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Latavia Azan has been a part of the Rockhurst community for more than five years. She became a United States citizen in early January.

Ms. Latavia Becomes a Citizen

Noah Johnson, Staff Writer February 3, 2026

Latavia Azan, more commonly known as Ms. Latavia, is the Assistant Director for Dining Services here at Rockhurst. She is very well known among both the student body and the staff for her kindness...

Prep News Sit-Down: Steven Meyers

Joshua Hunt, Prep News TV December 19, 2025

Prep News TV's Joshua Hunt sat down with Rockhurst's facilities supervisor, Steven Meyers, to discuss the things that go on behind the scenes to keep Rockhurst running, as well as what brought him out...

Prep News Sit-Down: Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J.

Joshua Hunt, Prep News TV November 20, 2025

Prep News TV's Joshua Hunt sat down with Rockhurst's new principal, Fr. Stephen Kramer, S.J., to discuss his past experiences, various hobbies and interests, and why he decided to join the Jesuits. In...

Brendan Ortbals giving his Leadership speech to the junior class on May 2, 2025. Brendan Ortbals had won the race for SGA president.

What it Takes to be SGA President

Quinn Condon, Staff Writer November 4, 2025

Imagine being an 18-year-old student tasked with being the face and voice of roughly 900 students every day. That is the reality of what Student Government Association (SGA) President Brendan Ortbals and...

Andra Bessenbacher & Mary Catherine Newman

Moms of Rock Grads Join Faculty and Staff

Noah Johnson, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

At Rockhurst, it is common for students to receive their diplomas from parents who are teachers or staff. It's not as often parents join the faculty or staff after their son (or sons) has graduated. But...

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