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Shannon DeFranza to give student commencement speech

Jimmy Sadowski News Editor

Commencement is just around the corner, for some seniors they are preparing to say goodbye or finishing up their classes, for others, like Shannon DeFranza, they are preparing to give the commencement speech to their peers. DeFranza is an Architecture major, with minors in Sustainability and Art and Architectural History. As for extracurriculars, she is the National Vice PresidentElect for the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), having previously served as the AIAS Northeast Quadrant Director, dances for the Hawkettes and RWU Dance Club, and she has a membership on the Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force. DeFranza has also helped Professor Steve Esons with coordinating Student Academic and Honors Showcase (SASH) projects where she tried to push for sustainability. She is passionate about RWU’s human rights advocacy seminars and working with Scholars at Risk as a liaison to advocate for imprisoned scholar Ahmadreza Djalai. DeFranza said it feels weird to be graduating. “It’s just very weird that my time here at Roger Williams University is ending, my friends and I have been saying that it has been hitting us in waves that we’re not freshmen anymore.” DeFranza also said she has been wanting to speak at a college graduation for a long time. “I’ve been dreaming about giving a speech at a college graduation since I was little,” said DeFranza. “I gave my eighth-grade graduation speech for my little public middle school and I’ve always loved public speaking.” In terms of a speech preview, DeFranza did not want to give too much away but revealed some themes and messages she wanted to get across. “The biggest theme that I put in is the importance of community and making sure your community is

taken care of, especially as we are about to go into very rough times,” said DeFranza. “We have been told as our generation we are the ones that have to fix it all and that is a lot of pressure, but I think we can really pull it off.” “I want to celebrate the resiliency of our class,” said DeFranza. “I think we’ve grown a lot in the last year in ways that were not advertised to us when we walked in the door. Also, I really want people to feel like there’s hope we’re entering into a world that doesn’t look too inviting sometimes with the job market. I think kind of giving that message of hope and really motivating but not in just a cookie-cutter way, but actually talking about the issues that we face and talking about follow through and commitment.” A memory DeFranza looks back on fondly from her time at RWU are the dance shows she was in. “Those days are crazy!” said DeFranza. “We start rehearsing at noon that day, and I usually get there early to practice. Then, we finished at 9 at night, and of course, leading up to that we have dress rehearsals all week, so you’re really just with this great group of people all day.” DeFranza’s favorite thing about RWU is the community, not just with students, but with professors as well. She said she came to RWU because she liked the small class sizes and wanted a personal connection with professors. In her senior year, she said her professors felt more like friends she could talk to about anything. Still, DeFranza feels her speech is bittersweet. “Well it makes me cry sometimes,” she said. “I think it’s going to make people feel a little bit sad and wistful that things are coming to an end, but everything is bittersweet with the graduation. I hope I can capture those emotions everybody’s feeling. I hope people feel proud.” DeFranza also wanted to thank everyone at RWU for the memories. “Thanks for the memories. It has been a very long and challenging time. There have been times where I’ve been pulling two days straight

Courtesy of Shannon DeFranza Shannon DeFranza will give the student commencement speech on May 22, 2021.

awake to finish an architecture project and somebody will just stop by my desk and make me smile and it makes it all worth it. Thanks to all the people that have kept me going when I didn’t feel like that was possible,” DeFranza said. After graduation, DeFranza plans to move to Washington

D.C. in June to serve her role as the Vice President of the American Institute of Architecture Students for a year. After, she said she may work in architecture or sustainability or possibly attend graduate school to study design and climate change research at the same time.

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Indigenous leaders to deliver commencement address

Rachel Dvareckas Editor-in-Chief

There will be two speakers giving the commencement address for the graduation of the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 22 and 23. The Chief of the Pokanoket tribe, Sagamore William Guy, and executive director of the Tomaquag Indigenous Museum, Lorén Spears will deliver the address. Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Jeremy Campbell has worked closely with the Pokanoket and Narragansett tribes this past year and a half in order to craft a formal Land Acknowledgement of the grounds RWU sits on. Campbell says it shows the university’s commitment to fostering relationships with the communities. “[I’m] really proud that Roger Wiliams is recognizing such accomplished Indigenous leaders from two local nations, the Narrangansett Indian nation and the Pokanoket tribe,” Campbell told The Hawks’ Herald. “It’s about time.” University President Ioannis Miaoulis said these two Indigenous leaders reflect RWU’s mission of “strengthening society” and they should be honored.

“William Guy and Lorén Spears are doing the vital work of helping the public acknowledge and reconcil the untold stories of our past, while preserving and celebrating the Indigenous heritage of Rhode Island,” said Miaoulis. Campbell said history has taught people that Indigenious people were killed off and forcibly moved from their homes, but it glosses over the stories of survival and resilience of Indigenious people. He said the Narragansett and Pokanoket are just two examples of a number of Indigenious groups surviving in the face of racism and others trying to deny their existence; they are inspirational examples despite the many troubles they have faced. “It’s a moment of pride. I think it’s a moment of, potentially, reconciliation, recognition of the incredible courage and resilience of Indigenous nations here in the northeast,” Campbell said. Guy and Spears will also be receiving honorary degrees from the university. The commencement addresses will be available to view online at the RWU commencement webpage.

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Your source for Student Senate news Hello Hawks! On Monday, we chatted about a resolution that would aim for a decrease in flyer advertising that ultimately failed. We passed a bill allocating money to fund a plaque for the Pokanoket path as well as a bill certifying the budgets of all of the clubs and organizations. We officially shifted to the new Student Senate on Monday. President Jordan St. Onge was sworn in, along with the rest of the new Senate that you all elected! There were also a few Senators who were appointed to the Senate in order to fill vacancies - welcome to Senate, Fiona Dolan, Jack Fusaro and Bryanna Bay! We also appointed the Student Senate Parliamentarian for this Senate, Alexandra DeFabritiis. Congratulations to our new Senate, and thank you to Senate 47 for all that you have done - you truly helped change campus for the better. Make sure to come to Senate next week to chat with Chief of Staff Brian Williams where we will chat about the strategic plan! 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. 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 Hawk Link, by clicking on our weekly meeting event, and the Zoom link will be available as the location.

Courtesy of RWU Sagamore William Guy will give the commenement address to the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 22, 2021.

