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RWU partners with the Cummings Foundation

Greater sustainability and self-reliant systems SAAHP to get $20 million and a name change food at Commons Rachel Dvareckas Editor-in-Chief

Excitement was in the air in the lobby of the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation (SAAHP) with a crowd of students, administrations, faculty and staff on April 6. The campus community has been waiting for a special and historic announcement from University President Ioannis Miaoulis after receiving an email yesterday inviting people to watch a live stream of “an important and exciting moment to share in university history,” according to the email. “There were great predictions online,” said Chief of Staff Brian Williams in his opening remarks.

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Jimmy Sadowski News Editor

President Ioannis Miaoulis (right) and SAAHP Dean Stephen White (left) announcing the $20 million donation from Bill and Joyce Cummings. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

How developmental advising shapes RWU’s registration process Gracie Munnie Herald Reporter

Registering for next semester’s classes can be stressful for anyone. Between understanding credits and managing to plan a schedule that allows for work-study, clubs and enough time to do homework and study, the process can be overwhelming. Luckily, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Margaret Everett, and Assistant Provost for Student Success Allison Chase Padula, are working to make the advising process as helpful as possible for all Roger Williams University students. As for who becomes faculty advisors at RWU, Chase Padula said, “Faculty members here have academic advising as one of their responsibilities. Every faculty member here has a case-load of students that they are responsible for, for academic advising, and that’s assigned by the departments, by major.” She also said advising workshops are provided to faculty members to train and this summer an academic advising guide/manual for all faculty will be developed. Everett said in new faculty

orientation there is a lot of emphasis on advising because “it is such an important expectation here, it’s not as large an expectation at other institutions so we really want our faculty to understand our approach to advising, what we consider developmental advising.” Developmental advising is different from how universities typically tackle advising. “The way we think of the faculty members’ role in advising is beyond the sort of, transactional, ‘Let’s make sure you’re registered for classes and there is no conflict in your schedule,’” said Everett. “Obviously that’s really important, but what we really like for the faculty to focus on with students is their goals, and their interests and developing their interests, and be exploring careers and maybe an interest in graduate school, if that is a goal for the student, and then working on the academic schedule to help students build toward those goals.” Chase Padula said she thinks faculty really enjoy having an advisor role to students because “not only do they get to share their expertise in a particular field, but they also get to know students

on a personal level.” A point of emphasis Chase Padula said she shares with faculty is that advising should be a conversation not a transaction and students should talk with their advisor before registration to develop a relationship with them. Developmental advising requires students to be active participants in their relationship with their academic advisor, which can be stressful for some students. The advising department offers what Chase Padula called a preparation for advisement sheet that is sent to first-year students. The sheet allows them to write down questions to bring up to their advisor and advising has questions already on the sheet for students to ask. “I think students should go into that meeting with their faculty advisor having thought about some of the things they want to talk about in that conversation,” said Chase Padula. “It helps the student feel totally prepared, and in the driver’s seat for that conversation.”

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As COVID restrictions have loosened, dining at RWU has gotten closer to where they were before with their operations and sustainability initiative pre-pandemic with some new changes. Removing take-out from Upper Commons and going back to fully in-person dining has significantly decreased the university’s use of singleuse disposable plastics according to Dining General Manager James Gubata. “We’re netting approximately 2,500 sets of single use plastic take out kits per day,” said Gubata. “It’s a big impact on the environment and was a huge cost for facilities to haul it out, so you can imagine all the carbon footprint that’s going away not having to use single-use plastics.” The university also saves about $2,000 each day without using the plastics, according to Gubata. Gubata said he feels members of the university community can all improve in their support of sustainability. “I think we can all do a little better and success and improvements are usually done in small increments,” said Gubata. “There was a time when we were trying to ban plastic straws on campus and look how far we’ve had to slip back due to COVID. We need to get back to that point where we’re looking for those small wins that add up. A river is created by a drop of rain at some point in time.” If COVID Operating Levels were to go back to a point where take-out dining became necessary for health and safety, Gubata said dining could switch back “pretty quickly” to takeout and they have a large inventory of take-out supplies they stocked up on in the height of the pandemic that can be used for years to come. Like many businesses, dining at RWU was affected by supply chain issues during the pandemic.

