By LU HAN – CENTO WRITER It is almost inevitable –that one will encounter some difficulties when learning a second language. Sometimes, one can even make a fool of oneself. I was not an exception. But a bumpy journey will eventually pay off, as long as one does give up. The following are anecdotes describing…
Month: November 2013
She Makes a Skirt Statement
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER By looking around Centre’s campus, it is easy to see that fashion is important to many students. Fashion is a way of expressing oneself, whether dressing to brighten up a rainy afternoon or dressing for success when preparing to take an exam. Senior Martha Grace Burkey is no exception….
Pick Up A Pen For a Kid at St. Jude’s
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER The student-run program of Up ‘til Dawn was founded at the University of Memphis over 14 years ago to raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program, which is present on over 250 college campuses, hosts smaller fundraising events throughout the year and has raised over…
Styling Up the Soft Serve
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER As the fall season rapidly unfolds, students are all reminded of the delicious food that comes with Thanksgiving. From buttered baked yams and sweet baby corn to Mom’s classic stuffing and mashed potatoes, it is easy to see why so many students crave the home-cooked meals that come with…
Strap on Heels and Tie the Tie
By MARY BURGER – STAFF WRITER The Norton Center is well-known for bringing famous and spectacular events to the Centre College campus. One unique aspect of the high-class establishment is that so many students are given the opportunity to work during the featured shows. Student positions include House Managers, Concessions, Valet, Security, and perhaps the…
The Editorial Board: A discussion on the merits of going “gradeless”
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Editor’s Note: The Editorial Board of the Cento is composed of members of the staff and does not reflect the opinions of any one individual on the staff. The Editorial Board represents the voice of the Cento. If you ask any Centre student, “What makes Centre, Centre?” you would get a…
The Influence of the Meme Generation: The Evolution of Millennials’ Preferred Methods of Communication
By JARED THOMPSON – CENTO WRITER Technological advances, by definition, allow us a variety of new opportunities with which to expand our worldviews. The technological advances of the 21st century, at least the ones college students have most closely integrated into their lives, have primarily allowed people greater freedom of expression. However, the very same…
The British are Coming, the British are Coming
By RACHEL WEST – MANAGING EDITOR You’ve definitely heard their names: Doctor Who, Sherlock, Downton Abbey. They’ve become some of the most popular television shows and fandoms in America in recent years, and you can only watch them online or weeks after they first appear. It’s the most recent iteration of the British invasion, but…
“Mind the Gap”: The dangers of being a healthy woman
By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF For any individual who has ever traveled by the complex London subway system there is one phrase that should automatically come to mind: “Mind the gap.” Within these subway stations, commonly known as the “Tube,” this simple utterance is meant to warn travelers of the wide gap created between the…
The Gray Area: The Prevelance of Unhealthy Study Habits and Student Asceticism at Centre
By GRAY WHITSETT – COLUMNIST It’s that time of year again. It is cold. It is difficult. It is nearing finals. It is Centre in November, the onset of winter. It is time to buckle down, time to make our offerings to the caffeine gods, time to stop denying the existence of research papers, seminar…