College graduate hiring increases for the class of 2021 Amanda Plasse Herald Reporter Employers are projecting a 7.2% increase in hiring for college graduates from the class of 2021 than the class of 2020, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE.) “The rebound in hiring suggests optimism on the part of employers, fueled by expectations around the reopening of shuttered businesses, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and the addition of jobs to the economy,” according to NACE. Senior and Student Body Treasurer of Student Senate Jacob Hartzler said the state of the job market and economy has made people lean towards going to graduate and law school. “The current job market has had a major impact on my future," said Hartzler. "Although I was planning to go to law school and never seriously considered entering the job market, the current state of our economy in the wake of the pandemic has pushed many people to pursue law and graduate programs in lieu of entering the workforce.” The current job market is better than it was last year when the pandemic was at its peak, but still does not compare to what was seen in 2019. Hartzler also mentioned that the 2021-2022 admissions cycle is the

most competitive in 25 years because the number of people applying, limiting the options and reducing the number of scholarships available. Based on the Spring 2021 Quick Poll: Summer Internships and Fall Recruiting conducted by NACE, it is projected that only 43% of employers expect to conduct hybrid internship programs this summer and only 50% of employers expect to engage in both in-person and virtual activities in fall 2021. Of the 207 total respondents, the Job Outlook 2021 Spring Update survey found, “almost 30% of respondents now report that they will hire more new college graduates – up from 16.5% in the fall – and just 8% plan to decrease hiring, down significantly from 31% reporting such plans in the fall.” Based on the 2021 Internship & Co-op Report, 66.4% of eligible interns converted to full-time employment and 79.9% of eligible interns received a job offer. At Roger Williams University, there is a Center for Career & Professional Development, which can be used to help students find an internship or different job opportunities. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the Center for Career & Professional Development, you can either email ccpd@rwu.edu or call (401) 254-3224.

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My Life as a Statue It is that time of year once again, and it is always my least favorite time of the year. It is time to say goodbye to my senior friends. It is always so bittersweet as I reminisce about the first times you walked past my perch four or more years ago, so young and full of excitement for the years to come. Now, here you all are, ready to don your caps and walk towards your futures. From the moment you all walked onto this campus for the first time, to the last moment you will call this place home, you have all never ceased to amaze me. You have spent the past four years preparing for your future, it seems impossible that your futures are now your presents. I have seen many graduating classes come and go and each leaves me just as sad as the last. Everyone who comes through my campus holds a special place in my heart and it always hurts to see you all go. Four years have passed so quickly and it may seem impossible that this is the end of your RWU chapter but I am excited to hear about what your next chapter entails and I am so grateful to have been a part of your life story. I hope you always remember and cherish the memories you made here as a Hawk, whether it was late nights in the library, the first time you met your best friend or any of the fun events that took place in the last four years. Whether you are going to graduate school, traveling the world or starting your career, I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. I hope to see you all once again, although you will have to come to visit me because I am a little attached to RWU and do not do well with travel. For now, I must say goodbye my friends, I will miss you dearly.

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald The Roger statue is going to miss his friends and wish them the best of luck.

Rebuilding a fractured college experience Sam Elwell Opinions Editor

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In December of 2018, I received my acceptance letter from Roger Williams University. It was my first-choice school and since I applied early I never had to worry about regular decision deadlines. As someone who desperately wanted to get out of high school, I was excited to start the next chapter of my life, so I took a deep breath and finished the last few months of my high school career. Graduating in May of 2019, I spent that summer getting paid to wash dishes during the day and spending much-needed time with my friends at night

before we all headed off to our respective universities. I went to RWU that August, made some new friends, changed my major, and was having an incredible time. Then came the pandemic. The realization set in during spring break last year. One by one, my friends said they’d be fully remote for the rest of the semester. I was one of the last ones to receive the same news from RWU and, despite anticipating it, was still confused.

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Orgs say goodbye Senior Spotlights to their seniors Jillian Damiani Emily Dvareckas Photo Editor

IRHA

Courtesy of IRHA IRHA’s president, Nikki Czarnowski will be graduating.

MSU

Courtesy of IRHA IRHA will also be saying goodbye to their Vice President, Doug Brown.

CEN

Courtesy of Jillian Damiani Jillian Damiani will be attending Columbia University’s School of the Arts for a Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction writing.

Jillian Damiani will be graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. While at Roger Williams University, Damiani worked in the English Literature and Creative Writing department

as a FIT intern. Her internship involved working with Professor Edward Delaney and the Mount Hope Magazine. This magazine is student-managed and has received submissions from around the world. The magazine has been very successful and was one of the finalists in Best American Essay for 2019 and 2020. Throughout her time at RWU, Damiani had risen from editorial assistant to senior editor for the nonfiction section of the magazine. During her sophomore year, she became a student coordinator for Scholars at Risk. She is a member of the Honors Program and the National English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. After graduation, Damiani will be attending Columbia University’s School of the Arts and will be working towards her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing. She hopes to work in publishing and participating in art museum internships. Her goal after school is to work in acquisitions in the publishing industry.

Natalie Danek

Courtesy of MSU MSU has one graduating senior, Sabrina Sousa.

Courtesy of CEN CEN has two graduating seniors, Rees Harold (left) and Brandon Fink (right).

Senate

Courtesy of Student Senate Student Senate has three graduating seniors. From left to right: Jacob Hartzler, Tatevik Khachatryan and Chris Langlois.

Natalie Danek will be graduating with degrees in marine biology and applied mathematics. For the past two years, she has worked in Dr. Koty Sharp’s laboratory conducting research using the coral astrangia poculata. From studying in Australia to being a science tutor and working with Dr. Andy Rhyne, Danek had a busy career at Roger Williams University. After graduation, Danek will be working in Stonington, Conn., as an educator at New England Science and Sailing during their summer camp. Her days will be filled with lessons, labs and activities geared towards teaching children of varying ages about marine science and other STEM-related subjects Aside from teaching, she will also be instructing and overseeing the water sports at the camp,

which will include snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, among others.

Courtesy of Natalie Danek Natalie Danek will be teaching marine science at the camp at New England Science and Sailing after graduation.

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The state of athletics: May 2020 v. May 2021

Drew Hart Sports Manager

“Great, another article on COVID.” That thought was probably echoed in the minds of some who flipped to this article — which is completely understandable given the turbulence that etched itself into the lives of many this school year. The truth is, it would be a mistake not to address where athletics stand as the current school year draws to a close with much more optimism than the standstill uncertainty that filled the minds of athletes, teams, coaches and a university at this time last year.

The decision was announced in an restrictions,” said Jacobs. email from President Ioannis MiaouWhen asked if fall student-athlis to students on April 1, which letes will have to continue to outlined plans to return students back adhere to COVID-19 protocols to in-person learning. like masking, social distancing and As of May 3, RWU remains one of reserving spots in order to use athtwo schools in the Commonwealth letic facilities, Jacobs was unsure. Coast Conference requiring stuThese comments come as spring “At the moment, I don’t know the dents to be fully vaccinated before teams seek to capture postseason answer to this. Much of what we returning to campus in the fall, glory for the first time in two years. with the possibility that other do is driven by Conference-wide Perhaps a sign of hope for athletes schools will join RWU in requiring decisions…. Right now, we are in a looking to compete next fall. students to receive a vaccination. wait and see mode,” Jacobs said. Jacobs credits the possible return “It is looking like many of the to normalcy to the university’s schools in our Conference will be decision to require all students Read the full story at requiring the vaccine, so that will who will be learning and working www.rwuhawksherald.com help us move forward with fewer on campus in the fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “Last year [at this time], things were not looking good,” Athletic Director Kiki Jacobs said through email. “We are optimistic that things will be close to business as usual next year, Jacobs said.