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Dean of the SAAHP Stephen White remarked that it was “tremendous to be able to gather here today in the Alumni Circle.” Thirty-five years after the opening of the SAAHP and the beginning of the architecture program, the building will undergo a name change thanks to the $20 million donation and partnership with the Cummings Foundation. The building will now be called the Cummings School of Architecture and Real Estate. Around the same time the architecture program at Roger Williams was kicking off and gaining national recognition, Miaoulis was an assistant professor at Tufts University. While teaching there he met Bill Cummings, a colleague with a shared passion for entrepreneurship and business. The friendship between Miaoulis and Cummings is what made this partnership possible. Cummings is a well-known philanthropist in Massachusetts and he specializes in real estate. Miaoulis said having the most prestigious name in real estate will attract people to the university. “This is truly a milestone partnership for both of our foundations,” said Miaoulis in a private video for Cummings and his wife Joyce taken after the live stream ended.

White said this partnership and donation is “securing a future where we can be idealistic.” Student Senate Vice President Adam Cavanaugh was in attendance for the announcement. “This exciting announcement will best serve current and future students as well as the community at large through new opportunities. The additional funding will allow the priorities of the strategic action plan to come to fruition, engaging students in innovative interdisciplinary programs,” Cavanaugh said. Some architecture students are not as thrilled about the announcement. Ryan DeSanctis, a junior architecture major, has questions regarding the future of the program. “As noted by a friend studying abroad, the new name may provide confusion on a diploma that all architecture students also have real estate degrees which could be problematic. I myself am also wondering how this will affect my degree. Will I be required to now take real estate courses that would affect my current graduation trajectory or will it not be required as current students? Will this affect my current tuition? These are some questions that should be answered,” said DeSanctis. DeSanctis is also concerned about changing the name of the school.

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THE GAVEL

Your source for Student Senate news Hey Hawks! This past Monday, Student Senate heard presentations from the Multicultural Student Union, Campus Entertainment Network, InterClass Council, Sexuality and Gender Alliance and WQRI about their organization budgets for the upcoming academic year. Student Senate also passed a large number of bills amending our bylaws and constitution to create the Director of Communications position, create the Allocations Committee, and add responsibilities to the Treasurer. On April 5 and 12, the Student Senate Sustainability Council will be joined by the Student Life Committee on a walk around campus to assess the sustainable practices within academic buildings and parking lots. Please reach out to sustainability.senate@g.rwu.edu if you would like to participate on April 12. As a reminder, Spring Elections for Student Senate and ICC are occurring on April 7. A link to vote was sent through email on April 6 at 8 a.m. If you have any questions regarding the elections, please contact elections.senate@g.rwu.edu. 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 cannot make the meetings, you can watch the recordings on the Senate YouTube page - so make sure to check those out! The gavel is contributed by the Student Senate and does not reflect the views of The Hawks’ Herald

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Everett said she agreed with Chase Padula’s statement. “I remember myself, that can be stressful, and obviously we don’t want it to be stressful for students, but I think Allison’s really right, the more the students can give some preparation and some planning for that conversation, the more helpful it can be,” said Everett. Advisors should be the first contact for students having trouble scheduling according to Everett. “If students are having trouble getting the schedule they want, talk to your academic advisor, and that’s always the first point of contact, but I also always want to say there are lots of people here to help students, Center for Student Academic Success, the Deans are very available to students,” said

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Gubata said those issues created a more resilient food system for the university to purchase from. “When it comes to the food and using local vendors, there was no interruption,” said Gubata. Now, a goal of the university is to support local food vendors so that when national problems occur they can be more self-reliant. Currently, 10% of New England’s food is local and Gubata said dining is working with an organization to support an effort to see New England reach 30% self-sufficiency by 2030 and 50% selfsufficiency by 2060. An example of the work the university is doing to help make the region more self-reliant is their work with Brown University and Smith College to purchase more shredded mozzarella cheese from Narragansett Creamery. The Henry P. Kendall Foundation awarded the creamery $250,000 to expand its infrastructure and

