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Student protest demands change at the university

Jimmy Sadowski News Editor

A protest against RWU’s handling of recent racial bias incidents was held on Saturday during Homecoming Weekend festivities. “It was a collective effort held by the [Black, Indigenous, People of Color] (BIPOC) students on campus,” said senior and protestor Dalton Sousa. “We have felt uncomfortable in this environment for generations, and we are not going to stand for it. We belong on this campus as much as any other student here. The protest was in response to this collective feeling of unwelcoming.” Sophomore and protestor Amanda Dacruz said approximately 30 to 40 people participated in the protest. According to Dacruz, the protest happened in response to three racial bias incidents that occurred on campus in the weeks prior to Homecoming. Two incidents involved Resident Assistants of color being targeted by racial slurs and offensive language. The third incident according to Dacruz involved RWU students in the stands at the field hockey Spirit Week

game verbally attacking the only person of color on the opposing team. Dacruz said the students were removed from the stands. “It was very clear to the people attending the game that it was racially charged and that one person of color on the opposing team was being [verbally] attacked,” Dacruz said. In regard to the two incidents with the RA’s of color being verbally attacked, Sousa said, “It’s awful and not enough seems to have been done. We are all adults if people are not capable of understanding that they cannot use racial slurs, they should not be members of a college community.” Starting at Maple Five around 9:30 a.m., the protestors marched to several RWU campus locations throughout the day, including the Campus Recreation Center, the administration building, CAS 157, back to the Recreation Center and finally the Intercultural Center. Dacruz said the protest was done during the Saturday of Homecoming Family Weekend because of the attention it would receive.

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Students respond to bias incidents more from Miaoulis when handling

Jimmy Sadowski News Editor

University President Miaoulis sent an email about two recent bias incidents where BIPOC Resident Assistants (RAs) were allegedly targeted by students with racial slurs and offensive language while performing their rounds on Oct. 13. The university called the allegations “reprehensible and inexcusable” and denounced the acts of bias. Many students did as well. “I think if a student does that, they don’t really belong in this community or school,” said sophomore Dayne Thorbahn. Junior Bianca Pino said she wants

racial bias incidents. “I’d like to see more involvement from him especially because I know he’s an immigrant himself so he probably has dealt with some sort of discrimination of his own and he should know and advocate for those who feel discriminated on campus,” said Pino. Junior Eden Ladouceur said the punishment needs to be different than what it currently is. “Definitely more than an educational conversation [should happen] because they don’t do enough,” said Ladouceur.

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Courtesy of Joshua Ntabo Onegra Students protested the university amid investigations into multiple bias incidents on campus on Saturday, Oct. 23.

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“With all of the prospective students that were coming in that day, we just wanted to make sure our message was clear, and that it wouldn’t get pushed under a rug,” said Dacruz. “Having all those people on campus that day was definitely a strong reason why we had it that specific weekend.” During the protest, a list of demands was handed to people walking by. Dacruz said a lot of the demands were carried over from the Black Lives Matter protests at RWU last academic year, but more resurfaced and repolished to highlight specific matters going on now at the university. Three of the demands were addressed in resolutions that had been proposed and passed at Monday night’s Senate meeting, including implicit bias training for faculty members, implementing a comprehensive antiracism campaign across campus and hiring Student Life staff with “lived experiences.” An email sent by Student Senate on Oct. 26 said “employees within the Division of Student Life impact all areas of student experiences oncampus including personal, social, emotional, and professional areas.

With this understanding, employees should have lived experiences to aid in supporting members of the student body. This resolution will be presented to the Division of Student Life whenever a vacancy arises to continue to reflect the position of the Student Senate.” Other demands were not addressed as much if at all by the Senate or Vice President of Student Life Dr. John King at Monday night’s meeting according to Dacruz. “The rest of our demands we did press John King about and it was really heartbreaking because his answers to us were very vague,” said Dacruz. Dacruz said the conversation and protest are ongoing. “We are continuing this conversation and we’re continuing our protest.” On Oct. 28, two Conversations on Campus Climate entitled “Preventing and Resolving Bias Incidents’’ will be held in the North Campus Residence Hall Great Room with remote attendance as an option. The first session will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and the second session will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey will be present for introductory remarks and framework.

