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RWU moves to COVID Dr. Anthony Fauci to deliver keynote Operating Level Yellow commencement address Jimmy Sadowski News Editor

Dr. Anthony Fauci will be delivering the 2022 commencement address. Courtesy of NIAID

He has advised us on the pandemic from our phones, computers and TV screens for the last two years. Now Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States Dr. Anthony Fauci will be coming to Roger Williams University’s Class of 2022 Commencement.

Gracie Munnie Herald Reporter

On Friday, May 20, Fauci will deliver a keynote address and receive an honorary degree. On the @myrwu Instagram post announcing the news, RWU said the university teaches students to investigate and solve complex problems. They credited Fauci with his, “experience in navigating the challenges of the nation’s public health crisis provides students a real-world example of interdisciplinary thinking in a complex world.” Responses from people on the Instagram post tended to be more critical of Fauci. Senior Jake Frissora replied “Ruins a college experience and then gets to laugh in our face about it.” Junior Brooke Greatsinger replied, “Whether you like him or not, whatever you see him as, why would you pick someone so polarizing?” Alumni Alexis Brooke replied, “Was a proud alum until today (thumbs down emoji).”

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Mixed thoughts from students on new EverFi trainings Jimmy Sadowski News Editor The return from Spring Break also marked the conclusion of new EVERFI training courses for sophomores and juniors. Sophomores had to take one course while juniors had to take two. The course for sophomores was about sexual assault prevention and healthy relationships while the two courses juniors took covered allyship and bystander intervention. Sophomore Adam Horwitz said he thought he learned important information about relationships during the course. “I think I learned the signs of what an unhealthy relationship looks like,” said Horwitz. “It’s good to know if you find yourself in that situation and to know what to do in the future.”

In Horwitz’s opinion, the course was highly effective. “EverFi hit upon all the main points,” said Horwitz. “If you really take your time and look into that stuff, you’re going to end up learning a lot and it will be very useful information.” However, some people may not pay close attention to their EverFI training. “I know some people could probably use the training, but at the same time are those people paying attention to the training?” said freshman Sam Gibson. “In order for people to pay more attention, they should make it [EverFi training] in a way where you can’t speed run through it.”

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After over two years of a global pandemic, it seems like a return to normalcy might be in sight. As of Saturday, March 26, Roger Williams University has moved to COVID Operating Level Yellow. Vice President of Student Life, John King said return from Spring Break COVID-19 metrics were what the university hoped for to implement Level Yellow. “Positivity rate is below 0.5% and we had approximately 15 students and employees who reported testing positive over break through self test before returning to campus, which is exactly what we were hoping would happen,” said King. “We’ve had about 18 positives this week [week of March 21], through the testing center and also through health services.” The pandemic will continue to factor into university operations. “Obviously COVID-19 is still an issue, it’s still out there it’s still something we have to be mindful of particularly when individuals have symptoms,” said King. “The best approach, rather than doubting the symptoms, is to just get tested and to be able to rule that out.” Several COVID metrics from local and state levels were trending lower according to King. These metrics include Rhode Island hospitalization rates and ICU rates, local positivity rates and case counts and campus positivity rates. Level Yellow at RWU lifts many mask restrictions across campus. However, individual faculty members can require masking at any time, as well as any group activities or campus events.

King said the testing center will be open the same hours and days as it previously was, just with fewer staff members present. Fully vaccinated and boosted students and employees who tested at least once last week throughout the testing center can now test every other week through the semester until further notice. King said that not all students complied with the two Spring Break clearance testing, which will affect their ability to attend class. “Any student who did not test at least once this week in the campus testing center this week will be contacted soon by Student Life and notified that they may not enter class next week until they have a negative test result from our campus testing center.” Testing procedures for those who missed clearance testing will be different. “Fully vaccinated students who missed return from Spring Break clearance testing will be required to comply with one additional week of weekly testing April 4 – 7, and then can begin every other week testing for the rest of the semester until further notice,” said King. Vaccine-exempt students and employees, or students and employees who have not filed their booster shot information with health services will test twice weekly until further notice In regard to those who still choose to mask in indoor settings where it is now optional King said, “We want masking to be seen as a preventative, smart decision, that nobody should have an issue with. Just because someone is masking we shouldn’t assume anything.”