Everett. “If you aren’t able to get the assistance you need, or if it’s a question that your faculty advisor can’t answer, by all means, reach out to those other offices, we are all here to help the students” Chase Padula said peer mentors would be good for students to contact and work with during registration. Mentors are on the second floor of the Center for Student Academic Success Advising and Peer Mentorship Office during registration where students can go if help is needed. Early on in college students may not know all their career goals and Chase Padula said that is okay. “It’s okay if you don’t know what your goals are, but maybe what are some interests you have and an honest conversation about where you are struggling, and the more open you can be about that the more helpful your advisor can be,” said Chase Padula.

mozzarella operations and Gubata said that the university now uses that mozzarella on its pizza which is a major ingredient the university goes through daily. In what Gubata said is a very stressed labor market, the university has been receiving a high number of student applications and hiring a record number of students for dining. Over 70 students now work in dining and applications are still coming in. “I’m really appreciative that the student body has filled a need in dining and dining is hopefully filling the need for students to earn some extra money, not to mention potentially learn a good skill,” said Gubata. “Those skills, while not academic, are useful skills in the art of life. When you graduate, to be able for your friends because you worked in the dining services at Roger Williams is an extra bonus to the education.” In regard to progress the university can make in sustainability Gubata said, “Dining is only as good as what the students believe in and what they want to do. Sustainability is a responsibility that’s shared by every single person on this campus.”

Luke Ragaglia picks up a metal reusable spoon from Upper Commons. Dining has stopped using single-use plastics since COVID regulations have loosened. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

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Need motivation for spring cleaning?

Amy Martin Features Editor

It’s that time of year again — spring cleaning! But with spring cleaning comes a lack of motivation. On top of school and work, who has the energy to clean? Here are some tips to help you pick up that brush and dustpan.

Set goals for yourself

Before you start cleaning, write down important goals that you want to achieve. Try not to overwhelm yourself by rearranging your whole dorm, but start with small tasks, such as doing a fresh load of laundry.

Organize time to clean

Try to avoid cleaning for huge chunks of time — you’ll drain yourself and lose any remaining motivation left to finish cleaning. Dedicate bits of time throughout the week to clean instead to avoid losing any steam.

Watch cleaning videos

Browse cleaning videos on YouTube or TikTok to gather ideas on the best way to clean

your space. You may even find useful hacks to help speed up your routine!

Open windows

If it is a nice, sunny day, try opening your windows to let in the fresh air. After spending months shut inside for winter, it would be nice to freshen your space, which can potentially set you in a more positive mood.

FEATURES April 7, 2022

April Events in RI

Emily Dvareckas Photo Editor

Newport Daffodil Days

April is the time of the year that welcomes the warm springtime weather. With that weather comes the beautiful flowers that have not been seen since 2021. Some of the first flowers to bloom are the vibrant daffodils. These beautiful flowers are on full display in Newport. The city boasts an incredible 1.2 million daffodils that are beginning to bloom. Take a trip to Newport this April to witness the magnificent sight.

Jam to music

Who enjoys cleaning in silence? Shuffle your Spotify playlist and listen to your favorite tunes while sweeping the floor. Time flies much faster when you are having fun!

Reward yourself

When you finally checked off all of your goals for the day, reward yourself with a treat! Giving yourself an incentive can definitely help push you through your cleaning. Or maybe your reward is finally having a nice, clean space to hang out in!

Daffodils in Newport in April 2021. The city boasts 1.2 million blooming daffodils during the month of April. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

Rhode Island Cemetery Weeks

This may sound macabre but it is far from. The Rhode Island Preservation and Historical Commission is putting on events throughout the months of April and May to help restore and clean up cemeteries in Rhode Island. Participants have the opportunity to learn about historic cemeteries in the state, take tours, attend gravestone restoration workshops and clean up the cemetery grounds. All events are free to the public. A list of events can be found on the Rhode Island Preservation and Historical Commission website.

Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery in Newport, RI. The Rhode Island Preservation and Historical Commission is putting on events to help restore and clean up cemeteries in Rhode Island. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

Asian Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo

It is time for spring cleaning but with that comes a lack of motivation. Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

Starting April 13, the Roger Williams Park Zoo will be lit up from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The Asian Lantern Spectacular celebrates 2,000 years of tradition with large illuminated lanterns. The extravagant display of 50+ lanterns is produced by Hanart Culture. The zoo will also be featuring Asian-inspired food and drinks. The event will be occurring until July 4 and tickets are sold online on the Roger Williams Park Zoo website.

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ARTS & CULTURE April 7, 2022

Mary Beth Meehan on how a single photo can spark new conversations Grant Soedler Herald Reporter

The Visual Arts Department at RWU welcomed Mary Beth Meehan to campus on Wednesday, March 30. Meehan is an independent photographer, writer and editor whose work has been featured in The New York Times and other publications as well as in internationally prestigious collections. She describes herself as a public art activist, someone who uses art as representational justice that allows others to see across race, gender and religion by sparking conversations about who and what is seen, and by whom. In her lecture, she explained the path of her career and the way she came to understand exactly how an image can spark a new conversation. Meehan was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, a city that was 80% white but had many European immigrants, some of whom were her family. She went to school for English literature and art and spent many years working in journalism. However, in more recent years, racism has bubbled up in the Brockton

community as more immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean move in. Though she now lives in Providence, when Meehan went back to visit her family she experienced the tension in the community in full force. This tension prompted her to take her camera and years of journalism out into the community and begin interviewing and photographing people, something that allowed her to meet individuals who hailed from all over the world. “People want to tell you what their lives are like, if you care,” Meehan said. Her first photography installation was put up outside her parents’ house and featured many people from the Brockton community. This public installation prompted many of those featured in her photos to show up and start having conversations with each other and her family, all thanks to a situation that they otherwise never would have been a part of. It was here that Meehan got the idea that the point of her work was to get people to see things differently. As she went on to explain, it was following this first installation that she displayed her work in downtown

Brockton as part of her “City of Champions” series. This was when her work first started getting widespread attention. Volunteers started to give walking tours of Meehan’s pictures, and one woman even went around and interviewed people about what they thought the photos meant. When one observer got very vocally upset about the pictures, Meehan was able to converse with her about why, that was when she realized just how powerful an image could be. “You don’t know what happens when you pass by a human, either,” Meehan explained she had said to the person, who had complained about a picture of a woman in torn jeans and a tank top. “I want you to think about that.” From there, she continued, her work slowly began to gather more attention. Her next installation, “SeenUnseen,” was put up in Providence, where one of the photos was inaugurated by the mayor. She was also commissioned by the RISD Museum to create a piece on Islam, which was accompanied by a public talk. Though she’s not Islamic herself, as she said, “the picture became a backdrop for a conversation about Islam.” It managed to get people from all different groups to have

conversations together. However, her most impactful work came about in Newnan, Georgia. As someone who grew up in New England, she explained, her work here became about grappling with her own stereotypes of the South. She visited and revisited Newnan over the course of two years, conducting interviews and witnessing moments that illustrated the community’s identity. However, when her installation “Seeing Newnan,” which featured less-seen members of Newnan’s community, was put on display, it received very vocal online backlash from members of the community. These people even went so far as to complain about and harass Meehan herself. However, the community as a whole fought back against these outliers, showing that the group did not represent everyone’s views. “People aren’t rude,” Meehan said after her presentation concluded. “They’re amazing, like heart-to-heart. This stuff isn’t about me. I’m just the lightning rod; the communities and people come out and do the rest.” For more information on Meehan’s work, you can visit her website at www.marybethmeehan.com.

Why ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ feels so right Nicole Kowalewski Arts & Culture Editor

A harried actor shoots a furious glance at his hapless castmate as the man dashes off the stage in some distress, having just slammed his arm in the set’s door. Shaking off the incident– this is far from the first mishap of the evening– the actor sinks down onto a chaise lounge centerstage. “That’s queer,” he says loudly. “There’s something underneath these cushions. A ledger?” He pushes the cushions aside– nothing. The actor blinks. “A– a ledger?” He peers down at the floorboards– nothing. The actor begins to panic. “A ledger! A ledger? A ledger…a… ledger– ledger–” At last, he collapses onto the lounge in defeat, head in hands. The theater is silent. Then– “It’s under the couch,” yells a young girl in the front row. The actor looks up. “What?” “It’s under the couch,” she repeats. The actor stands, his face turning crimson, and glares at the audience member.

