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Vape usage remains popular among teens and young adults
November 20, 2024
Panelists address an audience of prospective educators to discuss complex issues facing educators and students, Nov. 13. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Panelists discuss navigating complex education issues
November 20, 2024
University to continue search for DEI provost
November 20, 2024
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: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
The crisis of misrepresentation in media
November 20, 2024
Editorial: Acknowledging history this Thanksgiving
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Ask Carter: How do I prepare for post-grad life?
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
To observe is to impact
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Dialogue is fundamental to our democracy
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Art Club collaboration supports children battling illnesses
November 20, 2024
CROSSWORD: Season of thanks
November 20, 2024
The inside cover of the book, “A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays,” located in the St. Joe’s Archives. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Archives Unboxed: ‘A Mechanical Account of Poisons’
November 20, 2024
Four Philly breweries that are first-draft picks
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
On The Beat: ‘The Crossroads’
November 20, 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
Field hockey poses for a team photo with fans and alumni after a 2-1 victory over North Carolina Nov. 22 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, advancing to the NCAA Championship. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
‘Why not us?’
November 22, 2024
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Up at the half
November 20, 2024
Natalie Nevins ’24, M.A. ’25 runs out after being announced for the starting lineup for St. Joe’s women’s soccer game against Lafayette, Aug. 22. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE NEVINS ’24, M.A. ’25/THE HAWK
A farewell to my first love
November 20, 2024
Sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown celebrates with 54th Airborne, the official student section of SJU Athletics, after defeating Villanova, Nov. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Defending the title
November 20, 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
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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Put me in coach, I’m ready to eat!

Tyler Nice
April 5, 2022
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

Men’s basketball season in review

Tyler Nice
March 23, 2022
PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Ballin’ behind the scenes

Tyler Nice
March 2, 2022
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

Living and flying by the three

Tyler Nice
February 22, 2022
The coalition aims to give student-athletes the opportunity to feel loved, connected and supported. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Adams coalition creates space for minority student-athletes

Tyler Nice
February 15, 2022
First year guard Erik Reynolds II extends for a layup. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Erik Reynolds II is grooving and growing in his first year

Tyler Nice
February 8, 2022

The Hawk’s at-home workout favorites

Tyler Nice
January 26, 2022
Pesce will receive his textbooks at the game against Duquesne University. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

The shot heard ‘round the school

Tyler Nice
January 26, 2022
Obinna prepares to shoot a free throw in front of 54th and Airborne. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Fans back in the stands: students return to Hagan Arena

Tyler Nice
November 16, 2021
The field hockey team celebrates with their trophy after defeating VCU 1-0 in the A10 Championship. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Taking back the A10 throne

Tyler Nice
November 9, 2021
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Inside the mind of Billy Lange

Tyler Nice
November 2, 2021
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First-year fab five looking to make a difference on the court

Tyler Nice
November 2, 2021
Todd Erkis on the pitch. PHOTO COURTESY OF TODD ERKIS

Professors by day, referees by night

Tyler Nice
October 26, 2021
Student athletes and the AMA executive board pose at the award ceremony PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID ALLAN Ph.D.

Bodensteiner speaks on NIL at marketing event

Tyler Nice
October 19, 2021
The team huddles with the kids who attended the clinic PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Back to the future

Tyler Nice
October 5, 2021
The 2022 National Championship game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. GRAPHIC: CHRIS KLINE ’23/THE HAWK

Ty’s Takes

Tyler Nice
September 28, 2021
Martelli, on the right side of the screen, answer a student’s question over zoom after his speech. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Martelli speaks at event for community youth

Tyler Nice
September 21, 2021
Among the major losses was an eight person shell. PHOTO COURTESY OF GERRY QUINLAN

Unprecedented flooding in St. Joe’s boathouse

Tyler Nice
September 15, 2021
Gribble won the 2020-21 team Unsung Hero Award. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Graduate programs get bump from student athletes

Tyler Nice
September 15, 2021
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Upcoming St. Joe’s athletics schedule (Sept. 9 – Sept. 13)

Tyler Nice
September 8, 2021
Dombroski played fullback for the men’s rugby team, making his varsity debut as a freshman. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Community remembers Mark Dombroski

Tyler Nice
April 27, 2021
Kelly currently sits second on the Hawks’ all-time points list. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Steph Kelly breaks all-time assists record

Tyler Nice
April 20, 2021
Four Hawks earned top five finishes at the Penn Challange, including junior Briana Baier in the 1500 meter. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Women’s track and field returns after extended offseason

Tyler Nice
March 30, 2021
Michigan has had big wins with Martelli on their bench. PHOTO COURTEST OF MICHIGAN ATHLETICS

Don’t text your ex: Martelli thrives at University of Michigan

Tyler Nice
March 23, 2021
Women’s basketball finished the season with an overall record of 7-10 for the 2020- 21 season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

A look back at women’s basketball

Tyler Nice
March 16, 2021
The Hawks will return all but three players from this year’s roster for next season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Men’s basketball recap: ups and downs in Lange’s second year