Mae Bogosian (left) and Keyana Rubino (right) enjoy being in their Intro to Design class without their masks. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

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Some responses were positive, however. Junior Devin Thiesen replied, “Opinions aside, having someone as influential and prominent as him, it’s a great achievement for RWU. Hoping he delivers a great speech.” A large number of debates were had in the comment section over the announcement. Senior Jason Regan replied, “Unsurprising amount of ignorance in the comment section.” On the RWU Facebook post, the majority of responses tended to be positive. Junior Matt McBride replied, “I think a lot of people forget that Dr. Fauci is not a politician, and was a renowned scientist well before COVID - a scientist is a great speaker for a school with so many science students.”

Alumni Caitlin Engle replied, “Alum and current biological sciences educator here and I could not be more proud. RWU will be welcoming some of my students to the incoming freshman class!! Congratulations and wish I could attend!! (Clapping emoji)” RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis said in a March 28 email from Public Affairs, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Fauci join our distinguished group of honorary degree recipients and address our graduates and their families. We cannot imagine a more ideal leader to share insights on tackling monumental challenges and to inspire our graduates on how best to thrive in today’s global society.” This commencement will be the first where all graduates (undergraduate, graduate and law) are honored in a single ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.

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Junior Kris Johnson said he thought the courses juniors had to take were not necessary for him personally due to knowledge on sexual assault prevention. “Growing up I’ve been told it’s [sexual assualt] not something you should do. You don’t sexually assault someone,” said Johnson. “That’s not right. It’s illegal and there are so many different levels of wrong. Depending on the person the course might be necessary, but for the most part, it is not.” Junior Melanie Straub said she thought the courses can be useful and thought, “It’s just basic common sense everyone should know, but sometimes it can be good to brush up on it.” Senior Ian MacFarlane said all class years should have the additional EverFi training. “I think it’s better to have that general knowledge for everyone,” said

MacFarlane. “I think it can benefit every student. I don’t think it should be specific to just sophomores and juniors, freshman, seniors and grad kids should have it.” The courses were mandatory and senior Paul Schnadig said he thought the courses should not be. “I’m more on the stance that they should not be mandatory because I don’t think they are particularly useful,” said Schnadig. “I don’t think that they’re going to lead to behavior change. I think that will come through interrogating yourself and doing whatever work it takes to change your view on something.” Horwitz said making courses mandatory would be the only way to make a large number of students do them. If they were optional not many people would do them. Associate Dean and Title IX Coordinator Jen Stanley said on Tuesday, March 22, that feedback from students from the courses was still being analyzed.

THE GAVEL

Your source for Student Senate news Hi Hawks! This past Monday, Student Senate and the InterClass Council had their declarations of intent for the upcoming elections. Elections will take place on April 6 and 7. A link to vote will be sent through email. If you have any questions regarding the elections, please contact elections.senate@g.rwu.edu. Over the next two weeks, the Sustainability Council and the Student Life Committee will be going on a Sustainability walk around campus. The walk will conduct an audit of sustainable practices in all academic buildings as well as parking lots. If you’re interested in participating or learning more, please reach out to sustainability.senate@g.rwu.edu. Club Treasurers and officers, just a reminder that club budgets are due on April 4. Please fill out the form on Hawk Link and feel free to reach out to clubsandorgs. senate@g.rwu.edu with any questions. As always, follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter @RWU_Senate and try to attend our weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Tefft White Center on the first floor of the library. Our meetings are recorded so if you can’t make the meetings, you can watch the recordings on the Senate YouTube page - so make sure to check those out!

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Students have mixed reactions to the required EverFi training boosters. Some believe it was a waste of time and others found it to be beneficial. Courtesy of EverFi

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Spring to these spring events Amy Martin Features Editor

Spring is finally here at Roger Williams University. After months of being trapped indoors by the freezing temperatures of winter, clubs and organizations on campus are throwing a number of events outside throughout the month of April for students to attend. Stay Woke Week: Field Day

When: April 1 from 3 to 5 p.m.

