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Faculty navigate uncertainties of future federal funding

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor in Chief April 30, 2025

As colleges and universities across the country grapple with the consequences of federal research funding freezes, cuts and cancellations, the future of funding at St. Joe’s remains unclear. St. Joe’s...

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Who’s really winning?

Bianca Talarico ’27, Columnist April 16, 2025

The stock market is crashing, big companies are losing billions and the economy is slowing down. One of the biggest reasons behind the crash? Tariffs.  On President Donald Trump’s first day back...

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Can Democrats improve their standings?

Jared Nachimson ’27, Columnist April 16, 2025

To say the Democratic Party is in a panic right now would be an understatement. It’s been five months since the re-election of President Donald Trump and three months since his inauguration. Many Democratic...

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‘Remain in Mexico’ program limits the right to claim asylum

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist February 26, 2025

President Donald Trump has taken steps towards fulfilling yet another promise he made on the campaign trail: reinstating his controversial Migrant Protection Protocols. Most commonly referred to as the...

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Shapiro’s budget battle

Jared Nachimson ’27, Columnist February 19, 2025

To say this past month’s political news has been hectic is an understatement. Everything from debacles about tariffs to arguments over the validity of government “efficiency” efforts have raised...

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Plans to dismantle the Department of Education threaten education equality

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist February 12, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing to fulfill another of his many campaign promises by making significant changes to the Department of Education. Trump is reportedly finalizing an executive action that...

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‘Watchdogs’ under siege

Bella Privitera ’26, Opinions Editor December 4, 2024

The media — historically coined as the “watchdog” of the government, tasked with ensuring political accountability — is currently under siege. Veteran journalists Marty Baron, former executive...

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Ulysses S. Grant and Donald Trump

Isaac Schwartz ’25, Guest Columnist December 4, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has been compared to many historical figures, but perhaps the closest comparison is to one rarely cited: Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president of the U.S. After his inauguration...

Resist hatred

Liam Riley ’26, Guest Columnist December 4, 2024

“It is always easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” — Alfred Adler  Following the 2024 election, the “blame game” has begun on many college campuses nationwide,...

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Dialogue is fundamental to our democracy

Jake Richfield ’27, Copy Editor November 20, 2024

On the morning of Nov. 6, after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory was declared, I saw messages across social media with a similar sentiment shared en masse: “If you voted for Trump, do not associate...

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Loyalty over experience

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist November 20, 2024

On Nov. 12, Donald Trump announced Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside former Republican...

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When did we lose our compassion as a country?

Bianca Talarico ’27, Guest Columnist November 13, 2024

Six bankruptcies, two impeachments, the incitement of a riot at the Capitol, being found liable for sexual abuse, 34 felony counts and four pending criminal cases did not prevent the former president of...

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