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The Hawks' Herald

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The Hawks' Herald

"Thank You for Teaching Me Haiku
“Thank You for Teaching Me Haiku
Sofie Vangel, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

A shadow is missed Birds fly through the alleyway  A I cock my head

"Meowl" Haiku
“Meowl” Haiku
Lillian O’Donnell, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

Glistening Green Orbs  Coy and curious is she  Came to this strange world

What to Watch this Fall
What to Watch this Fall
Abigail Lebowitz, Arts & Culture Editor • October 7, 2025

It is now the season when cable knit sweaters and crackling fireplaces are beginning to look very attractive to most people. But while you’re...

RWU Opens Hands-On PR Lab in Providence
RWU Opens Hands-On PR Lab in Providence
Claire Kelley, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

Roger Williams University has officially opened the Center for Corporate Communication (CCC) on its Providence campus, providing students with...

The Push for Points
The Push for Points
Alexa Benson-Amarante, News Editor • October 7, 2025

If you have opened Hawk Link recently, you may have seen a new feature called “Points.” On the home page, you can see current and lifetime...

Dr. Ravello Outlines Reboot After Backlash to the Last Campaign.
Dr. Ravello Outlines Reboot After Backlash to the Last Campaign.
Ryan Robertson, Managing Editor • October 7, 2025

Students called the last slogan performative, at Monday night’s Student Senate meeting, guest speaker Dr. Joanna Ravello Goods, Vice President ...

RI Attorney General Shares Passionate Views at Campus Dems and Mock Trial Panel
RI Attorney General Shares Passionate Views at Campus Dems and Mock Trial Panel
Brianna Frissora, Features Editor • October 7, 2025

“I’m not inspired by the state of our politics here [Rhode Island].” Rhode Island’s Attorney General Peter Neronha said at the Panel...

Criminal Justice Professor, Sean Gorman assists a student with their mug smashing experiment.
Reconstructing Justice
Claire Allen, Herald Reporter • September 23, 2025

On Wednesday, the 17th, I joined Eric Bronson, Professor of Criminal Justice, and Sean  Gorman for the mug smashing event.  Sean Gorman...

A Street Full of Sound at Bristol PorchFest
A Street Full of Sound at Bristol PorchFest
Ryan Robertson, Managing Editor • September 9, 2025

In just a week, Bristol’s very own High Street will turn into a stage as Bristol PorchFest returns on Sunday, September 14th from 3–6 p.m....

A Review of The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
A Review of The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
Sarah MacDonald, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

Before I begin the review, I would like to preface a few points. I have been a Taylor Swift fan ever since I was little (I'd say around 8), and...

AI Takes The Wheel
AI Takes The Wheel
Alex Repass, Opinions Editor • October 7, 2025

I have very mixed feelings about the recent advancement of AI technology. On some platforms, I find it fun to mess around with and see what it...

New beginning for RWU athletics; NCAA men’s ice hockey readies for play
New beginning for RWU athletics; NCAA men’s ice hockey readies for play
Dominic Paquette, Sports Editor • September 23, 2025

This fall for RWU will mark the first NCAA games for the Men’s Ice Hockey program, led by first year head coach Christopher Hall. The first...

Rep the Hawks: Must-see RWU Games
Rep the Hawks: Must-see RWU Games
Dominic Paquette, Sports Editor • September 9, 2025

Men’s Tennis at Clark University, Saturday, September 13th 12:00pm   The Hawks have lost four straight to the Clark Cougars, with hopes...

Track Preseason
Track Preseason
March 7, 2025