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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
Isabella Gentile

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief

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The schedule for the Class of 2021 Grad Walk on May 22. Time slots are separated by school.

University alters commencement plans

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
April 14, 2021
Off campus party contributes to COVID-19 case spike on campus

Off campus party contributes to COVID-19 case spike on campus

Isabella Gentile and Megan Julian
March 26, 2021
Class of 2018 graduates participate in commencement ceremonies on May 19, 2018.

Commencement news met with mixed reactions from students

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2021
Two guests per graduate will now be allowed at the university's in-person graduate walks.

University announces commencement plan

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2021
On Feb. 23, RWU Professor of Law David Logan (bottom right) moderated the webinar “Incitement, Insurrection, and Impeachment: Inside the Second Trump Impeachment Trial." Panelists included Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (top left), Rep. David Cicilline (top right) and UNC School of Law Professor Michael Gerhardt (bottom left).

Sen. Whitehouse, Rep. Cicilline give RWU community inside look at second Trump impeachment trial

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2021
Students will begin testing for COVID-19 on campus again this spring, with twice weekly testing in the Field House for students living on campus or taking any in-person classes.

[Photo] Virtual panel covers spring move-in, important details for upcoming semester

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
January 21, 2021
RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis discusses the university's strategies of utilizing testing, tracing and technology to deal with COVID-19 this fall.

COVID-19, university finances at the forefront of State of the University address

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
This self-screening chart, hung outside of the testing area in the Rec Center, helps students determine whether they should attend class based on their university testing frequency and any possible symptoms they might be experiencing.

COVID-19 testing costs prompt proposal to eliminate spring student activity fee

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2020

Pre-Halloween gatherings on and off campus result in consequences

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2020
Campus Starbucks to remain closed for two weeks following positive COVID-19 test result from employee

Campus Starbucks to remain closed for two weeks following positive COVID-19 test result from employee

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020

13 individuals test positive for COVID-19 on campus but negative through state lab

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020

Cluster of COVID-19 cases prompts temporary dining venue closures on campus

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2020

University considers flu shot requirement for students before they return for spring semester

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2020
Students cannot use cardio machines directly next to each other in RWU’s Fitness Center. Certain machines are blocked off to maintain appropriate distance between gym-goers.

[Photo] Students disappointed with Fitness Center operations amid COVID-19

Kristen Dansereau, Sports Manager
September 3, 2020

Four-time mask violation marks first housing suspension this year

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020

University announces new yearlong series

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2020

COVID-19 Q&A with President Miaoulis

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020

Students advocate for change on campus

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020

New satellite respiratory clinic opens on campus

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020

New restrictions limit students but most understand the necessity

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2020

Student Senate and Division of Student Life to fund disc golf course

Isabella Gentile and Megan Julian
September 3, 2020

RWU does not have set COVID-19 case metric to trigger shutdown

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2020

Gathering of around 100 students reported on campus but no students identified

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2020

Coronavirus impacts entire upcoming academic calendar

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
July 30, 2020

New changes planned for 2020-2021: Coronavirus impacts the fall and spring semesters

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2020

RWU committed to reopening for fall 2020 semester

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2020

A rewarding yet unordinary year: President Miaoulis discusses school’s response to COVID-19, future goals

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2020

RWU committed to reopening for fall 2020 semester

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020

University adds additional dates for move out: Two weekends have been determined for students to grab the rest of their belongings

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
April 24, 2020

June orientation sessions to move online

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2020
Dr. Margaret Everett will take over the position as provost and vice president for academic affairs on July 1, 2020.

After extensive search, RWU finds new provost

Ben Crawley, News Editor
April 21, 2020

University confirms COVID-19 case in the community

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2020
Sophomore Samuel Avila has been elected to the role of student body president for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Samuel Avila is RWU’s new student body president: Rising junior elected to take on the role

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
The screen pictured here is what students saw before they filled out their ballots for the 2020-2021 Student Senate and Inter-Class Council elections.

Student Senate and Inter-Class Council election results

Ben Crawley, News Editor
April 3, 2020
The Student Senate Chambers are located in the Recreation Center on campus.

