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The Hawks' Herald

The Student News Site of Roger Williams University

The Hawks' Herald

The Student News Site of Roger Williams University

The Hawks' Herald

The map for the 2024 RWU Poetry Walk outside of the library.
Second annual poetry walk celebrates campus creativity
Alex Repass, Herald Reporter • April 24, 2024

The RWU Library and Writing Center just held its second annual poetry walk in honor of April being National Poetry Month. Any student, faculty...

Students walking around and purchasing clothing at the thrift shop on D’Angelo Commons.
A Thrifty Trove of Treats
Madison Barr and Madelyn T. LaScala April 24, 2024

It was April 15th, 60 degrees and sunny on the quad was the backdrop for this hit event hosted by Feminist United and Sustainability Club. Within...

Wish (Credit: Walt Disney Company)
In defense of Disney’s Wish
Nicole Kowalewski, Herald Reporter • April 10, 2024

Despite the requisite capitalist motives and a mountain of overblown internet criticism, Walt Disney Animation’s hundredth anniversary feature...

Stonewall Terrace 4 is a popular housing option for sophomores at Roger Williams University.
RWU Housing selection process brings stress for students
Caleb Coelho and Lily Neves April 24, 2024

Roger Williams students found themselves in a tumultuous housing selection process as the housing system, operating on a new platform, crashed...

FAFSA changes makes financial aid process difficult for students
FAFSA changes makes financial aid process difficult for students
Lily Neves, Managing Editor • April 24, 2024

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has gone through significant changes. Typically, the FAFSA is released on Oct. 1,...

Students participating in cleaning up the pond.
MNS Pond Restoration
Sydney Zobel, Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024

Over time, our formerly vibrant and lively pond on the Roger Williams University campus has become overgrown and obscured by a thick layer of...

Nicole Kowalewski plays Laurey Williams and Jack Lynch plays Curly.
New England Takes Country: Our Very Own Oklahoma!
Madelyn T. LaScala and Madison Barr April 24, 2024

Get transported 1,692 miles southwest of Bristol, Rhode Island into the comedic romance of Oklahoma! The story follows Curly in his quest to...

Dance Club performs onstage for their spring semester show.

Courtesy of @Espoir_films on Instagram
Dancing the night away with the Dance Club
Abigail Lebowitz, Arts & Culture Editor • April 24, 2024

As I entered the field house the crowd was practically buzzing with excitement. I had arrived almost half an hour before the show was set to...

The schematic of the skatepark area. Courtesy of Colin Martz.
Concrete Contention: RWU’s Newest Addition
Madelyn T. LaScala and Madison Barr April 10, 2024

In recent news of student enrichment, the Office of Student Life has announced the potential installation of a skatepark. Located on the north...

Choose Your Player: Campus Fashion Icons Edition
Choose Your Player: Campus Fashion Icons Edition
Madison Barr and Madelyn T. LaScala April 24, 2024

Dearest fellow scholars,     I think we talk about ourselves too much. To bring our feet a little closer to Earth’s surface we’ve...

What To Do About Creative Block
What To Do About Creative Block
Amanda Walsh, Herald Reporter • April 24, 2024

Usually I’m filled with ideas with what to write for my pieces here. I love to talk and communicate, and have a lot to talk about (hence my...

Men’s lacrosse defeats Nichols College in Morgan’s Message dedication game
Men’s lacrosse defeats Nichols College in Morgan’s Message dedication game
Marleigh Shvanda, Herald Reporter • April 24, 2024

RWU men’s lacrosse team defeated Nichols College 7-4, at home on Bayside turf on Tuesday evening's game played in the beautiful sunny weather...

Head Swim Coach Matthew Emmert standing by the pool. 
Courtesy of Bodie Ibrahim
Swim head coach, Matthew Emmert, to be inducted to RI Aquatic Hall of Fame
Megan Standifer, Sports Editor • April 24, 2024

Swim head coach, Matthew Emmert, to be inducted to RI Aquatic Hall of Fame Megan Standifer Sports Editor After taking over the RWU swimming...