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Jordan Peck named Commencement student speaker
Jimmy Sadowski News Editor
Jordan Peck has accomplished many things during his time attending Roger Williams University. Being Assistant Music Director for campus acapella group Hawkward, serving as both a resident and orientation advisor, having membership in the American Institute for Architecture Students and acting as Cedar Hall President all while completing his architecture major. Now, he will be the student speaker at Commencement. “It’s super weird to be graduating,” said Peck. “It’s interesting to think back a little bit and this year one of the things I’ve been thinking about is just because I’ve graduated college, that doesn’t mean I have to shut this part of my life out. I can still have people [to keep in touch with] from the relationships and connections I’ve made.” Peck said he hopes his speech is relevant to everyone at Commencement. “I just hope I say the right things that relate to everybody,” said Peck. “I hope that the things I say really resonate with everyone in a positive way. I don’t know if I’m nervous, I just want to make sure I’m a speaker who brings everyone together.” Supporting all the people he has known at RWU is what made Peck want to become the student speaker. “I want to be there for the people who’ve been there for me this whole four years and I really want to thank them for all their love and support,” said Peck. His honesty and genuine personality, along with his passion for the university are why Peck said he believes he was selected as student speaker. “I really do have this piece of me that my whole person has really been strengthened because of the people I’ve met here at college, the lessons I’ve learned and the classes that I’ve taken,” said Peck. “There’s not really an aspect of college that I haven’t really learned from.” Dr. Anthony Fauci is going to be the keynote speaker and Peck said he thought it is amazing someone who
has had such a big impact on so many others is coming to Roger Williams University to speak. Peck said his speech will make people feel a variety of emotions. “I hope to help to make people excited and laugh a little bit, but also make people feel a little bit of sentiment towards the past four years,” said Peck. “I hope to have people look around and think ‘Wow! This has been a great place for me to be and the people I’ve surrounded myself with have really helped me to grow into someone I’m proud to be.’” Peck also said he will miss the social aspect of college. “There’s something really, really special about living in a place that everyone you’ve become close with over the past four years, people you would consider some of your closest
friends, are all in one place,” said Peck. He added that he will miss the supportive faculty and having a schedule to go around. One of the things he said he will look back most fondly on are meals with friends. “I think those meals were a time when everyone stopped working and came together, ate some good food and talked,” said Peck. “I think that was really special because if you’re stressed about work you can vent about it and people are there to listen, laugh and talk.” Peck said for him, being a hawk has to do with the sense of community members of RWU have. “It’s kind of ironic, but in my speech I talk about the communities I’ve made and the communities that have supported me and I’m very grateful for being a part of those communities, and
I don’t think hawks fly together in real life, which is funny, but I think hawks at our school are pretty good people to be with.”Peck’s message to the graduating class is “we’ve had a crazy four years and every year has been different than the previous one. I hope the friendships people made are not local, I hope they are deeper than that. I hope I can make the Class of ‘22 proud and come together as a whole for our last hoorah. Thank you. We did it!”
COVID-19 cases reach semesterhigh Jimmy Sadowski News Editor
As the university seemed to be returning to normalcy, with masks being made optional in the classroom for the first time since before the pandemic, RWU experienced the highest number of weekly positive cases of the semester last week. “While we are transitioning from pandemic to endemic Covid circumstances – we must continue to be mindful that Covid infection symptoms can vary by individual and vaccination status,” said Vice President of Student Life Dr. John King in an email sent to students Thursday April 28. No one who tested positive has been hospitalized and King cited one of the possible reasons for the spike in cases being individuals who tested positive in December or January, regardless of vaccination status, have lost most
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Jordan Peck will be giving the student commencement speech on May 20. Courtesy of Jordan Peck.
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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS Upcoming events: Stress Less Friday, May 6 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Volleyball Court Outside NCRH Acapalooza Friday, May 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Field House
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Tuesday, May 10 is the last day of classes. Wednesday, May 11 is a Reading Day. Final Exams take place May 11-13 and 16-17. Residence halls close at noon Wednesday, May 18 for non-graduating students and for graduating students they close at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20.
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Your source for Student Senate news Hello Hawks! On Monday, we voted to dissolve the Bylaw Review Committee, to fund the Student Senate budget for the 20222023 academic year and to fund equipment for ICC and Hawk’s Herald from the Senate Reserve Account. We officially shifted to the new Student Senate on Monday. President Mike Arel was sworn in, along with the rest of the new Senate that you all elected! Next week, we will be appointing the Student Senate Parliamentarian for this Senate series. Congratulations to our new Senate, and thank you to Senate 48 for all that you have done - you truly helped change campus for the better. As always, follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter @ RWU_Senate and try to attend our weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 PM over Zoom! You can watch meeting recordings on the Senate YouTube page - so make sure to check those out! You can find the Zoom link on our HawkLink, by clicking on our weekly meeting event and the Zoom link will be available as the location.
