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PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS '26/THE HAWK
University reverses commencement ceremony assignment for secondary ed majors
May 11, 2026
Students stand in line at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Merion Hall April 27. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE
Hawk Hill ‘Freshëns’ things up
April 29, 2026
Matt Shields ’27 poses with a protest sign advocating for immigrant justice in Barbelin courtyard April 27. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
‘Pick up your tool and fight for justice’
April 29, 2026
ILLUSTRATION: ALEXIS KAIN ’27/THE HAWK
Class of 2026 faces worst job market in over a decade
April 29, 2026
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PINK ELEPHANT MOVEMENT
Running toward healing
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
The perception of time
April 29, 2026
Hawk staff members take a photo outside of the Washington Monument in Jan. 2025. PHOTO: BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Not a ‘goodbye’ but a ‘see you later’
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
What languages say about culture
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
America’s not taking the World Cup seriously
April 29, 2026
Editorial: Graduates face an unstable job market
April 29, 2026
Faith Adedokun ’27 is second Black woman to be elected president of St. Joe’s University Student Senate. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAITH ADEDOKUN ’27
Q&A with Faith Adedokun
April 29, 2026
WORD SEARCH: Commencement
April 29, 2026
Annette Ciaccio ’27 at the first Belle’s Give Back drive for Operation Tampon. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANNETTE CIACCIO ’27
All-woman a cappella group founds donation program to ‘give back’
April 29, 2026
El Merkury at The Market, run by St. Joe’s alum Sofia Deleon, MBA ’17, offers multiple pupusa options. PHOTO: DAVID RUIZ ’26
Four must-try pupusa spots in the Philadelphia area
April 29, 2026
CROSSWORD: Neologisms
April 29, 2026
Hawks place their name tag in the bracket for advancing to the semifinals. PHOTO: Atlantic 10 Conference.
Men’s tennis puts a strong finish to A-10 semifinals
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
New York Atlas adds two former Hawks
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: April 29 – May 3
April 29, 2026
Sam Brown has coaching experience both in New Zealand and the United States. PHOTO: JOHN STARK
Q&A with Sam Brown
April 29, 2026
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: April 22 – 26
April 29, 2026
One of the first exhibits at the Durban Holocaust and Genocide Centre explains the origin of the word "genocide." PHOTO: MAXIMILLIAN MURPHY
South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection
August 9, 2025
Ziyaad Ally sits next to a homemade figurine of Reigus, a character in his fantasy novel, “Myth Shadow: The Glowing Gate,” that he constructed with his daughter. In the book, Reigus serves as an introductory challenge to the main character, Cassandra. PHOTO: MAXIMILIAN MURPHY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Ziyaad Ally
July 12, 2025
Eve Fairbanks, an American author and journalist who now lives in Johannesburg, discusses her 2022 book, “The Inheritors: An Intimate Portrait of South Africa’s Racial Reckoning" July 6 at De Baba Eatery in the Melville neighborhood of Johannesburg. PHOTO: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Q&A with Eve Fairbanks
July 10, 2025
Melusi Mashawana, co-owner of the skate brand Hidden Junk and a cashier at Durban Skate Park, performs a skate trick called grinding. Photo: FINNEGAN CROWLEY/THE HAWK
Veteran skater pushes forward new generation of skateboarders
July 5, 2025
Malik Cassim, using what his wife Sadia Cassim calls the “gift in his hands,” presses on a patient’s back to show his assistants where cups should be placed. Cassim lost his ability to speak following a stroke in 2022. PHOTO: CARLINA HERSHOCK/THE HAWK
‘Still serving his purpose’
July 4, 2025
Matt Shields ’27 poses with a protest sign advocating for immigrant justice in Barbelin courtyard April 27. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
‘Pick up your tool and fight for justice’
April 29, 2026
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PINK ELEPHANT MOVEMENT
Running toward healing
April 29, 2026
The Behavioral Health Pharmacy Advocates program has trained 86 pharmacy personnel since 2024. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PHARMACY ADVOCATES PROGRAM
Closing the care gap
April 22, 2026
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Program rethinks drug education with student-centered approach
April 15, 2026
Sage Olnick speaks at a vigil for Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis intensive care unit nurse recording ICE activity on his phone who was shot 10 times and killed by an ICE officer. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAGE OLNICK
Social justice advocate stands up for immigrant community in Minneapolis
April 15, 2026
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PINK ELEPHANT MOVEMENT
Running toward healing
April 29, 2026
The Behavioral Health Pharmacy Advocates program has trained 86 pharmacy personnel since 2024. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PHARMACY ADVOCATES PROGRAM
Closing the care gap
April 22, 2026
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Program rethinks drug education with student-centered approach
April 15, 2026
The BIPOC health promoter team provides care to a man experiencing homelessness. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL BIOETHICS
Institute reshapes access, support for underserved patients
April 1, 2026