For the final day of Stay Woke Week, the Multicultural Student Union is hosting a fun field day on the Global Heritage Hall (GHH) Lawn. Join the organization for games, activities and food that will help students reconnect with their inner child.

FEATURES March 31, 2022

Animal of the week: Squirrel

Cake-Off

When: April 22 from 7 to 10 p.m.

It is time for the annual Cake-Off to take place on campus. Compete in this year’s cake decorating competition and see if you have what it takes to win.

Spring Week

When: April 25 to April 30

The Campus Entertainment Network (CEN) invites students to celebrate the end of the academic year with its annual events, including Quad Fest, the Spring Concert and the Block Party. For more information on upcoming events, check out Hawk Link.

Pride Week

When: April 4 to April 8

Join RWU’s Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) to celebrate Pride Week. On Monday, April 4, Queerfest will take place in D’Angelo Commons, offering games, music and more. On Wednesday, April 6, SAGA is hosting a night-time Drag Brunch in the GHH Atrium from 8 to 10 p.m. Finally, on Friday, April 8, SAGA is encouraging students to participate in the Day of Silence, where they will then break their silence on the GHH patio at 5 p.m. to yell into Mount Hope Bay.

SAGA’s Queer Fest in 2021. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

An Eastern Gray Squirrel in a tree along the East Bay Bike Path in Bristol. Eastern Gray Squirrels make dens in tree hollows or nests on high up branches. Emily Dvareckas/ The Hawks’ Herald

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CEN’s Spring Concert will feature Bryce Vine with openers Social House and Olivia Knox. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

The Eastern Gray Squirrel, most commonly referred to as a “squirrel,” is a small rodent that lives in North America. Lately, there have been a lot of these creatures running around campus. You can probably see some resting in their homes as they live mostly in the cavities of trees or in nests high up in the branches. Squirrels are scatter-hoarders, meaning they grab their food and stash it for later. Later could mean hours, or it could mean months. They have excellent spatial memory and rely heavily on their sense of smell, which both help them remember where to retrieve their food. Squirrels mostly feed on seeds, berries and nuts. During the summer, they eat buds, flowers and bark from the inside of trees. However, if food is scarce, they will eat insects, small birds, eggs or amphibians.

Male and female squirrels do not have distinct differences. During mating seasons, male squirrels compete against other male squirrels for a female squirrel. These rodents do not form bonds and will mate with multiple squirrels in their life. Typically, squirrels breed from December to February and May to June. On average, they have a litter size of four babies, and adulthood is reached around nine months. In order to communicate with each other, squirrels use different sounds similar to a bark, in addition to purrs, buzzes and clicks. They can also be seen flicking their tails as communication. Squirrels do not like the heat so they are most active two hours after sunrise and two to five hours before sunset. In the winter, they are not as active and will only be out for a few hours before sunset. As winter is finally drawing to a close, get ready to see more squirrels scurrying about.

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ARTS & CULTURE March 31, 2022

Brick Pizza Co. is Bristol’s new pizza destination Gabriella Boretti Herald Reporter

Brick Pizza Co., located at 500 Wood St. in Bristol, serves brick oven pizzas, craft cocktails and divine desserts. From the minute Brick opened its doors just a few months ago, the place was filled with eager residents dying to try out a new spot. The name suits this pizzeria as the ambiance of the whole restaurant is defined by brick and cobblestone. A large light-up sign promoting “Brick” hangs at the entrance, inviting passersby inside. Everyone, from the hostesses, owners and even the servers, had smiling faces, high energy and positive attitudes. The staff was dressed in jeans and button-down shirts. Each crew member had a different colored button-down which made the restaurant seem lively and fun, allowing the staff to embrace whatever color they were feeling. The kitchen was open-faced and the

brick ovens were visible for customers to see. It gave off a homey and exciting vibe. The bar was on the opposite side of the restaurant, allowing customers to choose between a more traditional dining atmosphere or getting a drink and watching a game at the bar. The tables were made out of brick with candles lighting each glass tabletop. Brick’s cocktails included the Delektable ($12), Passionfruit Martini (11), Mezzo Spritz ($13) and many more. Bottles of sparkling and tap water were also offered for the table. The Aranci ($13) was a killer appetizer made out of arborio rice, prosciutto, parmesan, tomato-basil puree and micro basils. The serving size was a little small as only three medium-sized arancis were served. However, they were served in hot marinara sauce and every bite was to die for. Other appetizers included Brick Oven Wings ($14), a Charcuterie and Cheese Board ($16), Calamari ($13) and many more.

