Full E. Coli Report

Hey all,

Want to know about how long the E. Coli danger will last? Want to know who found out about the contamination first on campus? Do you just want to know what this whole "bad water thing" is all about?

Find out here: www.hawksherald.com

Commencement speaker announced

It's official: Roger Williams University has chosen a commencement speaker that may have many students, faculty, and relatives asking "who?"

Educator and author Joan Countryman will speak before nearly 1,000 undergraduates at this year's graduation ceremony, according to an announcement on the school's web page posted sometime over the past few days.

Before her work as interim head of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa from 2006-07, Countryman ran a private school in RI. She is currently retired and sits on the board of trustees at Sarah Lawrence University. She will be one of four people receiving honorary degrees at the commencement, along with RI senator Jack Reed, businessman Ibrahim Arikan, and RWU board member Jerrold Lavine.

The Chief Justice of Puerto Rico's Supreme court, Federico Hernández Denton, will speak at the Law School graduation where he, attorney Louise Durfee , and US magistrate Jacob Hagopian will also receive honorary law degrees.

Past commencement speakers have included the filmmaker Bobby Farrely, first lady Laura Bush, and track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Immediate action against Tent City

Well it only took less than 24 hours for RWU to put a stop to some outdoor summer fun. An email was sent to Bayside residents explaining the summer policies. Along with the no open container rule was this:

Camping- Please do not set up you tents in the Baside U's. The university is not able to provide any security measures for those individuals sleeping outdoors. Also, maintenance and facilities will be hindered from properly maintaining our outdoor space with tents set up outdoors. *All tents set up will be removed at the owners expense*"

Sorry guys, looks like your city was ruled under a dictatorship.

Tent City

Whitecap residents, including Mike Malmberg and Jesse Dickson, were struck by a little cabin fever and decided to go camping--in the middle of the Bayside Courtyard.

As of this posting they are sleeping in their tents. Score one for student debauchery.

RWU in the news

RWU had only one major mention in the news this week.

The Hartford Examiner conducted an interview with RWU student and twice published author Estevon Vega. At only 18, Estevon is in the process of penning his third book titled Arson. The interview delves into Estevon as a writer and discusses his latest creation.

New Herald Out today

Hi kids,

So it seems that the printed version of the Herald is a bit delayed today. However, the paper is up in all its glory online at:

www.hawksherald.com

Included in this week's issue are stories about:

* The STAND Die-In
* A Cedar Break-in
* The cancellation of the Spring Weekend Chameleon Club
* Features on Twitter and other cool stuff
* Large Tax-Day protest
* Roe v Wade Lawyer speaks at law school.
and much much more...

Read it and weep!

Academic Showcase

An exposition featuring the work of RWU's best, brightest, and most talented is on display in the Architecture School's gallery. Check it out!