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

The Hawks' Herald
Megan Julian

Megan Julian, Sports Editor

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Megan is captured here with her camera equipment after she had just finished an on camera interview for her journalism capstone course.

My biggest competition yet

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 29, 2021
Senior pitcher Ellie Fleming stands on the pitcher's mound during a double-header against Salve Regina University on April 21.

[Photo] Behind the bat with Ellie Fleming

Kristen Dansereau, Sports Manager
April 22, 2021

[Video] Slusarczyk defies the odds

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 22, 2021
Senior pitcher Ellie Fleming stands on the pitcher's mound during a double-header against Salve Regina University on April 21.

The men's lacrosse team comes together for a huddle after a victory against Eastern Connecticut State University on Tuesday, March 23. The team returned to competition on Saturday, April 3, holding a record of 4-2 so far this season.

‘We are a part of the solution, not the problem’

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 15, 2021
On March 29, Alessia Cahoon was named Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Week for helping the team receive its first victory over Nichols College since 2015.

‘Tennis is my life’

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 1, 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
A video package of the RWU baseball team caused controversy on March 24 as players are seen not wearing their masks correctly.

Instagram video sparks controversy over failure to comply with safety protocols

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
March 25, 2021

[Video] “The goal is to make these men better people”

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
March 20, 2021
The Feb. 28 Maple Hall bias incident has resulted in one suspension.

[Photo] Maple Hall bias incident results in one suspension

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 18, 2021
The university is investigating allegations of a bias incident, noise and vandalism that occurred in Maple Hall Unit 8 during the early morning hours of Feb. 28.

[Photo] Maple Hall bias incident prompts investigation

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 1, 2021
Senior Natalia Villareal is currently President of the Hawkettes Dance Team at Roger Williams University. She is pictured performing in a show in 2018.

Dancers are athletes too

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Members of the RWU Men’s Track and Field Team running through campus wearing masks.

RWU Athletics is hopeful for return of spring competition

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
February 11, 2021
The Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity (TIDE) committee has recently been introduced. Its purpose is to build diversity, equity and inclusion within the NEISA community.

Set sail for change

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
February 4, 2021
Kiki Jacobs is Director of Athletics at Roger Williams University.

Athletic Director Kiki Jacobs reflects on the semester and sports moving forward

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 19, 2020
Senior Captain Heidi Martin working on her technique in tennis practice.

Senior Spotlight: Heidi Martin

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 12, 2020

Athletes reflect on a season like no other

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 5, 2020

Athletic activities allowed to resume after brief suspension

Megan Julian and Kristen Dansereau
October 22, 2020
RWU freshman Rachel Borzone played volleyball throughout her life, pictured above in a match she competed in with her high school.

For the love of the game

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
October 8, 2020

Field hockey seniors teach freshmen the importance of cherishing moments

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020

First week of practices complete

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020

Fall sports return with new restrictions

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 10, 2020

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

Isabella Gentile and Megan Julian
September 3, 2020

Possible return of intramural sports

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 3, 2020

Major sports leagues make solid plays to spread awareness about social injustice and Black Lives Matter

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
August 27, 2020

CCC suspends fall sports

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
July 30, 2020
Sabrina Ionescu posted this in her Instagram after she was picked No.1 in the WNBA Draft.

WNBA draft and collective bargaining agreement create buzz in sports world Why is this only being talked about now?

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 24, 2020
This is a photo of the rendering of the Upper gymnasium floor and what it should look like once the refinish is complete.

Athletic Department announcement receives backlash from student athletes Questions raised as to why resources are allotted in certain places

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
April 2, 2020

Tom Brady says farewell to New England, hello to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Students react to a major change in the football world

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
March 26, 2020

Student athletes react to cancellation of sports seasons

Megan Julian, Sports Editor and Isabella Gentile
March 25, 2020

March Madness and spring sports cancelled Spectators are upset but understanding

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
March 25, 2020

Esports and Women’s Ice Hockey to take on new classification next year: Two clubs moved up to competitive level this month

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020

Men’s Lacrosse is ready to compete in the CCCs

Megan Julian, Sports Editor and Megan Willgoos
February 13, 2020

Hockey creates lifelong relationships

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
Slusarcyzk competes in the sprint event at a swim meet. 

