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GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘The Crossroads’

Parker Hayden '25, Hawk Staff November 20, 2024

Rap has experienced an interesting release radar this year. While huge names in the scene have dropped albums, it seems to me that the substance of their work is starting to fly out the window. Some may...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Taking off the training wheels

Olivia Gasparro '27, Features Columnist November 20, 2024

The years can seem like they go by in a blink of an eye. As we navigate through life, the training wheels that once held us upright are slowly removed, putting us face-to-face with the world around us....

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘Songs of A Lost World’

Parker Hayden '25, Special to the Hawk November 6, 2024

While Tyler, the Creator’s “CHROMAKOPIA” is the big talk of the town this week (and yes, it’s good), I think the even bigger release for the music industry as a whole this week was “Songs of...

Musicians Salar Nader and Homayoun Sakhi address the audience and prepare for their next song in their Cardinal Foley Campus Center performance, Oct. 23. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Afghan musicians break barriers and challenge stereotypes

Hannah Pajtis, Features Editor October 30, 2024

Since he learned to play the tabla — hand drums from Central and South Asia — at seven years old, Salar Nader has performed throughout the world, making his St. Joe’s debut alongside fellow Afghan...

CROSSWORD: 2024 hit music

Tess Margis '26, Features Reporter October 30, 2024

Across 1. “I’m everywhere, I’m so ___.” (Charli XCX) 4. Sabrina Carpenter’s favorite coffee drink. 6. “I’ll love you ’til the day that I die, ’til the ____ leaves my eyes.” (Billie...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Basketball season

Tess Margis, Features Reporter October 23, 2024

It’s almost basketball season on Hawk Hill! Soon, fans will pour into Hagan Arena to root for their beloved team. After seeing the men’s team go 14-3 at home and the women’s team appear at the Women’s...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘SOPHIE’

Parker Hayden '25, Special to the Hawk October 9, 2024

There are a lot of mixed opinions on posthumous albums. While I try to be as open with my views as possible, I often fall into the camp of disliking posthumous releases. In recent memory, I’ve thought...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

It’s a woman’s world

Olivia Gasparro, Features Columnist September 25, 2024

The power of being a woman is unmatched. Through these songs, strength, resilience and confidence are powerfully conveyed to women, girls and all those seeking a sense of empowerment. Each track serves...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘My Method Actor’

Parker Hayden '25, Special to the Hawk September 25, 2024

Some albums can shape our outlook on music forever, having a hold over us throughout our lives and giving us meaning. Other albums exist on the outskirts of this range, acting as a diversion for the listener...

Betty Lawless members Dominic Rossi ’25, Will Finnegan ’25, Colin Cooper ’25 and Aiden Stine ’25 perform music in the Campion Courtyard, Sept. 13.
PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Student radio program celebrates local talent

Tess Margis '26 and Gavin Kuebler ’25 September 18, 2024

Philadelphia-based bands, each representing different musical genres, performed on the lawn outside Campion Student Center on the Hawk Hill campus Sept. 13. The concert, hosted by student-run radio station,...

GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23/THE HAWK

Welcome the new, say goodbye to a few

Olivia Gasparro '27, Features Columnist September 11, 2024

The music industry has been a whirlwind recently. New hits are coming from every direction, but some of our favorite, longtime artists are taking a step back. To navigate this rollercoaster of change,...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘Wild God’ by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Parker Hayden '25, Special to the Hawk September 11, 2024

Five long years have passed since Nick Cave and his group, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, have put together new music. For those unaware, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have been a staple group in the music...

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