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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

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief

Rachel Dvareckas was a 2022 RWU journalism graduate who spent four years dedicated to The Hawks’ Herald. She currently takes on more creative roles in marketing and communications positions. She spends her free time reading and playing her with cat and dog.
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President Ioannis Miaoulis (right) and SAAHP Dean Stephen White (left) announcing the $20 million donation from Bill and Joyce Cummings.

RWU partners with the Cummings Foundation

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2022
The Strategic Action Plan can be found on the RWU website under the "Who We Are" tab. The plan outlines five strategic priorities the university will work to implement starting this year.

University announces Strategic Action Plan

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2021
Students are studying, eating and socializing in Global Heritage Hall on the first day of classes.

Fall 2021: What you need to know

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2021
Sagamore William Guy will be one of two people giving the commencement address on May 22, 2021.

Indigenous leaders to deliver commencement address

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2021
The 2020 Diversity Scorecard was released on May 3, 2021, and details data about diversity at the university from the past couple of years.

University publishes Diversity Scorecard

Rachel Dvareckas, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2021
The Hawk's Nest, located in the Recreation Center, will be renovated over the summer.

Hawk’s Nest to get renovations this summer

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
April 29, 2021
Jordan St. Onge was elected student body president for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Q&A with Student Body President-elect Jordan St. Onge

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
April 22, 2021
Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey will join RWU as the Chief Diversity Officer in early July.

Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey announced as new Chief Diversity Officer

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
April 15, 2021
Dr. Koty Sharp displays the skeleton of Astrangia poculata.

A strange new state symbol

Emily Dvareckas and Rachel Dvareckas
April 1, 2021
RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis speaks about his disappointment in student CDO search participation at the Student Senate meeting on March 29.

President and students clash over participation in CDO search

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
April 1, 2021
Lil Nas X's "Montero" has become the subject of intense controversy since its release

Lil Nas X’s “Montero” is the gay anthem we needed

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 30, 2021
Students waited for their free potato from The Hot Potato food truck.

CEN announces spring concert and comedian

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021

Search for Chief Diversity Officer reaches final four candidates

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 25, 2021
Students eating inside of Upper Commons in March 2021. Because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases on campus, in-door dining will now close and re-opening will be reevaluated April 9.

Campus restrictions implemented as COVID-19 cases climb

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 25, 2021
The Feb. 28 Maple Hall bias incident has resulted in one suspension.

Maple Hall bias incident results in one suspension

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 18, 2021
Students living on campus or taking in-person classes have been getting tested for COVID-19 twice per week since the beginning of the semester.

COVID-19 on campus: One year later

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.

Maple Hall bias incident prompts investigation

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
March 1, 2021
Students wait in line at Upper Commons for breakfast on Feb. 10. The dining hall is now open for all three meals for students in pods of four or less.

University updates guidelines for student life

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
February 12, 2021
COVID-19 testing stations on campus have become a familiar sight for students.

Administration puts COVID-19 case numbers in context

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
February 4, 2021
RWU's COVID-19 Data Hub now has university data in comparison to regional data and will have other updated features coming this month.

Changes made to campus life, COVID-19 data portal

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
February 4, 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.

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

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
January 21, 2021
President Miaoulis defended his decision to not send an email following the Oct. 26 incident in the Black LLC at the Senate meeting Monday.

President Miaoulis speaks to students at Senate

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020

Updates on pass/no pass and internship resolutions

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020

Student Senate resolution urges option for pass/no pass grading this semester

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
November 12, 2020
November is National Novel Writing Month and starts the challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days.

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

Amy Martin, Features Editor
November 12, 2020

President Miaoulis announces search committee for new Chief Diversity Officer

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
November 5, 2020
This post on the Instagram account @unity_empowerment detailed the incident that occurred in the Black LLC on Oct. 26, gaining more than 650 comments from students and alumni.

Black LLC incident still under investigation

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
November 3, 2020
The dining tent outside Commons has been removed as the weather is getting colder. The Law School Bistro will now be open and accepting meal swipes.

As colder weather approaches, dining prepares for more students to head indoors

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
October 22, 2020
School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM) Dean Bob Potter spent 21 years at RWU, serving 20 years as dean. He passed away on Oct. 7.

Remembering Dean Robert Potter

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
October 8, 2020
Students gathered in front of the University Library for a candlelight ceremony to honor Black lives lost on Sept. 30.

Candlelight ceremony continues the fight for change

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
October 1, 2020

Family Days replace Homecoming and Family Weekend

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
September 27, 2020
Protestors marched together from the Field House to the front of the library and demanded change from the university's administrators and faculty.