Tyler Nice
March 9, 2021
Taylor Newman-Farr spoke about the importance of cultural diversity on a college campus. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student athletes share stories at Day of Dialogue

Tyler Nice
March 2, 2021
Co-presidents Alex Hood (left) and Briana Baier (right) aim to destigmatize mental health. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Hawks Minded club provides mental health resource for student athletes

Tyler Nice
February 23, 2021
Football needs more Black head coaches

Football needs more Black head coaches

Tyler Nice
February 16, 2021
Brown helped lead Arcadia University to a 2017 NCAA Tournament bid. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAT BROWN

Analytics focused coach joins Hawks’ baseball staff

Tyler Nice
February 16, 2021
Run it back: EA Sports resurrects college football

Run it back: EA Sports resurrects college football

Tyler Nice
February 9, 2021
Ferguson hopes the powerlifting club will compete against other schools in the future. PHOTO: DANNY REMISHEVSKY ’23/THE HAWK

Powerlifting club aims to start off strong

Tyler Nice
February 9, 2021
Hall managed a career-high 11 assists in two separate games this season. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Hall leads freshmen nationally in assists per game

Tyler Nice
February 3, 2021
Gavin Breskzi ’22 leads a Zumba session on Nov. 6. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON '24/THE HAWK

The zumba king

Tyler Nice
November 23, 2020
Ryan Daly led the team and conference in points last year. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/ THE HAWK

Where to watch: 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule

Tyler Nice
November 18, 2020
Bishop is a Philadelphia native and attended Imhotep High School. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Bishop earns waiver, adds depth to Hawks

Tyler Nice
November 17, 2020
A former member of the Houston Rockets staff, Lang joined the Hawks in 2019. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Worth the weight: teamwork during the offseason

Tyler Nice
November 10, 2020
The Holy War dates back as far as 1921, which marks the first matchup between St. Joe’s and Villanova. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU Athletics: the Holy War

Tyler Nice
October 27, 2020
Members of the Harlem Lacrosse program outside Sweeney Field after a practice. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

St. Joe’s lacrosse programs give back with Harlem Lacrosse

Tyler Nice
October 27, 2020
The new locker room entrance highlights the team’s ‘tradition of success’. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

Women’s basketball revamps locker room

Tyler Nice
October 20, 2020
Cornhole was rediscovered in Kentucky over 100 years ago. PHOTO: CHRIS KLINE ’23/THE HAWK

Good form, a little luck and a good flick of the wrist

Tyler Nice
October 20, 2020
The venue for the 2026 NCAA Tournament first and second Rounds will be the Wells Fargo Center. PHOTO MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s to host NCAA Tournament First and Second Rounds

Tyler Nice
October 14, 2020
‘White Nationalism and Racism in the Trump Era’

‘White Nationalism and Racism in the Trump Era’

Tyler Nice
October 14, 2020
Moyer is the only St. Joe’s baseball player to ever have their number retired by the university. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU Athletics: Jamie Moyer

Tyler Nice
October 6, 2020
The 1996-97 men’s basketball team celebrates their conference title. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU athletics: 1996-97 men’s basketball

Tyler Nice
September 29, 2020
Foles, far left, celebrates the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Nick Foles shares his story with St. Joe’s students

Tyler Nice
September 29, 2020
Men’s and women’s basketball teams learn start date for season

Men’s and women’s basketball teams learn start date for season

Tyler Nice
September 22, 2020
Reynolds held 12 other offers before committing to St. Joe’s. PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK REYNOLDS

St. Joe’s lands Erik Reynolds, highest rated recruit since 2010

Tyler Nice
September 16, 2020
Dunkley receives an award during the halftime of a men's basketball game. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Dunkley and Johnson recieve Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award

Tyler Nice
September 16, 2020
Members of the St. Joe’s women’s cross country team practice with their masks on. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

St. Joe’s runners mask up for the fall

Tyler Nice
September 1, 2020
What you should know: A-10 postpones fall sports until 2021

What you should know: A-10 postpones fall sports until 2021

Tyler Nice
August 14, 2020
In 2019, Ostaszewski tied the program record in doubles and was second team All-Conference. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Spring senior athletes return for a fifth year of eligibility

Tyler Nice
June 30, 2020
Forrest averaged 8.9 points per game at Columbia last season. PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK FORREST

St. Joe’s men’s basketball team adds former Lower Merion star

Tyler Nice
June 1, 2020
Defensively, Bendo currently leads the team in assists. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE SPORTS PHOTOS LLC.

Junior infielder off to hot start for the Hawks

Tyler Nice
March 7, 2020
Anderson excels in transition to college lacrosse

Anderson excels in transition to college lacrosse

Tyler Nice
February 19, 2020
Last year the Hawks made it to the A-10 semifinal. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/ THE HAWK

Women’s lacrosse ready to take next step

Tyler Nice
February 11, 2020
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