A farewell to the senior athletes after a year like no other

Kristen Dansereau Sports Editor

As a year filled with unexpected events comes to a close it is time to reflect on RWU’s senior student athletes who have shown resilience and dedication, bringing out the best in the athletics department. The class of 2021 have made a huge impact on their teams and the entire athletic department. As the second class to graduate in the thick of coronavirus, they will go down in history as overcoming incredible circumstances. Spring sports are closing out their seasons as conference play begins to close up. Not all sports have finished yet, but as of May 1, women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s track and field are CCC Conference Champions for spring 2021. Spring sports had their season taken away from them too soon last year due to COVID-19, but they came back this year more dedicated than ever, giving the seniors a last season they will never forget. This year hasn’t been the same for fall and winter sports with their seasons being canceled. They were able to practice throughout the fall to prepare for a spring season before they announced the official cancellation of the 2020-2021 season. The players on fall and winter sports teams have maintained the same competitive level of hard

work and enthusiasm for their sport and teammates. Some of these teams were able to participate in scrimmages this spring, allowing for competitive play outside their own teams. Many underclassmen are reflecting on the impact these seniors have had on the teams and themselves. Each player on a team makes a huge impact on the dynamic and culture. As the seniors move into the next chapter of their lives, their teammates will step into the lessons they have taught the team. Sophie Araneo, a sophomore on the RWU women’s basketball team, will remember their commitment to the team and passion for the sport. “My seniors have such a funny and inseparable relationship that makes the team chemistry so much better,” Araneo said. “[My] fondest memories definitely include them bickering and making fun of one another during warmups.” “I will always remember their encouragement and passion during every huddle... they always had something to say and were the best leaders anyone could ask for.” Connor Smith, a junior on the men’s track and field team, has felt motivated by the leadership and positive environment created by

the current seniors since his freshman year. He similarly reflected on their commitment to the team and the blissful yet competitive nature they brought each day. “It made me look forward to practice everyday because there would always be a laugh or two on top of a good run,” Smith said. “The fondest memory I have is my freshman year at our conference championship meet during cross country… I remember specifically getting to the starting line and a quick speech given by Connor Hayden about how he wouldn’t want to run with any other team

and no matter what happened, he was proud of the team...Having a positive mindset among the team and rarely feeling any negativity speaks to the environment they helped create.” Smith was taught a multitude of lessons, including how to be committed to the team and its goals as well as fun, leading by example. “Most importantly, they taught me what it means to run for Roger Williams,” said Smith. Jack Wetzel, a junior on the men’s soccer team, recalls the dedication this year’s seniors had to the team, pushing themselves and the team to work hard and be the best players they could be. “They are very hardworking, determined, and supportive of each other,” Wetzel said.

“Off and on the field, they have been proven to be great leaders and great people.” Since before he came to Roger, on his recruitment overnight, Wetzel has felt welcomed and accepted by the seniors as a team and friend. “I had so much fun hanging out with them that night and the new friendships that I formed with the seniors helped confirm my belief that going to Roger was the right decision,” said Wetzel. The seniors' commitment has seeped into the underclassmen when most of them remained playing for this spring season even after the CCC season was canceled. “This selfless act by the seniors showed me how important it is to commit to something you love even when things are not going well,” said Wetzel. “I just would like to thank the seniors again for all that they have done for the team. I have made many great friendships and memories with them over the years. They have done so much for our soccer program and have shown me how to act as a teammate, and as a person.” The Herald staff recognize these times have been especially hard for the seniors preparing to graduate after abnormal circumstances this year. We applaud all sports in each season, and for making thebest out of the cards they were dealt.

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Affordable gifts for graduating seniors to capture long lasting memories Courtney Caouette Herald Reporter

It’s that time of year again: our senior friends are graduating. Are you searching for a perfect gift that won’t break the budget? Look no further! Here are a few ideas of inspiration for a memorable parting gift:

Memory boxes

This gift is very adaptable. You can purchase a photo box or even decorate an old shoe box to try to contain countless college memories. Next step? Fill it! Did you and your friends collect wristbands and stickers from campus events? Throw them in! Next up: fill the box with photographs of memories, handwritten notes about them and anything else your heart desires. These boxes can continue to grow, so consider mailing letters in the weeks to come. Memory boxes are very personal and fun to make. A good tear may be shed while designing them, but don’t worry, it’ll add to the aesthetic of graduation!

A playlist

Who does not love a good playlist? Whether it be on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, or an old fashioned CD, you cannot go wrong with giving a playlist. Fill it with songs that make you think of your friend or songs that will leave them reminiscing about an experience you shared together. Consider adding songs from their favorite artist or ones from our spring concerts throughout the years.

Bake, cook or order out

Did someone say dinner with friends? Yes, please! Everyone loves a good meal or dessert, especially one that does not require any prior preparation. What better way to send your friends off than with a plate of cookies to go or a meal prepared and eaten with friends? Another option is to order their favorite Bristol take out dish, or order them something when they get home and eat together over a Zoom call.

A photo collage or virtual slide

An oldie but goodie. Nothing says I am going to miss you like a compilation of pictures of the many college adventures. It is said that a picture says a thousand words. How many photos can you collect from your time together?

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Your fashion guide for graduation day

Kayla Ivan Arts & Culture Manager

With graduation around the corner, getting your perfect outfit ready is one of many aspects to think about when preparing to walk with your class. Here is a fashion guide for the graduating class of 2021: 1. CLASSIC WHITE DRESS You can’t go wrong with the classics — wearing a white dress, typically a shorter cut is the signature college graduation look. Personalize the look with accessories such as gold or silver necklaces, rings or a statement piece. Pair the white dress with neutral heels such as wedge sandals or a black pump. 2. STUNNING BODYCON DRESS Go for a tighter, more form-fitting outfit with bodycon dresses. Select colors that suit you or complement the spring season such as white, pink, peach, baby blue, etc. Your cap and gown will look perfect with this sleek look paired with strappy sandals or heels that you are most comfortable walking in onstage!