Mark Knox, patient and ambassador of Prevention Point Philadelphia, speaks to the audience at Prevention Point’s HIV testing event Feb. 6. PHOTOS: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
Nonprofit provides low-barrier health, housing and substance use services
March 19, 2026
Matt Shields ’27 poses with a protest sign advocating for immigrant justice in Barbelin courtyard April 27. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
‘Pick up your tool and fight for justice’
April 29, 2026
Sage Olnick speaks at a vigil for Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis intensive care unit nurse recording ICE activity on his phone who was shot 10 times and killed by an ICE officer. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAGE OLNICK
Social justice advocate stands up for immigrant community in Minneapolis
April 15, 2026
Kate Larroder, former editor-in-chief of The Columbia Chronicle — the independent student publication of Columbia College Chicago — feared losing her student visa over her organization’s immigration coverage. PHOTO: PEYTON REICH/COLUMBIA CHRONICLE
Student journalists across the US navigate immigration coverage challenges
April 1, 2026
Ashley Jackson ’18 poses with her mother in front of Klein Hall at Temple University, where she attended law school and graduated from in May 2022. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY JACKSON ’18
Lawyer alums advocate for immigrants amid policy changes
March 19, 2026
Tariq Abbas, father of Amber Abbas, Ph.D., associate professor of history and director of the Nealis Program in Asian Studies, poses for a photo with his foreign exchange host brother, Paul Weeks. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER ABBAS, PH.D.
‘How did this happen? Why have these people been forgotten?’
February 4, 2026
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
April 30, 2025
Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
April 16, 2025
‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
April 9, 2025
‘We’re made from our history’
March 26, 2025
GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK
Game changers
March 19, 2025
Louie Collins ’25 is living in gender-inclusive housing for a third year in a row at St. Joe’s. PHOTO: ALLIE MILLER ’24/THE HAWK
Gender-inclusive housing affirms ‘wholeness of each person’s identity’
May 1, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Where can I be the most safe?’
April 24, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
Inclusion doesn’t ‘stop at the bathroom’
April 17, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘Pioneers of fashion’
April 10, 2024
graphic of an LGBTQIA+ pride flag with text reading "Beyond the Binary"
‘St. Joe’s saved my life’: Supportive community sparks alum’s writing career
February 14, 2024
Sydney Taylor ’26, Katy Viveiros ’26, James Miller ’26 and Alex Wojciak ’26 ask questions about the Apartments at Penn at the housing fair. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK
Students scramble to secure off-campus housing for 2024-25
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO ’23 /THE HAWK
Setting down new roots
October 25, 2023
Mia Messina ’25 crosses off a number on her Red October countdown following a Phillies postseason win. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIA MESSINA ’25
Barbie life in the clubhouse: Putting the ‘home’ in home-team
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24 / THE HAWK
How to make the most out of your college home: A satire on off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK
What to look for in off-campus housing
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Juneteenth
WYSK: Juneteenth
June 19, 2021
A clip from the media program’s “I Have a Dream” video. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TONY ROCCO
Photography Without Borders: Through the lenses of Philadelphia youth
March 23, 2021
Violence against the Asian American community
Violence against the Asian American community
February 23, 2021
No celebration without representation
No celebration without representation
February 16, 2021
Following through on our promises
Following through on our promises
February 16, 2021
St. Joe’s offers ally training
April 26, 2018
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
Spiritual practice helps those in recovery
April 26, 2018
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
Philadelphian raises awareness of epidemic
April 26, 2018
Learning to save lives
Learning to save lives
April 26, 2018
10th annual Recovery Speak Out
April 26, 2018
Vincent Kornacki ’25 at the Live! Casino in Philadelphia. PHOTO: VINCENT KORNACKI ’25/THE HAWK
Ending the big blind
April 30, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 high fives herself in the mirror as part of the Mel Robbins morning routine. PHOTO: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK.
Viral TikTok routine (not quite) a bust
June 10, 2025
Eddie Dolan ’25 let his Magic 8 Ball, whom he named "Meb," make his decisions for the day. PHOTO: THE HAWK
Should you read this story about making decisions?
June 3, 2025
Julia Kingsbury ’25 posts a note of encouragement to herself as she tries to avoid constantly evaluating her appearance. PHOTO: JULIA KINGSBURY ’25
Mirror, mirror, on the wall
May 30, 2025
Maximus Fisher ’25 explored the life of a stoic in the final weeks before his graduation from St. Joe's. PHOTO: LANDON ONA ’25/THE HAWK
Living the life of a stoic
May 27, 2025
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The omicron variant

The omicron variant

Tayler Washington • December 7, 2021

What is the omicron variant? The omicron variant is the most recent variation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes covid-19. Omicron was recognized as B.1.1.529 by the World Health Organization (WHO) on...

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