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Rock Ramblings – Week of Nov. 11

Michael Boersma, Prep News TV November 12, 2024

Rock Ramblings is a feature that let's us get to know our Rockhurst family a bit better. Students, staff and faculty are interviewed randomly about a variety of topics.  

Seniors Take Day to be Reminded How to ‘Live the 4th’

Ted Truebner, Editor November 1, 2024

Rockhurst seniors recently completed their 4th Day retreat on Oct. 16. The event is meant to be a continuation of their Kairos experience from junior year. Kairos is a spiritual retreat every Rockhurst...

Danielle Brown from the USCCB talks to the Rockhurst student body about the topic of justice on Men for Others Day on Sept. 9, 2024 as principal Father Vincent Giacabazi looks on. The topic was one of three Brown addressed on this day intended to help the students understand what it looks like to be a 'man for others'.

Day Intended to Bring Clarity Ends Up Leaving Some Feeling Murky

Charlie Porto, Editor September 30, 2024

The phrase is included in the first line of Rockhurst's mission statement, and students are told it more times than they can count. But what does it look like for graduates to truly be "men for others"?...

Seniors clap along with the music during the Black History Month Mass on Feb. 2, 2024. The mass is traditionally the most spirited of the school year. The choir from St. Monica Catholic Church brings their special renditions of traditional mass songs, which often leads to clapping, hoots and hollering from the student body.

Students Encouraged to Do More Than Just “Talk It” at Black History Month Mass

Sam LaSala, Staff Reporter February 9, 2024

In the most lively and upbeat mass of the year, so far, Rockhurst collaborated with the St. Monica Catholic Church parish and their choir to mark the beginning of Black History Month on Feb. 1. The event...

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...

The Pro-Life Club brought together 15 students and 2 faculty members to attend the March for Life in Washington.

At Transition Moment for Movement, Pro-Life Club Marks 50th March for Life

Lukas Pitman, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Half a century. That’s how long those in the Pro-Life Movement made the annual trip to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. This past month, on January 20, the March marked its 50th anniversary...

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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