3. CHIC JUMPSUIT Looking for a powerful fashion statement to say goodbye to your college years with? Jumpsuits are comfortable, easy to style and very professional while still remaining chic. With this timeless graduation outfit, there are several options for colors including black, white, blue or any other shades or hues you enjoy. To stay in line with RWU colors, go for a blue selection and rep your soon-to-be alma mater in style. 4. POLISHED DRESS SHIRT WITH TROUSERS If dresses are not your thing (guys and girls included!), try on a button-up shirt or collared dress shirt with a professional tie to graduate in style. The RWU Bookstore sells several tie options if you want to show your school pride while being handed your degree. Selecting the perfect color for your button down or collared shirt is up to you; a white top is the most polished, although other color options include, light blue, navy, black, crimson and so on. Get creative with your look; after all, this is your graduation day, so make it your own!

Craft an accessory or decoration

Perhaps your friend is going to graduate school and needs a new wall decoration, or maybe they love friendship bracelets. Whatever the case, consider something handmade they can bring with them in the next part of their journey, in the working world or otherwise!

Need another idea?

Generating a quick Google search will pull up thousands of ideas. Consider narrowing your search to themes and topics of interest. Happy graduation and congratulations to the class of 2021!

Courtesy of Reynaldo Rivera/Unsplash A simple white dress is a classic look for graduates. They can personalize the outfit with a necklace or wedge sandals.

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The year on campus

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald A beautiful day on campus calls for a basketball game on the North Campus courts.

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald Students enjoy a nice day at North Campus Residence Hall.

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald Student Senators meet with students at Senate Day.

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald Students following a paint tutorial at Artistic Spirits.

Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald Nikki Czarnowski (left) and Joe Brown (right) perform at Roger’s Miracle Network Talent Show.

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Emily Dvareckas/The Hawks’ Herald ICC’s annual Cake Off looked a little different this year, with teams spread out around the Field House.

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Graduating Class of 2021

Cassandra Lynn Allen Robert J. Becker Tara E. Biernacki Mary Rose Bodden Cailin Jessica Burke Kayla Marie Carney Stalin Cen Emily A. Chamberlain **Michael Thomas Clinch Jacob Andrew Cole Liam James Conners Sarah Louise Cutting Madison Marie Dalmer Cameron Francis Dean-Frazier Angela Marie Ferguson-Martins Noah Anthony Fisher **Jocelyn Elin Fournier Valmar Torres Franca, Jr. Olivia Franco Nicholas Charles Girard Gregory J. Godino Alexia Christina Gonzales Stephen C. Goodrich Douglas Gregory Sarah Ruth Handel Taylor Elizabeth Hanes Alyssa Hess Makenna Paige Higbee Allyson M. Hopkins Porter Lynne Hunt Franco Iannacito John Andrew Jankura Jody A. Jencks Nicholas Michael Kafejelis Wilson Zachary Kellem Samantha Mary Kelley Michael James Kelly Cynthia Kylie Kirchner Andrew Curtis Kirschenbaum Aaron David Kiselka Daniel Edward Kleban Nicholas Albert Kolb **Talia A. Kutsaftis Philip David Langley Maxwell Lawless Kevin Andrew Lyons Kyle A. McDonald Garrett William McLaughlin Joshua Alexander Moskowitz Lori L. Napolitano Vincent Joesph Neubert Christopher John Norcross Ciaran Padraigh O'Connor Nikolaj Olsen Douglas Peltier Audrey Ann Perreault Daniel Thomas Perri **Benjamin Truman Pickard Daniel Connors Rathbun Kimberly Ann Ripa Caulin Michael Rogers Nicholas Anthony Santello Zachary Charles Santoro Jennifer L. Sherillo Christopher R. Shute Leah Stoddard **Judith Suffrard Scott Mathew Toth

Moises J. Valcarcel Gonzalez Hayley Irene Wilkinson Hunter M. Wronski Mariange Hope Wurfbain SHAIKHA M. N. S. M. ALHAQQAN **Rafaela Webster Altman-Allen Matthew R. Bartell Daniel Paul Bertochi Brendan William Bette Todd Christopher Beyer Jacob Michael Bodell Amanda L. Boulter Abigail Lauren Clermont Tyler Andrew Cook Bryan A Donovan Lisbel Gonzalez **David A. Hayes **David A. Hayes Peter Michael Hilburn Stephen Robert Hindley Julia Oksana Hull Abdulmalik Adil Khayyat Bryan Norris Linsangan Laborera Jeremy A. Lawton Bryan H. Leaf Caitlin A. McLaughlin Brian M. Morse Nicholas Alexander Oliveira Carly J. Pacheco Emily Beth Reiner John Anthony Riel Haley R. Rome Daniel Jan Sadowniczyk Michael Anthony Sannicandro William John Sauerbrunn Thomas Schmidt Brendan H. Sullivan Loren Dannielle Sullivan Everett Jackson Trainer Jillean Marie Veroneau Ryia Angeline Wescott Andrew Douglas Wessel John A. Daley III Gianni Abate Matthew Woods Abbott **Hannah Grace Abdou Jordan Elizabeth Abreu Joshua Seth Abston Emily Claire Adams Alana Nicole Adams Lucas Thomas Adlerstein Matthew Joseph Affrunti Logan Ageloff Kimberly A. Aguiar Michael Aguilar Justine M Aho Gianna Madeline Akerberg Daniel V. Albanese Stephanie Patricia Aldana Evamarie Anna Alessandroni **Amanda Taylor Allen Anna Marie Allison Samantha Marie Alman Joseph Alzaibak Andre Mason Amazeen

Jake Chandler Amendola Cameron Lee Andersen Julia Angelini Jillian Rose Anter Stephanie Elizabeth Applin Joseph Aquilino Jeison Alexander Arboleda Julissa Arce Mackenzie E Aronhalt Taylor Marie Aselin John Austin Ashmead Jack Aube Ryan Michael Aughey Kayla Ivory Azouri Arianna Azzi Christopher J Babcock Brandon Luciano Baez Jonathan R Bailey-François Elias George Bakas Ryan Christopher Baker Ryan Mark Bannon **Karina Barao

Collin Matthew Barker Megan Marie Barnes Cameron Charles Barrett Shannon Elizabeth Barry **Mikala Charlene Bartley Leah Grace Baum Hailey Beaudette Zachary J. Beaulieu **Timothy Brais Beaulieu Laurie Terese Becker Christopher Behan Jordan L Bell Michael Taylor Bell Cody Paul Bellucci Michael Gerard Bergin Jr **Mia Candido Bettencourt **Adam G. Betts Alaina Basia Bibbo Amanda Nicole Bickel Jack Russell Bicknell Kieran Duesenberry Binney Carly Elizabeth Birch Justin Anthony Blanchard Isabella D. Blessington Thomas Anthony Boarder **Alexandra Marie Bombard Stephanie Dolores Bona Ana Lucia Boorady-Bloom Dylan Frazier Booth Anthony Borrello Nicholas James Boscio MacKenna-Dawn Botelho Emily Botelho Colton Joseph Patrick Boyden Gavin Bradley Jensen Bramwell Hope M. Brazil John James Brennan Nora Ashley Brigham Nora Frances Bright **Christian Robert Brinkley **Raquel Maria Brissette **Justin Dillon Britschge

