, 2019
Senior pitcher Jake Meyers about to release a pitch on the mound for St. Joe's. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS LLC

Senior pitcher Jake Meyers takes on new role

Sam Britt
February 26, 2019
Bryce Harper at Citizens Bank Park. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

Phillies should be smart with signing Bryce Harper

Sam Britt
February 26, 2019
From left to right: Jared Bynum, Mike Muggeo, Taylor Funk, Charlie Brown Jr., and Markell Lodge sit in the row Phil "Pops" Martelli sat in during practices, saluting him. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Hawk basketball players remember Phil “Pops” Martelli Sr.

Ryan Mulligan, Sam Britt, and Nick Karpinski
February 19, 2019
The St. Joe's men's basketball team warms up before a game during the 2017-18 season (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

LaMelo Ball: the answer for St. Joe’s men’s basketball

Sam Britt
February 19, 2019
Senior Captain Dan Tan in a match last spring. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Tennis program unveils Captains’ Club for alumni

Sam Britt
February 12, 2019
Lukasiewicz keeps athletes in game shape year-round. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Athletics trainers aim to prevent injuries

Sam Britt
February 5, 2019
Valerie Galette '22 (left), Daniela Lugo '22 (center), and Jeasmine Ebessa '22 (right) play Factuality. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Factuality board game used to teach about structural inequality in America

Cara Smith, Alysa Bainbridge, and Sam Britt
January 31, 2019
Senior softball pitcher Ashley Ventura winds up for a pitch in Hagan practice gym. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Spring sports use winter break as preparation for season

Sam Britt
January 29, 2019
Senior guard Chris Clover drives in the paint against Davidson University on Jan. 15. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Men’s basketball deals with social media pressure

Sam Britt
January 22, 2019
Lamarr Kimble and Jared Bynum meet in the middle of the court during a game in Hagan Arena. PHOTO: Luke Malanga '20

Kimble prepares to pass the torch to Bynum

Sam Britt
December 4, 2018
Conway, SC - November 18, 2018 - HTC Center: Charlie Brown Jr. (2) of the of the Saint Joseph's University Hawks during the 2018 Myrtle Beach Invitational. (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)

Charlie Brown puts up career numbers in Myrtle Beach

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
Stephen Pratt poses with the Hawk mascot, who flapped its wings 6164 time during St. Joe's men's basketball game versus West Virginia University PHOTOS: COASTAL CAROLIINA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

Coastal Carolina University students track Hawk flaps

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
The St. Joe's club field hockey team poses at the National Field Hockey League Fall Championship in Virginia Beach, Va. PHOTO: SJU Recreation

Club field hockey makes trip to Fall Championship

Sam Britt
November 27, 2018
St. Joe's field hockey celebrates their Atlantic 10 Championship. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

St. Joe’s field hockey historic season comes to a close

Sam Britt
November 13, 2018
The St. Joe's women's basketball team freshmen. PHOTO: SIDELINE PHOTOS , LLC

Women’s basketball’s three new freshmen faces

Sam Britt
November 6, 2018
The St. Joe's fieled hockey team celebrates after beating VCU in the Atlantic 10 Championship game. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

Field hockey wins A-10 Championship

Sam Britt
November 6, 2018
Head Coach Phil Martelli spoke to students in Forum Theatre (Photos by Matt Barrett ’21).

Martelli tells of spiritual journey at Agape Latte

Sam Britt
October 30, 2018
The women’s soccer team and their families pose with the Hawk after their win against St. Bonaventure University (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Securing a A-10 birth

Sam Britt
October 23, 2018
Senior Dakota Mills plays in a game against LaSalle University (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Return of a playmaker

Sam Britt
October 23, 2018
The Philadelphia Flyers Mascot (Gritty) pictured with the Hawk (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Hawk Hill talks Gritty

Sam Britt
October 9, 2018
Walk-on players junior Toliver Freeman, junior Greg Smith, and senior Mike Muggeo in Hagan Arena (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Making the team

Sam Britt
October 9, 2018
Jack McKinney coaches on the sideline (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

St. Joe’s legend Jack McKinney dies

Sam Britt
October 2, 2018
Eddie McCusker walks down Sweeney Field (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Born leader

Sam Britt
October 2, 2018
St. Joe's field hockey players celebrate a goal in their game against UMass (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

Field hockey overpowers Massachusetts

Sam Britt
September 25, 2018
Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner in her office in Barry Hall (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

“Jill on The Hill”

Sam Britt
September 25, 2018
St. Joe's cheerleading squad supports the men's basketball team in Hagan Arena (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Bring it on

Sam Britt
September 18, 2018
Senior Grace Bendon punts the ball downfield in a game against Bucknell (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

Making history

Sam Britt
September 18, 2018
Freshman Tonya Botherway earned the team two goals against Penn (Photo courtesy of Greg Carroccio '02/Sideline Photos, LLC).

Field Hockey rebounds against Penn

Sam Britt
September 11, 2018
Senior forward Dakota Mills battles for the ball against a Bucknell defender (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Women’s soccer storms past Bucknell 5-1

Sam Britt
September 11, 2018
Sophomore Alvin Dahn celebrates his first career goal (Photo by Sam Britt '20).

Men’s soccer cruises past Quinnipiac 4-2

Sam Britt
September 4, 2018
The field hockey team shows off their A-10 championship rings (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).

Field hockey picking up where they left off

Sam Britt
September 4, 2018
Don DiJulia speaks at his induction into the St. Joe’s Hall of Fame (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

End of an era

Sam Britt
April 23, 2018
Freshman pitcher Matt Kennedy releases a pitch from the mound (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Still finding their game

Sam Britt
April 16, 2018
Photo by Luke Malanga '20.

One game short

Sam Britt
March 6, 2018
Junior outfielder Amanda Kulp throws into the infield (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Stepping up to the plate

Sam Britt
February 27, 2018
Leadership on and off the ice

Leadership on and off the ice

Sam Britt
February 19, 2018
Leading by example

Leading by example

Sam Britt
February 12, 2018
Men's basketball falls to Penn

Men’s basketball falls to Penn

Sam Britt
January 30, 2018
Fencing around the McShain bridge blocks access during construction (Photo by Rodesha Washington '18).

Construction of McShain Bridge

Luke Malanga and Sam Britt
November 14, 2017
Looking for new leadership

Looking for new leadership

Sam Britt
October 17, 2017
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Rising to the challenge

Sam Britt
March 6, 2017
Will Arnett voices a comical Caped Crusader in "The Lego Batman Movie" (Illustration by Elana Valentin '19).

Holy building blocks, Batman

Sam Britt
February 13, 2017

Academy Award nominations announced

Sam Britt
January 31, 2017

“Split” is a satisfying and scary ride

Sam Britt
January 23, 2017

Class clowns

Sam Britt
November 15, 2016
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