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GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘Equus Asinus’

Parker Hayden ’25, Hawk Staff April 2, 2025

Men I Trust’s 2025 album, “Equus Asinus,” is a reinvention of their sound from previous outputs like “Untourable Album” and “Oncle Jazz.” This time, the band shifts their retro, funk-inspired...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘MUSIC’

Parker Hayden ’25, Hawk Staff March 19, 2025

After five long years of waiting, musician Playboi Carti released his new album “MUSIC” March 14. While I don’t consider myself a fan beyond enjoying a few songs here and there, I have been watching...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Currently in Pop Culture: Doechii

Olivia Gasparro ’27, Features Columnist March 19, 2025

Who is Doechii? Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, has emerged into the music industry’s spotlight after gaining attention through TikTok. This attention led her to sign a joint...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

The Grammy Awards

Olivia Gasparro ’27, Features Columnist February 12, 2025

The Grammy Awards ceremony, held annually, is a night dedicated to honoring the year’s biggest musical artists. The ceremony was first held in 1959 when the Recording Academy saw the need to acknowledge...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

‘And the Grammy goes to…’

Anastasia Kunicka ’28, Columnist February 12, 2025

Every year, there is excitement, nerves and anger surrounding the Grammy Awards. This year was no different, with an explosion of new artists, more tenured artists coming back into the spotlight and categories...

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...

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