Brooke Britt Diego E Brostuen **Kayla Leeann Brousseau Douglas James Brown II Aidan Alexander Brown Jordan Nicole Brunelle Ryan Joseph Brunet Alexandra Julia Bubniak Jenna Mae Bukowski Dean Michael Bullock Jordan Anna Bunker Vanessa Ann Burgess **Connor Philip Burt Colin Michael Bushell Matthew Butler Courtney Anne Butler Kyra Louise Byrne Mary Elizabeth Byrne Richard Francis Cabeceiras Cassandra Julia Cabral Maxiel Cabrera Isabelle Bridget Rose Cadene **Alexa Cahill Domenica Caico Domenick Evan Caleri Mason Louis Calise Jack R Callahan Nina Marie Campaniello Jen Campisi Joshua Stephen Canario **Brian Canniff Nikolas Michael Canter **Courtney Rae Caouette Emma Cappadona Aidan James Carden **Madeline Elizabeth Cariglia Kyle Louis Carlson Harrison Sean Carney **Merrick Carroll Holly Carroll Jenna Lee Carruba Aliscia S.M. Carvalho Sofia Callahan Casale Christian M. Casey Kristen Ann Casey Kylie Elizabeth Casey Katherine Dias Castro Daniela Maria Catrambone Tyler Brown Cedeno Theresa Lois Cerullo William David Chapman Maegan Rose Charette Kyra Helene Charie **Taylor Chatowsky **Tara Chatowsky John Thomas Chave Emily Rose Melo Chaves Jeffrey Todd Chesanek Jordan Olivia Chesek Erica Mary Chipman **Alyssa Christine Chunko Zachary Douglas Cieri Emily Civetti Daniel Ryan Civiello Christopher Mitchell Claprood **Evan Harrison Clark Julia Clark

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Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

DESIGNER

Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

Jacob A. Clark Joshua David Clark Emily Anne Cleary Emma Cleary Courtney Nicole Clough Kristiana Cloutier Liam Joseph Clune Leah Dulaney Cognato Stefan Robert Cole Khai Coleman **Joseph Ryan Collamore Julia Pearl Collopy Nathan Alexander Comiskey Ryan Neil Conley Charlotte C Connery **Kelly Mary Connors Taylor Madison Conway **Brooke E. Coolidge Lori Arnone Coppinger Malaika Celia Kessler Cordeiro Justin Robert Cordeiro Cassidy Marie Corey David Alexander Corio Spencer Cornwell Ashley Marie Correia Maia Emily Costa Mark Robert Couto Linda Marie Cowen Emily Wilma Craig Christopher Cullen Crawford Morgan Bellinger Crimmins Edward William Cropper Isabel R. Cruz Carlos A Cubides Michaela Fiora Curcio Michael Joseph Curtis Jocelyn Leah Cushinsky Daniel J Cusmano **Nicole Ann Czarnowski Rylianne Frances Dalzell **Jillian Damiani Lauren Ann D'Amico **Evan William Dandrea **Natalie Nicole Danek **Mary Rose D'Angelo **Jacob Thomas Daniels Lauren Ashley Danis Bruce Raimundo Darelius Michael Xavier D'Arpino Evan Silvino Dasilva Cahrissa Ena Dasso Cooper Calhoun Cressy **Lyndsey Marie-Davis Davolio Cely Benoliel De Barros Kaitlyn Alexis Dean Evan James Deangelis Christopher Pearce DeCotiis **Samantha Marie Deenihan Shannon Leigh DeFranza Jared Patrick Deibe Kaylee Elizabeth DelDebbio Emmy Olivia Delmonico Kayla Lynn DeLuca Julia Rose DelVecchio **Sonia Carmen DeMaio Thomas D DeMarco Sam R Denny Zachary Michael DeNuccio Grace A. Depalma Roberto Dominick DeRocco Alex David DerVartanian

Erin Z. Desanti **Madison Jane Desantis Gabrielle Robin Deschenes Jadon Kyle Desmarais **Logan Reed Desousa Adelia Cynthia Di Scipio David Jay Dickey Heather Lynn DiCostanzo Patrick Sean Dill **Morgan Elizabeth DiMaio Anthony Vincent Dimeglio James Michael Dionne Ryan M Dobrowski Lindsay May Doire Emma Margarete Donatelli Daniel F. Donleavy Michael James Donovan Carly Jean Doulette Brendan Patrick Dowd James Downing **Charlie James Doyle Conor Thomas Driscoll Shane Matthew Duarte Wendy Linda Duarte **Alexis Rae Dubovick **Misha Noel Dubuc Stephanie Florence Dunia Skylar Alexandra Dunn Brittany Ann Dunn James Sam Durante Erin Kathleen Durning Stephanie Rose Duzy **Ian Dvorak Haley Noel Dyer Bailey Rose Eckersley **Connor Charlton Edwards Ryan Scott Ellin Alyssa Marie Elliott Kayla Marie Elliott Andrew Matheson Emilyta Cory Alexander Eminger Tanner Scott Emond **Kristen Rose Enes Dana Nicole Englander Ryan Christopher Eppler Lily Francis Eremita Delana Kimberly Erickson **Olivia M Estner Spencer Evans Victorria Lynn Faatz Brandon Sam Fabel Matthew James Fadale Michael Anthony Falco **Louis P. Falcone II Madison Lynn Fancher Vincent Michael Fauci Michaela Federico Jessica Nicole Federico Matthew Praca Fernandes Michael Luis Fernandes Florentino M. Fernandez Nicole Rose Ferrara **Nicholas James Ferreira Caroline Bridget Ferro Kailey Morgan Fife Samuel Filler **Brandon Warner Fink Jacob C Fitting Deirdre Fitzgibbons Lauren Marie Flahive

