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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. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK
A handshake with the pope
April 22, 2025
St. Joe’s students hold a sign reading “Bienvenido Papa Francisco” as they await Pope Francis’ arrival at St. Joe’s, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK
St. Joe’s prepares for papal visit
April 22, 2025
Banners in Center City Philadelphia welcome Pope Francis to the city in September 2015. PHOTO: MADELINE KUNTZ ’17/THE HAWK
No holds barred
April 22, 2025
2025 University Student Senate Elections
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
University receives grant to support parenting students
April 16, 2025
The hunt for spumoni
April 16, 2025
Editorial: Participation in University Student Senate elections ensures student representation
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Who’s really winning?
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Prioritizing mental health
April 16, 2025
Criminalizing grief
April 16, 2025
Philly-based, “Golden Girls”-inspired drag queen B.E.A. (Beatrix Eglantine Aurthurson) works the crowd at the the annual drag show co-hosted by SJUPride and Hawk Hill Productions.
‘We will never stop dancing’
April 16, 2025
CROSSWORD: Easter word hunt
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
CineHawk: ‘Hundreds of Beavers’
April 16, 2025
Carter Karpinski ’25 and a young child play a U.S. mint-themed game at the Philadelphia branch of the U.S. Mint. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Saving the penny doesn’t make cents
April 16, 2025
Derek Rodriguez ’27, co-president of BeCivil, speaks to the Alpha Phi sorority on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
A voice for inclusion
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: April 9-13
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: April 16-22
April 16, 2025
Senior infielder Kayla Tauber returns to first base after a single during the game against Fordham, April 9. PHOTOS: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Composed and competitive
April 16, 2025
GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK
Men’s basketball prepares for key departures and new additions
April 16, 2025
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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Dear Pope Francis

Dear Pope Francis

Zach Dobinson
March 23, 2021
Professors find their way through ‘Zoom University’

Professors find their way through ‘Zoom University’

Zach Dobinson
April 26, 2020
James O’Sullivan, Ph.D., focuses his research and teaching on social justice, economic justice and human rights. PHOTO: CHRIS KLINE ’23/THE HAWK

Agape Latte provides forum for Jesuit mission

Zach Dobinson
February 27, 2020
“Steel Magnolias”cast rehearses in the Bluett Theater on Feb. 17. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22

SJU Theatre Company preps for “Steel Magnolias”

Zach Dobinson
February 19, 2020

Paint by track number

Zach Dobinson
February 11, 2020

Astrological insight in the palm of your hand

Zach Dobinson
February 11, 2020
Dylan Judge ’20 chose an acoustic vibe for his first EP. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

St. Joe’s senior debuts self-made EP, “Songs to Sleep to”

Zach Dobinson
January 28, 2020
Members of the St. Joe’s field hockey team took part in OEC’s school beautification projects. PHOTOS: ZACH DOBINSON ’22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s community members serve for MLK Day

Zach Dobinson
January 21, 2020
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson ’22

The 2010s track by track

Zach Dobinson
December 10, 2019
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

It’s the finals countdown

Zach Dobinson
December 3, 2019
Attendees express why they choose to participate in the Out of the Darkness walk. PHOTOS: LESLIE QUAN ’22/THE HAWK

Out Of The Darkness aims to spread light

Zach Dobinson
November 12, 2019
Christian Peeney ’22, music director of 54th and City, performs during his group’s performance of 'Stacy's Mom' originally by Fountains of Wayne. PHOTOS: ZACH DOBINSON '22/THE HAWK

A cappella invitational takes over Bluett Theatre

Zach Dobinson
November 12, 2019
Carla Rodriguez ’20 of LSA serves students at Taste of the World. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields ’22

St. Joe’s celebrates diversity at Taste of the World amid racial incidents

Zach Dobinson
November 5, 2019
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow lights up Fairmount Park with more than 5,000 custom carvings. PHOTO: Alex Hargrave ’20

Festive events for the fall holiday season

Zach Dobinson
October 29, 2019
Gansallo hopes to turn a lifelong passion for music into a career one day. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

NxG drops new EP “In Loving Memory”

Zach Dobinson
October 29, 2019
Almost is never enough

Almost is never enough

Zach Dobinson
October 22, 2019
Tenaya Darlington, M.F.A, always thought she’d be a fiction writer growing up. Little did she know that one day she’d be known as Madame Fromage, her cheesy alter ego. PHOTO: Daniel Remishevsky ’23

A hunk of cheese and a whole lot of love

Zach Dobinson
October 8, 2019
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

Dog days of Fall

Zach Dobinson
October 1, 2019
Maria Fernada Medina ’22 originally designed 10 stickers before her and Lugo chose to produce and sell the best four. PHOTOS: Leslie Quan ’22

Students stick it to inequalities on campus

Zach Dobinson
October 1, 2019
This piece, titled “Self-Assured,”was crafted using a combination of bright colors and patterns. PHOTOS: Zach Dobinson ’22

Artists of color highlighted in new Center City gallery

Zach Dobinson
September 24, 2019
54th and City performs at HawkFest on Sept. 21. PHOTO: Mitchell Shields ’22

Class of 2020 reflects on their final HawkFest

Zach Dobinson
September 24, 2019
Ethan Widrig ’20 runs his 5Ks on the Kevin Quinn ’62 track. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields ’22

Student runs 100 days of 5Ks for Alzheimer’s awareness

Zach Dobinson
September 17, 2019
Stone from Jordan Hall was used to create the pathway wall. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields '22

Construction aims to improve accessibility

Zach Dobinson
September 17, 2019
GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

‘Queer Eye’ picks Philly as next location

Zach Dobinson
September 17, 2019
“A Survery” is on display in the Merion Hall Atrium from Aug. 19 until Sept. 23. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields ’22

“A Survey” showcases lifelong work of Susan Fenton

Zach Dobinson
September 17, 2019
Updates on Hawk Hill

Updates on Hawk Hill

Zach Dobinson
September 10, 2019
"Cause Village" was located at the center of Made in America 2019 over Labor Day Weekend. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22

Made in America highlights Philadelphia’s philanthropic organizations

Zach Dobinson
September 3, 2019

Study Buddy drugs

Zach Dobinson
May 2, 2019
Terrance Furin speaks to those in attendance in Merion Hall. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Injustices in classrooms

Zach Dobinson
April 2, 2019
Dr. Makini Chisholm-Straker, M.D., speaks in Campion Student Center North Lounge. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Human trafficking

Zach Dobinson
February 19, 2019
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