Graduating seniors get to vote in Student Senate elections for the first time

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
April 2, 2020

Provost search still on despite COVID-19 changes

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020
The Student Senate is one of two student organizations who have moved to online campaigning processes, with campus being closed due to COVID-19.

Student Senate, ICC move to online campaigning

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2020

Students react to campus closing for the semester

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
March 27, 2020

No gym? No problem Stay in shape inside the comfort of your home

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
March 26, 2020

COVID-19 updates | March 25

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020

University considers pass/no pass options for remainder of the semester, but decision has not yet been made

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020

New professor to join journalism department this fall: Bernardo Motta brings new skills to the program

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020

Short-term summer study abroad courses cancelled

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
March 19, 2020

RWU prepares for online classes

Ben Crawley, News Editor
March 19, 2020

MARCH 18: COVID-19 Update

Ben Crawley, News Editor
March 18, 2020

Office of Admissions takes preventative measures in response to COVID-19

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020

University considers possibility of remote classes: Faculty members asked if they think courses can run online

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2020

Breitbart Entertainment Editor speaks on campus: College Republicans host Jerome Hudson for “If you think the media hates you, Hollywood hates you more”

Ben Crawley, News Editor
March 5, 2020

RWU Baseball looks to make dog piles this year: It’s either championship or bust

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
March 2, 2020

RWU students in Italy to come home: Coronavirus causes suspension of abroad classes in Florence

Ben Crawley, News Editor
March 1, 2020

Disorderly conduct reported in Recreation Center: Arrest made on campus

Ben Crawley, News Editor
February 20, 2020

Lights, Camera, Action RWU students experience what it takes to make the red carpet

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
February 13, 2020
Ellie Fleming at home plate during a home game.

Upperclassman set the tone for upcoming season

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
February 6, 2020

Student emergency fund set to grow

Ben Crawley, News Editor
November 21, 2019

New engineering building “80 percent” complete

Ben Crawley, News Editor
September 12, 2019
Students will no longer have individual mailboxes in Lower Commons.

Here’s the latest, Hawks

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
September 12, 2019
Coca-Cola vending machines, such as this one by the Fitness Center, will be replaced by Pepsi vending machines starting on July 1.

Goodbye Coca-Cola, hello Pepsi: RWU announces switch in drink vendor

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
May 13, 2019

Chris Costa takes the reins as new student body president

Isabella Gentile, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2019
Senior Phoebe Thaler will be the student speaker at this year's commencement ceremony.

U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Phoebe Thaler to speak at commencement

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
May 2, 2019

What comes up must come down for the Brayton Point Cooling Towers

Megan Willgoos, Managing Editor
May 2, 2019

Lupe Fiasco, Jesse McCartney and Caleb Hawley hype up the crowd at Spring Concert

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 26, 2019

“Planet Forward” reaches 10th anniversary: Former professor, students reflect on creative process and how it revolutionized the journalism program

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 25, 2019

Dance Club members dance the night away in annual spring showcase

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 11, 2019

What’s happening in D.C.?

Ben Crawley
April 11, 2019
Sophomore Mike Delano asks Jason Mattera the first student question during the Q&A session.

College Republicans present Jason Mattera: RWU alum and conservative political activist sparks lively debate on campus

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 28, 2019

Understanding the uniqueness of policing in a small town: Police ride along gives perspective on day-to-day duties of law enforcement

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 28, 2019

Adrienne Wooster advocates for imprisoned scholars through Scholars at Risk Program

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 28, 2019

Hannah B’s journey for love is the talk of the town in Newport

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 28, 2019
ZOILA QUEZADA, Director, Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion“First for me would be rebuilding either what the Intercultural Center was or should be. It should be a place where students are feeling like they can come in at anytime and feel at home, that they can have access to the staff here on a daily basis, and that they are being supported and succeeding.”

Leading faces of the Intercultural Center: Professional staff works to strengthen diversity and inclusion efforts on campus

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
February 28, 2019

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet serenade: The Musicians’ Guild hosts annual fundraising event

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
February 14, 2019
The Hawkettes Travel Team takes the stage for their jazz routine.