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or all temporary immunity from that exposure. Some of the positive cases are coming from that population. Those who have been testing have been good about confirmatory testing when notified and confirming close contacts who also have been good about getting extra testing, King said. Student Life is asking students to take active prevention measures in the next two weeks to reduce the possibility of the University changing COVID-19 operating level. Student Life is asking students to take active prevention measures in the next two weeks to reduce the possibility of the University changing COVID-19 operating level. King said the RWU community should take preventative measures out
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of concern for community and family members at high risk health or age circumstances as well as for those involved in robust programs, activities, cultural, club and athletic events. Two preventative measures were suggested. Masking with K994s or KN95s is highly recommended in any large (over 20 individuals) indoor setting except while eating. It is also encouraged for many of the year end celebratory events. “Get tested every other week if vaccinated and boosted, twice a week if not,” said King. If a student has symptoms they should not go to class, the dining hall or to any events on or off campus. They should make an appointment at RWU Health Services during class days and on weekends or evenings, take a self-test and then confirm their status with a test through Health Services when the Center is open.
Madison Hollen to sing the national anthem at Commencement Gracie Munnie Herald Reporter On Friday May 20, the Roger Williams University Class of 2022 will have their Commencement ceremony. This event, with a Keynote Commencement Address being delivered by Dr. Anthony Fauci, is something that students work toward throughout their time as an undergraduate. This year, the ceremony will feature graduating student Madison Hollen singing the national anthem. Hollen, a Psychology major and Theater minor, has a lot of musical experience. “I guess you can say I’ve been singing forever, as I come from a very musically inclined family. I started chorus in middle school, and then really started training my voice towards the end of high school and the beginning of college,” said Hollen. Hollen said she has always loved to sing. “Regardless of my mood, whether happy or sad, I will turn to singing. I am someone who, like many, struggles with anxiety and singing has helped me to release those uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.” Singing the national anthem at such a big event is a lot of pressure. Hollen discussed her multitude of feelings going into the performance. “I have a lot of feelings about performing the national anthem at graduation. First of all, I am so honored and so grateful that I was chosen. I am beyond excited to have the opportunity but am also extremely nervous! For someone who performs often and
doesn’t usually get nervous, I definitely am for this!” As a graduating senior, Hollen looked back on her years at RWU and reflected on some of her favorite memories. She landed on the spring dance club show this year as one of her most memorable. “I was elected Secretary of the dance club for the 2021-2022 season and we put on our final show of the year and my final show as a student and member of the club. I got to spend the weekend dancing alongside some of my closest friends and the most talented people I know. The show went better than I could have ever asked for and I am so thankful.” Hollen said she plans to stay local for a little while following the May 20 ceremony. “I plan on staying around the area for the next year, working at Brick Alley Pub in Newport as a waitress and traveling. Fall of 2023 my goal is to move to NYC to pursue a career in acting for film and on Broadway.” Hollen offered some advice in two areas she has some experience in: music and school. As for music recommendations, Hollen leans toward artists such as Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus and Lizzie McAlpine. In reflecting on her experience at RWU, Hollen gave some words of wisdom to the underclass students. “My advice for the underclassmen as a graduating senior, is to enjoy every moment. And, get involved as much as you can, there are always things to do on campus. Someday you won’t have these opportunities anymore to do what you love with your friends.”
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Hot Soup performing at Hawk the Block on April 23, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Extra Medium performing at Hawk the Block on April 23, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Late Night Murder Mystery on Feb. 23, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas. Makin Waves hosted by CEN on April 4, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Swoop and Swish at Accepted Student’s Day on April 3, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Queerfest hosted by SAGA on April 4, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas. Armani Dotson performing at Hawk the Block on April 23, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Hawktrot hosted by ICC on Oct. 2, 2021. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
Lathon Warlick performing at Fall Concert on Sept. 5, 2022. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
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‘The Girl From Plainview’ and the ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ ugly truth Nicole Kowalewski Herald Contributor
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS In today’s sensationalist society, “true crime” has lost its head. Its definition has stretched from documentaries and nonfiction podcasts to cover any and every crime-based publication “based on true events,” no matter how loose that connection may be. Worse, this accompanies a sharp increase in the romanticization of horrific experiences and perpetrators onscreen. Even real-time cases take on another life through the lens of social media and live streaming– just look at the Depp v. Heard defamation trial. At first glance, Hulu’s “The Girl From Plainville” seems like just another attempt to wring dollar bills out of tragedy. Much like Netflix’s 2017 (fictional) book-based “Thirteen Reasons Why,” the show focuses on a suicidal teenager and their path to a despondent end. However, this is where the similarities end. “The Girl From Plainville” is based on the events surrounding the Commonwealth v. Carter case, wherein Michelle Carter was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for influencing her boyfriend’s, Conrad Roy III, 2014 suicide. The verdict was mainly based on thousands of text messages between the pair documenting their two year relationship, including Carter’s encouragement of Roy’s suicidal intentions. Roy was 18 at the time of his death while Carter was 17. From its most basic premise, “The Girl From Plainville” holds an immense amount of risk. The issue itself is incredibly complicated, and both teens’ stories involve complex mental health struggles. Roy had attempted to take his own life once before, and suffered from depression and social anxiety long before he met Carter. Carter herself has struggled with anorexia since the age of 12. In addition, the pair only met in person a couple of times and Carter was not present the night of Roy’s death. However, she reports having been on the phone with him while he sat in his truck intending to poison himself with carbon monoxide. When he left the vehicle and confessed to Carter that he was scared, she reportedly told him to “get back in.” And Roy did. Regardless of your views on assisted suicide, the ethics of this case are a mess of allegations and foggy motivations. This complexity should have been the series’ downfall; in actuality, it seems to be its saving grace. “The Girl From Plainville” largely steers away from a single narrative,
