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The Sentinel
This semester, Rockhurst has already seen strong performances from athletes across several teams, with multiple Hawks earning recognition from the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The women’s soccer team had an exceptional start to its season, going undefeated through its first six games. Senior goalkeeper Sydney Schnarr was named GLVC Defensive Player of the
The Sentinel
Rockhurst University will welcome alumni and families back to campus Oct. 1-4 for Family & Alumni Weekend, bringing together current students, families, and Hawks from years past for a weekend of reunions, athletics, and campus traditions. Events will begin Friday evening with class reunions, the 1970s Party and Rockhurst women’s volleyball. The Student Acti
The Sentinel
As summer comes to an end, there is always something to look forward to as fall rolls near. Kansas City hosts many popular outdoor festivals and seasonal traditions during autumn. From weekends spent outdoors to events happening throughout the city, fall offers something for everyone. The cooler weather brings new opportunities to try something different...
The Sentinel
Rockhurst University President Sandra Cassady traveled more than 5,000 miles from Kansas City to Rome this summer for an experience few college presidents can say they have had: meeting the pope. Cassady joined leaders and representatives from Jesuit colleges and universities across North America on a trip to the Vatican. On June 25, the group...
The Sentinel
As the school year at Rockhurst University winds down, a noticeable shift has taken hold across campus, especially among seniors. With graduation approaching, students are focused on more than just final exams. Conversations with graduating students revealed that the final stretch of college is about far more than finishing strong academically. It is also a.
The Sentinel
Einstein Bros. Bagels will cease operations on campus at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, with its final day scheduled for May 6, 2026. According to Director of Dining Services Bruce Turnbough, the decision was made by Einstein Bros.’ corporate leadership as part of a broader shift...
The Sentinel
If you’ve ever been to downtown Kansas City, you may recognize the familiar sight of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, home of the Kansas City Symphony. What you may not know is that it offers free Happy Hour Chamber Music Series concerts throughout the year. The series returned this past year with performances...
The Sentinel
On March 2, members of Rockhurst University opened their inboxes to an announcement regarding tuition and fee increases for the 2026-27 academic year. The university approved a 3% increase in tuition, housing and meal plan rates. According to the email, undergraduate tuition for full-time students will increase, while part-time students will pay $766 per cre
The Sentinel
Students may have noticed flyers across campus and sidewalk chalk promoting The Squawk throughout the spring semester. The Squawk is the latest edition of Rockhurst University’s literary journal, a publication dedicated to showcasing student creative writing and visual art. Originally established in 2018, the journal has operated under several names and went
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