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Freshmen Elect Class Officers

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

The Class of 2027 now has representatives in Rockhurst student government. As second quarter got going, the students chose Tristan Batobalani as president and Tyson Nguyen vice president. Both were pleased...

All About the Freshman: Retreat Gives Class of 2027 Chance to Bond

Mitch Forbes, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

As Rockhurst’s freshman class is adjusting to life at the Rock, they have started to become comfortable on campus. However, there is one upcoming event that can help increase their comfort level: the...

Clubs Face Uncertain Future as Participation Falls

Clubs Face Uncertain Future as Participation Falls

Lukas Pitman, Editor March 10, 2023

Coming out of the pandemic last year, Rockhurst made a huge push to bring back school spirit and student engagement. Pep rallies came back in full force, and students could finally pack the stands...

Chris Cakes chefs are famous for their rapid flapjack flipping skills.

Flap Jack Frenzy—Frosh SGA Puts on Chris Cakes

Lukas Pitman, Staff Writer December 18, 2022

Students cramming trying to remember calculus formulas or frantically memorize all the books in the New Testament. Constant admonitions to “finish strong.” An ominous cloud hovering perpetually over...

“Stress Busters” Work to Set Freshman Minds at Ease Leading Into Finals

Mitch Forbes, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

As Hawklet students are looking forward to the conclusion of the first semester, they realize that they still have one last hurdle to clear: final exams. Since many freshmen at Rockhurst are taking finals...

Freshmen painted unique flags to represent their respective groups for the Freshman Retreat on Oct. 7.

‘Normal’ Freshman Retreat Hits the Mark for All Involved

Lukas Pitman, Staff Reporter October 28, 2022

What comes to mind with tug-of-war, flag painting and a Steve Harvey appearance all in the same place? Probably nothing—that is, unless you happened to be on the Class of 2026’s Freshman Retreat.  On...

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