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John Joseph Flanagan Jr. Ellenor Grace Fleming **Abigail Danielle Fleming Olivia Lucy Flint Riley Beth Flowers Jillian Marie Fluette Christopher Flynn Madelyn Anne Foley Danielle Rose Fontaine Jason Fontaine William Joseph Fontes **Zachary Richard Forbes **Joseph Robert Forcino Savannah Elenore Fox TreeMcGrath Cameron Noble Francis Kyle Jaymes Frazzette Louisa Mei Fredey Matthew James Freese Joseph Frey Justin A. Friess Chase Morrill Fritsch Madison O'Rourke Fuller Patrick John Gabel Andrew William Gaffney Griffin Michael Gagne Manasa Gali Matthew Wyatt Gallup Michael C. Gannaio Erin Elizabeth Gannon Brian Joseph Garber Jakob Willam Garofalo Allison Marie Garran Thomas G Gatzunis Joseph James Gaudio Evan Matthew Gauvin Brett Matthew Gauvin Anakin Lee Geisler *Isabella Gentile Harry Alfred George Domenick Joseph Gerbert Cameron Michael Germond Nicole Gerogiannis Sandra Ghobrial John Battista Giacalone Abigail Marie Gibbons Danielle Marie Gibbons Julia L. Giebutowski **Emily Colette Gildea Jonathan Duncan Gillis **Laura Elise Giordano Rachel Karen Glover Benjamin W Godfrey Christopher Michael Goncalves Katrina Erin Goria **Sierra Natasha Gorkun Harrison James Gorman Noah M Gougeon Alexandra Lockwood Gourlay Rachel Marianna Gover Dana Ian Govett Lee Christopher Graboski Olivia Marie Grace Robert Patrick Grady Justin Michael Graff Jacob Cameron Grant **Alyssa Nicole Grant Marissa Ann Gravel Ryan Michael Greaney Nicholas R. Green

Gaile Marija Greene Douglas Gregory Jared Robert Grier Madison Michele Griffin Miranda Leigh Griffith **Rachel L Grindle **Julia Anne Grossman Johanna Estefany Guardado Rodriguez Nakita M Guerrouxo Joseph Giovanni Gulino Alaina C. Hail Samantha Alyce Wales Hammond John Eastabrooks Handy Sinead Hanley Thomas Jean Hargrave Mia Sara Harkins Rees Scott Harold Johnny Harper **Morgan Elizabeth Harrington Holly Anne Harris Matthew Eugene Hart **Nicholas C. Hart Celeste Victoria Hartley Lucas William Hartman **Jacob Danforth Hartzler **Neda Hashemi Tristan Terry Haviland **Connor P. Hayden Caleb L Hayward Lillian Ashleigh Healy Amberjean Heeks Abigail Katherine Heilmann Makayla Virginia Heintzelman Elizabeth Maria Hennen Michael Joseph Hennessey Nathaly Hernandez Sarah Rose Herrmann Colin John Herschlag Connor G. Hewlette Daelyn Marie Hiduchick Abigail Rose Higgins Joanna Elyse Hill Sean R. Hilts **Rebecca Marie Holliday Bradford Albert Hollingsworth James Eugene Nunez Holm **Jillian Rose Houle Nicholas Charles Howland **Erin Paige Howlin Nicholas Andrew Hull Tania S. Hurtado Bryan Hysenaj Allegra Ann Iacovino Elena Iemma Jason David Ing Matthew Richard Iovanne Jordan Abdiel Irizarry Katsuya Itabashi Ina Ivanova **Jeremy Thomas- Tarpinian Jachym Tyler Jacklin **Edward Paul Jackson Jasmyn R Jackson Katie Lyn Jaroneczyk Brandon Michael Jenkins Robert Michael Joannou

Ashley Nicole Johnson

Nicholas Owen Johnson **Sophia Lynn-Jennifer Johnston

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Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

DESIGNER

Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

Andrew Christopher Jones MacKenzie Grace Joseph Morgan Rylee Joseph Megan Crystal Julian Noah Joshua Julius Mackenzie JoAnn Kahn **Shannon Marie Kannally Alexa Terese Kapelewski Steven Alex Karp Daniel Harrison Karp Noah Matthew Keefe Evan James Keeler Kayla Isabel Keeler Riley Keenan Micayla Ann Kelley Evan John Kelly Rachel Morgan Kelly Erin Elizabeth Kennealey Laura Marie Kennedy Connor Robert Keohane **Bryan Patrick Kerchner Emily Mae Kewer **Tatevik Khachatryan Umair Khan **Emily M Kiehl Anna Nicole Kiley **Ian Michael King Ryan C Kingston Allison Marie Kirk Ashley Victoria Klimczyk **Elizabeth Hope Knouse Jordan A Kogan **Bharathi Kusumprabha Kolluru Mikaela Arianna Kosoff Kaitlin Rose Kowalik Marianne Rose Krause Alexander Dimitriovich Kravets Maya Baker Kreidwise Angelika Izabela Kremens Austin J. Kuter **Taylor A Kutsaftis Lauren M. Labadini Danielle Marie LaBarre Andrew Michael Labelle Alexandra R. LaBore Jordan L. Lach Courtney Elizabeth Ladner Megan Rose Lafleur **Cris Lam Ellen Lamoreaux **Collin Lawrence Lamothe Fide Laussein Junior Lamour Allary Rose Landeck Kristina N. Lane Xiaoyan Lang Christopher William Langlois Hailey Lynn Langlois Michaela Elizabeth Langlois Ryan Lanouette Janell Renee Lanpher Kristyn Rose Larocchia Angelo Franco Laurenza Noah Joseph Lautenschlager Bailey Marie Laviolette **Darcy Jane Lavoie Maeve Maureen LeClair **Daisy S. Leclair James Ryan Lee Kaitlin M. LeMay Kyle Douglas Lennan

Maria Leonard **Alyssa Catherine Leonardi Katie Linda LePage Matthew Victor Lettieri Alexandra Elizabeth Lewis Robert Libertini Kaitlyn Lichstein Alexandra E. Lindell Madyson Ljunggren Deanna Victoria Lloyd Caleigh Ann Logan Alexa Jordan Lombardoni Kady Breanne Long Megan Rose Lopes Elizabeth Anne Lorino Ryan A Luchs Gina Marie Lucia Anthony Andrew Lucibello Luke V Lukose Emily Mabel Luna Michael Joseph Lupino **Kristen Jayne Luppino Zachary J. Luscombe Joselynn Marie Lyford Brenna Lynch Ashley Taylor Lynch Daniel James Lyon Amanda Grace Lyons Kyle John Lyons Kaylee Meaghen Patricia MacDonald Joshua Paul Machado Angela Elizabeth Machon Kathryn Rose Macnie Francesca Lisa Maddalone Andrew Thomas Madden Christopher James Mahatcek Michael Joseph Maiewski Mounir Majid Angela Maria Malagisi Anthony Malfitano **Madelyn Rose Malieswski **Caitlin Elizabeth Mallahan Christopher Luke Malles Ian McGlashan Malloy Samantha Marie Mancinelli Joy Isabella Manguso Lillian Chapman Manion Emily Manis William Warner Manley **Benjamin Joseph Manning **Meghan Nicole Marchetti Tyler Joseph Marchioni Ashley Marie Marino Lyndsay Ann Marlowe Heidi Rose Martin Jude Jack Marzec Emmaline Mason Aaron James Massey Will Massey Bailee Christina Maston Glenn Labelle Mayo Alejandro Daniel Mayorga Devin Blake Mazza Emma Marie McAndrews Megan Elizabeth McBrien Ashlyn McCarthy Shauna Rena Mc Colgan **Alexander R. McCrae