both in the information it presents and its cinematic composition. The show constantly switches between years and perspectives, at one moment following Carter in the initial days following the suicide and the next following Roy’s complicated relationship with his father. It is immensely difficult to get an accurate reading on either character, but especially Carter; in a deft display of versatility, Elle Fanning portrays the conflicting sides of the young woman to chilling perfection. Perhaps this is the series’ way of not taking sides in the case; while the plot is impressively attentive to the known facts, it is always difficult not to present a figure in a definitive light. This way, viewers are constantly left wondering what is truly going on inside Carter’s head. Of course, a certain amount of interpretation of “the facts” is constantly necessary. The bulk of the material for the case came from text message exchanges between Carter and Roy. The show chooses to represent these conversations as faceto-face, albeit following certain rules: Carter and Roy never touch in these scenes, and it is always made clear that they are not actually speaking to one another in person. This gives the actors a bit of room to provide context for their “characters” through body language and tone that obviously do not come through over texts. The resulting tension and vehemence of these scenes lend an unnerving intensity to what used to be words on a screen, emphasizing the intimacy Carter and Roy developed so rapidly. Everything about this story is a bit offkilter, and the creative team certainly succeeded in translating that tone to the screen. Colton Ryan’s performance as the emotionally ragged and sometimes belligerent Conrad Roy is the other make-or-break aspect of the series. Far from romanticizing the teenager, “The Girl From Plainville” does not shy away from exposing his vulnerable moments any more than they do Carter’s. Although it is clear that Roy is far from a villain, he is also not a hapless victim to Carter’s cruel manipulations; nor is he a tragic Shakespearian figure. For better or worse, the destructive chemistry Ryan and Fanning portray on screen tells all gritty, painful sides of the story, warts and all. You can stream “The Girl From Plainville” on Hulu now; new episodes premiere every Tuesday. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, know that help is always available, at any hour on any day. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 for support.
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Nicolas Cage stars as himself in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Courtesy of Lionsgate
Grant Soedler Arts & Culture Editor There are few names in Hollywood as infamous as Nicolas Cage. While most actors gain notoriety through beloved performances or being part of highly successful movies, Nic Cage has gained a cult following for mostly one reason: his performances are almost always incredibly weird. From films like the 1989 black comedy “Vampire’s Kiss,” where he portrays a man who slowly comes to believe he is a vampire, 1997’s “Face/ Off,” where he and John Travolta spend the majority of the movie pretending to be each other’s characters and the 2021 film “Willy’s Wonderworld,” where he plays a mute janitor who battles several murderous animatronics as he attempts to clean their old restaurant, Cage can make even the most absurd role entertaining, even if not always for the right reasons. But despite his massive filmography, in 2022’s “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” Nic Cage tackles arguably his biggest role yet: himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” was directed by Tom Gormican and co-written by Gormican and Kevin Etten. The film stars Nic Cage as a fictionalized version of himself, known as Nick Cage. His fictional persona is obsessed with film and the films he’s been in over almost anything else, straining his relationship with his daughter Addy (Lily Sheen) and ex-wife Olivia (Sharon Horgan). After being passed over for several major film roles, in addition to being harassed by a hallucination of his younger and more successful self, known as “Nicky,” Nick decides he is retiring from acting and accepts an offer from his agent (Neil Patrick Harris) to attend a millionaire’s birthday party for $1 million in order to pay off several remaining debts. When he arrives there however, he discovers that the millionaire, Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal) is a huge superfan of his and, after some initial hesitance, the two of them begin to bond over their
mutual love of film. This new friendship slowly begins to reinvigorate Nick’s love of working in the medium, and Javi eventually convinces him to write a script with him. However, after a night out at a bar Nick is confronted by two CIA operatives (Tiffany Haddish and Ike Barinholtz) who inform him that Javi is a dangerous arms dealer and has kidnapped the daughter of an anti-crime politician in order to force him out of the upcoming election. Low on options, the operatives recruit Nick to spy on Javi in hopes of finding the girl. The simplest way to describe “Massive Talent” would be to say that it is insane. Far beyond its inherent weirdness, the film is incredibly entertaining. Cage and Pascal have excellent chemistry together, stealing nearly every scene in which they interact. The film takes full advantage of this by utilizing Cage’s infamous absurdity to place the characters in increasingly weirder and weirder scenarios, such as when Nick and Javi get so high on LSD that they become convinced they’re being followed by a random pair of people, or whenever Nick attempts to take part in any espionage the CIA make him do. The film is also incredibly meta, something immediately obvious from the opening scene where two characters are watching Cage’s 1997 film “Con Air” and calling him a “fucking legend.” Throughout its run time, it constantly makes references to various pieces of Cage’s filmography such as “National Treasure,” “Croods 2” and “Mandy,” all the while poking fun at the mixed reception of his movies. Nick frequently talks about how he’s an “actor,” not a “movie star,” and quite literally argues with himself about how he wants to go more independent and get away from the stigma of Hollywood. This all culminates in one of the most absurd climaxes I’ve seen in some time. It’s certainly not a masterpiece or anything, but beyond some pacing issues, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is a blast from start to finish and can currently be seen in theaters.
