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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

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor

Emily Dvareckas graduated from RWU in 2022 with a degree in forensic science. She spent three years with The Hawks’ Herald as the photo editor but also wrote for different sections and helped design the paper in her last year. She is still an avid photographer and loves taking pictures of wildlife.
All content by Emily Dvareckas
Photo from Twerk and Whine event held on March 25. The event welcomed guest choreographer Kaydioree.

Learning culture with Rhythm and Roots

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 20, 2022
Daffodils in Newport in April 2021. The city boasts 1.2 million blooming daffodils during the month of April.

Local April events

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 7, 2022
An Eastern Gray Squirrel in a tree along the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol. Eastern Gray Squirrels make dens in tree hollows, or nests on high up branches.

Animal of the Week: Squirrel

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 31, 2022
Bartender Billy

Bartender Billy

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 3, 2022
Simba hanging out in a Bayside court with his girlfriend, Butterball and Butterball's sister, Ginger. Ginger occasionally visits RWU and plays with Simba and Butterball.

Hoppy to help

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
February 23, 2022
The groundhog saw his shadow on Feb. 2, which means six more weeks of winter.

The groundhog says…

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
February 3, 2022

Hot hits: humorous holiday hits

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
December 2, 2021
Anna was adopted in 2019 from a humane society. She is a mutt and will be celebrated on Dec. 2.

National days to celebrate on December 2

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
November 30, 2021
Marches for women's rights occurred last month as a protest against the abortion ban in Texas.

Your body, your choice. My body, MY choice.

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
November 4, 2021
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 every year. The holiday celebrates deceased loved ones. Skulls, flowers and bright colors are most commonly associated with the event.

Día de los Muertos

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
November 3, 2021
Struggling to come up with costume ideas for Halloween? Take this quick quiz!

What should you be for Halloween?

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
October 27, 2021
Get into the Halloween spirit by painting or carving pumpkins.

Six ways to get into the Halloween spirit

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
October 21, 2021
The Highway of Tears is a 450-mile stretch on Highway 16 between Prince George and Prince Rupert in British Columbia. This stretch of highway has been the site of vanishings and murders of dozens of Indigenous women.

Where is the outrage for missing Indigenous women?

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
October 7, 2021
Mauricio the cat found the couch the most comfortable at Bajah’s Cat Cafe in Tiverton.

Cats, coffee and cuddles

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
September 29, 2021
MSU kicking off their Hispanic Heritage Month Event series with a celebration in the GHH atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Food, bonding and appreciation

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
September 16, 2021
Students walking in between CAS and new SECCM building. Fall semester COVID guidelines say that masks are not required when walking outside.

[Photo] First week of RWU classes with revamped COVID guidelines

Jimmy Sadowski, News Editor
September 9, 2021
Bo Burnham's Netflix special began streaming on May 30, 2021. Before that, he had not had a comedy special in five years.

Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ was well worth the five year wait

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
September 9, 2021
Mount Hope Farm is the home to goats who each have a collar with their name on it.

Get bready for the Mount Hope Farmers Market

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
September 8, 2021
Two ospreys in their nest located at the Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge in Bristol in April 2021. Ospreys spend the warmer months up north when they lay their eggs.

Locations to visit before the cold weather arrives

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
September 2, 2021
Get some charms from the craft store and make friendship bracelets or earrings for a handmade gift to give to a friend.

[Photo] Affordable gifts for graduating seniors to capture long lasting memories

Courtney Caouette, Herald Reporter
May 6, 2021
Jillian Damiani will be attending Columbia University's School of the Arts for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing.

Jillian Damiani

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
May 5, 2021
Natalie Danek will be teaching marine science at the camp at New England Science and Sailing after graduation.

Natalie Danek

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
May 5, 2021
Celebrate graduation with this memorable playlist.

[Photo] Hot Hits: Graduation Themed

Kayla Ivan, Arts and Culture Manager
May 4, 2021
The East Bay Bike Path is a 14.5-mile stretch of paved trail that runs from Providence to Bristol. During spring, the trail offers gorgeous views of the ocean and blooming flowers.

[Photo] Top 6 list of things to do before graduation day

Emma Bartlett, Arts and Culture Editor
May 3, 2021
The Hawk's Nest, located in the Recreation Center, will be renovated over the summer.

[Photo] Hawk’s Nest to get renovations this summer

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
April 29, 2021
Emily and Rachel Dvareckas as toddlers. Growing up, they were always told they looked the same.