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Takara Danielle McDermott Brooke Alicia McDermott Hannah Marie McElman Ryan A. McGahern Jordan Jesse McGarty Elliot James McGlew Jared Dalton McGowan Alyssa R. McGreevy Alyssa G McHale Eamon Rowland McKenney Kylah Pauline McKeon Conor Thomas McKeown Andrew Joseph McKeown **Natasha Skye McLeod Kelly Joyce McTigue Thomas Donald Medeiros Daniel Cole Meglino **Carmen Mei Kristina Leigh Mendela Corey Addison Mendonca Dane C. Joseph Mendoza Brianna Messa-Mastronardi Kelsey Virginia Michaud Kaitlin Jayne Miller Cameron Miller **Trevor R. Milliken Stephanie Erin Milne Kaitlyn Ann Minichiello Siobhan Marie Mitchell Cameron E. Mixner Sarah Elizabeth Mlynek Skyler Clifton Moncada Alexus Lauren Moniz Michael George Victor Montano Tyler James Moorey Olivia Marie Mora Margaret Rose Morgenstern Connor P. Moriarty Adrianna Morina Adam Morrell Kayla Ann Morris Christina Marie Moseley Chloe Marie Mulberry Zachary Jack Mulcahy Timothy Richard Mullane Madison Alexandra Murphy Sydney Morgan Murphy Dylan Thomas Murphy Ryan David Nader Gertrude Marie Naples Haley Elizabeth Natterstad Alexandrina Naughton Peter Alexander Navarro Peter Jackson Neal Kyle Alexander Nekrasz **Libby Rae Nichols Dana Allyn Nichols Lauren Ingrid Noble Jocelyn Elise Nogueira **Kristen Arlene Norray Haley Watts Norriss Lauryn Elizabeth Novo Aaron Thomas Noyes Emily Rose Nugent Kathryn McCollom Nugent Devon Nicole Nuñez **Leif Erik Nygaard Dallas Taylor Nylen Molly Jean Obrien Erika Ann O'Brien Eve Rachael Ohlen

Melania Christina Olivieri Catherine Joy Oppenheim Molly Amberie Ortiz Tiara Arin Osgood Katelyn Emily Otis David Dobson Ouellette Haylee A Pacheco James Thomas Packer Taylor Ashley Palermo Bradley Preston Palmer Aidan Rabeler Palmieri Christopher Yuen Pang Matthew Steven Papineau Kyle Stephen Parchinski Robert William Parente **Zachary Francis Lloyd Parker **Sophia Pasquariello **Vrushank Kamlesh Patel Julia Karri Pateman Matthew Pazdziora Erin Bethany Pecora Benjamin Michael Pelchar Scott Joseph Pelis Clara M. Pellegrino Matthew Christopher Pellescki Estelle Marie Penta Robinson Perez Charlotte Anne Perry Emma Rose Perry **Megan Louise Peters **Lea Michelle Peterson Kristen Petrarca Thatcher Charles Phillips Caitlyn Picard Taylor Emily Piedra Michael Pieper Nicole Ann Pike Rashendra Praveen Pinto Samara Pinto Sofia Pipa Karissa Claire Piros **Emily Rose Pisani Georgios Pissanidis **Nicholas Harlow Place Joseph Paul Pleva Alana May Polcari Nicholas David Polinsky **Ashley Elizabeth Pollock Madeline Colette Pope Victoria Ann Porrino Sarah Jane Porter Nicole André Poulin Brian Michael Poulin Haley Ann Pozzuto Dylan Robert Pratt Brenna Michele Pratte Haley Rose Precopio **Kailyn Emma Preston Keryn Presutti Luke MacGregor Prime Melanie Rose Primpas Sydney Nicole Provencal Corry Elizabeth Psutka Katarina T Pugsley Ashwini Puralasamy Nicholas Paul Pyles Alexa Quattrocchi Anne Michelle Queally Cassidy Elizabeth Quinn Brian John Quinn Brett Michael Quinn

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Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

DESIGNER

Rachel Dvareckas rdvareckas244@g.rwu.edu

Courtney Lauren Quiroz Emily Elizabeth Rabbitt Austin Aaron Rambarose Allan Paul Ramella Phillip Steven Ramey Jr Mackenzie Lyn Ramsay Nicholas John Raposa **Emma Rose Rasmussen Gabriel Reale Vania L Rebollo-McVeigh Caitlyn Marvila Recinos Kyle J. Rector **Haley Catharine Reese Johnathan Paul Rego Chelsea Marie Reid Casey M. Reilly Richard Walter Reimers Daniel Patrick Rensehausen Mark Anthony Reul Michael D Rhodes Ava Helen Ricciardi Robert Joseph Rice Jr. Sean Rice **Kyle Robert Rich Mariah Lynn Richards Tyler M Richman **Mollie Justine Rigby Isaac Benjamin Rimm Alexandros Efthimios Rizos Dakota Lynn Roberts Michael Francesco Rocco Armindo Semedo Rocha Ryan Eric Rocheleau Melissa Helen Rodriguez Sean Tyler Rogers Michael James Romagnoli Julio Lorenzo Romero Rachael Lynne Rooklin Natasha Conde Amanda Victoria Rosadio **Adam E. Rose Samantha Rose Kaitlin Elizabeth Rose Kayla Lynn Rosengren Daniel Scott Roth Emilee Rose Rounds Elizabeth Jane Rowe Jennifer Lynn Roy Madison Lynn Royle Adam Trueman Royle Matthew Lawrence Ruch Alfredo Ruggiero Jr Kyle Ryan Ruginski Christopher Michael Ruppert Logan Thomas Ruscick Jordan James Russell Savannah Rose Russell Haley Lynn Saal Corey Thomas Sabia Sarah E. Saccardo **Mia Salerno Jamie Leigh Salkin **Nicole May-Rose Salvia Jade Sanchez Raquel Lauriana Santos Jonathan Austin Santos Devon Hallett Sarazin Zachary James Saunders Kaitlin Y. Savarese Madison Ann Savary **James Joseph Scavone