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‘Legally Blonde’ Review
Soraya Bettencourt Herald Reporter
As graduation nears for the seniors here at Roger Williams University, many are deciding, or have already decided, what their next steps will be after college. For some, it is to continue their education for their doctorate or master’s degree while others are entering the workforce as interns or new hires. The results that will come from these graduates will be exponential. To commemorate their final days here at Roger Williams and inspire seniors as to what is next for them, I have only two words… Legally Blonde. This iconic movie will not only encourage and inspire, but will make us laugh and look forward to what comes next. The main character, Elle Woods, played by Reese Witherspoon, is dumped by her boyfriend, played by Matthew Davis, because he does not see her as a reliable future for himself. Her life and what she thought it would look like crashes before her as the most important person in her life sees her merely as a “dumb blonde” incapable
of being successful. Having all odds against her, she drops her sorority and follows him to Harvard Law to prove him wrong and get back at him. Along the way, she ends up proving more to herself. She applies herself in new ways and does extremely well. This unassuming blonde who is portrayed lacking substance and only caring about clothes and makeup beats the odds. Even the audience doubts her, as being successful at Harvard Law is a difficult feat for anyone. No one takes her seriously but her persistence and belief in herself takes her to the end of the movie, where she shows up in the court of law to solve what no one else could. While any movie with Reese Witherspoon is amazing, this one does better than expected and teaches you something along the way. It can be scary to go out of your comfort zone and do something that everyone believes you cannot do, but believing in yourself, as cheesy as it is, is all you need. The movie is comical, well casted, and empowering. If any seniors are having fears about their futures, this is a movie that can make everything
better and ease fears. If Elle Woods can, you can too. In all seriousness, it can help to see others in the same situation as you even if it is a made up storyline for television and entertainment purposes. Look to music and movies surrounding the ending that comes with putting this part of your life behind you. Look forward to the future with hope
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and excitement because, yes I’m going to say it, it’s not an end but a beginning. To the graduating class of 2022, have some fun, and take Elle Woods’ advice: “Being yourself never goes out of style.” Don’t settle for less than you know you deserve. Congratulations and may all of us be the next Elle Woods in whatever career path we choose.
‘Legally Blonde’ stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a law student at Harvard University. Courtesy of MGM Studios
Chris Redd’s stand up performance was both hilarious and heartfelt Luke Brennan Editor-in-Chief
Chris Redd left the audience crying with laughter with his comedy. Courtesy of NBC
In a surprisingly refreshing change of pace, RWU’s final comedian for the annual Spring Week event was stand up comedian Chris Redd, who left no stone unturned or audience member unscathed. Best known for being a main cast member on the weekly sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live since 2017, Redd’s performance on Friday, April 29 was, if nothing else, memorable. Redd began the show by comparing the RWU campus to a suburb, and saying he did not know where he was
when he got out of the car, making fun of how Bristol is an obscure town from Redd’s perspective, given that he performs all over the country. The comedian spent most of his time on stage poking fun at the audience, in particular a group of male students sitting by themselves, who he jokingly referred to as “Boyz II Boyz” throughout the show, cracking up the audience. He also asked several members of the audience specific questions like “why are you here” and “what did you want to be when you were a little kid?” and then roasting them for their response. Redd also made remarks about how few BIPOC students there are at RWU,
jokingly taking the time to count each BIPOC student he saw in the crowd, with the audience laughing at the truth in what he said. He also mentioned on several occasions that he had smoked marijuana before the show, which caused him to forget what he was saying in mid sentence and start laughing on multiple occasions. This included telling the audience about a time where he took an edible before getting on a plane, and it was so strong he had to ask the flight attendant where the plane was going. In addition to his raunchy humor, Redd also made some very poignant remarks, in particular asking BIPOC students in the crowd about what their experience at RWU was like, and told them to “keep [their] head up,” and said he wanted to perform here again in the future. While Redd’s style of humor might not be everyone’s cup of tea, the majority of those that attended were kept in stitches throughout the show, and gave Redd a well deserved round of applause as he left. In a time of such uncertainty and crisis, being able to escape from reality for even just an hour and laugh your head off can be incredibly rewarding, and Redd certainly gave that to the RWU crowd that night.