THE GAVEL Your source for Student Senate news Hey Hawks! This week at Student Senate candidates for special elections for both ICC and Student Senate gave their declarations of intent and the results of the election are in this edition of the Hawks’ Herald. The Senate also welcomed Dr. John King to answer questions regarding student concerns that have been circulating around the Student Body. We brought forward and approved three resolutions for immediate consideration that were all relating to the demands brought forward at the Oct. 23 protest. The topics included reaffirming the pressing need for implicit bias training for faculty, a comprehensive campus wide antiracism campaign, and a push for staff members with lived experiences to be hired when there are vacant positions in the Division of Student Life. From now on, the entirety of our general senate meetings will be recorded and posted to the RWU Student Senate YouTube page. Looking forward to next week’s meeting, Bill Seymour will be joining us to discuss sustainability and the Campus Master Plan. Also, club monthly reports are due on Nov. 7. As always, follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter @RWU_Senate and try to attend our weekly meetings on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary Tefft White Center on the first floor of the library. Our meetings are recorded so if you cannot make the meetings, you can watch the recordings on the Senate YouTube page - so make sure to check those out!

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October 28, 2021

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“I think there should be some sort of suspension whether it’s a social probation or just an actual suspension. I’m not entirely sure what that looks like at the college level, but there needs to be more than just a slap on the wrist.” Senior Melissa Calvo Vides expressed a similar thought on punishments for bias incidents being learning opportunities. “Often the administration treats this as a learning opportunity for the perpetrator, which is not enough. As students of color and sometimes victims of these incidents we are often asked about what we think should happen, personally, I never have an answer for that,” said Calvo Vides. “You don’t sit in trial and ask the victim of a robbery what should happen to the criminal, there are already precedents for that crime, which is why students of color are demanding that RWU create policy and protocol when dealing with hate crimes and racially charged incidents.” Senior and former Student Body President Sam Avila shared his thoughts on the incident. “I feel sad and disappointed, but not surprised because we’ve seen acts like these before whether they’ve been verbal or displays,” said Avila. “This stuff has happened before. It happened last year. It’s happening this year. It’s starting to feel apparent at this point which is very unfortunate.” Several RWU students said they have witnessed racism on campus

before. “Within my first few weeks of being at Roger Williams I heard more white students use the N-word than I had at my institution I had spent two years at,” said senior Dalton Sousa who previously went to The University of Maine Orono. “Microaggressions are a near-daily occurrence at Roger Williams,” said Sousa. “I have had a few individuals call me the N-word in social settings. I have been on campus less than a year and most of my time is in COVID.” Ladouceur also said she has heard the N-word used on campus. “The most common [example of racism she’s seen at RWU] is just kids saying the N-word and the black face incident last year in one of the Maple units,” said Ladouceur. “Kids saying the N-word just in their room in their own little world talking to their roommates, both of which are white.” Last week Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Stephanie Akunvabey said the university is in the process of developing more transparent policies that outline how they approach bias incidents. Ladouceur said she thought the added transparency would help a lot. “As someone who’s been an RA for first-year students for two years now, a lot of my kids when they are documented are unsure of what’s going to happen and even as an RA, it depends on individual cases and the discretion of conduct and what they’re going to do,” said Ladouceur.

Majors on campus see decline in enrollment

Gracie Munnie Herald Reporter

Select majors on campus, primarily languages and music, have seen a decrease in enrollment recently which has impacted course availability for students. Dean of the School of Social and Natural Sciences Dr. Benjamin Greenstein, and Dean of the School of Humanities and Education Dr. Jeffrey Meriwether commented on this and what this means for the future of this liberal arts university. “I’ve been here 20 years, and you see an ebb and flow in programs, and not just in programs within schools, but all the programs that a school offers,” Meriwether said.“It depends on what’s going on in the marketplace, it depends on national trends. In the case of languages, nationally, language enrollments are down.” Meriwether added, “It’s not about languages in particular or another program, in particular, it’s about the changing face of undergraduate education.”

As for why this is happening, Meriwether said, “I think that especially right now, there is a lot of emphasis on the professional fields, and I think that there are some professions that are doing quite well.” “It’s a perception thing, I think. The idea is that ‘what am I going to do with a degree in history if I can’t get a job in history?’ Well, the thing is, you can major in marine biology and not go into marine biology. The same is true with history, and philosophy,” Greenstein said. Both deans emphasized the importance of non-discipline specific skills and employability that come from a liberal arts education. Meriwether said that they tell incoming students and parents that employers value collaboration and people who have interdisciplinary experience. Greenstein said the humanities feel like soft skills that employers think hires should be able to do.