Hawkettes take UDA Nationals by storm: RWU dancers place 11th in competition

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
January 31, 2019

No more textbook worries: Cengage Unlimited provides access to over 20,000 course materials for one set fee

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
January 31, 2019

Juuling up a storm: JUUL usage increases on campus

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
December 6, 2018
Senior Cassie Myers' choreographed "Jabbawockeez" inspired by the famous dance group.

Dance Club members dance the night away in fall showcase

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
November 29, 2018

Construction Management Club Finds Success at Competition

Ben Crawley
November 29, 2018

Annual Turkey Basket Drive

Ben Crawley
November 29, 2018
Hayes hits the gym with ROTC during one of their weekly 6 a.m. lifts.

David Hayes strives to achieve goals in the army and beyond

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
November 15, 2018
The Hawkettes Travel Team performs a piece entitled "I Ran," that they will be taking to Nationals in Disney in January.

Hawkettes dance for a cause in 5th annual benefit show

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
November 8, 2018
The Dance Club gets ready to perform and open Rogers Got Talent.

Hit of Homecoming Weekend: Rogers Got Talent

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
October 25, 2018

Pairing jazz music and piano keys: Looking into the musical life of Thomas Schmidt

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
October 25, 2018
Angeli Tillett, Britney Dixon, and Noah Ashe (left to right) get a taste of what it is like to be on stage during a broadcast as a WPRI News Reporter practices in front of the cameras.

“3, 2, 1… we’re live!” RWU students gain valuable skills from shadowing WPRI staff at the RI Gubernatorial Debate

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
October 4, 2018

David Francisco brings original music and an inspiring story to WQRI’s first Coffeehouse

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
September 27, 2018
Winter is ready to enjoy a nice glass of white wine.

Wind down and wine out with David Winter

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
September 20, 2018
This hydroponics system hanging in Lower Commons is growing healthy vegetables that might just be used in the food students are eating on campus.

Hydroponics: What is it? How does it work? How does it affect YOU?

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
September 13, 2018

22 tips for the Class of 2022

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
September 13, 2018
Senior Rachel Bimonte poses during a shoot in downtown Bristol.

Rachel Bimonte finishes senior year in style: Combining her love for journalism and fashion

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
May 3, 2018

Freshmen share their thoughts on end of first year

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
May 3, 2018
WQRI members come together for a photo with the Spring Fest headliner, Ivory Layne.

WQRI hosts Spring Fest: Students jam out to Ivory Layne, Sarah and The Sundays

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 28, 2018
(right to left) Elfreda Hoff, Emily Gravino, Samantha Peck Dionne, and Virakchey Chung, executing their routine entitled "Afrobeat Dance."

Social justice zine “NaDI” launches: Digital publication features “New and Dangerous Ideas”

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 28, 2018

Class works toward improving environment: Student-led projects address wildlife, animal welfare

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 28, 2018
Students dancing in the routine entitled "Troop 401," which had a track mix of "Goodies" by Ciara ft. Petey Pablo, and "Lemon" by N.E.R.D. and Rihanna.

Dance Club dazzles in spring showcase

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 19, 2018
Junior Jake McVey croons a cover of "Dancing on my Own" by Robyn.

Drastic Measures holds Spring Invitational: A capella singers share their talents with audience

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 19, 2018
Tony recently turned 4 years old, and Davis says she can't imagine life without him.

Merging passions, shaping her future

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 12, 2018

Advocacy Seminar fosters real-world change

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 12, 2018
Spencer Cartwright (left) ventures out sailing with RWU teammate Emily Gildea (right).

Journey from the Bahamas to Bristol: Exploring the life of Spencer Cartwright

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
April 5, 2018
Colby takes a break from learning and poses for a shot at the National ACS Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Science by day, music by night: a day in the life of Colby Masse

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 24, 2018

Favorite websites of college students

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
March 1, 2018
Dishware and utensils that some freshmen students have accumulated from Commons so far this year.

Stealing from Commons: Students weigh in on how, why, and when it happens

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
February 22, 2018
Freshmen settle into spring semester

Freshmen settle into spring semester

Isabella Gentile, Features Editor
February 1, 2018
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