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Let’s discuss our university’s namesake Sam Elwell Managing Editor Roger Williams University was founded in 1956 as Roger Williams College in Providence, Rhode island. 13 years later, a new campus was founded along the coast in Bristol. Since then, the university has grown to accommodate over 5,000 students and host the only Law School in Rhode Island. One of the most compelling aspects of RWU, however, is the man after whom it is named.
Roger Williams first moved to the Massachusetts Bay Colony from England after completing his education. From there, he was very critical of the Church of England citing corruption and advocating for religious freedom from the government. After being accused of heresy and sedition, Williams was banished and moved to Narragansett bay where he founded Providence on land purchased directly from Native Americans which became a safe haven for other religious outcasts. From there, he grew friendly
with the Native Americans and often functioned as a peacemaker during various disputes. One part of Roger Williams’ life that I think does not get brought up enough is his ties to the slave trade in the early North American colonies. In 1675, King Philip’s War broke out among the Native American population and the colonists. Despite efforts to fight back, Providence was burned in 1676 and, soon after, Native Americans captives were sold into slavery, either locally, or in the West Indies. Roger Williams was
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part of the group that facilitated these sales and made profit despite his past views denouncing the practice. Of course, I am not denying or trying to discredit the impact and influence Roger Williams had in the formation of Rhode Island as well as the rights and freedoms of expression we enjoy today, nor do I think RWU should undergo a name change and extensive rebranding. All I ask is to tell the full story and acknowledge the inconsistencies in our namesake’s ideals.
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Heading into senior year Luke Brennan Editor-in-Chief
As this school year comes to an end, I cannot help but spend a lot of my time thinking about next year. My final year. The year I complete my education and head out into the world as a real adult. While I am somewhat excited at the idea of starting fresh, getting a job and a place to live, it is also causing me a lot of anxiety, as the uncertainty of it all is weighing heavily on my mind. I often feel like I just started college and I am still a freshman, still getting used to the college experience. Having talked to a few seniors about how they feel about graduating, I get the sense that they feel the same way. Looking back on my college experience so far, almost all of it has been, for lack of a better word, tainted by the coronavirus pandemic. I had one and a half semesters of college that could be considered “normal,” and then the world fell apart. Every aspect of our lives changed and RWU has not been the same since. Sometimes I wonder how my college experience would have been different if COVID-19 had not happened, and I feel somewhat cheated out of a normal year on a college campus. Just as I was
finally getting used to being a college student, everything shut down. Oh well. C’est la vie. I would be lying if I said that my time at RWU has been nothing but disappointment, however. I have made amazing friends and met people I will never forget, and I am very grateful for the experience being on this campus has given me. I realize this sounds like the words of someone who is graduating in a couple weeks even though I have an entire year left, but for some reason it feels like I am already a senior. Some of my friends are seniors, and I will sincerely miss not being around them in the fall. Considering what I have going on, I think I can safely say that my senior year will be pretty interesting to say the least; I have an internship lined up, a busy class schedule and most notably I will be the new editor-in-chief of the Hawks’ Herald. When I first joined the Hawks’ Herald freshman year, I never imagined three years later I would be editor-in-chief, and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity given to me, and I am chomping at the bit to get started. We have had some outstanding EICs in the past, and I have been fortunate enough
RWU’s namesake has a sordid history to say the least. Courtesy of Emily Dvareckas.
to work alongside them throughout my college career. I can only hope to be a fraction of the leaders/journalists they have become. To my fellow rising seniors, I know you probably feel the same as I do
about entering senior year; anxious, scared and not sure what the future holds for you. All we can do is face it head on and try our senior year as good as it possibly can be. I will see you in the fall and hope you all have a great summer!
Many rising seniors are experiencing anxiety about their final year of college. Courtesy of Vasily Koloda on Unsplash.
