The Hawk

Over the summer some changes were made to a few of the parking options at Saint Joseph’s University.

On Aug.17th a new system of timed parking fees was installed at the Hawks Landing parking garage. With this new system, parking will still be free for students with swipe access or anyone who leaves their car there for less than 30 minutes. But after the time allotment of 30 minutes, visitors will begin to be charged.

Recent changes and updates were made to two Saint Joseph University policies regarding sexual misconduct and sexual violence and discrimination, and harassment.

On June 15 two new campus-wide policies, the Sexual Misconduct Policy and a revised Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation went into effect after gaining approval from both the University Council and Board of Trustees.

Recent changes to federal law required that universities update their sexual misconduct policies in accordance with The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and amendments to The Clery Act.

The new St. Joe's Sexual Misconduct policy includes exact definitions of what is considered to be sexual misconduct as well as how a survivor can go about handling a situation that has occurred.

“It was a beautiful service, and we are truly grateful to the Reimold family for joining us to celebrate his life,” said Peter Norberg, Ph.D., professor and chair of the English department. “Spending time together afterwards sharing stories of Dan’s passion for his work and his great sense of humor was a blessing for all of us.”  http://bit.ly/1LWsMZN

When I took a trip to Greenland Nursery a few weeks ago, I was surprised to find that Fairmount Park, in which the nursery is located, is an easy 10 minute drive from Saint Joseph’s University. I almost felt guilty; I never really bothered to find out what greenery thrived even slightly outside the bounds of campus. I found some solace in the fact that I discovered Merion Botanical Park as a freshman. It quickly became one of my favorite spots to get away from school, stress, and anything else that was worrisome. Whether I passed the time reading, walking, or listening to music, having access to that park was a huge stress reliever for me. http://bit.ly/1zcRJgV

What started as a “Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred” obsession has become a lifelong dedication for fitness guru Cristiana Caruso, ’16.

From following regular workout regimens to building meal plans through her favorite fitness blog, Blogilates, Caruso’s passion for all things physically fit is a huge part of her day-to-day life. Living by the motto “Train insane or remain the same,” she is inspired to not only keep herself in shape with high-intensity interval and circuit training, but to share a piece of the fitness craze with newcomers. http://bit.ly/1zcRmmz

The end of the semester is fast approaching and I’m sure you’ve been planning your to-do list for the coming summer months. It’s summertime, so you’ll want to go somewhere where you can be outdoors. You think it’d be nice to meet new people and make some more friends. You love listening to music, whether it be your absolute favorite bands or new artists that have just been discovered. Maybe you even like the thought of camping, at least for a couple of days.

Lauren Mifsud 

With Earth Month soon coming to an end, there are many ways we can continue to implement environmentally-friendly practices into our daily lives. While many think of these habits as being only externally beneficial, there is a dietary routine that will have us feeling and looking better while simultaneously becoming more conscious of the natural world—the Paleolithic, or Paleo, diet.

Dave Palmen, ’17, a Phoenixville, Pennsylvania native and a cheerleader here at St. Joe’s, is leaving Hawk Hill to satisfy his hunger for the culinary arts. By fall, the former accounting major will be at The Art Institute of Philadelphia majoring in Culinary Arts and stirring up plans for his future. Palmen’s dream is to take his passion for southern cuisine and open a restaurant in Tennessee called Train’s BBQ—the nickname he earned on his high school baseball team.

Themed “Dinoland,” the 39th annual Hand in Hand Carnival took place this Saturday, April 18. Hand in Hand is an organization that raises awareness for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The student-run organization hosts different awareness events and fundraisers throughout the year, such as Hand in Hand Harvest in the fall and an annual carnival in the spring. Over 300 guests with disabilities come each year to enjoy the carnival, and each are paired with a St. Joe’s student or a volunteer high school friend for the day. Game booths are run by different student organizations, lunch is prepared by Hand in Hand’s food committee, and bingo and coloring rooms offer quieter activities for other buddies to enjoy. 

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Mark C. Reed