Although there is a faculty adviser, the students make all decisions regarding the content and direction of the paper.
The Sentinel focuses heavily on events around the Rockhurst campus.
The content is specifically geared towards the student body and usually includes campus news, commentary, features, and humor pieces.
Mockhurst was created by then editor Matt Nickson and staff contributor Sal Avitia.
The strip gained attention from students, as well as administrators, in the wake of unpopular restrictions often mocked in the strip; including the use of hot tubs on campus and alcohol usage by student residents 21 and over.