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Men’s Soccer
Jack Wetzel* Austin Hilger* Elias Choclin Geno Kennedy Tyler Andrade* Ryan Miller Women’s Soccer
Field Hockey
Erin Magsaman Hannah Palmer* Hannah Gaffney Taylor Woodbury Brooklyn Cenatiempo* Callie Flanagan* Jill Haudenshield* Volleyball
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Timur Couture* Jeff Lyman Andy Paul Kirk Schultz* Dalton Sousa
David McArdle* Connor Smith*
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Women’s Track and Field
Women’s Swimming and Diving
Ellie Field Natalie Hinton Callie Sullivan* Kaley Youngcourt*
Victoria Colon* Emma Maywalt Amanda Naylor* Liani Pizzitola Shirah Strock Men’s Tennis
Baseball Maggie Hickey* Sarina Olson* Taryn Martel Kelly Yadoff Sammy Jost* Lexi Larson Kiera Grant Jordin Comstock Morgan Straussburg Morgan McCutcheon Men’s Cross Country
PJ Frost Connor Smith* Women’s Cross Country
Olivia Turcotte Jamie Gaffga* Kate Porter* Allie Welch Kate Grabowski Lauren Burbidge Tori Melanson Katherine Pickard* Men’s Basketball Drew Hart Women’s Basketball
Terry Baker Ben DeFelice* Burke Howell Tom Manning* Owen Wallace Women’s Tennis
Softball Alexandra Lombardo Lia Nocella Francesca Cioffi Taylor Bigliali
Lindsay Towle Kay Reen* Emily Yonych Liz Wexler Karli Opalka* Hannah Driscoll
Men’s Lacrosse
Wrestling
Hunter Goodrow* Jake Frissora* Aiden Murray Ryan Phillips Pat Barboza
Emma Maywalt* Amanda Naylor* Laini Pizzitola* Golf
Kyle Davenport Tommy Hobin Anthony Sapienza Ben Bonavita* Connor Padovich Kyle Schaefer Adam Harz Andrew Declement
Eric Appenzeller Travis Arata Jordan Delvalle Armani Dotson Seth Frohnheiser Hunter Goodrow Ryan Grebe Kyle Kaiser* Jack Kelly Andy Lombard Jack Rogers Noah Tandy Luke Wassel Tagan Welch Eli Wilson
Women’s Lacrosse
Hannah Goodwin* Nikki Norton* Madi Drain Danielle Anastasia Men’s Track and Field
Men’s Swimming and Diving Shannon Dechiara Alexa Dicesare* Tanya Gianitsos *
Timur Couture Nathan Douglas PJ Frost Eben Kiesow Ari Massos*
Tyler Cain* Arlex Correa* Dan Tocco* Equestrian
Sarah Baker* Sophie Failla Arden Hyte Sailing Spencer Cartwright Jaqui Frode Emily Gildea Grant Gridley Rachel Holick Riley Read Cal Robbins Johnny Walton Cameron Wood Women’s Polo Avery Boruch Annie Ebersold Nicole Quinlan
* denotes team members who are pictured.
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Graduating class of 2022 Alivia Rose Adolf Lily Victoria Albert Jaclyn Sarah Anderek Rasheed Giancarlo Anderson Cameron Anderson Sarah Elizabeth Angot Elise Marie Antonino Isabelle Marie Antonitis Maggie Jean Appel Michaela Marie Aptt Alexis Leigh Arcangelo Michael Donovan Arkinson Samuel Avila Caroline Alexis Badal Breanna Lynn Bailey Sarah Gates Baker Rachael Alexandra Baker Jaime Lynne Barnett Rachel Louise Barrows Victoria Anne Beckwith Libby Alexis Bennett Jacqueline Rose Benson Audrey Catherine Bertolaccini Andrew Thayer Berube Racquelle Monet Blanchette Gaydah J M H H Boalyan Kathryn Rose Bolton Samuel Moore Bomengen Jillian Mary Booth Cameron A. Bortolussi Kate Elizabeth Bosse Rachel E. Brown Joseph Timothy Brown Jack William Burgess Ryan Patrick Cameron Brooklyn Ford Maria Cenatiempo Brian Aires Chantre Elias Choclin Kathleen Henegan Clevenger Caroline Rose Clouter Nicholas John Colombo Kayleigh Alexandra Conrad Brandon Shane Cornejo Jonathan Michael Creonte Ellie R. Cuoco Samantha Rose Dagle Jack Reis Darakian Morgan Erika Davis Shannon Elizabeth DeChiara Alexandra Bella DeFabritiis Natalie Emperatriz Delgado Olivia Ann Dell Isola Andrew DePasquale Gabriel Santiago DiBiaseDeMoreta Alyssa Christina Doherty Grace Dolan Tyler Joseph Donofrio Armani Allen Dotson Sevrina Marie Dow Madison-Lee Rose Drain Hannah Driscoll Nora Margaret Dunn Rachel L. Dvareckas Sara Echeverria Andrea Claire Edwards Kerry Bridget Farbotka Ashley Elaine Fateiger Emery Feagin
