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Proponents of cost-effective energy ignore costs on the environment

Caroline Trimble ’26, Hawk Columnist October 9, 2024

Despite their design to “ensure that America continues to lead the world in fundamental science,” Project 2025’s Department of Energy reforms will make that impossible. While “fundamental science”...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

What is fracking, and why does it matter for the election?

Taylor Stech, Columnist October 2, 2024

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a term that has been gaining national attention since the presidential debate Sept. 10, but many Americans are unfamiliar with what exactly it is. Fracking is a drilling...

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

Anna Kalafatis '22, Staff Writer August 28, 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa  –  A series of yellow mountains looms over the township of Riverlea, about six miles west of Johannesburg. The mountains, known as tailings, are the result of waste materials...

A volunteer participates in a June 29 beach cleanup at Anstey’s Beach in the Durban suburbs. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK '26/THE HAWK

Youth drive cleanup along Durban beach

Anna Kalafatis '22, Staff Writer July 11, 2024

Durban, South Africa – About 30 volunteers gathered June 29 at Anstey’s Beach for a beach cleanup sponsored by the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA).   Eight-year-old...

Kabelo, one of eight men who live in South Africa's first-ever reclaimer camp, shows the space where he sorts his collection of recyclables. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Reclaiming dignity

Anna Kalafatis '22, Staff Writer June 25, 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa – In the shadow of a multi-story office building, eight men emerge from a small wooden cabin at 4 a.m. each Monday through Thursday. They don reflective jumpsuits and head...

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
Club calls for sustainability goals
Alexandria Marro ’25, vice president of Green Fund, poses at The Barnes Arboretum, April 15. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Student Senate passes sustainability resolution

Savannah Warner April 17, 2024

The University Student Senate unanimously passed Green Fund’s Resolution 005 on April 5, which focuses on environmental sustainability at St. Joe’s and calls for the establishment of an office dedicated...

GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

WYSK: NFTs (non-fungible tokens)

Natalie Nevins February 16, 2022

What is an NFT? An NFT, which stands for “non-fungible token,” is a way to digitally own content, including digital art, viral videos and even tweets. According to Forbes, “NFTs are like a physical...

Lanternflies on the White Trail of Wissahickon Valley Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE SUOZZI ’24

Spotted Lanternfly Patrol: all about the kill

Emma McCormick November 16, 2021

“Kill it! Squash it, smash it … just get rid of it,” reads a statement on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website. “These are called bad bugs for a reason, don’t let them take over...

SJU Green Fund’s solar panels on the roof of Hagan Arena.
PHOTO: SPENCER RAIN ’22/THE HAWK

Pennsylvania and St. Joe’s take action on climate change

Jocelyn Brad October 19, 2021

The St. Joe’s community has increased efforts on campus to take action against climate change.  The Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021 calls for all sectors of the state to respond to the threat...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’23/THE HAWK

Shein: What’s behind the clothes; A closer look at the leader of fast fashion

Allison Kite September 28, 2021

In the last five years, Shein (pronounced she-in), a multi-billion dollar global company, has become a massively popular brand among young adult buyers attracted by the company’s notoriously cheap clothing...

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