From the womb to the tomb

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 29, 2021
These unconventional covers are a mix of music genres.

Hot Hits: Unconventional Covers

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 28, 2021
Championship Melt is the only wrestling-themed gourmet grilled cheese food truck in the world and offers a twist on the classic sandwich.

Beep beep! Make way for the food trucks

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 28, 2021
Ospreys build their nests on telephone poles and platforms and lay their eggs sometime in April or May.

Animal of the week: Osprey

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 22, 2021
Music has the ability to bring people together and has a large impact on our everyday lives.

[Photo] How music impacts us

Kayla Ivan, Arts and Culture Manager
April 22, 2021
Join millions of others for educational and innovative discussions on climate change this week through EARTHDAY.ORG.

[Photo] What does Earth Day have in store?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 22, 2021
The Roger Williams statue is loving the warmer weather on campus.

[Photo] My life as a statue

April 22, 2021
Childish Gambino released 'This is America' in 2018. The music video contained many pieces of American history symbolism.

We need to bring back ‘This is America’

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 22, 2021
Coggeshall Farm Museum is located at 1 Colt Dr. in Bristol, RI.

Udderly great historical farms to visit this spring

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 15, 2021
Many students forget the necessity of taking a break every once in a while to relax. These students took time to relax during the nice weather in March.

[Photo] How to give yourself space

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
April 15, 2021
If you're looking for quiet background music while you study, check out our instrumental influences.

[Photo] Hot Hits: Instrumental Influences

Kayla Ivan, Arts and Culture Manager
April 15, 2021
Decorated tables lined the Commons Tent with queer and trans information and resources.

SAGA’s Pride Week kicks off with Queerfest

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 14, 2021
Caption: Dr. Aaron Allen and Dr. Kamille Gentles-Peart answered questions regarding police brutality, white supremacy and defunding the police.

‘Transformation rarely happens with people smiling’

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 7, 2021
Male cardinals are bright red while their female counterparts art brown with red tinges.

The ABCs of Rhode Island birds

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
April 1, 2021
Dr. Koty Sharp displays the skeleton of Astrangia poculata.

A strange new state symbol

Emily Dvareckas and Rachel Dvareckas
April 1, 2021
Celebrate April Fool's Day on Spotify.

[Photo] Hot Hits: April Fool’s Day playlist

Kayla Ivan, Arts and Culture Manager
April 1, 2021
With April Fools' Day quickly approaching, students should prepare for a day of practical jokes.

[Photo] The foolish origins of April Fools’ Day

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 31, 2021
Maria Hinojosa has spent her career in journalism focusing on Latino issues and culture.

Women who paved the way: Maria Hinojosa

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 31, 2021
Students will have to find new ways to celebrate Easter this year as they have been urged to stay on campus.

[Photo] Tips for spending Easter on campus

Adam Zerman, Business Manager
March 30, 2021
Ida B. Wells traveled the South for two months in order to report on lynchings.

Women who paved the way: Ida B. Wells

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 30, 2021
Mary Ann Shadd was the first Black female newspaper editor in North America as well as the second Black female to receive a law degree in the United States.

Women who paved the way: Mary Ann Shadd

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 29, 2021
Dorothy Fuldheim paved the way for women in journalism when she began broadcasting in 1947.

Women who paved the way: Dorothy Fuldheim

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 28, 2021
Harriet Beecher Stowe is known for her famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Women who paved the way: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 27, 2021
Students waited for their free potato from The Hot Potato food truck.

[Photo] CEN announces spring concert and comedian

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021
Amrita Pritam is remembered as one of the most important female voices in Punjabi literature.

Women who paved the way: Amrita Pritam

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 26, 2021
According to the World Health Organization, over 264 million people suffer from depression around the world.

One year of the pandemic, from the point of view of a clinically depressed person

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 25, 2021
Maya Angelou won several awards for her work in literature.

Women who paved the way: Maya Angelou

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 25, 2021
Listen to hot hits from around the world.

[Photo] Hot Hits: Across Cultures

Veronica Rodriguez, Herald Reporter
March 24, 2021
Aphra Behn is the first woman in English history to make a living wage off her writing.

Women who paved the way: Aphra Behn

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 24, 2021
Kaffeology Café is located at 8 Russo Rd. in Portsmouth, RI. They offer coffee, tea, desserts and their famous milkshakes.