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October 28, 2021

History of Halloween How to survive a horror movie Amy Martin Features Editor

Amy Martin Features Editor So you want to know how to survive a horror movie? There are numerous pieces of advice I could give if you want to be the next iconic final girl. Most of it is common sense, but you would be surprised by the decisions made by many characters in horror movies. However, I listed the most important tips below to avoid becoming a part of WatchMojo’s “Top 10 Ridiculous Horror Movie Deaths.”

1. Do not investigate creepy noises

If you hear something go bump in the night, especially if it is down in that creepy basement, fight the urge to go check it out. 99% of the time, there is an evil demon or some masked murderer waiting to get you. If you do decide to investigate, at least turn the lights on. There are no excuses to wander into the dark, especially if you think there’s something lurking in there.

2. Never split up

This is how characters in horror movies get picked off one by one. There is strength in numbers, so stick by your friends if there is something coming after you. Refrain from saying

you will “be right back,” because you simply will not be.

3. Keep your phone charged

The amount of times characters have tried to call for help, only for their phones to be dead, is frustrating. Charge that bad boy up if you want to send in reinforcements, or you might have to fend for yourself.

4. Don’t test urban legends

Walk away from that mirror. Despite how tempting it is to see if Bloody Mary or Candyman will actually visit your bathroom, please refrain. You will practically be signing your own death certificate. Remember, curiosity killed the cat!

5. Research the house you’re planning to move to

That old house you are checking out on Zillow? Make sure you know what happened to its previous owners. Most horror movies could have been avoided if families didn’t move into that “beautiful, vintage home.” Looks can be deceiving, so make sure nothing horrible occurs within those walls.

Halloween is creeping around the corner. Pumpkins are popping up all across town, and spooky decorations are covering up homes. It is one of the most popular holidays celebrated, but where did it come from? Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Celtic festival of Samhain began, marking the end of summer and the harvest. The Celts believed that the door to the underworld opened around this time, allowing spirits to come through into the world of the living. While they held feasts and set a place for their deceased relatives, the Celts feared the evil spirits who may have come through as well. As a result, they dressed in costumes in order to confuse these spirits and avoid harm. Later in the eighth century, Pope Gregory III determined that Nov. 1 will be the time to honor all saints, otherwise known as All Saints Day. The evening before ultimately became known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. It has been theorized that the church was trying to replace the festival with this church-sanctioned holiday, having believed that All Hallows Eve worshipped the Devil. When Halloween eventually reached the United States, it was limited due to the strict Protestant belief systems that were present in New England. However, as more immigrants arrived from Europe and blended their different customs, a new kind of Halloween developed. Public events began to be held, including celebrating

the harvest, telling ghost stories, dancing and playing pranks. In the second half of the 19th century, millions of Irish immigrants arrived in the United States, escaping from the Irish Potato Famine, helping spread the celebration of Halloween even more. Halloween eventually evolved into what we recognize today: a day of trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins and candy. How have these modern traditions come to be? Trick-or-treating started back during Samhain when the Celts left out food to appease the spirits at night. People then began to dress up as these beings to, not only confuse the spirits but also be able to trade for food and drink. Carving pumpkins originated back in Ireland. However, people used turnips instead to ward off evil spirits, carving frightening faces into them. Candy initially was not used for giving treats to children during Halloween. Until the middle of the 20th century, treats such as toys, coins, nuts and fruit were given instead. Due to the rising popularity of trick-or-treating, candy companies in the 1950s formed marketing campaigns with individually wrapped candy, encouraging people to buy these instead. Despite how long Halloween has been around, many of its aspects have not changed. Centuries later, much of the same traditions remain, and the holiday still holds its strong horror element. After learning about its history, hopefully, students will become more prepared for this upcoming spooky night.

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October 28, 2021

Deadly Thrilling: Premiere of New Series ‘One of Us is Lying’

Nicole Kowalewski Herald Reporter

Sept. 24, 2021. Five students walk into detention. Only four make it out alive. The victim is Simon Kelleher, creator of infamously vicious gossip blog AboutTHAT. Universally hated. Unnervingly accurate. And now undeniably dead. It’s clear that Simon’s death was no accident-- and each suspect has a secret worth killing for. Addy, the princess. Bronwyn, the brain. Cooper, the athlete. Nate, the troublemaker. No witnesses. No alibis. Undeniable motives. The only conclusion? One of them is lying. The chilling new series premiered earlier this month on NBC Universal’s streaming platform Peacock, just in time for the spooky season. “One of Us is Lying” is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, written by popular YA author Karen M. McManus. Readers and first-time viewers alike will find themselves engrossed in this suspenseful thriller,

