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The Hawks' Herald

A Rhode Island Vampire: Mercy Brown
A Rhode Island Vampire: Mercy Brown
Abigail Lebowitz, Arts & Culture Editor • October 28, 2025

In March of 1892 the last American Vampire was killed. Her name was Mercy Brown, and she was from Exeter Rhode Island.    It would seem...

When the Fire Alarm Becomes Background Noise
When the Fire Alarm Becomes Background Noise
Ryan Robertson, Managing Editor • October 28, 2025

It’s become a campus ritual I’ve never asked for: the shrill, mechanical caw that slices through my dorm room, a study session, or, at the...

To Cut or Not to Cut: "Shakespeare Abridged"
To Cut or Not to Cut: “Shakespeare Abridged”
Patrick Hydeck, Herald Reporter • October 28, 2025

RWU StageCo’s newest show, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is an incredibly unique show. I can confidently say that I’ve...

"Thank You for Teaching Me" (Haiku)
“Thank You for Teaching Me” (Haiku)
Sofie Vangel, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

A shadow is missed Birds fly through the alleyway  A I cock my head

Students Voice Their Questions at Senate Town hall
Students Voice Their Questions at Senate Town hall
Lily Neves, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2025

“Do you even care about the students at RWU?”    Of all the questions submitted by students on index cards at the Student Senate...

Henry Siravo and Audrey Dolahan Providence
RWU Students at “No Kings”
Brianna Frissora, Features Editor • October 28, 2025

From marching on the Capital in Washington D.C. to the Boston Common and the streets of Providence, RWU students took part in the many “No...

Professor Aimee Shelton cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the CCC lab.
RWU Opens Hands-On PR Lab in Providence
Claire Kelley, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

Roger Williams University has officially opened the Center for Corporate Communication (CCC) on its Providence campus, providing students with...

The Push for Points
The Push for Points
Alexa Benson-Amarante, News Editor • October 7, 2025

If you have opened Hawk Link recently, you may have seen a new feature called “Points.” On the home page, you can see current and lifetime...

New Student News Show: The Rhode Island Rundown
New Student News Show: The Rhode Island Rundown
Alexa Benson-Amarante, News Editor • October 28, 2025

A new student run news podcast has made its debut on Hope Pod, bringing a local news perspective to campus radio. Belonging to Communities of...

RI AG Peter Neronha addresses RWU in the GHH Atrium
RI Attorney General Shares Passionate Views at Campus Dems and Mock Trial Panel
Brianna Frissora, Features Editor • October 7, 2025

“I’m not inspired by the state of our politics here [Rhode Island].” Rhode Island’s Attorney General Peter Neronha said at the Panel...

Criminal Justice Professor, Sean Gorman assists a student with their mug smashing experiment.
Reconstructing Justice
Claire Allen, Herald Reporter • September 23, 2025

On Wednesday, the 17th, I joined Eric Bronson, Professor of Criminal Justice, and Sean  Gorman for the mug smashing event.  Sean Gorman...

A Street Full of Sound at Bristol PorchFest
A Street Full of Sound at Bristol PorchFest
Ryan Robertson, Managing Editor • September 9, 2025

In just a week, Bristol’s very own High Street will turn into a stage as Bristol PorchFest returns on Sunday, September 14th from 3–6 p.m....

A Review of The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
A Review of The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift
Sarah MacDonald, Herald Reporter • October 7, 2025

Before I begin the review, I would like to preface a few points. I have been a Taylor Swift fan ever since I was little (I'd say around 8), and...

AI Takes The Wheel
AI Takes The Wheel
Alex Repass, Opinions Editor • October 7, 2025

I have very mixed feelings about the recent advancement of AI technology. On some platforms, I find it fun to mess around with and see what it...

Four Seasons of RWU
Four Seasons of RWU
Mason Fontaine, Herald Reporter • October 28, 2025

Students at CEN Pick your Poison Event.
CEN’s Pick Your Poison
Cat Moriarty, Herald Reporter • October 28, 2025

CEN held their Pick Your Poison event on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 8 pm in the GHH atrium. The event featured slime making, painting, and...

Confetti falls at the end of the cast's performance of "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'" from Teen Beach Movie
Stage Company Cabaret
Maddy Pino, Herald Reporter • October 28, 2025

Stage Co’s Cabaret was the club’s first student-run show of the year; it featured a collection of musical and dance numbers from various...

RWU Visual Arts Students pose with Halloween decorations near galleries and studio spaces in the SoWa area of Boston, MA.
Affordable Art Fair
Celeste Roberson, Herald Reporter • October 28, 2025

On Saturday, October 25th, the RWU Visual Arts students, accompanied by professors Anne Tait, Michael Rich, and Maya Stern, took a field...

One for the Record Books: Third Hawk to achieve 1,000-career milestone for Women’s Volleyball
One for the Record Books: Third Hawk to achieve 1,000-career milestone for Women’s Volleyball
Dominic Paquette, Sports Editor • October 28, 2025

Senior Setter, Emma Bosco captured her 1,000th career assist in the Oct. 25th game against Wentworth. The Hawks took an 8-4 lead in the second...

Can't Miss RWU Games
Can’t Miss RWU Games
Dominic Paquette, Sports Editor • October 28, 2025

Field Hockey vs Western New England, Saturday, October 25th 1:00pm    RWU’s field hockey team has dominated the Golden Bears in all...