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RJ Hall ’24 (left) and Juliet Gentilucci ’24 (right) perform in “Spoon River Antholgy.” 
SCREENSHOT: ELAINA WALL  ’21

SJU Theatre Company: “Spoon River Anthology”

Elaina Wall April 27, 2021

The SJU Theatre Company is presenting a completely virtual production of “Spoon River Anthology,” that is available for free on demand on the SJU Theatre Company website through Kaltura, a video streaming...

James Carter, Ph.D., has been teaching history at St. Joe’s for 22 years and will spend the next two years as the
interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. PHOTO: CARLY CALHOUN ’21/THE HAWK

Q&A with new interim dean for College of Arts and Sciences

Elaina Wall March 30, 2021

The university appointed James Carter, Ph.D., as the interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences on March 22. Carter began teaching at St. Joe’s in 1999 as an assistant professor of history, specializing...

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Faculty Foods: Lisa Baglione’s, Ph.D., mother’s lasagna recipe

Elaina Wall March 23, 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people have spent more time in their homes trying new recipes. The Hawk will feature recipes submitted by St. Joe’s faculty members to connect with one another through...

The Philadelphia Museum of Art currently offers 34 different exhibitions, virtually and in person.
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Socially distant spring activities in and near Philadelphia

Elaina Wall March 16, 2021

It’s almost springtime in Philadelphia, which means people can enjoy sunshine, warmer weather and more time outdoors. Although spring break was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still...

Páez Lotero said arepas are part of her family tradition. PHOTO COURTESY OF CLAUDIA PÁEZ LOTERO.

Faculty Foods: Claudia Páez Lotero’s, Ph.D., Colombian Arepas

Elaina Wall March 9, 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people have spent more time in their homes trying new recipes. The Hawk will feature recipes submitted by St. Joe’s faculty members to connect with one another through...

Maggie Mallison ’21 focuses on creating safe spaces for
members of SJUPride.
PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Student leader spotlight: president of SJUPride

Elaina Wall March 2, 2021

With St. Joe’s students isolated to abide by COVID-19 protocols, chances to connect with fellow students are limited. Each week, The Hawk will offer conversations with various student leaders to help...

A student works at the block printing table during the Day of Dialogue. PHOTOS: DANNY REMISHEVSKY 23/THE HAWK

Hands-on activities help students reflect on Day of Dialogue

Elaina Wall March 2, 2021

Dana Beckwith ’23 selected a piece of wood, carved with an image of a pair of hands holding the earth and a human heart.  She squeezed a small dot of white ink onto another thin wooden board and moved...

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD ’23/THE HAWK

Increased screen time negatively affects mental health

Elaina Wall February 23, 2021

While digital devices and screens have become a primary source of connection during the coronavirus pandemic, that reliance on technology can take a toll on mental health, specifically impacting those...

The Sweet Life Bakeshop is best known for their puddings. PHOTO: LUKAS VAN SANT ’21/THE HAWK

Black-owned businesses to support on Valentine’s Day

Elaina Wall February 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is about sharing and showing love to those around you, and after a difficult year, it’s more important than ever to spread love to one another. The Hawk curated a list of local Black-owned...

Students enjoy outdoor ice skating at Winterfest. PHOTO: LESLIE QUAN ’22/THE HAWK

Winterfest showcases St. Joe’s community

Elaina Wall February 3, 2021

 Hawk Hill Productions (HHP) and the Office of Student Leadership & Activities (SLA) hosted Winterfest, an outdoor and in-person event on Jan. 29 on the Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center lawn, to...

PHOTO: DANNY REMISHEVSKY 23/THE HAWK

Insomnia Cookies opens up on 54th Street and City Ave.

Elaina Wall November 23, 2020

When you open the door to Insomnia Cookies, you are immediately met with the smell of freshly baked cookies and see the glass case stocked with different tubs of ice cream flavors. Behind the cash register, ...

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD 23/THE HAWK

What we’re eating: apple crisp

Elaina Wall November 23, 2020

The holidays are here, which means spending time with family, listening to music, playing games and eating lots of delicious food. If you’re looking for change from your traditional apple pie or surprise...

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