The brick oven pizza was hot, spicy and flavorful. The Bristol Pizza consisted of sauce fra Diavolo, mozzarella, native chourico, linguica, cherry pepper rings and fresh parsley ($17). The Buffalo Pizza was made up of house-made buffalo sauce, buffalo spiced DaSilva Farm chicken, green onions, mozzarella, buttermilk-blue cheese sauce and scallions ($16). Other pizzas included the Veg ($17), Shroom ($18), Sausage ($16) and more. To top off the meal, our waitress offered dessert choices. Desserts are changed each night and made to order. The salted caramel cookie brownie sundae ($8) with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, a cherry and topped with homemade toffee was a 10/10. The food is great, the atmosphere is welcoming and the prices are reasonable. The next time you and friends or a loved one are hungry and looking for a casual place with great

food, Brick is definitely one to try. Reservations can be placed through their website and are a good idea as the place is packed almost every night. Their current hours are 4-10 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Friday as well as 12-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Brick Pizza Co. in Bristol is a great new eatery featuring delicious brick oven pizza. Gabriella Boretti/The Hawks’ Herald

‘A.D. 16’: A riotous world premiere musical about crushing on a 16-year-old Jesus Nicole Kowalewski Arts & Culture Editor

It is not easy being a girl in Nazareth, especially when you are new in town and rumored to be cursed with seven demons. Mary Magdalene is having a hard time adjusting to her new home… until she meets the boy next door, the

teenage son of a carpenter. He is handsome, sensitive, different from any boy she has ever known…and he also happens to be Jesus. Talk about star-crossed. “A.D. 16” is a witty, contemporary and wholly unique world premiere musical that explores the question of what it was like to be an outspoken woman in Biblical times. Mary

Mary Magdalene falls hard for 16-year-old Jesus in the world premiere of “A.D. 16.” Courtesy of The Olney Theater Center

Magdalene, as the most-referenced woman in the Bible (other than the Virgin Mary herself), serves as our headstrong protagonist for a look into the lost teenage years of Jesus Christ. By imposing modern language, music, and clever pop culture references on a Biblical setting, “A.D. 16” depicts a world where the universal compassion of Jesus of Nazareth’s teachings was not only shocking but often illegal. Unsurprisingly, independent teen Mary Magdalene, shunned for her refusal to accept women’s “place” in society, falls head over heels for the radical boy next door. With tongue-incheek humor and plenty of dramatic ironies, “A.D. 16” brings a whole new meaning to “love thy neighbor.” The musical, hosted by Olney Theatre Center in Maryland, stars young powerhouse Phoenix Best, who theatre fans will recognize from Broadway’s hit “Dear Evan Hansen,” as Mary Magdalene. Best brings levity, grace, and heart to the character with soaring vocals and snappy line delivery that draw the audience to Mary from the moment she steps onstage. Ben Fankhauser delights as a sweet, hippie-esque Jesus, and Alan H. Green shines as Mary’s hapless but loving father, Jacob. The ensemble, too, breathes vivacious life into each scene and foot-tapping musical number, doing full justice to Cinco Paul’s incredible score– an electric fusion of R&B, hip hop, gospel and

soul. The juxtaposition of contemporary musical theatre against the backdrop of a deeply religious town 2000 years in the past provides ample opportunity for both hilarity and poignance. “A.D. 16,” in spite of the fun it pokes at stiff, antiquated religious standards, was written by two people of faith; Bekah Brunstetter, the show’s playwright, and the aforementioned Cinco Paul, whose idea sparked the entire project. Far from lending the musical a sanctimonious, haughty tone, however, this sensibility plays in the story’s favor. Brunstetter and Paul do not shy away from religion’s shortcomings and humbly acknowledge hypocrisies through humor and what often amounts to self-deprecation. Even Jesus is “still working on it.” So, rest assured, you do not have to be religious to enjoy this show– far from it. No matter how, where, or whom you worship (if at all), this show is for you, choosing to focus on a universal quest for compassion and selflessness rather than judgment. The theater, full of young and old alike, veritably shook with both laughter and applause. This, as a show with such a Biblical (if completely fabricated) premise, is perhaps the greatest achievement of “A.D. 16.” “A.D. 16” played its last performance at Olney Theatre Center on Sunday, March 20. The creators hope to mount a New York production in the future.

