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February history highlights

February 6, 2020

Feb. 4In 1861, the U.S. Army arrested Apache Chief Cochise in Arizona for raiding a ranch. Cochise escaped his captors and proceeded to declare war. The wars became known as the Apache Wars and lasted 25 years. On this day in 1902,...

An inspiration based on Towle's grandparents.

The story behind the ink

February 6, 2020

Taylor Swift performing at Gillette Stadium in August 2015 during her 1989 World Tour. Swift struggled with her body image and self-care.

Make way for “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana”

February 6, 2020

Hot sneaker releases of the month

Adam Zerman, Herald Contributor

January 30, 2020

Oct. 3 Nike LeBron 17 (black/white) | PRICE: $160Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 (neon yellow) | PRICE: $180Oct. 5 Air Jordan 9 (gym red) | PRICE: $190 Oct. 9 John Elliot X LeBron Icon (beige) PRICE: $250 Oct. 10 Sacai X Nike Blazer mid (black, white) | PRICE: $140 Nike LeBron 17 (Lakers) | PRICE: $160 Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 (neon orange) | PRICE: $180 Air Jordan 34 (black and red) | PRICE: $180 Oct. 12Tyler the Creator X Converse Chuck Taylor (flame) | PRICE: $100 Oct. 24Off-White X Nike Waffle Racer SP (black/white/fuchsia, white/electric green/black, vivid sky blue/black/electric green) | PRICE: $150 Oct. 25Undefeated X Nike Air Max 90 (black/solar red, white/solar red, black/blue fury, white/blue fury, black/green spark, white/green spark, black/optic yellow, white/optic yellow) | PRICE: $150 Air Jordan 1 High "Shattered Backboard 3.0" (orange/black) | PRICE: $150

RWU students rep their '90s fashion on campus.

‘90s fashion is here again What goes around comes back around in the fashion world

January 30, 2020

A history book that transports you back in time

Spencer Wright, Herald Contributor

January 30, 2020

Andrew Roberts’ book “Napoleon: A Life” is not only a comprehensive biography of Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Inside is a tour de force of the entire Napoleonic Wars, the beginning and end of the Napoleonic era and the his...

New Upper Commons artwork benefits not only students, but artists as well

Emma Bartlett, Arts and Culture Editor

January 30, 2020

One of the most rewarding parts of having an art department on a college campus is getting to see student work on display in the university’s buildings.At RWU, there are several spaces where young artists’ work can be spotted, su...

Harry Styles’ “Fine Line” album speaks to self-discovery

Kayla Ivan, Herald Contributor

January 30, 2020

As the new decade comes into full swing, many artists are producing an interesting variety of music that is sure to impact the ‘20s. One of these artists is Harry Styles.After taking over the world in the popular boy band One ...

Gift homemade presents to friends and family

Ashton Waldron, Herald Contributor

December 5, 2019

This time of the year brings joy to many people in different ways. One example of this is traditions, which are important to many families around the holiday season. Traditions are passed down through generations to help keep me...

Classic holiday movies to watch this season

Veronica Rodriguez, Herald Contributor

December 5, 2019

As we enter December, it is time to press play and get ready for Christmas movie marathons. There are over 1,000 holiday films to choose from, but what better movies are there to watch other than the ones that send us back to ...

Stress less during finals: Holiday edition

Kayla Ivan, Herald Contributor

December 5, 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… ish. Before truly embracing the warmth and cheer of the holiday season, there is a mountain ahead of us that has to be conquered first: finals. Don’t fret! Finals week, as daunting a...

The story of Hanukkah

Adam Zerman, Herald Contributor

December 5, 2019

In the Jewish religion, Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday celebrated on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev. The religious observance consists of lighting the menorah, a candelabrum with eight branches and a central socket. Each b...