from twist to shocking twist. The series is skillfully adapted from its source material and adds several nuances to the story’s new incarnation. The initial three episodes-- available for free to Peacock viewers-- set the tone well, promising more surprises to come. What sets “One of Us is Lying” apart from most thrillers is its attention to character development and portrayal, an impressive feat considering its ensemble cast. As the plot description suggests, each main figure fits neatly into a prescribed stereotype, but the series wastes no time in breaking these rules. Our four main characters possess flaws and nuances-- and, of course, secrets-- that their own classmates miss, both aiding and hindering their attempts to prove themselves innocent. The students are forced to band together in an attempt to protect themselves, forming an unlikely bond that wouldn’t otherwise exist-- a side effect revealed to be particularly ironic given the details behind Simon’s murder. If these students are to be believed, why

would someone frame them? Who really killed Simon-- and are our main suspects next? Murder mysteries are especially appealing at this time of year, and “One of Us is Lying” might just be the perfect binge-watch to satisfy your

thirst for thrills. If you loved the novel, don’t miss this series. For more literary thrillers, look to Karen M. McManus’s newer novels, including “One of Us is Next”-- sequel to “One of Us is Lying”-- and the upcoming “You’ll Be the Death of Me”.

Courtesy of Peacock Peacock’s new original teen murder mystery series, “One of Us is Lying,” is based on the 2017 novel of the same name.

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October 28, 2021

Halloween Story Contest Winner Christopher X. Morris Herald Contributor The feel of a cold breeze off the river and the smell of wet concrete stiffening. These are the last two things I remember. The Boss told us to take care of a scum sucker down by the docks. Pete was the only guy I trusted to bring along on a job like this. While we were getting ready, he hits me with the strangest question. “You ever look at the reflection of the city in the water?” “What would I do that for?” “Well...I did a job like this one a couple months ago. Usually, I just toss the guy over, listen for the plunk in the water, and head home. But for some reason this last time...” “What happened?” “Ah hell. I don’t want to spook ya. I’ll tell ya after the job.” I should have just packed up right

then and there. But despite every instinct I had, we loaded the car, dragged this scum sucker out of his house, and peeled off into the dark, toward the docks. We were the only car there. Between the isolation and the darkness, I was starting to feel better. This was the perfect night for a job like this. The scum sucker didn’t even put up that much of a fight…until he realized where he was. He saw the splintered wood. The river of black beneath it. He just started crying. It’s times like these I realize why I bring Pete along. He throws the scum sucker over his shoulder and slams him on the ground. We tie his hands behind his back, put his feet into a plastic bin, and wait a couple minutes for his new cement shoes to dry. All the time he’s blubbering and saying, “Not here man, please. Take care of me somewhere else. I won’t put up no fight. Just not here man.” I empathize. Drowning is a real crap way to die. Then that awkward time came. I bent down and whispered into his ear, “You better start praying to your God.”

He let out a horrific wail when I pushed him over. Pete and I stood there for a moment looking at the twinkling city lights. Then we heard the plunk. “That’s that,” Pete said. He grabbed the rest of the cement and started walking back to the truck. “Hey,” I yelled back to him. “What happened the last time you were here?” “I looked into the river after the guy plunked.” “What happened?” A harsh breeze blew over us. “Take a look for yourself.” I took two or three fragile steps toward the edge. I could make out the reflection of the huge skyscrapers in the distance. It looked like they were pointing straight to Hell. My feet were right over the edge. My toes curled for balance. I looked deeply into the dark waters. They were still rippling from the cement shoes. Suddenly, the scum sucker appeared. He bobbed just below the surface. Huge bubbles of air came rushing from his mouth. He was still struggling, still alive. Then the whole river seemed to open. A purple glow from the underworld

illuminated thick black tentacles that wrapped around the poor soul’s chest...then his legs...then his throat... Endless rows of jagged teeth appeared behind him. At the bottom of that deep dark mouth seemed to be all the suffering of this world and countless others. All the darkness of the cosmos. But none of that meant a damn after I saw its eye. This great eye looked past my body, past my soul. Everything flashed at once and all the vastness of the universe lay before me. It folded and curled in my mind like a snail shell. It stuck into my membrane and squished its cancer into my mind. I ripped myself away from the edge of the docks and fell to the ground. I looked up and Pete was gone...not exactly...I knew he was there, but I couldn’t understand it. The entire world was warped and disfigured. I couldn’t take it. I reached for my gun, brought it to my head, and blew my brains out. Thank you to everyone who participated in the first Hawks’ Herald story contest! We had a great time reading each of your stories. -Emma and Kayla

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An act of kindness

Courtesy of Peter Hewett On Thursday, Oct. 21 EastBayRI newspaper received a Letter to the Editor from Peter Hewett. Hewett wrote the letter to thank six RWU students who spoke with him and his 101-year-old companion, Arthur Medeiros, at Hope Diner in Bristol. The students were respectable and interested in Medeiros’s stories and by the time Hewett and Medeiros went to pay and leave, they were informed that the students paid for their meals. Hewett said he would like to thank them in person and return their act of kindness.