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RWU announces 2022’s Spring Concert performers and comedian Soraya Bettencourt Herald Reporter

The Bristol Fire Department got everyone’s attention at The Meltdown on Friday, March 25 as they helped CEN announce the big reveal for the Spring Concert performers and final comedian. Those attending the event enjoyed Championship Melt and Del’s Lemonade before witnessing the announcement. For those unable to attend and by some miracle have not already heard about the artists coming to RWU, then I will shed some light on the situation. Drum roll, please... This year’s spring concert welcomes Bryce Vine, with opening acts Olivia Knox and Social House. Bryce RossJohnson (stage name Bryce Vine) is most well known for his song “Drew Barrymore,” which became a hit after its release in 2018. Vine currently has 4 albums: “Lazy Fair,” “Night Circus,” “Carnival” and “Problems,” released in that order. His style of music combines influences from rap, pop and alternative rock.

His songs are known for being extremely catchy and can easily trap you into singing them under your breath all day long without even realizing it. The opening act for Bryce Vine, Social House, is most famously known for their 2018 hit “Magic in the Hamptons.” Since then, the pop duo has produced five songs and an EP titled “Everything has changed.” You may also recognize the pair from Ariana Grande’s music video for her hit song “Boyfriend.” These connections allowed them to later sign with Scooter Braun and cosign with Republic and TBHits. The new music and energy they will bring to the stage is definitely worth experiencing. The second opening artist, Olivia Knox, has recently taken the TikTok world by storm with her talent as an 18-year old singer and songwriter. Her single “Gorgeous” is out on Spotify now. Her style of music is similar to that of Julia Michales and Olivia Rodrigo. While this singer is less well known than the others that will take the stage, she has a great voice and is

a clear talent in this industry. Head to your streaming platform of choice and give “Gorgeous” a listen. This year’s final comedian is Saturday Night Live star, Chris Redd. Redd has been a cast member on the show since 2017. He is most well known for his celebrity impressions and his 2018 Emmy award for cowriting “Come Back, Barack.” He has had many noteworthy sketches on the

show since joining the cast, including “Permission,” “Baby Step” and “That’s the Game” where he acts alongside Harry Styles and Kenan Thompson. I recommend typing “Chris Redd SNL” into your Youtube search bar; you will not be disappointed.

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CEN announced Bryce Vine as the Spring Concert with Chris Redd as the Final Comedian on Friday, March 25 during March Meltdown. The posters that were unveiled are now in the Rec Center entryway. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

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The slap heard round the world

Luke Brennan Managing Editor

“It was a G.I. Jane joke.” These were the words comedian and host Chris Rock said to actor and Academy Award nominee Will Smith after Smith walked on stage at the 2022 Oscar Awards and slapped him clean in the face. This was immediately following Rock making a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith’s hair (or lack thereof,) referencing the 1997 film “G.I. Jane” starring Demi Moore playing the titular character who shaved her head. The incident has caused widespread discussion across social media, with many arguments being made on behalf of both Rock and Smith. Smith has since issued an apology to both Rock and the Academy, and Rock declined to press charges. While most people agree that Smith was out of line, I believe that the full scope of the situation is being lost in the vitriol thrown at Smith. Jada Pinkett-Smith has opened up in recent years about her struggles with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair to fall out, hence

her lack of hair at the Oscars. When Rock made the joke, it was clear from her facial expression that she was not amused, yet Smith was clearly laughing. In a moment not caught on camera, it is assumed that Smith saw his wife was upset, and thus climbed the stage to slap Rock. While I certainly do not condone violence, I also do not condone making fun of a person’s medical condition, and I would be especially upset if that person was my significant other. The joke was in extremely poor taste, and Chris Rock, who I am sure knew about Pinkett-Smith’s condition, should have known better. I am pro-comedy until the point where it singles someone out and/or needlessly hurts someone, and Rock’s joke about Pinkett-Smith did both. Having said all of that, “the slap” has been blown way out of proportion. I have seen people on Twitter saying things like “I lost all respect for Will Smith,” and “Will Smith should be banned from attending the Oscars ever again.” The most absurd claim I have heard is that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was “the ugliest moment in

