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Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTO: MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17/THE HAWK
Community reflects on pope’s legacy
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Deconstructing the trans youth mental health crisis
April 30, 2025
GRAPHICS: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Faculty navigate uncertainties of future federal funding
April 30, 2025
Tinamarie Stolz, M.A. ’24, assistant director of Campus Ministry, poses in her office. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Campus minister heals through faith and justice
April 30, 2025
Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK
A handshake with the pope
April 22, 2025
Editorial: Remembering Pope Francis
April 30, 2025
What happened to the rule of law?
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Does the Earth need saving?
April 30, 2025
Ad Hawk: Beauty of courage
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
How to graduate
April 30, 2025
Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
May 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 explored the life of a stoic in the final weeks before his graduation from St. Joe's. PHOTO: LANDON ONA ’25/THE HAWK
Living the life of a stoic
May 27, 2025
Portrait of Natalie Walker Brown, director of inclusion and diversity educational achievement. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE WALKER BROWN
Bridging the gap: Ms. Nat supports underrepresented students
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: Upcoming summer releases
April 30, 2025
Hawks Abroad
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Men’s lacrosse primed for A-10 Championship
April 30, 2025
SJU Cheer’s competition celebrates their second-place victory at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE TEELING ’15
Cheer team brings home two trophies at nationals
April 30, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LEXI KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Turning up the heat
April 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 reporting on a story in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the SJU Summer Program in South Africa. PHOTO: THE HAWK
From tackles to typing
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
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
Maximus Fisher ’25 reporting on a story in Johannesburg, South Africa, during the SJU Summer Program in South Africa. PHOTO: THE HAWK
From tackles to typing
April 30, 2025
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
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
Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTO: MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17/THE HAWK

Community reflects on pope’s legacy

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
April 30, 2025
Vincent Kornacki ’25 at the Live! Casino in Philadelphia. PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK

Ending the big blind

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
April 30, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Hawk Hill counseling services moving to new residence hall

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
April 9, 2025
Tinamarie Stolz, M.A. ’24, assistant director of Campus Ministry, opens the door to the drop-in space in the Wolfington Center for Ministry, Faith and Service, March 31. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

CAPS partnership supports students’ mental and spiritual wellbeing

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
April 2, 2025
The repairs to flooding damage in O’Pake Fitness & Recreation Center are expected to be completed over Spring Break. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

University buildings face floods due to freezing temperatures

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
February 26, 2025
Kelly Bersett, director of Residence Life at St. Joe’s, poses in front of the Office of Residence Life sign, located in LaFarge Hall, Jan. 27. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Q&A with Kelly Bersett

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
A student walks past England Library, Nov. 25. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

England Library to reopen for finals week

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor
December 4, 2024

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
February 1, 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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