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

The Hawks' Herald
Amy Martin

Amy Martin, Features Editor

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This year's Spring Week is tropical themed.

Surf into spring with Spring Week

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 25, 2022

The Great Roger Cake-Off

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 22, 2022
It is time for spring cleaning but with that comes a lack of motivation.

Need motivation for spring cleaning?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 6, 2022
CEN’s Spring Concert will feature Bryce Vine with openers Social House and Olivia Knox.

Spring to these spring events

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 31, 2022
Students have found the past two years extremely difficult because of the pandemic.

Two years, too many

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 25, 2022
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. This year's theme is #BreakTheBias.

Breaking the bias on International Women’s Day

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 3, 2022
Forensic Science Club members at the Nov. 4, 2021, meeting. The club began at the beginning of the fall semester and received full club status in mid-November.

Case title: Forensic Science Club spotlight report

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 23, 2022
There are many events to celebrate Black History Month throughout Rhode Island.

Local Black History Month events

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 8, 2022
This year's Lunar New Year is on Tuesday, Feb. 1, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

What the Year of the Tiger will bring

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 3, 2022
Every year, the community of Bristol gets together and celebrates the winter holidays early.

Join festive celebrations in Bristol

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 29, 2021
According to Dr. Erin Tooley, practicing gratitude can improve the quality of life.

The importance of gratitude

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 15, 2021
Daylight Saving Time begins on Nov. 7 which is when the clocks will be set back an hour.

Falling back this Daylight Saving Time

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 3, 2021
Laurie Strode of the 'Halloween' series is an iconic horror movie survivor.

How to survive a horror movie

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 28, 2021
Wearing costumes for Halloween originated from when the Celts dressed up in order to confuse evil spirits and avoid harm during the Celtic festival of Samhain.

History of Halloween

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 27, 2021
CEN will be hosting the City Ghost Walk with the Providence Ghost Tour in Providence on Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Watch out for Wicked Week

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 19, 2021
Aleyra Lamarche is the new Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Student Success. Her office can be found in the Intercultural Center on campus.

Welcoming new Assistant Director to RWU

Amy Martin, Features Editor
September 29, 2021
Illusionist Lyn Dillies performs a magic trick on her assistant TJ. After spinning the box around a few times, she revealed that his torso has somehow twisted.

Magic of Lyn visits RWU

Amy Martin, Features Editor
September 13, 2021
The SPLO office is located in the Recreation Center in Suite 206. Student leaders can visit and propose event ideas for their club or organization.

What’s in store for clubs and organizations this semester

Amy Martin, Features Editor
September 8, 2021
CEN's poster that details the information about the different events of 1, 2, 3 Weekend. This year's theme is On the Rhode Again, showing how the community is ready to hop back in the wagon and move forward.

On the Rhode Again with CEN

Amy Martin, Features Editor
September 2, 2021
Provincetown sits on the northern point of Cape Cod. The Pilgrim Monument is a historic landmark of the small town.

Check out these New England spots over the summer

Amy Martin, Features Editor
May 4, 2021
Tyler Pratt shows off the bass he caught for Fishing Club's fishing derby.

Cast a line for the Spring Bass Derby

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 28, 2021
Join millions of others for educational and innovative discussions on climate change this week through EARTHDAY.ORG.

What does Earth Day have in store?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 22, 2021
Drag queen Morgan McMichaels hosted SAGA's Drag Bingo.

Starting the weekend right with Drag Bingo

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 19, 2021
Former NFL player Wade Davis discusses his experience as an openly gay man in the sport.

It’s time to think critically

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 17, 2021
Students were able to take a handful of free MSU merch, as well as participate in activities like making a DIY lip scrub and coloring.

Taking a break at the Mental Health Event

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 11, 2021
The World Health Organization has made building a fairer, healthier world its focus for this year’s World Health Day.

Building a fairer, healthier world this World Health Day

Amy Martin, Features Editor
April 7, 2021
With April Fools' Day quickly approaching, students should prepare for a day of practical jokes.

The foolish origins of April Fools’ Day

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 31, 2021
Seasonal allergies are on the rise with spring now upon Roger Williams University.

Is it seasonal allergies or COVID-19?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 25, 2021
Colt State Park is a beautiful place for students to visit when they want to go on small and safe adventures with friends.

How to cope with no spring break

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 18, 2021
Students were able to experience a sunny day along Mount Hope Bay for Study Break Day.

Anticipated Study Break Day is here

Amy Martin, Features Editor
March 11, 2021
The logo for Roger Williams University's Esports Club.

Gaming with the Esports Club

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 25, 2021
The Intercultural Center promoted the Feb. 10 event using this flyer.

BIPOC open mic night brings students and community members together

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 17, 2021
SAGA is focusing its time on three pillars this semester.

SAGA sets new goals for spring semester

Amy Martin, Features Editor
February 11, 2021
Thanksgiving can mean something entirely different this year, with people acknowledging what is truly important to them.

What does Thanksgiving mean this year?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 19, 2020
Christmas staples such as Christmas trees, string lights, and outdoor displays have already begun to illuminate homes.

Christmas is coming early

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 19, 2020
November is National Novel Writing Month and starts the challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days.

Go grab your pen, it’s National Novel Writing Month

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 12, 2020
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated on Nov. 5 to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 6, 2020
Students will be studying for finals in the coming weeks as the semester nears its end.

Tips for getting through finals during a pandemic

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 5, 2020
A work-in-progress pumpkin with the carving kit handy nearby.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Carve-Off

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 30, 2020

SCREAM-ing at the drive-in

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 26, 2020
Dollar Tree decorations are easy on the wallet and amazing on the walls like these items that (un)liven up the room.

Spooky, scary Halloween decor ideas

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 22, 2020
Are you ready for Wicked Week?

Are you ready for Wicked Week?

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 22, 2020
RWU Dance & Performance Studies students in fallen positions for the start of the event.

STANDing tall against domestic violence

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 17, 2020

Club Spotlight: Add Nothing

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 8, 2020

Our local cryptid friends of New England

Amy Martin, Features Editor
October 1, 2020

CEN’s Evening of Embroidery got students thready to create art

Amy Martin, Features Editor
September 21, 2020

Quick and easy recipe ideas for college students

Amy Martin, Herald Reporter
September 17, 2020

Things to do instead of partying during a pandemic

Amy Martin, Herald Reporter
September 10, 2020
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