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Sophia Mottola Kyle Mozdzierz Jordan Elizabeth Murray Emily Mackenzie Murray Benjamin David Mussulli Thomas Leo Myers Patrick James Nagle Elizabeth Grace Naro Kayla E. Natalo Amanda Ashlynne Neff Caroline Veronica Negrin Cameron Sven Nelson Nicolas Silva Neves Gianna Nickerson Lia Marie Nocella Garrett Charles Nolan Grace Elizabeth Noonan Nicole Julia Norton John Nowell Fuko Nozaki Carlin Daniel O’Hara Maggie O’Rourke James Oddo Marion Therese Olsen Sarina Kassidy Olson Bryce Michael Owen Cole Stephen Palmer Sydney Mary Papandrea Lillian Joy Pappas Epke Anya Paquette Ryan William Parks Mikayla Brooke Patterson Andrew Edgar John Paul Jordan Thomas Peck Jaden Joseph Pellino Connor Austin Peloquin Patrick Matthew Peloquin David R. Perez Jacob Joseph Perry Kayla Marie Pestana Rhiannon Mary Peters Colby Carrington Peters Dorothy H. Pierce Nicholas Anthony Pietrini William Atherton Pineo Alessandro Gomes Fernandes Pinto Derick Medina Pinto Jacob Plasencia Nicholas M. Plasse Darius Joseph Polillio Katherine Elizabeth Porter Ian Thomas Porter Joseph Scott Potter Tyler James Potter Trinity Marie Potter Hunter Charles Procaccini Margaret Rose Prokop Gian Marco Protano Cameron John Quadrozzi Samuel Anui Quaye Nicole Quinlan Nathan Barry Quinn Cameron James Quinn Nicholas D. Quirini Jacob Riley Rainey Roderick Ronald Ramirez Brian Joseph Ranta Riley Armand Read Andrew Thomas Reagan Hailey Alexanderia Reed Kaylin Marisa Reen Brendan Patrick Regan Morgan Elizabeth Reiner
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Cedane Richards Victoria Theresa Rienzi Angelique Rivera Novian Leonardo Rivera Brandon T. Robbins Kyle Edward Rocha John Clayton Rogers Kelly Lynn Roper Sara Ashleigh Russell Alanna Clare Ryan Kaitlyn Rose Sample Alexander Ivan Sanchez Joseph Francis Sanclemente Elizabeth Rose Sanford Kaylan Mae Santamaria Madison Ashley Santo Anthony Joseph Sapienza Austin Felipe Sardinha Michael Anthony Sasso Kristen Ann Savastano Grayson William Scanlon Kyle P. Schaefer Adam J. Schell Jayson M. Schlosser Paul Emile Schnadig Kirk Hanson Schultz Ryan George Scully Angelo Christian Pio Sedlak Jack Michael Shannon James Elliott Shapiro Joshua David Shaw Kailee Sheehy Cole John Sheeley Rachel Marissa Sherr Erika Taylor Short Julia I Sierra Ramirez Jacob Samuel Sigel Jackson Reid Silvestri Tyler John Simmons Emily Simonin Joshua Ari Simons Jessica Giovanna Skeffington Andrew J. Skempris Alexander John Skibinski Eli Taylor Skilton Abigail Madeline Smalley Meghan H. Smith Ryan Arthur Smith Luke Matthew Sohigian Matthew W. Spar Anthony Joseph Spataro Benjamin Ingersoll Spellman Emerson Rose Sprague Jake Matthew Stamos Dominick Amato Stanco Hannah Jordan Sterling Morgan M. Strassburg Shirah Maria Strock Caroline Elizabeth Sullivan Mark Deward Sweitzer IV Noah Samuel Tyler Tandy Maria A. Tavera Cody John Tenczar Caterina Angelic Teodosio Christian Thomas Harrison Thomas Timothy Daniel Charles Tocco Sean Michael Tonnesen Nolan Eugene Tornay Lindsay Gallagher Towle Joshua Paul Treeful Eliana Louisa Treviño Nicolina T. Trifero Emma Grace Trisciani
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Gertrude Marie Naples Molly Jean O’Brien Kaya Reed Karlie Marie Rice Samantha Marian Sitarik Julia Grace Wheeler Christopher George Belmonte Ryan P. Brosnihan Paul Preussner Bryant Tayla Elizabeth Burns Benjamin P. Converse Mitchell Thomas Dasilva Anthony De Jesus Karolina J. Domagala John Patrick Dye Sean Howell Flannery Joshua Harrison Galarza Brian Charles Giddings Kayla Karyn Hansen Joseph Michael Hanson Nev Harkness Thomas George Herc Liam Thomsen Hullihan Nicholas Yeprem Kayserian Cathleen Ellen Krekorian Clay James Langer Luigini Luc Chelsy Kristine Luis James Michael Manning Emma Christine MeierLuinenburg Brenna C. Mottor Amanda Lynn Mueller Sam Michael Nasby Samuel Vladislav Nosovitch Berenith Ortiz Ruperto Tyler Daniel Patria Nikolaj Olsen Douglas Peltier Carleigh E. Procyk Jessica Elizabeth Raccio Cameron James Rebidue Elizabeth Margaret Reilly Joseph Bernard Rendino Taryn Helen Roche Meghan Elizabeth Rodenhiser Noah James Scavetta Lauren Jeaneve Scheid Rachel Jean Sheppard Kylee Vasil Simpson Sean C. Smith Felicia Timpano Ashley Nicole Tritt Ian Andrew Wallace Brenna E. Whitney Dylan Frazier Booth Kayla Leeann Brousseau Tyler Brown Cedeno Christopher Cullen Crawford Ian Michael Dvorak Florentino M. Fernandez Nicole Rose Ferrara Brian Joseph Garber Emily Colette Gildea Ryan Michael Greaney Connor Gerald Hewlette Amanda M Kirkland Alexandra Elizabeth Lewis Lanse Alexander Mitchell Timothy Richard Mullane Jocelyn Elise Nogueira Alexa Quattrocchi Samantha Francis Rose Devon Hallett Sarazin Matthew Carl Sharrio