“What are you doing? This is a serious play! There is no audience participation! This isn’t ‘Sesame Street!’ And it’s a ‘chaise lounge,’ not a bloody couch!” The audience, who have been snickering at the actor’s many misfortunes all night, descends into borderline hysterics. This is “The Play That Goes Wrong,” one of the many theatrical productions mounted by the United Kingdombased Mischief Theatre Company. The group specializes in slapstick comedy shows featuring a fictional university theatre troupe that’s endlessly plagued by mishaps, from scenery malfunctions to ridiculously blundering actors. The company began as an improvisational comedy group– roots that are still evident in their unique brand of humor today– and have mounted six West End productions since their founding in 2008. “The Play That Goes Wrong” won the company its first Olivier Award and to date is the only Mischief production to have made the jump across the pond from the West End to Broadway. The humor present in “The Play That Goes Wrong” and productions like it is nothing new; one only needs to glance at the view counts on blockbuster movies’ blooper reels to confirm the

popularity of performance mistakes and malfunctions. Even the play’s highly physical slapstick moments, popularized by groups such as The Three Stooges, are somewhat familiar. But something about this fascination with performances going wrong goes beyond the draw of “a disaster you just can’t look away from.” For whatever reason, we find these sights not only intriguing but cause for great hilarity. Perhaps it is the subversion of formality and expectations audiences inherently possess when stepping into a theater, movie or otherwise. Even when a performance is live, we expect it to be polished to perfection, an invisible fourth wall irrevocably separating players from observers.

This break from the line found when celebrities crack up after a terrible take or a theatre actor can’t get a prop to work provides the surprise humor so often hinges on. Another facet of this idea that Mischief Theatre exploits so well is the mental divide between entertainers and their audience. Sitting down for a show or movie necessitates a suspension of disbelief, or in this case, pretending you have no idea the man who just “died” a horrible death in 19th century Paris is sitting backstage scrolling through Twitter.

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“The Play That Goes Wrong” features a fictional university theatre troupe desperately trying to make it through a doomed murder mystery production. Courtesy of “The Play That Goes Wrong”

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ARTS & CULTURE April 7, 2022

Roger’s Miracle Network

IRHA and WQRI’s April 2 event raises $322 for Hasbro’s Children’s Hospital

Performers at Roger’s Miracle Network. On top is the band Extra Medium; from left to right is: Dom Emmanuel (also on bottom right), Nick Ratteree, Adam Zerman, Conner Nugent and Nathan Watlington. On bottom from left to right: Jacob Thibodeau, Justin Stone, Elle Cowell (also on bottom left), Teal Kim, Owen Mooso and DJ Trevens. Photos by Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald

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OPINIONS April 7, 2022

Living with the Devil in my stomach

Kayla Nolan Herald Reporter

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. That’s what the nurse said to me at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) and I will never forget it. I threw my bag of medications on the floor and said “So what? I’m just going to keep throwing up every month until I grow out of it?” Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome or “CVS” is defined as “a disorder that causes sudden, repeated attacks called episodes of severe nausea or vomiting.” Episodes can last between a few hours or several days. Personally, my episodes usually last three days with treatment and 5-10 days without treatment. Most people with CVS find triggers, which help define why the episodes are happening. I found my episodes are a result of anxiety. Anytime I get too worked up or find myself having panic attacks, I will wake up out of a dead sleep and vomit until there is nothing left. Even if I have nothing left in my system, my body will still convulse with pain. Sometimes I get breaks, but most of the time I cannot eat, sleep or move. It causes debilitating pain in my abdomen. Recently, I posted online regarding CVS awareness day, which was on March 6. I later found out that another student on campus, Andrew Pacheco, was also struggling with this condition at one point in time. He developed the syndrome at around 6 or 7 years old and he eventually grew out of the syndrome in his teens, around 14 or 15. However, he was never able to figure out his triggers. At such a young age, he would be brought to the emergency room immediately. In comparison to my episodes, I was 17 when I had my first one. I remember it perfectly because I was at soccer practice and threw up after we ran a ton of sprints. That night, it never stopped. I thought I was dehydrated or I had not consumed enough food, but little did I know there was a devil in my stomach. Cyproheptadine was the medication that saved both of our lives. As soon as Andrew said that he was prescribed this medication, I was in awe of the similarities. It was absolutely heartwarming to have found someone who understood my pain the way no one else could. This condition is rare and extremely hard to diagnose. It took four hospital trips before I was finally diagnosed. This medication slows down the episodes but also acts as a preventative for future attacks. However, it can only do so much.

