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GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK AND BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Public transportation changes leave community members distressed
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
New ID entry required for all campus buildings
September 10, 2025
The exterior of Sister Thea Bowman Hall undergoes construction, Sept. 5. PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Largest campus residence hall opens its doors to first-year students
September 10, 2025
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
Daniel Joyce '88, S.J., presides over the July 23 funeral mass for Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., 25th president of St. Joe's. The mass was held in the Chapel of St. Joseph. PHOTO: SAHR KARIMU/THE HAWK
In Remembrance: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
July 25, 2025
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
The power of equine-assisted psychotherapy
September 10, 2025
Editorial: A call for equitable public transit
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: SATINA SACKIE ’27/THE HAWK
Is wind power as dangerous as Trump claims it is?
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BLADIMIR LEMUS ’26/THE HAWK
Global spending on prescription drugs
September 10, 2025
Crozer shutdown leaves Delco in a ‘healthcare desert’
September 10, 2025
Luke Sanelli ’26 shows off his Bob Ross-instructed painting “Blue Winter” from an episode of “The Joys of Painting.” PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Discovering ‘The Joy of Painting’
September 10, 2025
CROSSWORD: Back to school
CROSSWORD: Back to school
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: BELLA PRIVITERA ’26/THE HAWK
Spread your wings beyond the library with these local cafe spots
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: The return of Ariana Grande
September 10, 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
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 11-16
September 10, 2025
GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
New faces, same goal for men’s basketball
September 10, 2025
ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
14 days, 14 battles
September 10, 2025
Headshot of women's rowing headcoach Kevin Gruber. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Q&A with Kevin Gruber
September 10, 2025
COMPILED BY: TESS MARGIS ’26/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 4-7
September 10, 2025
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
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
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
Editorial Oct. 25
October 25, 2023
Let’s be conscientious of our privileges
October 25, 2023
WYSK: Leases
WYSK: Leases
October 25, 2023
GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK
Q & A with Crystal Morris
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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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
Sahr Karimu • 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
Cara Santilli, Copy Chief • 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
Sahr Karimu • July 5, 2025
News
New ID entry required for all campus buildings
Sophia Galante ’26, News Reporter • September 10, 2025
South African Holocaust and genocide centers aim to promote awareness, reflection
Cara Santilli '24, M.A. '26, Copy Chief • August 9, 2025
In Remembrance: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
Hannah Pajtis, Editor in Chief • July 25, 2025
US funding cuts devastate HIV prevention efforts in South Africa township
Cara Santilli, Copy Chief • June 19, 2025
Community reflects on pope’s legacy
Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor • April 30, 2025
Opinions
The power of equine-assisted psychotherapy
Lauren Davis '26, Guest Columist • September 10, 2025
Editorial: A call for equitable public transit
The Editorial Board • September 10, 2025
Is wind power as dangerous as Trump claims it is?
Catie Jones '27, Guest Columist • September 10, 2025
Global spending on prescription drugs
Olivia Lutz '26, Guest Columist • September 10, 2025
Crozer shutdown leaves Delco in a ‘healthcare desert’
Caroline Kelly '26, Guest Columist • September 10, 2025
Features
Luke Sanelli ’26 shows off his Bob Ross-instructed painting “Blue Winter” from an episode of “The Joys of Painting.” PHOTO: ZACH PODOLNICK ’26/THE HAWK
Discovering ‘The Joy of Painting’
Luke Sanelli ’26, Digital Content Editor • September 10, 2025

For the first time in my life, I wanted to throw something at Bob Ross’ happy little forehead. I’ve been watching Bob Ross’ TV show,...

CROSSWORD: Back to school
CROSSWORD: Back to school
Brennan Dillenbeck ’28 • September 10, 2025

GRAPHIC: MOLLY DETTLINGER ’27/THE HAWK
Currently in Pop Culture: The return of Ariana Grande
Olivia Gasparro • September 10, 2025

An actress, pop star and entrepreneur, Ariana Grande is unstoppable. With a once-in-a-generation voice and chart-topping hits, Grande  has become...

Sports
GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
Sports
This Week’s Athletic Schedule: Sept. 11-16
Tess Margis '26, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2025

ILLUSTRATION: LUKE SANELLI ’26/THE HAWK
14 days, 14 battles
John Ottobre '25, Special to the Hawk • September 10, 2025
Headshot of women's rowing headcoach Kevin Gruber. PHOTO COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS
Q&A with Kevin Gruber
Tess Margis '26, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2025
COMPILED BY: TESS MARGIS ’26/THE HAWK GRAPHIC: JORDAN SHARER ’25/THE HAWK
This Week’s Scores: Sept. 4-7
Tess Margis '26, Assistant Sports Editor • September 10, 2025
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
Special Issues
Mia Messina ’25 poses with her media credentials from the past four years. PHOTOS: MIA MESSINA ’25/THE HAWK
A season recap
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025

As a woman pursuing a career in the male-dominated world of sports journalism, I often feel isolated. With that isolation comes a feeling...

Sports media platforms for women ‘create a community and a sense of belonging’
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

Lily Shimbashi grew up wanting to be the next Erin Andrews, currently a Fox Sports sideline reporter who has become one of the most popular women...

‘There were glass ceilings everywhere’
Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor • April 9, 2025

Before she was the first woman journalist to cover a Major League Baseball beat, Claire Smith was a Penn State college student unsure of what...

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