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October 28, 2021

EDITORIAL: Everyone Spooky needs to feel safe Wordsearch on campus In light of the recent bias incidents on campus, students have pushed against administration demanding change. Students do not feel safe living, learning, working and socializing on campus and that is just not okay. College is supposed to be a place where young adults can grow and learn who they are while getting an education to ensure their future, it should not be a place where students of color are called slurs or have their voices diminished. This campus community does need to do better in all areas, from the President and his cabinet to the faculty to the students. It is never okay for students to harass their peers and that type of behavior needs to be stopped immediately. As journalists, we are supposed to stay objective and unbiased, but the behavior that has been exhibited by students and faculty cannot be ignored and we feel we are morally obligated to condemn it. Students should feel comfortable expressing themselves and being themselves, they should not feel unsafe in their dorms or

classrooms. We as an entire campus community need to work on fostering a safe and comfortable environment for everyone no matter their race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, sexuality or gender identity. Students have a voice, but it is not being heard, and the people with power need to do more to make sure those voices are heard and this campus is a safe place. Students: take the time to understand people who are different. Ignorance and intolerance are not a good look and you are adults, it is time to step out of your bubbles and see there is a world that will not stand for bigotry. Administration: take the time to really listen to students and what they want. You may not be able to change the opinions of individual students, but you can help create an environment where bias incidents are punished accordingly and strive for a community that does not have to experience them. To those demanding change: we hear you and we support you.

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Spooky secrets of RWU athletics Kristen Dansereau Sports Editor

Kristina Keddie (athletic trainer)

Favorite horror movie: “Halloween” Favorite Halloween candy: Reese’s Best Halloween costume: her daughter is being superwoman for Halloween this year!

A Halloween Q&A

Jack Wetzel Cory Viveiros (head Sammy Jost soccer) (women’s soccer) (men’s athletic trainer) Favorite horror movie: “The Favorite horror movie: “Blair Witch Project” Favorite Halloween candy: Candy corn Best Halloween costume: athletic trainer

Hannah Palmer (field hockey) Kelly Blackhurst (field hockey coach) Favorite horror movie: Cannot sleep if she watches them! Favorite Halloween candy: Sour Patch Kids Halloween Memory: “Our neighbor who lives 1 mile from my childhood home scared us. We heard a knock on our door, did not see anybody, and then BAM…the neighbor popped up. Our house does not hand out candy due to how remote it is. Literally no one comes to our house. Our driveway is .5 miles long surrounded by trees and mountains.” Best Halloween costume: Pippy Long Stocking fall 2013 as a senior in college!

Favorite horror movie: “Poltergeist” Favorite Halloween candy: Reese’s Halloween Memory: carving pumpkins with her family Best Halloween costume: Hannah Montana

Favorite horror movie: “When a Stranger Calls” Favorite Halloween candy: Reese’s pumpkins Halloween Memory: “When Chris Christie ‘postponed’ Halloween in NJ because of Hurricane Sandy” Best Halloween costume: “When my friend and I were Thing 1 & 2”

Liam Engel (men’s cross country)

Favorite horror movie: “Midsommer” Favorite Halloween candy: Milky Way’s Halloween Memory: When his neighbors scared him by hiding in a leaf pile and jumping out at him Best Halloween costume: Inflatable guy riding a shark

Conjuring” Favorite Halloween candy: Snickers Halloween Memory: Winning a high school playoff game on Halloween Best Halloween costume: Joe Dirt

Ben DeFelice (men’s golf)

Favorite Halloween movie: “Hocus Pocus” Favorite Halloween candy: Reese’s (seasonal ones) Halloween Memory: Getting his first king size candy bar from someone’s house Best Halloween costume: Cheetah costume when he was a kid

Emma Place (women’s tennis)

Favorite horror movie: “Scary Movie” Favorite Halloween candy: Candy corn, Reese’s and Milky Way’s Halloween Memory: Going on a haunted hayride in her All photos town with her friends when she was younger courtesy of RWU Best Halloween costume: Pirate! Athletics