Oscars history.” For those of you who think that, do yourself a favor and Google the name Sacheen Littlefeather, and you will find out all about how ugly the Oscars can get. For those that do not know, in 1973, President of the National Native American Affirmative Image Committee Sacheen Littlefeather accepted the Academy Award for Best Actor on behalf of Marlon Brando, who was boycotting the Oscars in protest of the portrayal of Native Americans in films and the Wounded Knee incident. When Littlefeather spoke of how Native Americans were being mistreated, she was met with boos from the crowd, and several high-profile actors including Clint Eastwood and Racquel Welch made light of her and her speech. Most notable, John Wayne had to be restrained by six security guards to keep him from assaulting her. After reading this, if you still think a comedian getting slapped for mocking someone’s physical appearance is the ugliest moment in Oscars history, you might have to have a conversation with yourself on why.

Chris Rock said the 2022 Oscars ceremony was “the greatest night in the history of television.” Courtesy of theglobalpanorama on Creative Commons

Your zodiac sign’s breakup anthem

Alexa Davignon Herald Reporter

Music can evoke powerful emotions depending on the genre. If you just got dumped, music can play a massive role in your recovery. Some songs capture you with the melody or the beat while other times it can be the lyrics that attract you. Based on your zodiac sign, here are the songs I think best fit you after getting dumped.

Aries

“People Watching” by Conan Gray fits passionate, optimistic, and fiery Aries perfectly. After a breakup, Aries is feeling heartbroken, hopeful and angry all at once. While Aries may be slightly aggressive and very independent, Aries values love more than anything. While this song does focus on feeling alone, there is still a hint of hope for what is to come.

Taurus

Taurus is not a fan of change and for this reason, it is not uncommon for Taurus to get back with an ex. Taurus is also a firm believer in allowing time to heal your wounds. “See You Later (ten years)” by Jenna Raine is the perfect song for Taurus to cry to while they are probably internalizing their pain.

Gemini

Emotions are not the easiest thing for clever, humorous Gemini to understand. Gemini may feel like they are going crazy following a

breakup due to the vast array of emotions they are experiencing at once. A post-breakup Gemini is probably in need of a song that they can laugh/cry/scream while driving past their ex’s house. This is why “Stupid Boys” by Cassidi is my number one recommendation for Gemini.

Cancer

Breakups are very difficult for Cancer. At first, Cancer will struggle to understand that they are newly single and greatly miss their partner. Cancer will then get trapped in a spiral of sadness and just want to wallow for a while. So Cancer, while you try to figure out if your ex’s clothes still smell like them, try listening to “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” by Paloma Faith.

Leo

While Leo is stuck with the stereotype of being narcissistic and self-obsessed, Leo’s self-involvement usually manifests more as blaming themself. Following a breakup, Leo is wondering what they did wrong and why they were not enough. “The Night We Met” by Lord Huron captures Leo’s obsession with wishing they start over from the beginning.

Virgo

Virgo does not want their ex to have the satisfaction of seeing them cry. Therefore, while it may take Virgo some time to move on, Virgo is doing the most they can to speed up the process. Listening to empowering

songs like “Better Off” by Ariana Grande will help Virgo turn a breakup into self-care.

Libra

Libra is associated with Aphrodite, Goddess of love, so obviously Libra spirals after being dumped. So right after a breakup, Libra is not only mourning the loss of their person, but the loss of love and the loss of time they will never get back. Libra does move on fairly quickly, however (it depends on how long it takes them to develop a new crush). Libra’s breakup will mainly consist of angry crying. “Tears of Gold” by Faouzia will fit perfectly when Libra takes their nightly drive to blow off some steam.

