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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
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 celebrates fifth-year midfielder Celeste Smits’ late goal against Princeton to give the Hawks the lead, Nov. 19. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’
November 20, 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
St. Joe’s field hockey poses with NCAA regional trophy after advancing to the Final Four, Nov. 17. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25
Field hockey looks to ‘fight to the end’
November 18, 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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Vincent Kornacki ’25

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor

All content by Vincent Kornacki ’25

University to continue search for DEI provost

Vincent Kornacki ’25 and Liv Bielawski ’27
November 20, 2024
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

What you should know: The transfer of presidential power

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
November 6, 2024
COMPILED BY: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK AND LIV BIELAWSKI ’27/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Life of an election ballot

Vincent Kornacki ’25 and Liv Bielawski ’27
October 30, 2024
S. Ilan Troen speaks to an audience in the Mandeville Teletorium about the multiple narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine, Sept. 16. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

‘This becomes a place for exchanging ideas’

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
A portable air conditioning unit installed by Facilities in Lannon Hall, Sept. 9. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

HVAC issues leave Lannon residents with no AC

Vincent Kornacki ’25 and Liv Bielawski ’27
September 11, 2024
Daniel Paradise ’25 transferred to St. Joe's from Cabrini in fall 2023. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Tuition match: ‘A layer of security’ for Cabrini transfers

Vincent Kornacki, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Parker Hayden ’25 poses at the Radio 1851 record studio in Simpson Hall, April 24. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Students resurrect St. Joe’s record label

Vincent Kornacki, News Editor
May 1, 2024
Wide angled photo of students sitting with St. Joe’s President Cheryl A. McConnell, who is speaking to the students holding signs in protest

Students walk for Earth Day

Vincent Kornacki
April 24, 2024
graphic of speech bubbles of the Israel and Palestine flags

Rutgers professor hosts Gaza teach-in

Vincent Kornacki
April 17, 2024
Graphic illustration of sophomore housing options in campus: Moore Hall, Merion Gardens, Lannon and Rashford Hall, Ashwood Hall and the Morris Quad Townhouses

Limited on-campus housing availability stresses rising sophomores

Vincent Kornacki
April 10, 2024

University offers tenure buyout program for faculty

Vincent Kornacki
April 10, 2024
David Finnie from the waist up presenting to SJU Student Senate members

Public Safety answers student questions

Vincent Kornacki
March 27, 2024
Students in a long line at The Drop at 8:06 p.m. Jan. 29.

The Drop faces quality issues and long lines in its first year

Vincent Kornacki
February 28, 2024
A trash can overflowing in Merion Hall at 5:57 p.m. Jan. 17. PHOTO: THE HAWK

Housekeepers stretched thin in academic buildings

Vincent Kornacki
February 28, 2024
Photo of the front of Griffith Hall, UCity's oldest building

UCity campus sale plans spark discussion among neighbors

Vincent Kornacki
February 28, 2024
Mark Maher ’08 and Clare Yeatman ’26 rehearse for “A Doll’s House Part 2,” Feb. 19. PHOTO: LEAH CATLYN ’27/THE HAWK

Spring play houses deep conversations

Vincent Kornacki
February 21, 2024
The site of contruction for Sister Thea Bowman Hall, where blasting will begin Feb. 12. PHOTO: PAUL HENSON ’25/THE HAWK

WYSK: Residence hall construction blasting

Vincent Kornacki
February 7, 2024
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s community members discuss Israel-Hamas conflict

Ally Engelbert ’25 and Vincent Kornacki ’25
November 8, 2023
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

Vincent Kornacki
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Leases

WYSK: Leases

Vincent Kornacki
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK

Q & A with Crystal Morris

Vincent Kornacki
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: THE HAWK

Multiple Ceremonies Planned for 2024 Commencement

Vincent Kornacki
October 4, 2023
Ashley Varghese ’17, J.D., Ashley Hyman ’18, J.D. and Chelsea Kimball ’19, J.D., pose after a Q&A hosted by the CID. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Guiding Future LEADers: Lawyer Alumni return to SJU to help students

Vincent Kornacki
September 20, 2023
A student picks up his order from the new food lockers . PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK

WYSK: Campion Dining Hall

Vincent Kornacki
September 13, 2023
The renovations to Maguire Pool will leave multiple St. Joe's club sports teams looking for a new home. PHOTO: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Hagan pool to be replaced with indoor turf fields

Vincent Kornacki
April 25, 2023

Campus dining to get summer overhaul on both campuses 

Vincent Kornacki
April 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

WYSK: Unconstitutional PA education ruling

Vincent Kornacki
March 28, 2023
Keynote speaker Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Ph.D, J.D, signs a copy of her book, “Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality” for Paul Patterson, Ph.D, at the reception for the Nardi Sympo- sium on Law and Justice in Mandeville Hall March 23. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

A Harvard dean and the “Civil Rights Queen”: Dean Tomiko Brown-Nagin speaks at Nardi Symposium

Vincent Kornacki
March 28, 2023
Yolanda Ingram, director of Access to Law School Education Programs at Penn Carey Law School, speaks at a Law Exploration Advancing Diversity (LEAD) event March 3 in the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID) lounge. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

LEADing by example: Penn Carey Law School director guides SJU students

Vincent Kornacki
March 7, 2023
WYSK: 2023 Commencement Changes

WYSK: 2023 Commencement Changes

Vincent Kornacki
March 7, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Legacy of 20th century inventor Garrett Morgan is honored in “The Inventor”

Vincent Kornacki
February 14, 2023
Jill O’Neill ’19 working in her office located in Bellarmine Hall. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Back like she never left: Alum joins Office of Student Success

Vincent Kornacki
February 1, 2023
Betterly standing inside of the Chapel of Saint Joseph. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

The Hawk Rap: A Q & A with Thomas Betterly

Vincent Kornacki
January 31, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/THE HAWK

Making Tik-Toks on the corporate clock

Vincent Kornacki
January 25, 2023

Life is a running trail and I want to run it all day long

Vincent Kornacki
November 9, 2022
One of Moser’s illustration from the Pennyroyal Caxton Bible. PHOTOS: SHENID BHAYROO/THE HAWK

Hawk History: Pennyroyal Caxton Bible

Vincent Kornacki
September 21, 2022
Back from the “Gray”ve: Students Resurrect Dormant SJU Magazine

Back from the “Gray”ve: Students Resurrect Dormant SJU Magazine

Vincent Kornacki
May 27, 2022
Abby Counihan ’25 and Dan Barry ’23 playing an improv game called “Whacky Newscasters.” PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Public (Improv)ements

Vincent Kornacki
May 3, 2022
Kersti Powell, D. Phil., reading her book, "Irish Fiction", which she finished writing after receiving her doctorate. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK.

St. Joe’s offers new Irish language
classes for fall 2022

Vincent Kornacki
March 29, 2022
Campion Dining Hall is receiving feedback from bi-monthly focus groups. PHOTOS: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

Thought for food: Campion holds feedback groups

Vincent Kornacki
March 8, 2022
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