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The Hawks' Herald
The Student News Site of Roger Williams University

The Hawks' Herald
Luke Brennan

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief

Luke Brennan is the Editor-in-Chief of The Hawks’ Herald, previously serving as Managing Editor (2021-2022), Opinions Editor (2020-2021) and as a staff writer (2019-2020). Luke is majoring in Journalism with a core concentration in Film Studies. Outside of The Hawks’ Herald, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar and watching movies.
All content by Luke Brennan
HALSA's Executive Board and a few of their general members.

HALSA smashes Fiesta Barrio

Luke Brennan, Herald Reporter
May 7, 2023
The Roger statue encourages everyone to go enjoy the warmer weather

My life as a statue

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023

Editorial: One semester left

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022

Hawks for the holidays

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022

A sit down at The Barbershop

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
Editorial: The biggest takeaway from the midterms

Editorial: The biggest takeaway from the midterms

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022

USA happenings: Nov. 8 midterm elections

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2022
As a military spouse herself, Gallardo believes it's helpful for military affiliated students to have a place like MARC on campus.

Military Affiliated Resource Center (MARC) comes to RWU

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2022

Heading into senior year

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022

Chris Redd’s stand up performance

Luke Brennan, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2022
A memorial wreath and carnations of remembrance in honor of fallen RWU veterans Maj. Kenneth B. Goff and Lt. Joesph D. Fortin.

RWU honors veterans with touching ceremony

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
November 11, 2021
RWU released their Annual Fire & Safety Report, in accordance with the Clery Act.

RWU’s 2021 Clery Report

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
October 11, 2021
The Weeks of Welcome events began on Thursday, Aug. 26. The event was hosted by IRHA and The Hawks' Herald and had two food trucks first-year students could choose from.

RWU officially welcomes first-year students to campus

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
September 2, 2021

RWU announces fall COVID-19 prevention policies

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
July 17, 2021

Jeffrey Meriwether appointed SHAE dean

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
June 19, 2021
Working mothers have shown to be disproportionately burdened while telecommunicating in comparison to fathers.

Post-COVID-19 Mother’s Day

Luke Brennan, Managing Editor
May 6, 2021
The constitution says that each state gets the same number of senators. In modern America, however, there are some senators representing many, many more citizens than others.

Do we really need two Dakotas?

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
April 29, 2021
Running while listening to music has been proven to improve your performance.

Why you should listen to music while running

Luke Brennan, Opinions 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.

How to give yourself space

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
April 15, 2021
Many people often wish they could give advice to their younger selves.

An open letter to my 10-year-old self

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
April 1, 2021
Americans are always calling politicians incompetent and just plain stupid, yet only 37% know who their congressperson is.

Do we ask too much of our politicians and too little of ourselves?

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
April 1, 2021
College students are known to have poor sleep schedules.

Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule brings great benefits

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2021
Boxer “Hurricane” Rubin Carter, who’s unjust imprisonment in 1966 draws many similarities to the murder of George Floyd.

“Hurricane” Rubin Carter and his parallels to George Floyd

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
March 18, 2021
More and more Americans are getting involved in national economic issues

Should there be a maximum wage?

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2021
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, only 36.8% of U.S. adult males get treated for mental illness compared to 49.7% of females.

Destigmatize male mental health

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
February 11, 2021
Pictured here is one of the COVID-19 testing stations in the Upper Gym at Roger Williams University. Hand sanitizer in public spaces has become commonplace during the pandemic.

Managing expectations of the pandemic post-2020

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2021
Many Americans will be celebrating this Thanksgiving with empty chairs at the dinner table.

Be thankful for your health

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
November 19, 2020
Trump meets with Obama in the Oval Office.

Why Trump’s presidency is largely defined by Barack Obama

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2020
Playing an instrument is a fun way to destress and express creativity.

Why you should learn to play a musical instrument

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2020
Thanksgiving is known for bringing uncomfortable political discussions, especially in an election year.

Bracing for a tense Thanksgiving with relatives

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2020
The case for ranked choice voting

The case for ranked choice voting

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
October 22, 2020

“It’s Chaos, Be Kind:” Managing your anxiety during a pandemic

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2020

Life imitating art

Luke Brennan, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2020
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