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The Sentinel

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The Sentinel

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The Sentinel

Housing Outages Leave Students Without Water, Showers and Elevators
Housing Outages Leave Students Without Water, Showers and Elevators
Averi Porter, Reporter • November 5, 2025

Over the past semester, Rockhurst University students have faced at least a half a dozen disruptions in campus housing, such as water shutoffs and elevator outages in residential buildings that have occurred...

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Housing Outages Leave Students Without Water, Showers and Elevators
Housing Outages Leave Students Without Water, Showers and Elevators
Averi Porter, Reporter • November 5, 2025

Over the past semester, Rockhurst University students have faced at least a half a dozen disruptions in campus housing, such as water shutoffs and elevator...

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Rockhurst extends President Cassady’s contract following record achievements
Rockhurst extends President Cassady’s contract following record achievements
Averi Porter, Reporter • September 18, 2025

The Rockhurst University Board of Trustees has voted to extend the contract of President Sandra Cassady, for another five years, praising her leadership...

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The Crestwood Shops in Brookside where "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas" was filmed.
Kansas City’s Film Boom Opens Doors for Rockhurst Students
Charlie Higgins, Reporter • September 18, 2025

Encountering movie crews is becoming a more frequent phenomenon in Kansas City. As of Sept. 17, more than 15 film and television projects are currently...

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A Season of Adversity for Rockhurst Women’s Basketball
Averi Porter, Reporter • February 11, 2026

Entering the 2025-26 season, expectations were high for Rockhurst women’s basketball. Three transfers...

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A Roll Into Sushi-Do
A Roll Into Sushi-Do
Jacie Tottleben, Reporter • September 18, 2025

            Although students loved having Tu Taco as a dining option, it’s time to welcome the...

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A spread of assorted items from Mildred's: iced coffee, wrap and cinnamon roll.
Bites Around the Block: Hidden Spots Within Two Miles of Rockhurst
Averi Porter, Reporter • September 16, 2025

Kansas City’s food scene has no shortage of hidden gems. I spent the week hunting down some local spots...

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A Season of Adversity for Rockhurst Women’s Basketball
Averi Porter, Reporter • February 11, 2026

Entering the 2025-26 season, expectations were high for Rockhurst women’s basketball. Three transfers arrived from NIACC. Redshirt freshman Kayla Reis...

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Rockhurst Fall Sports Wrap-Up: Hawks Eye Postseason Glory
Jacie Tottleben, Reporter • October 31, 2025

As fall sports wind down, Rockhurst’s athletes are closing out their regular seasons with impressive performances and postseason excitement ahead. From...

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A view of the "Opulent Decay" art exhibit in the Greenlease Gallery. Photo by Dominic Wilson.
Rockhurst Debuts New Opulent Decay Art Exhibit
Dominic Wilson, Reporter • March 7, 2025

The Greenlease Gallery at Rockhurst University recently premiered “Opulent Decay,” an exhibit capturing everyday objects through the lens of deterioration, conveying the...

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Rockhurst Students and Kansas City Prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rockhurst Students and Kansas City Prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sofia Hughes, Reporter • September 18, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in the United States on June 11, 2026. Six matches to be played in Kansas City, starting June 16, will feature three national teams using...

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