**Reese Brennan Schader Cassandra Caitlynn Scherer Brian E Schiller Nicholas Stephen Schiraldi **Erika Nicole Schlageter Elsa Marie Schloemer Maya Rose Scocozza Allison Rebecca Scott Mackenzie Raine Seccombe Kouser Mohamed Selim Conor Samuel Shanahan Matthew Carl Sharrio Kaitlyn Shaw Kyle E. Sheehan Olivia Mattea Sheehan Rong Sheng Michael Douglas Sherman Brendon Russell Sica Margaret Lynne Siebert Alexis Phimphone Sikhao Taylor Silva Brian Anthony Silva Kyle Michael Simmons **Julia Marie Simpson **Tessa M. Slatkavitz Emily Elizabeth Slusarczyk John Edward Smallwood Catherine Anderson Manning Smith Devyn Lyndsey Smith Jessica Lauren Smith Ryan D Smolinsky Anthony M Soares Jake Peter Sohigian Andrew N. Solari George Clinton Somers IV Gabrielle Nicole Soscia Zuri Maria Soto Nyasia Soto Quinones **Sabrina Marie Sousa James Mason Souza Logan Edward Souza Joshua Michael Spicer Jackson Thomas Spicer Riley Elizabeth Spillane Shannon Catherine Spor Jennifer Nicole St. Hilaire **Andrea Michelle St. Pierre **David A. Stein Rachel Hannah Stern Jillian Elizabeth Stevens Emma Rose Stevens Jeff Stockmal Victoria Anna Stoddard Leia B Stone Lauren A. Stone Emerson Rylie Stonis Lauren Nicole Stornelli Sebastian L. Suarez Madeline Elizabeth Sullivan Jordan Sullivan Yichun Sun Eileen Mary Sundberg Jack T. Sussillo Samantha Jean Sutton Molly Madeline Sweet **Kristen Marie Ghazal Sy Kolya Syska Elizabeth Talbot Michael James Tartaglia Jr.

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Samantha Tavares Kayla A. Testa Nathan Henry Tetreault **Jonathan Raymond Tetreault Melanie Renee Theroux Ethan T Thibeault Reis Boyd Thibeault Betty Lucienne Thomasi Sierra Thomasson **Madison Rose Patricia Thompson Rebecca N Thompson Matthew David Thompson Victoria Joy Thomson Jeremy David Thorn Abbryanna Tirado Matthew Ross Tomkinson Bach Tran **Gabriella Francis Traver Brooke Elaine Travers Rebeccah Maeve Trefethen Sarah Devyn Trifari Philip Anthony Tringale Christopher Robert Troccolo Janette Elizabeth Truchon Sarah Gra Trudeau Jaclyn Anne Tully **Cassidy Rose Tuohy Nathaniel Kevin Tyler Jack C. Urso Christopher J Usaty Chase Henri Vaillancourt Brianna Lee Valcourt Alyssa Lynn Valliere Bradly John VanDerStad Benjamin J. Vanotti Joshua Patten VanVoorhis Loukas Michael Varas Rachel Vargas Maegan Frances Varley **Lauren Elizabeth Veatch Zachary P. Ventresca Matthew Vernacatola Ana Claudia Vertentes Ryan Vicente Josue R. Vides-Erazo Torie Leigh Vieira Nicole Danielle Vignato **Gabriella R. Villanova Natalia Kailey Villareal Gianna Lynn Vizzacco Jessica Kathleen Vogel Nicholas James Wagner Thomas M. Wallace Jianyu Wang Cameron James Ward Kyle Benson Waters Jacob Forest Wechsler Adam James Weddell Danielle Wedge Katherine Carol Weir Michael Joseph Welch Henry Weld Joseph Anthony Wentworth Margaret Mary Werner **Elizabeth Rose West Milton S Westgate Jessica White Brenden Murphy Whitten Zachary Williams **Lia Marie Williams

Molly Rose Wilson

Tessa Katherine Wise **Laura Anne Wittwer Ryan Christopher Wolfe Matthew Terry Woznyk **Natalie Charlotte Wright Zachary Thomas Wyskida **Robert J Yaeger Akane Yamada Momoka Yamashita Kyla A Yates Orlando Thomas Yeo Bradley Yoon Madison Pickering Young Robert A. Young Jr. Christian Youstos Caroline Ann Zambernardi Ashley Lynn Zannini Christian Antoine Zeidan Jacob Benjamin Zelikman Jonathan Albert Zins Colette A. Zuliani Daniel Guy Zummo Seth C. Florian Austin Stanley Grabarz Jamie Ann MacKinnon **Yana Yuhuan Nash **Patrick Thomas Stanton Henry Edward Martin **Lalene P Sirypannho Lucas William Schindlar Jeana Marie Bruno Lily Collette Fortier Jorgaq Nakuci Joseph Kevin Santino Fenderson Marques Mendoza

This list includes all students who have applied to graduate for May 2021 as of May 4, 2021 as well August and December 2020 graduates. ** indicates double major

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR In 2017, RWU spent nearly $7,000,000 of the school’s money to purchase the Wind Hill Estate, directly adjacent to the west side of campus across Ferry Road. As I was exploring the property recently, I found myself being told to leave by someone who never revealed their credentials, exploring just the same as I, saying that it was “private property,” and that I was “not allowed to be [there]” even though I am a student of the university. It seems that even though the school’s endowment bought the land, it is now cordoned off from the campus, and used only for storage. The ownership of the property remains ambiguous. Where is the sense in that? The Board of Trustees has let the property slip into severe disrepair - broken windows, overgrown vegetation, and no working heat threaten the integrity of the estate. There seems to be no immediate intention of fixing it or renovating it for future university use. The site has stunningly underutilized potential for RWU. I am angered that even though the above is sadly true, I am being told to vacate the area. If Wind Hill is truly “private property,” then the party that owns the property must only be the university, unless an alternate arrangement has been agreed on. If this is the case, students and faculty should be informed after years of secrecy. It still is not known what the ownership arrangement of the land is, or what the plans for the house are, and students and faculty are expected to avoid the property at all costs. Why is this? Those associated with the school should have sanctioned use of the land during daylight hours, or at least be informed as to why the arrangement is still shrouded in a cloud of unknowns and confusion. The Board of Trustees may have plans for the distant future, as there was a large sum of money spent on master planning last year, but that should not mean that students cannot explore the property or be interested in its preservation until that is achieved. There likely are plans - and students deserve to know what they are.

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EDITORIAL: THIS IS NOT GOODBYE To the wonderful seniors, This year has been one unlike any other. We were faced with extraordinary circumstances, but all three of you continued to persevere through hardships and lead the staff successfully. The work you have all produced is something you should be very proud of. Being able to work with you three has been such a rewarding experience and I would not trade it for the world. I have learned so much from you and I know the rest of the staff is so grateful for the opportunity we had to work with you. Isabella, working beside you this last year has taught me so much and having you as a role model is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I can only hope that I will lead my staff half as well as you. Megan, your bubbly personality and cheerful spirit will be missed immensely. Thank you for being such an amazing person. Bailee, your talent in design always amazes me. You had to take on the role of designing the entire paper by yourself, yet you still managed to produce fantastic work every single week. I am so glad I was able to work closely with you this past year. I know you will all be so successful as you are all incredibly talented. I cannot wait to see what you do in the future. Until next time, Rachel

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