To the Editor:
We are proud to be Hawks. It means that we strive to be greater, serve our communities and maintain the value and humanity of each other. When our fellow Hawks are targeted by people in our community with racial slurs and bigoted statements, we fail because St. Joe’s becomes a place where inclusion is optional. This is unacceptable and we will not stand for it.
The incident reported in last week’s edition of The Hawk is inexcusable and highlights the larger problem of perpetuated systemic oppression at St. Joe’s. The resolution does not solely lie with any particular student, but the university must commit itself to reviewing and reforming its institution-wide policies to make significant change and to protect our students and St. Joe’s. Additionally, we as students understand our integral role in shifting the campus climate in conjunction with our entire community. We must ensure the respect and dignity of every Hawk.
We, the entire St. Joe’s community, need to think of creative ways to address this complex problem. We need to talk and listen to one another about our experiences. We need to recognize that the person next to us is a human being, regardless of our differences. We need to engage in dialogue, express empathy, and support each other. This is our responsibility. This is our duty as Hawks.
Sincerely,
The University Student Senate
SJU Women’s Rugby
Sigma Tau Delta
Adventure Club
The Student Athletic Advisory Committee
SJU Women’s Tennis
Hawks for Just Employment
Women’s Leadership Initiative
Saint Joseph’s University Accounting Society
Saint Joseph’s University Make-A-Wish
SJU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
Bridging The Gap
Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (S-PSEA)
Alpha Omicron Pi
SJU Club Tennis
SJU Pride
Alpha Kappa Psi
SJU Dance Marathon
Alpha Phi Omega
SJU Hawks vs. Cancer
Followed By a Bear Student Theatre Company
SJU Sports Marketing Club
Alpha Phi
1851 Entertainment
The Flock: Allies of Recovery
Sigma Iota Rho
Pi Sigma Alpha
Black Student Union
SJU Improv
Hawks in Flight
Caribbean Students Association
SJU Theatre Company
SJU Hearts of Hope
The French Club/Le Cercle Fraçais
Food Marketing Association
Sigma Phi Epsilon
The University Greek Council
SJU Women’s Club Soccer
SJU Orientation Leaders
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT)
Delta Sigma Pi
Radio 1851
The Squared Circle
Molloy Chemical Society
Economics Society
Latino Student Association
Hand in Hand
Hawk Hosts
54th & City A Cappella
Ignatian Family Teach- In for Justice
SJU Women’s Rowing
Weekly Service
SJU Love Your Melon Campus Crew
Phi Sigma Pi
SJU Men’s Tennis
Alpha Gamma Delta
Appalachian Experience
Business Intelligence and Technology Society (BITS)
SJU Men’s Rugby
54th & City A Cappella
Alpha Sigma Nu
Agape Christian Fellowship
SJU Club Field Hockey
Philadelphia Service Immersion Program
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
SJU Irish Dance Club
SJU Baseball