Going to the hospital is the only way to turn the episodes off. You could provide anti-nausea at home, but because it is taken by mouth it is more likely to come out when throwing up. Most of the time, it was just too late to take my anti-nausea. I would wake up out of a dead sleep with the urge to hurl immediately. By taking anti-nausea through IV it makes it extremely easier to stop nausea. It did not always work. Sometimes I would go to the hospital too many days late and end up having to try multiple medications before one was able to stop me from throwing up. I found it interesting when Andrew shared that brushing his teeth and smelling rubbing alcohol were two ways that decreased his nausea. The only thing that helps me during my episodes is hot showers. On days when I have episodes, I will take up to 20 showers a day. It is the only thing that provides just a little bit of relief in the times I need it. Since being diagnosed with this disease, I have lost 27 pounds. I have also developed acid reflux, stomach migraines, IBS, food intolerances and I am getting tested soon for gastroparesis. Vomiting for so long and so violently has a huge effect on the body. When I was 18, I found that my back was really bothering me

and it was hard for me to breathe in certain areas. Later, I found out that I had fractured my right scapula from throwing up so hard and for so long. It was a stress fracture and later gave me scoliosis because of the ways I needed to compensate so much. The worst thing about this syndrome is that it is completely different for everyone. While Andrew was never able to find his triggers, everyone is different. Finding out what is making you sick is the worst part because you never know what to avoid. Certain foods can give you episodes, not enough sleep, anxiety or even digestive difficulties. If you look up CVS on the internet, it explains that the cause is unknown. The syndrome is completely mental. Before an episode occurs, one can feel extremely tired and certain feelings in the stomach that can be described like no other. Andrew and I explained, “you just know.” It feels as though there is a rock in your stomach or a fullness and once the episode occurs, it is like you have no control of your body anymore. You are lethargic, pale and sometimes your eyes look “bugged out.” It is hard to walk or stay awake. I have fallen asleep in the shower, on the toilet seat and even in my puke bowl with my head bobbing. It is disgusting and it takes almost a full

week to feel normal after it occurs. In the few days after, we found that we are completely disgusted by food. Some may call us “picky-eaters” but nothing seems appetizing once it is over. Now, in between episodes, I’m scared to vomit all the time and I have to be extremely careful with how I take care of my body. Andrew described it as “you’re scared to push yourself to having an episode, because that feeling is constantly hanging over your head.” There is no other feeling in the world that compares to what it is like or words to explain how it feels. I have joined support groups on Facebook and talking to people like Andrew who have been through it and grown out of it really helps. It gives me hope that one day I won’t have to worry about this anymore. I wish I could tell my past self in the hospital room, throwing my meds, that one day I would find a way to deal with it. I would find a way to deal with the anxiety. I would find a way to deal with the pain and exhaustion. Because I did and it made me strong because of it. To all the people who fight this demon in their stomachs, I wish you the best because it is not easy. We need to continue to raise awareness of this syndrome, to understand thatsome people are fighting battles that you just know nothing about.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a disorder that causes sudden, repeated attacks called episodes of severe nausea. These episodes can last three days with treatment or 5-10 days without. Courtesy of Kayla Nolan

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April 7, 2022

Roger Riddle

My face does not match my name, all year long I look the same. Who am I? Look for the answer in the April 21 issue!