Scorpio

Moving on is definitely not on Scorpio’s to-do list following a breakup. They may move on physically, find a new partner, but it will take quite a while for them to be at peace with the breakup. Scorpio will probably cry when they find the mug their ex used every day, which is why “Ghost of You” by 5 Seconds of Summer matches the pain.

Sagittarius

Fun-loving and positive Sagittarius is going to attempt to go through all five stages of grief in a few days. Sagittarius does not want to waste any more time on someone who could not appreciate them. So while Sagittarius is using their ex’s things to build a pyre, it is fitting for “Wasting All These Tears” by Cassadee Pope to play

Capricorn

It takes Capricorn a long time to open up to love and set logic aside to lead with their heart. So when someone breaks Capricorn’s heart, they lose attraction while still missing that person. Capricorn will miss the time they shared with someone and the feeling of being in love, but they will not genuinely want their ex back. “Somebody Else” by The 1975 wraps up all of Capricorn’s feelings and ties a bow on top.

Aquarius

Aquarius is logical and loves their freedom, so a breakup is not the end of the world for Aquarius. Aquarius is not emotionless and they probably spent a lot of time grieving in their head, but their healing process does not take forever. Aquarius will also probably convince themselves that their ex wants them back, but they are so past that. While you move on to bigger and better things, Aquarius, try listening to “Josh” by Peach PRC.

Pisces

Pisces is going to need to have someone shut their phone off and confiscate it. Pisces will channel their sadness into obsession. Refreshing social media, checking profile updates, the whole package. Pisces will be the first one to see their ex’s new beau. This will inevitably lead to endless comparisons between themself and the new beau. Pisces, play “She’s Mine” by Lauren Weintraub while you are refreshing that Instagram profile.

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March 31, 2022

EDITORIAL: give Fauci a chance Whether you love him or hate him, the news announcing Dr. Anthony Fauci as the 2022 keynote commencement speaker came as a shock to the campus community as well as those with no association with RWU. The comment sections of Instagram posts, news articles and Yik Yak have been filled with differing opinions on Fauci. Taking a step away from any political opinions or biases we can all appreciate the university’s ability to get such an important figure to speak at our small university. This is a man who has provided the nation with information about the pandemic and has worked tirelessly to recommend the best way to handle it. You may not like him, but he is most likely part of the reason you have been able to stay on campus throughout the pandemic. RWU is the poster child for how an institution is supposed to deal with COVID. University officials have followed the guidance of people like Fauci to ensure we stay as safe as possible, and now we are able to sit in classrooms and go to events without our masks.

We are not saying you have to love the guy, but he deserves a little more respect than he has been getting. He is a doctor, not a politician and it seems like he has been trying to do right by Americans to the best of his ability. Fauci did not appear as the pandemic took its toll on the American people, he has been connected to the White House since Ronald Reagan was in office. He has been an advisor to every president since Reagan. Whether you like him or not, he has been around the White House longer than most of you have been alive. Inviting Fauci to speak is not a political move by the university. It is a testament to the university’s ability to keep students, staff and faculty as safe as possible on campus for the past two years. Of course, not everything was done perfectly by the university and Fauci, but give them some credit, the pandemic is not something that we have seen in the modern day before. We do not want anyone to take this editorial as some kind of political leaning, because it is not. We simply believe we can all appreciate having Fauci as the commencement speaker without any political bias and opinion.

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Men’s LAX gears up for conference play Andrew Hart Sports Manager

On February 19, three days before the Hawks were scheduled to open their season against Babson College, Marty Kelly, the head coach at RWU for 20 seasons announced his resignation. In an email to players and staff, Kelly explained the decision was made to be closer to family living in Georgia, according to Co-Associate Head Coach Phillip Casseus. Following the announcement, Casseus and Justin McKenna, who served as assistant coaches under Kelly became associate head coaches following his sudden departure. “I think the situation brought the players together,” said Casseus, who explained how the coaching staff was surprised at how well the players took the news at first. “Of course, it was a challenge and disappointing to many of them, however, we’re a tight unit maybe due to facing that type of adversity,” said Casseus. Casseus also credits the team’s transition to the seasoned leadership on the roster, consisting of quad captains across a senior class of five players along with three graduate students. The out of conference schedule for the Hawks to start the season saw them drop six of their eight games, including a five-game losing streak which was snapped during their conference opener against Gordon College on March 26. During the stretch, Casseus, who serves as the offensive coordinator, noticed the Hawks’ inability to consistently win faceoffs was leading to more defensive possessions and fewer offensive opportunities for the squad. With fewer opportunities to score, the Hawks began to rush their offensive possessions. Adjustments including rotating