[Photo] Kaffeology Café is Portsmouth’s newest hidden gem

Emma Bartlett, Arts and Culture Editor
March 23, 2021
Toni Morrison published many pieces of literature with most of them focused on the Black experience.

Women who paved the way: Toni Morrison

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 23, 2021
Mary Shelley was a famed author with her most notable novel being "Frankenstein."

Women who paved the way: Mary Shelley

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 22, 2021
Ursula K. Le Guin redefined the genre of science fiction when she began publishing in 1966.

Women who paved the way: Ursula K. Le Guin

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 21, 2021
Thomas Wallace played the guitar and Gabriella Robertiello sang for their performance during the Roger's Miracle Network Talent Show.

[Photo] Roger’s Miracle Network reaches $1,000 goal after talent showcase

Emma Bartlett, Arts and Culture Editor
March 21, 2021
Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first Muslim-American to win a medal at the Olympics as well as the first woman to wear a hijab for Team U.S.A.

Women who paved the way: Ibtihaj Muhammad

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 20, 2021
Mo'ne Davis made history at the 2014 Little League World Series where she stunned viewers with her pitching abilities.

Women who paved the way: Mo’ne Davis

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 19, 2021
Colt State Park is a beautiful place for students to visit when they want to go on small and safe adventures with friends.

[Photo] How to cope with no spring break

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 18, 2021
Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals for track and field at a single Olympics.

Women who paved the way: Wilma Rudolph

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 18, 2021
Get ready to break out in a jig to these tunes.

[Photo] Hot Hits: St. Patrick’s Day Tunes

Emma Bartlett, Arts and Culture Editor
March 17, 2021
Katie Sowers is the second woman to coach in the NFL full-time and the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl.

Women who paved the way: Katie Sowers

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 17, 2021
Serena Williams entered her first tennis tournament before the age of five.

Women who paved the way: Serena Williams

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 16, 2021
Billie Jean King has an impressive record on and off the court as she continues advocating for equal rights and the LGBTQ+ community.

Women who paved the way: Billie Jean King

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 15, 2021
Mamie "Peanut" Johnson was a pitcher and one of the first three women to play professional baseball.

Women who paved the way: Mamie “Peanut” Johnson

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 14, 2021
Benazir Bhutto was the first woman to lead a muslim-majority democratic country. She served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for five years.

Women who paved the way: Benazir Bhutto

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 13, 2021
Cora Reynolds Anderson was the first woman and first Native American to be elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.

Women who paved the way: Cora Reynolds Anderson

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 12, 2021
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the first female head of state in Africa when she was sworn in as President of Liberia in 2006.

Women who paved the way: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 11, 2021
Victoria Woodhull was a fierce advocate for women's rights and free love. She was the first woman to run for president, the first woman to own and operate newspaper and the first woman to own a brokerage house.

Women who paved the way: Victoria Woodhull

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 10, 2021
Jeannette Rankin was a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and became the first women to have a seat in U.S. Congress.

Women who paved the way: Jeannette Rankin

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 9, 2021
Danica Roem was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017 becoming the first out transgender person to serve in any U.S. state legislature.

Women who paved the way: Danica Roem

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 8, 2021
Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her career advocating for equal rights and separating church and state.

Women who paved the way: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 7, 2021
Katherine Johnson performed complex mathematical computations that helped put a man on the moon.

Women who paved the way: Katherine Johnson

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 6, 2021
Alice Ball alleviated the symptoms of leprosy for thousands of people with the introduction of the "Ball Method."

Women who paved the way: Alice Ball

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 5, 2021
Sally Ride became the first woman to go to space on June 18, 1983.

Women who paved the way: Sally Ride

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 4, 2021
Rosalind Franklin's discoveries led to advancements in the fields of virology and DNA.

Women who paved the way: Rosalind Franklin

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 3, 2021
Rebecca Cole worked to provide medical and legal aid to impoverished communities.

Women who paved the way: Rebecca Cole

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 2, 2021
Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes as well as being the first woman to teach at Sorbonne University in Paris.

Women who paved the way: Marie Curie

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
March 1, 2021
According to the CDC, obesity was prevalent in 42.4% of American adults in 2017-2018.

Let’s talk about the big F-word

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
February 25, 2021
John Carter Minkins became the first Black editor at a white newspaper and wrote for several newspapers in Rhode Island.

From oysters to newspapers, these Black historical figures played important roles in Rhode Island history

Emily Dvareckas, Photo Editor
February 25, 2021
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