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by Cento Staff A few months ago, the Cento dispensed a survey to gather student opinions on various campus concerns, such as housing, wages, Greek Life, campus safety, disability accommodations, and more. The survey gathered 77 respondents, representing approximately 5.5% of the student body. While these numbers are modest, we at the Cento nonetheless believe…
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by Aelwen Iredale Dry Stack and The Hub are Danville staples for the poor, caffeine-addicted students of Centre, especially for the ones who need to escape the confines of campus but don’t have the cars to do it. However, what do you do when one member of your friend group wants to go to Dry…
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by Connor Parks After an inaugural run last year, Summer Term at Centre is preparing to begin its second year of operation, with 11 courses (most with desirable tags) being offered across multiple disciplines. Last year, in preparation for this fresh program and a bold move in Centre’s history, I co-authored a facts and opinions…
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by Kayla Rogers Press Picking: Free Press in the United States “Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House Press Team. Legacy outlets who have participated in the press pool for decades will still be allowed to join–fear not–but we will also be offering the privilege to well-deserving outlets…
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By JARED THOMPSON – STAFF WRITER On Oct. 9, a decision was made to cancel the CentreTerm study abroad trip being led by Associate Professors of Education Sarah Murray and J.H. Atkins to Ghana. The reasons provided to explain the cancellation were primarily concerns from students, parents, and administrators over safety in the wake of the 2014…
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By CAMERON MILLER – CENTO WRITER There is a right way to retire, just do not ask former LA Galaxy and United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Landon Donovan for tips. Donovan is fortunate he resides within the United States, because the abrupt way he has chosen to end his career would only be tolerated…
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By RACHEL KENT – CENTO WRITER From the very first tour as a prospective student, each member of the Centre community is proudly told that Kentucky is the birthplace of Lincoln and that one time, the man himself borrowed some books from someone important who was connected to Centre. Somehow, because of this, we ended up…
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By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR Junior Jeri Howell has turned a childhood passion into a career as a professional musician and performer. Traveling all around the state, Howell has played at a variety of venues, from Frankfort’s Grand Theater to local coffee shops. Howell has been performing for as long as she can remember.…
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By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER The Centre Volleyball season is more than halfway over, but things are far from winding down for the Colonels. Senior Suzanne Asbury has high hopes for the end of the season and for post-season play. “I think our season has progressed ok,” Asbury said. “We’ve had our good and bad…
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By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Comic books have reclaimed prominence as a staple of American culture. While comics were initially marketed toward children, they have proven themselves over the past few decades to be a medium for well crafted, critically acclaimed stories the likes of which have revolutionized storytelling in a way that has left…
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By MARY BURGER – STAFF WRITER Music is an essential part of life. Listening to a song can change one’s mood or lead to a reflective meditation. The number of Music majors on campus is small, but an even smaller percentage choose to focus on the most natural of instruments—the voice. When students declare a…
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By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER The beginning of October means only one thing for Major League Baseball (MLB) fans: the playoffs. For the past several years, there has been a large amount of parity among the league teams, which has led to several repeat playoff contenders each year. For example, the St. Louis Cardinals have…
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By MORGAN KING – STAFF WRITER It is an American classic, a Southern favorite, and everyone has an opinion on their favorite flavor. It’s pie—one of the best pastries around—and it has found a home in Danville. Located just a short way from the Centre bookstore, sits Pies for You. From the street, the bright orange…
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By STEWART COARD – CENTO WRITER The National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures Initiative in partnership with the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History, recently gave Centre College a grant to run year-long programming meant to increase awareness and discussion of the Civil Rights movement. The program initially included four films documenting…