Can’t have one without the other Junior Emily Slusarczyk needs athletics and academics to achieve success

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
February 5, 2020

On and off the court Senior Rich Pugliese defines what it means to be a student athlete

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
Winter athletes will keep working towards their goals over winter break.

Winter sports preview: Where the Hawks are heading this winter break

Megan Julian, Sports Editor and Megan Willgoos
December 5, 2019
Nick Hart competes in ACHA Hockey Tournament in Barnaul, Russia.

Hockey brings Hart big opportunities: Junior talks playing in Russia and creating lifelong friendships

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
December 5, 2019

Turning running into life lessons: Livingston positively impacts running program

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019

“Do it for each other” to get through the race

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
The team rings the victory bell after winning their first playoff game in program history.

Field hockey sets up success for playoffs

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
November 7, 2019

Equestrian team gets ready to ride Senior captain shares details about the competition process

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
October 24, 2019
Ross competing in a rugby game on the Bayside Field.

Ross creates strong values and a love for rugby

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
October 10, 2019
Hannah Palmer shooting on goal in an Ice hockey Game.

From the ice to the turf

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
October 3, 2019

Men’s Rugby is competitive, aggressive but mostly fun

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 26, 2019
Coach Kelly Blackhurst coaching at the game against Fitchburg State University. 

New coach and positive atmosphere gives field hockey a fresh start

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 19, 2019

Sailing into fall season

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
September 12, 2019
The five seniors line up for a picture after winning their doubleheader against Nichols College on April 28.

Softball says goodbye to five

Megan Julian, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019

Never giving up: Sophomore Provencal does not let rejection stop her from playing the game she loves

Megan Julian, Herald Reporter
April 4, 2019

Lombardo gets the best of both worlds

Megan Julian, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2019
Shay Seeks National Title: The nationally-ranked wrestler is competitive, grounded and well-rounded which has influenced his success

Shay Seeks National Title: The nationally-ranked wrestler is competitive, grounded and well-rounded which has influenced his success

Megan Julian, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2019

On the Fly with Cooper Cummings

Megan Julian, Herald Reporter
November 29, 2018

On the Fly with Chris Behan

Megan Julian, Herald Reporter
November 8, 2018

Volleyball Falls to Wentworth For First Time in Over 20 Years

Megan Julian, Herald Reporter
October 4, 2018

Young field hockey team works toward postseason

Megan Julian, Herald Reporter
September 20, 2018

Hawks fall to Golden Bears on senior day

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
April 15, 2018

Men’s lacrosse slips by Lasell College in season opener

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
March 1, 2018
From left to right: Coach Emmert, senior Andrew Gillie, senior Paul Marchese, and senior Connor Lautenschlager jump in after the win.

Men’s swim & dive repeats as NEISDA champions, women’s team places second

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
February 22, 2018
Junior Josh Seabrook (left) and sophomore Brooke Britt (right).

Off the board: A closer look at RWU’s divers

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
February 8, 2018

Swim & dive teams reflect on season-long grind

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
February 1, 2018
Freshman swimmer Allegra Iacovino credits her love of swimming to her grandmother, who once qualified for the Olympics.

The new fish in a big pond: Allegra Iacovino

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
December 7, 2017

Swimming and diving teams earn win over Bridgewater State

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
November 18, 2017
The Roger Williams University men's and women's swimming and diving teams defeated University of Massachusetts Dartmouth on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving defeats UMass Dartmouth

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
November 18, 2017

Swim team means family business

Megan Julian, Herald Contributor
November 16, 2017
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