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Students gather on Sweeney Field to listen to speakers talk about the
importance of discussing mental health.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Out of the Darkness walk brings light to mental health awareness

Savannah Warner November 9, 2022

About 200 students gathered on Sweeney Field for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Nov. 7 to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. Hosted by the Dean’s Leadership Program...

 Student stops to read message on a backpack.
PHOTO: KEELY GALLAGHER ’25/THE HAWK

Active Minds hosts suicide & mental health awareness event on campus

Mackenzie Allen September 14, 2022

Sam Dapper was 20 years old when he took his own life. His backpack and a personal note written by his parents were on display outside of Campion Student Center this past Friday along with 500 other backpacks...

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

Community members gather to talk about mental health The St. Joe’s community was asked a simple question on Nov. 10: how are you doing? With the light pouring from the lamp posts on Sweeney Field,...

Out of the darkness

Amber Denham October 12, 2016

Students walk in support of suicide prevention Strings of white and colored lights covered Saint Joseph’s University’s campus during the second annual Out of the Darkness walk on Sunday, Oct. 2....

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