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GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN '25/THE HAWK

Vape usage remains popular among teens and young adults

Marileana Pardo ’25, Special to the Hawk November 20, 2024

Like many college students who vape, Kaleb Harris ’25 started in high school. Harris said he vaped for the first time for the same reason many middle and high school students do: “The influence...

The exterior of AFC Fitness, located 10 minutes from Hawk Hill campus. PHOTO: AIDEN POWERS ’26

Best off-campus gyms to maximize your workout flexibility

Aidan Powers '26, Special to the Hawk November 13, 2024

For many students at St. Joe’s Hawk Hill campus, the on-campus gym, O’Pake Fitness & Recreation Center, was under renovation for much of their time at the university. While the gym reopened this...

Katie Cappelletti ’24 prepares a meal at her off-campus house, Jan. 25.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KATIE CAPPELLETTI ’24

Meal prepping as a college student

Katie Cappelletti January 31, 2024

Setting aside time to go to the grocery store every night and then cook meals at home is not really feasible for most college students. As a result, many of us resort to eating out several times a week,...

Lanie Stem ’25 taking a walk with friends in an attempt to reach her daily goal of 10,000 steps, Nov. 18.
PHOTO COURTESY OF LANIE STEM ’25

10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away

Lanie Stem January 31, 2024
Attempting to reach a step goal for a week
The cryotherapy chamber at Orange Cryo Wellness in Conshohoken. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATIE CAPPELLETTI ’24

Testing the benefits of cryotherapy

Katie Cappelletti November 8, 2023

Here’s the thing: cryotherapy is cold. Like, shockingly cold. Just seconds after I entered the cryotherapy chamber, my entire body began to tremble. I was shoulder deep in what looked like a seven-foot-tall...

GRAPHIC: THE HAWK

Covid precautions work on “person-by-person basis”

Juliet Menz September 20, 2023

When Jenny Simrell ’25 tested positive for covid-19 on Sept. 5, she wasn’t sure what the protocols were for St. Joe’s community members who contract the virus.   After her positive...

Editorial Sep. 20

The Hawk Staff September 20, 2023

As we enter into the fall and winter months, illnesses are beginning to surge, and covid-19 is no different. Covid has remained a current and ever-looming threat for many people, but for those whose concerns...

GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

PE requirement eliminated in merged curriculum

Max Kelly November 15, 2022

Former University of the Sciences students, now matriculated as St. Joe’s students as a result of the merger between the schools, will no longer be required to take physical education (PE) courses as...

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/ THE HAWK

Let’s Talk about Recycling

Xiaodan Chen March 23, 2022

Learning the proper way of recycling is important Have you ever wondered where all our recyclables went after they were collected? You may think that everything is good if you put recyclables in the...

PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON '24/THE HAWK

Making the most of the microwave

Lily Steele February 8, 2022

For some people, making dinner sounds like sizzle, crack, pop. For me, it’s beep, beep, beep. Frozen dinners hold a special place in my heart. My parents were divorced when I was little, and while...

The workshop was held in the Center for Inclusion and Diversity in Campion Student Center. on Feb. 3. PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON '24/THE HAWK

Boundary setting workshop encourages self-care

Anna Kalafatis '22 February 8, 2022

One of the toughest words for many people to utter is “no.” No, I can’t do that for you. No, I can’t help with that. No, I’m not available then. But saying “no” is an important...

GRAPHIC: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

What you should know: At-home covid-19 tests

Tayler Washington January 26, 2022

Where can I order at-home covid-19 tests? Free at-home covid-19 tests can be ordered from the Biden administration’s website, covidtests.gov. Orders are expected to ship in seven to 12 days via the...

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