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Q & A with Ron Tarver

Hannah Madeya February 28, 2024

Ron Tarver’s love and passion for photography started as a child and has blossomed into a successful career that has earned him a shared 2012 Pulitzer Prize win for a series where he focused on school...

Justin Layug ’25 looking at his role of film.
PHOTO: CHRISTIAN MCCARRY ’24

Student develops new hobby in film photography

Christian McCarry September 27, 2023

With the plethora of mobile and digital cameras available, film photography might sound like an art form from the past. But for Justin Layug ’25, it is his present and future. Half of the enjoyment...

When Art Speaks

When Art Speaks

Allie Vanetti February 8, 2022

The art medium that I use is film photography, specifically 35mm color film. I like to use color film during the more “colorful” seasons, and I occasionally use black and white film during the colder...

When Art Speaks: Jack McCaul

When Art Speaks: Jack McCaul

Jack McCaul February 2, 2022

The art medium that I use is film photography. I primarily shoot 35mm film but every now and then, I will try my hand at 120mm film. I view my work as a collection of moments, places and people that...

When art speaks

When art speaks

Will Haywood October 5, 2021

Art has always been a form of escape and expression. Whether it’s in drawing, painting, photography or graphic design, art has always served as my go-to way of escaping reality for a while and simultaneously...

Allen’s ceramics class works on making mugs. PHOTOS MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Hands-on art classes adapt to COVID-19 restrictions

Devon Fitzpatrick April 20, 2021

Grace Coyle ’22 was taking Painting II last March when the world first locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic.  So much uncertainty left her feeling unmotivated, and she said her work started...

Layken Simmons works at the Post Learning Commons. P.O.D Market. 
PHOTO: DANNY REMISHEVSKY ’23/THE HAWK

Get to know our community: Q&A with Layken Simmons

Elaina Wall October 27, 2020

This week, Layken Simmons, an Aramark employee who recently started working as a cashier in the P.O.D. Market in the Post Learning Commons, spoke with The Hawk about her love for cooking. Simmons, originally...

“A Survery” is on display in the Merion Hall Atrium from Aug. 19 until Sept. 23. PHOTOS: Mitchell Shields ’22

“A Survey” showcases lifelong work of Susan Fenton

Zach Dobinson September 17, 2019

The St. Joe's community remembered Susan Fenton at an event on Sept. 13 where people were brought through four decades of her work. Fenton served as the chair of the art department at St. Joe’s until...

Photography exhibit dedicated to Susan Fenton, located on the second floor of Post Learning Commons. 
PHOTO:  JUL HANKINSON ’19

“Inspired by Susan”

Alex Hargrave February 12, 2019

Students exhibit photography in honor of late professor A photography exhibit dedicated to Susan Fenton, M.F.A, associate professor of art at St. Joe's, who died on Nov. 23, will be on display from now...

Saying goodbye when you don’t know how

Saying goodbye when you don’t know how

Paige Santiago February 12, 2019

A tribute to St. Joe’s Susan Fenton Susan Fenton changed St. Joe’s for me. She was a mentor, a storyteller and a teacher in every aspect of the words. She was someone who was truly important to me....

Disposable cameras allow users to travel back in time. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Return to retro

Emily Bendock February 5, 2019

Disposable cameras back in style In a world of smartphone cameras with increasingly sophisticated lenses and sensor quality, disposable single-use cameras may seem obsolete. But retro is in, and so are...

Jeffrey Stockbridges photo book Kensington Blues (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Stockbridge).

Kensington through a local lens

Alex Hargrave April 22, 2018

Photographer’s thoughtful portrayal of the opioid epidemic Philadelphia-based photographer Jeffrey Stockbridge spoke about his decade-long project documenting the opioid crisis in Kensington, North...

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