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through the three faceoff specialists on the team, Jordan Pivarnik, Jack O’Gorman and Darian Wulf and experimenting with new lineups on the wing have shown improvements for the Hawks — considering their 15-6 advantage in faceoff wins in the game that snapped their losing streak. The Hawks will then return to the turf of Bayside Field on April 2 against Curry College. The start time is 11 a.m. Freshman long-stick midfielder Trevor Brooks has been a significant piece to the puzzle regarding the Hawks’ wing play by being able to possess ground balls off of faceoffs. “He plays with a high level of intensity,” said Casseus. “He’s got a mean streak that we appreciate.” In addition to the usual mid-season rotation adjustments, the Hawks flex a dangerous man up offense ranking them eighth in the nation through their first nine games as of March 29. Conference play will continue to ramp up this week as the Hawks face the Seahawks of Salve Regina University (SRU) in a matchup for the Quahog Cup — the rivalry matchup between the two schools separated by 14 miles. Last season the Seahawks captured the contest in a shootout, winning 19-17. “It’s a heated battle oftentimes between us and them,” said Casseus, who was teammates with Seahawks Head Coach Patrick Cooney during his playing career at RWU. “If we keep our cool, keep our composure, I think our offense is better than their defense, and if we can get possession of the ball off the faceoff I think we’ll be fine,” said Casseus. The winner of the matchup will also claim the Rhode Island Cup, which is awarded to the school with the best head-to-head record out of RWU, SRU and Johnson and Wales University (JWU). RWU and SRU both beat JWU earlier in the season.

Noah Ravas tries to jar the ball loose from a player on Gordon College. RWU beat Gordon in their conference schedule opener. Chloe Noyes/The Hawks’ Herald

March 31, 2022

Shooting the way through the competition

Ryleigh Cavanaugh (left) faces-off against Gordon College’s Hailey Beling (right) in the Women’s Lacrosse dominating game on Friday. Chloe Noyes/The Hawks’ Herald

Kristen Dansereau Sports Editor Women’s lacrosse started out their season on February 23 with a 10-9 loss on the road against Springfield College. The team was not nearly ready to settle with this result and came back with fire against the next opponent Wheaton College, dominating the game with a final score of 18-5, leaving the Lyons in the dust. The game against Wheaton set the pace for the next four games for the Hawks. Ryleigh Cavanaugh, junior attack and midfielder, has been impressed with how the Hawks have responded since their opening game. “We had a huge win against Colby College a couple weeks ago which definitely got us fired up,” said Cavanaugh. Colby College was ranked ninth in the country at the time — the victory being the first against a nationally ranked team in the 19-year history of the RWU program. Cavanaugh credits the team’s start to the accountability among players and coaches within the program. “We are really good at realizing what we had done poorly in previous games and improving it in practice for future games,” she said. “We all know how well each one of us can play so we hold each other to

very high standards,” said Cavanaugh. Besides the 2022 season being their first full season in three years, the Hawks also welcomed their new coach Amanda Magee, a RWU lacrosse alumni from the Class of 2010. She stepped into the role after Jen Fox Sargent announced she would be leaving the program last October to become the head coach at Merrimack College. “We didn’t have a difficult time transitioning at all, we are all pretty good with going with the flow and learning new tendencies wasn’t too hard for us,” said Cavanaugh. “Coach Magee was also transitioning into Roger Williams and she was coming into 30 new girls which we also realized and wanted to make her feel as welcome as we could.” As they look to continue their success, the team regularly implements what they expect in a game on the field in practice as well. “We push each other a lot in practice to make our offense and defense stronger,” said Cavanagh. “As hard as it is at the moment, it definitely pays off in our performance on the field.” In the midst of a six-game winning streak as of March 25, the Hawks prepare for a home game against Babson College on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m.