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The inside cover of the book, “A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays,” located in the St.
Joe’s Archives. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Archives Unboxed: ‘A Mechanical Account of Poisons’

Tess Margis '26, Features Reporter November 20, 2024

In 1702 prominent English physician Dr. Richard Mead published “A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays,” a book that laid the groundwork for the future of the field of toxicology. “A...

GRAPHIC: CHRIS KLINE '23/THE HAWK

The ultimate crutch: Injuries to star players have derailed their team’s aspirations

Aaron Tully November 9, 2021

Injuries are the bane of every football player and fan’s existence. Enough injuries can derail the season of even the best teams in the National Football League (NFL), and the 2021 season has been no...

Menstrual Cups can be bought at Target in the period product section
PHOTO: ALLISON KITE ’22/THE HAWK

A new appreciation for menstruation

Anna Kalafatis '22, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

Nearly hidden on the top shelf in Target’s period products aisle, were menstrual cups in four sizes: regular, small, A and B.  “How am I supposed to know what size my vagina is?” I thought to...

ILLUSTRATION: LAUREN YINGLING ’25

My country’s health, my responsibility?

Maggie Brennen October 26, 2021

Covid-19 vaccine mandates cause controversy Vaccine mandates in the U.S. are as old as the country itself. In 1777, George Washington mandated that all his soldiers get the smallpox vaccine, and subsequent...

PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Walk-in clinics provide fast options for health care

Maggie McGill February 5, 2019

Convenience drives industry growth This article was co-written by Cara Smith '21  Walk-in clinics found in pharmacies and other retailers are a growing alternative to physician visits and are becoming...

Ryan Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Cure, outside the City Avenue dispensary. PHOTO: MEGAN BEVILACQUA '19 / THE HAWK

Medical Marijuana dispensary open on City Avenue

Natalie Drum November 13, 2018

Community responds to legalizing cannabis A medical marijuana dispensary owned by Denver-based cannabis chain Cure opened Nov. 2 on City Avenue. This will be Cure’s third dispensary in Pennsylvania...

PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA '20/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s announces formation of third school

Luke Malanga July 19, 2018

University to launch School of Health Studies and Education St. Joe’s announced the formation of the School of Health Studies and Education, which will officially open in the fall of 2019. Arrangements...

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