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The Hawks' Herald

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The Hawks' Herald

Performers at Cabaret in the middle of a number.
Cabaret at RWU Reflects on Power, Politics, and Complacency
Alexa Benson-Amarante, News Editor • April 21, 2026

The Roger Williams University Stage Company wrapped up its weekend run of Cabaret, leaving audiences with a performance that was both entertaining...

Juicy Jeopardy
Cat Moriarty and Lily Neves April 21, 2026

On April 13, the GHH Atrium was filled with hopeful teams for Juicy Jeopardy. The Juicy Jeopardy event was organized by the Health and Wellness...

Hawks Go Global
Hawks Go Global
Olivia Sorrell, Herald Reporter • April 7, 2026

Students enjoyed a night of light jazz and cafe refreshments, including a voucher for free a Starbucks coffee or refresher, as they walked through...

Stay Woke Week’s Success
Brianna Frissora, Features Editor • April 7, 2026

From rollerskates to bounce houses, the Multicultural Student Union’s Stay Woke Week got students up and moving. With the end of the year creeping...

Staff and Faculty chant, hold signs and ring cow bells at the rally.
Staff and Faculty Rally against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting
Brianna Frissora, Multi-Media Director • May 19, 2026

North Campus Residence Hall, Roger Williams University - On Thursday, May 14th, frustrated staff and faculty gathered to rally against the furlough...

Faculty and Staff Rally Against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting
Faculty and Staff Rally Against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting
Brianna Frissora, Multi-Media Director • May 15, 2026

Dr. Brian Williams addressing questions from Senators and attendees.
Interim President Attends Student Senate
Lily Neves, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026

On April 27, interim president Dr. Brian Williams and Chair of Board of Trustees, Heather Boujoulian attended Student Senate after President...

Richard Sullivan
1979 Alum Richard Sullivan to Deliver Commencement Address
Brianna Frissora, Multi-Media Director • May 5, 2026

Richard “Dick” Sullivan has been chosen to deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 and will be an honorary degree recipient....

Drag Queens Summer Woods, Rage Ramzee-Brown, and Gigi Von Shee put on a show at Drag Brunch during SAGA's Pride Week.
SAGA’s Pride Week: Late Night Drag Brunch
Olivia Sorrell, Social Media Manager • April 21, 2026

The week of April 7 featured several events celebrating the diverse identities of the LGBTQ+ community. For the final Pride Week event, SAGA...

Dance Till Dawn: An Electrifying Spring Dance Club Show
Lily Sawyer, Herald Reporter • April 21, 2026

  “Dance ‘Til Dawn,” RWU’s Dance Club show, took place on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. The field house buzzed with excitement...

Courtesy of CEN
Hawks Just Wanna Have Fun – At Spring Week
Lily Neves, Editor in Chief • April 21, 2026

It’s that time of year again, Hawks! Spring Week is finally here!  With a stacked line up of events, the Campus Entertainment Network (CEN)...

Students enjoy plant pot decorating at CEN March Meltdown event.
This Years Heroic March Meltdown
Brianna Frissora, Features Editor • March 24, 2026

This past week, the March Meltdown was in full swing by the Campus Entertainment Network. A yearly event leading up to the announcement of the...

Lily Neves
The End of Beginning
Lily Neves, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026

Dear Seniors & RWU,  In just nine days, the Roger Williams University graduating class of 2026 will turn their tassels and walk across...

Amanda Walsh
The Pursuit of Passion
Amanda Walsh, Herald Reporter • May 5, 2026

I kind of joined the Hawks Herald by accident. I made eye contact with the person manning the table at my freshman year involvement fair, and...

Faculty and Staff Rally Against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting
Faculty and Staff Rally Against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting
Brianna Frissora, Multi-Media Director • May 15, 2026

Student presents at SASH.
SASH Presentations
Cat Moriarty, Chief Designer • May 5, 2026

Students At CEN Block Party Event
Spring Week
Cat Moriarty, Chief Designer • May 5, 2026

   

Juicy Jeopardy
Cat Moriarty and Lily Neves April 21, 2026

On April 13, the GHH Atrium was filled with hopeful teams for Juicy Jeopardy. The Juicy Jeopardy event was organized by the Health and Wellness...

Lacrosse Celebrates Senior Games
Mike Costa, Herald Reporter • April 21, 2026

This past weekend, the Roger Williams University lacrosse community said goodbye to a combined 17 seniors across the men’s and women’s teams...

Junior Short Stop Shannon Starratt slides on base
Battle for the top; RWU softball’s final stretch
Dominic Paquette, Sports Editor • April 21, 2026

Tis the season when the colors come alive as it’ll be RWU’s blue and white seen near the top of the Conference of New England's (CNE) playoff...

New Club Sports at RWU
April 21, 2026