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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...

Matt Ryan-Bender ’13, Local Advisory Committee Member for DePaul USA, addresses students, faculty and staff
attending a discussion on the housing crisis, Nov. 18. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU ’26/THE HAWK

Speakers highlight Homelessness Awareness Month

Sophia Galante ’26 and Liv Bielawski ’27 November 20, 2024

The Joseph William and Madeline Eberle Klein Fund sponsored its second dinner and discussion event highlighting housing insecurity amongst college students in Mandeville Hall Nov. 18.  November is...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

The crisis of misrepresentation in media

Bella Privitera ’26, Opinions Editor November 20, 2024

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders published the Kerner Report, which concluded that America was “moving toward two societies, one black, one white...

Panelists address an audience of prospective educators to discuss complex issues facing educators and
students, Nov. 13. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK

Panelists discuss navigating complex education issues

Alex Andahazy ’25, News Reporter November 20, 2024

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) held a panel discussion Nov. 14 in the Forum Theater, during which educators discussed ways to navigate complex subjects with students in the current...

University to continue search for DEI provost

Vincent Kornacki ’25 and Liv Bielawski ’27 November 20, 2024

After a nearly two-month long active search for a new associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), St. Joe’s did not make an offer to hire any of the finalists they selected, and will...

St. Joe’s President Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., speaks to participants of SJU Green Fund’s Earth Day walk and sit-in outside Regis Hall April 22. PHOTO: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK

University commits to seven-year sustainability initiative

Ally Engelbert ’25, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Over the summer, St. Joe’s announced its commitment to becoming designated as a Laudato Si’ University by the Vatican. The university will partake in a seven-year plan, named the “President’s Laudato...

Students sit on Campion Student Center’s courtyard during the sleep out, Nov. 9.
PHOTO: MATTHEW WINARTO ’26/THE HAWK

Students sleep outside in solidarity with the unhoused

Liv Bielawski ’27, News Reporter November 13, 2024

As the moon rose and the temperature dropped below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Nov. 9, eight students slept in Campion Student Center’s courtyard in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.  The...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Hannah Pajtis, Features Editor November 13, 2024

November is Native American Heritage Month, a month nationally dedicated to celebrating Native American identity and tradition while amplifying Native American voices. Native American Heritage Month is...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Resources for people experiencing homelessness

Kiley O'Brien '25, Assistant Features Editor November 13, 2024

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to homelessness in America. It is an opportunity to recognize the lives of people experiencing homelessness and...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Hawk Hill reacts to the 2024 presidential election

Luke Sanelli ’26, News Editor November 8, 2024

Three days after winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has started to assemble his team, appointing his campaign co-manager Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. Trump was...

Members of the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) pose. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK AND ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK,
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

Hispanic voters considered a critical voting demographic

Lisbeth Urena '27 and Ariana Zablah '26 November 6, 2024

On a warm Sunday in early September, Eva Hernandez ’25 and about 25 other Puerto Rican students met for lunch. They enjoyed the sunny day and shared chorizos, burgers and barbecue chicken. Later that...

Participants begin the Out of the Darkness walk at Sweeney Field, Nov. 3. PHOTO: MATTHEW WINARTO ’26/THE HAWK

‘Out of the Darkness’ walk raises suicide awareness

Alex Andahazy ’25, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The Dean’s Leadership Program (DLP) held its 10th annual Out of the Darkness Walk on the Hawk Hill campus Nov. 3 to raise awareness for suicide prevention and promote healthy conversations about mental...

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