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Jay Hova the “Business, man”

Jay Hova the “Business, man”

Eron Swan December 3, 2019

Why Jay-Z is so successful The mogul genius, Jay-Z, didn’t become a self-made billionaire overnight. Rappers nowadays follow a specific blueprint, one that Jay-Z has embodied since his first album, “Reasonable...

Philadelphias underground music scene

Philadelphia’s underground music scene

Jayne Baran December 3, 2019

Living in Philadelphia is a blessing and should be treated as such. Sure, there is a lot more garbage and noise in the city and maybe the city turns to chaos every time there’s a big playoff game, but...

Justin Penik ’20 hosts two shows a week during the NFL season. PHOTO: Alex Hargrave ’20

Finding your niche with on-campus podcasts

Emma Brenner November 19, 2019

Gone are the days of simply listening to music while going through the mundane activities of our everyday lives. And frankly, sometimes exclusively listening to music can become boring. This is just one...

13 reasons why the show ‘13 Reasons Why’ shouldn’t exist

13 reasons why the show ‘13 Reasons Why’ shouldn’t exist

Faith Cowell October 29, 2019

It’s time to remove this show from Netflix In March 2017, Netflix released their original show “13 Reasons Why,” based on the book by author Jay Asher. The title is in reference to the 13 reasons...

Discussing the streaming wars

Discussing the streaming wars

Khalid Alzubi October 29, 2019

The creation of a “cord-nevers” generation With the upcoming release of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, the “Streaming Wars” are officially underway. Netflix and Disney have been going...

“Company” opens Oct. 24 at the Bluett Theatre. PHOTO: Courtesy of Melissa Kelly Photography

The cast of “Company” ponders friendship, love and marriage

Lily Steele October 22, 2019

SJU Theatre Company’s production of the musical comedy “Company” opens this week in Bluett Theatre. With music and lyrics composed by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, “Company” premiered...

“The Gang writes for The Hawk”

“The Gang writes for The Hawk”

Faith Cowell October 8, 2019

Why “cancel culture” doesn’t apply to “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Since its creation 14 years ago, the sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has brought both glory and disgrace...

GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson 20

Netflix Show creates controversy

Rachel Durante October 8, 2019

At the end of the summer, Netflix released the third season of its original show, “13 Reasons Why,” based on a young adult novel of the same name, which tells the story of Hannah Baker and the 13 reasons...

GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson 20

‘Queer Eye’ picks Philly as next location

Zach Dobinson September 17, 2019

For some St. Joe’s students, their favorite celebrities are right in their backyard. The Netflix original, “Queer Eye,” recently finished filming in parts of Philadelphia for its upcoming fifth season. Antoni...

GRAPHIC: Kaitlyn Patterson 20

K-Pop Crash Course

Alex Mark September 17, 2019

It’s official: South Korean pop music, or K-pop, is taking the world by storm. According to a study done by the Korea Foundation, a non-profit which aims to promote a better international understanding...

From Lil’ Kim to Megan Thee Stallion

From Lil’ Kim to Megan Thee Stallion

Hadassah Colbert September 17, 2019

Assessing sexism and double standards in the rap industry Rap music since its inception has either ignored women as a whole or spoken about them, for the most part, as sexual objects for the taking. To...

Graphic by Kelly Smith 19.

Star-studded songs

Colleen Duddy February 26, 2019

Each year, the Academy Awards bring Hollywood stars together to recognize excellence in motion pictures and the arts. After a glamorous night on Feb. 24, we remember films and the songs in them that bring...

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