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The secret is in the socks

Andrew Hart Sports Manager

“I always have to wear the same socks, for me they’re tap dancing pigs with top hats and canes.” Superstitions are common among athletes — with first year member of the track team, Hannah Limanek, who throws discus and hammer, superstition gets taken to a whole new level. “Those were the pair of socks I wore to my first hammer practice, and I actually threw really well. So now I feel like I have to wear these every single time to throw well,” said Limanek, who first started throwing discus at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, ten miles outside of her hometown, Sutton, Massachusetts. “When I look down to tie my shoes, it puts a smile on my face, like ‘Oh! Tap dancing pigs,’” said Limanek, who says she normally gets nervous before it’s time to perform her events. “I just don’t want to mess up,” said Limanek. “I’m just nervous that I have to hit every single technical point of it [her throw].” Despite her pre-meet jitters, Limanek managed to set a personal record in her first college track meet, throwing hammer 37.49 meters — almost 41 yards. Besides dawning the tap dancing pig socks as a part of her uniform and preparation for competition, Limanek makes use of her AirPod Pros that are always kept on the noise-canceling setting. What she chooses to play in them does not lack any variety either. “I have a great playlist that has

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every genre in music,” said Limanek. Classical, Broadway, pop, punk-pop, you name it, it’s in the playlist. “It’s a lot of instrumental, classical music, like study music almost. So that gets me in the zone to get focused,” said Limanek. The focus centers around the technical movements involved with launching the discus and ball attached to steel wiring as far as possible with enough control to keep it in the legal scoring area. “It’s almost like I’m sitting down to study,” said Limanek. “I would put on an instrumental score of some sort, so that gets me focused so I think about ‘Okay, I have to make sure I close my hips, make sure I bend all the way down, make sure my forms correct, that I’m pushing the hammer.’” Limanek is no stranger to studying outside of the focus she uses for the technique required for her events. The electrical engineering major and mathematics minor spends a lot of time crunching numbers off the field. “I went to a technical high school, so I was studying electrical engineering since my freshman year of high school and I just wanted to continue it on because I loved it so much,” said Limanek. Her decision to attend RWU was partly influenced by the advancements made to the School of Engineering with the construction of the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories on campus. “I thought that was really important to see that a school was actually focusing on building new stuff and giving students more equipment and better facilities,” she said. Limanek and the Hawks look to compete in The Coast Guard Invitational next on April 9.

Hannah Limanek prepares to launch her hammer throw during the UMASS Dartmouth Invitational. Courtesy of Victoria Colon

April 7, 2022

Acing the game

Tyler Cain, senior captain of the men’s tennis team, serves opponent. Courtesy of Bryce Johnson

Kristen Dansereau Sports Editor Men’s tennis has come out fierce this spring as they are in the midst of a nine-game winning streak after a six to three victory against Endicott last Saturday. They also are coming off a huge win last season as the CCC Champions for the 2020-2021 season. They crushed the number one seed, Wentworth, in the finals, beating them by five points, a great feat for the team. One of the four captains, Tyler Cain, expresses this has been a great start to the season for the team. “We’ve maintained such a high level of competition against each team we’ve played through our hard work, positive energy, and depth our team has to offer,” said Cain. “Every player on our team is extremely talented and adds value to our team, no matter their ranking.”The team’s only loss for the season thus far was their first game against Stonehill College in the fall on Sept. 11. “I’d say the main difference between this season and last season is the depth of our team,” said Cain. “Last season our team was insanely deep, and this year we’re even stronger.” He said eagerness, support and

mentality have been the driving characteristics behind the team this season. “Each player on the team is focused on winning the CCC Championship again and these three parts are a great method to help us achieve that goal,” said Cain. The team did not graduate any upperclassmen last year. With the addition of the underclassmen, the team has enhanced the culture they began to build last year into the competitive and fierce group they have become on the court. The culture starts with the leaders and the captains have not shied away from the task. “As one of the captains on the team I have tried to focus on having a positive mentality, continued improvement, and overall team-first mentality,” said Cain. “By achieving these three goals I strongly believe it will positively impact our team’s result for each and every match.” A strong backbone of the team is their coaches, Barry Gorman and Mo Raissi. “They show up every day to help the team constantly improve and have set us on a great path to success,” said Cain.