Black Lives Matter protest demands change on campus

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
September 17, 2020
Protestors marched together from the Field House to the front of the library and demanded change from the university's administrators and faculty.

The psychology department gets brainy

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
September 10, 2020

Ways to stay social while social distancing

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
September 3, 2020

Ways to be a better roommate this semester

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
August 27, 2020

Fall plan Zoom session sees big turnout and more discussion on keeping the community safe

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
July 30, 2020

Preparing to go back to RWU

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
July 30, 2020

Protesting in a pandemic

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
July 30, 2020

Roving Eye Film Festival was a virtual hit

Rachel Dvareckas, Managing Editor
May 7, 2020

Orgs are trying to adjust to online engagement

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
April 24, 2020

Acting up in acting class

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
April 24, 2020

Keeping students engaged remotely

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
April 16, 2020
Dr. Webb dresses up in the style of a KISS band member. He dresses up in different costumes for each online class.

Spinning a new type of web for online learning: Dr. Webb brings his unique style to online teaching

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
April 6, 2020

Free resources to use away from campus

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
March 26, 2020

How to be successful at home

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
March 26, 2020

10 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
March 19, 2020

New music director is looking sharp

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
February 13, 2020

“Black history is American history”

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
February 6, 2020

Pod-casting yourself into a new year

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
January 30, 2020
The Providence Place Mall is buzzing with activity as the holidays approach. 

Wrap up your holiday shopping

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
December 5, 2019
The #Metoo class begins the night with introductions. 

#MeToo class continues the conversation about sexual misconduct on campus

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
November 21, 2019
Dance Club lights up the field house

Dance Club lights up the field house

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
November 14, 2019

You booze you lose

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
November 7, 2019

Una Noche Latina

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
October 10, 2019

Survey Says: Campus Feud!!!

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
October 3, 2019

College night at the museum

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
September 19, 2019

Far from home: International students find their place at RWU

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
September 12, 2019
Rachel Howard is graduating with a degree in marine biology.

Where are seniors onto next?

Rachel Dvareckas, Features Editor
May 2, 2019

Cheating in college bears serious consequences: Dean Ed Strong explains how RWU addresses plagiarism, cheating

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
April 11, 2019

Late night talk show features live student entertainment: WQRI hosts its Late Late Show

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
April 4, 2019
Soraya Bussatti is pictured here with bruises on her cheek and neck, designed with makeup to replicate what could be the result of domestic violence.

Niño Angelo Magat raises domestic violence awareness through photography: Recognizing emotional and physical wounds

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
March 28, 2019
(From left to right) Tatevik Khachatryan, Nicholas Polinsky and Michaela Aptt pose with their awards at the Brown University Crisis Simulation.

Negotiating strategies to determine a country’s fate: International Relations Organization takes home three awards from crisis simulation

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
March 21, 2019

RWU alum and K-9 partner recognized nationally for work on the force: Trooper Dan O’Neil and Ruby protect and serve together

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
March 21, 2019
Abby Camire (left) and Emily Kiehl (right) dance in "Fresh Eyes."

Ballroom Dance Club members awe the crowd in showcase: “Dancing with the Stars of RWU” features students and faculty

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
February 14, 2019

Make the college transition easier for the Class of 2023: Become a peer mentor and help students grow

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
February 7, 2019

Exploring the seas in Bermuda: how studying the sciences inside and outside of the ocean enhanced students’ lives

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
January 31, 2019
 2018-2019 Maple RA Staff bonds at Colt State Beach.

RAs are meant to help, but also to report: Are students more concerned with RAs than they are thankful for them?

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
December 6, 2018
The "It's a Small World" event allowed students to learn about different countries and try new foods from these places.

International Education Week opens students’ eyes to new cultures

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
November 29, 2018
Kutz' six-month-old cat Bentley is her emotional support animal, who she could not imagine life without.

Emotional support animals help students who live on campus: Students share their thoughts on the application process and false ESAs

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
November 8, 2018

Learning about Hispanic Heritage: Spanish Club hosts Film Night during Hispanic Heritage Week

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
October 18, 2018
Sofie Andrews (right) holding an Emily Bennett doll while modeling for the role of Emily. She poses with Caroline, a young girl who modeled for Kit Kittredge, who is on the left.

The life of an American Girl Doll: Sofie Andrews models for a year as “Emily Bennett”

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
October 4, 2018

Balancing a business and a degree: Angella Zayerz creates merchandise for all kinds of fans

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
September 27, 2018

Looking into Facilities Management from behind the scenes: Power outages? Weird work orders? They handle it all

Rachel Dvareckas, Herald Contributor
September 20, 2018
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