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The Hawk News

The cost of not hiring Jameer Nelson: losing Hawk familiarity

The cost of not hiring Jameer Nelson: losing Hawk familiarity

Alex Karpinski April 2, 2019

I stood by Jill Bodensteiner J.D., director of athletics and university president Mark C. Reed’s, Ed.D., decision to fire Phil Martelli, regardless of the fact that they mishandled the announcement,...

Phil Martelli standing with St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Time for Martelli to move on from men’s basketball program

Alex Karpinski February 26, 2019

Michael Jordan returned to the NBA, Bill Clinton was still in office, Amazon sold its first book, eBay made its debut on the internet, and Phil Martelli began his tenure as head coach for the St. Joe’s...

Tory Lanezs LoVE me NOw album. GRAPHICS BY: KELLY SMITH ’19/THE HAWK

A New Year of Hip-Hop

Alex Karpinski February 5, 2019

Albums to look forward to in 2019 2018 had a number of  unforgettable albums. Amongst the highlights, J.I.D dropped his sophomore full-length project “Dicaprio 2.” Pusha T delivered with his concise...

Graphic by Kelly Smith ’19.

Writing love letters through song

Alex Karpinski October 30, 2018

Artist 6lack releases emotional second album R&B artist 6lack released his second album, “East Atlanta Love Letter,” a compilation of emotion and the confusion of navigating a relationship while...

The St. Joes mens basketball team warms up before a game during the 2017-18 season (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Hawks land record TV exposure

Alex Karpinski September 11, 2018

St. Joe's men's basketball announces broadcasting schedule The St. Joe's men’s basketball team will enter their 2018-19 campaign with a schedule that, according to head coach Phil Martelli, will expose...

Nicki Minaj dethroned

Nicki Minaj dethroned

Alex Karpinski September 4, 2018

Sexism isn’t the cause of Minaj's album release  Contrary to her most recent album’s proclamation, Nicki Minaj is not the “queen.” The current hierarchy of the crown belongs to artists such as...

Rachel Cox 19, Steven Bradley 20, Kelly Corbett 21 and Kali Elfstration 21 during a Senate meeting (Photo by Luke Malanga 20).

Growing diversity in Student Senate

Alex Karpinski April 24, 2018

Creating a more inclusive campus The 18th University Student Senate (USS) was sworn in last week with the most diverse group of student senators to date. The elections have prompted a cautious optimism...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

Election 2018

Alex Karpinski April 10, 2018

PA Senate candidates address ongoing opioid crisis According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid-related emergency-department visits in Pennsylvania increased...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

From “Rags” to “Royalty”

Alex Karpinski March 6, 2018

EarthGang steers towards “Mirrorland." “Royalty” is the final installment of the promised trilogy of EPs released by Atlanta rappers Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus, collectively known as EarthGang. The...

Statistics courtesy of Everytown for Gun Safety as of Feb. 19, 2018 (Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20).

How ready are we?

Alex Karpinski February 20, 2018

St. Joe's community feels more action is needed for active shooter drill The most recent active shooter drill on St. Joe’s campus was in January 2016— just over two years ago. The St. Joe’s classes...

Late season push

Late season push

Alex Karpinski February 19, 2018

Men's basketball on three game win streak With four minutes and 12 seconds left in the second half, freshman Taylor Funk came off a screen and launched a shot from a couple of feet beyond the three point...

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson 20.

Election 2018

Alex Karpinski January 31, 2018

Pennsylvania Congressional map ruled unconstitutional 1. PA Supreme Court Decision The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 22 that the state’s Congressional map “clearly, plainly and palpably...

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