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Nicole Williamson Nino Angelo P. Magat Noah Agostini Noelle Craveiro Nolan O’Brien Patrick Gabel Porter Hunt Prisilla Marroquin Reid Bryant Ryan Lairmore Samantha Jost Samantha Poland Samara Pinto Sara Goei Sean Lamotte Shannon Bloodgood Sidney Krol Stefan Cole Taylor Fay Theodore Correia Tracey Pratt Tyler Williams Wendy Virgadamo William Tenzer Zachary Santoro Zachary Santoro Zachary Santoro Zachary Santoro Adam Misiuk Aidan Palmieri Alexander Kravets Alexander Tynan Anthony Dimeglio Ashley Klimczyk Caitlin Mallahan Cameron Germond Cassandra Cabral Charlie Doyle Charlie Doyle Christian Brinkley Christopher Serpa Cooper Davis Cristina Walsh Daniel Roth Daniel Zummo Danielle Labarre David Newton Destiny Sperduti Diego Brostuen Domenick Caleri Elizabeth Lorino Elliot McGlew Emily Civetti Emma Siegal Evan Clark Evan Clark Fide Laussein Junior Lamour Lamour Gavin Bradley Gianni Abate Haley Pozzuto Jack Callahan Jack Sussillo Jacob Fitting Jasmyn Jackson Jason Ing Jay Patel Jen Campisi Jennifer Lopez Jesse Usher-Barrett John Austin Ashmead John Chave John Daley Jonathan Farmer
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This list includes all students who have applied to graduate for May 2022 as of May 4, 2022 as well as August and December 2021 graduates.
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EDITORIAL: ROE v. wade Rachel Dvareckas Herald Contributor I am scared. I am hurt. I am appalled. I am a woman with a uterus and right now, I am terrified and I am angry. I am so angry because my rights are being threatened as you sit here and read this and I do not know what my future holds or what the future of millions of people will look like. The debate on whether or not to overturn Roe v. Wade is currently being discussed in the Supreme Court and we all need to be aware of the dangers doing that will present. People will lose their right to privacy and the ability to make decisions regarding their own bodies. Roe v. Wade is about so much more than legalizing abortions. It is about
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the ability to possess bodily autonomy in a country that emphasizes the importance of free will and freedom for all. If you do not have to wear a mask in a store during a global pandemic that has killed millions, I should have the right to decide what I do with my own body. This is not an issue about “saving unborn fetuses” it is an issue of controlling the bodies and decisions of those with uteruses. You do not have to support abortion, but you should support personal choice. Roe v. Wade did not magically start a trend of getting abortions, it allowed people access to safe abortions instead of going to some dark alley or using a coathanger. We cannot go back to that. I cannot even think about going back to that. Access to safe healthcare should be
a right every person should have and that begins with keeping Roe v. Wade in place. I am scared. I am hurt. I am appalled. And you should be too. If you do nothave a uterus yourself, think about the people you love who have one and think about how they will have their basic human rights stripped away. It is not too late to keep access to safe healthcare and access to privacy in place. We can still fight for our rights and the rights of our siblings, mothers, aunts, friends and everyone else. We deserve the ability to choose what we want to do with our bodies without the involvement of the government. Take some time and do research, understand both sides of the debate and help fight for our rights.
Pro-choice activists demonstrate against the ‘Rally for Life’.’ Courtesy of Infomatique on Creative Commons
Six friends, seven years. Josh Galarza
Chris Belmonte Herald Contributor
Noah Scavetta
Six architecture students have found their way from the 2015 Summer Academy in architecture to the Thesis Studio. From an original group of seventeen in 2015, nine students attended undergraduate studies and six continued onto graduate school at RWU. Seven years later and still friends, they are ready to graduate with their Master’s in architecture.
Chris Belmonte Nick Kayserian Nikolaj Peltier Lauren Scheid
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