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by Adam West The Nevin Cat passed away after being hit by a car on April 14th. With the tragic passing of this campus icon, beloved by many for its good nature, it felt like something had to be said about the contribution of animals to a college campus. Many animals on a college campus…
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by Jenna Nicodemus and Simon Forsting The Cento recently conducted a Student Satisfaction Survey to represent student voices on various campus matters: housing, meal plans, public safety, Greek Life, accommodations, and more. A total of 127 respondents participated, which is exactly 50 more students than last year’s survey. This represents approximately 8% of the student…
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by Adam West Kane Anderson, Visiting Professor of Theater at Centre College, tragically passed away on February 27th at the age of 47. Kane, as he preferred to be known, was well known on campus for his dark humor and his incredible sense of fashion, which he claimed to do to make theater look more…
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By CJ DONALD – COLUMNIST The case could be made that the Seattle Seahawks franchise is currently in the juvenile stage of what could be a full-fledged football dynasty. The process began four years ago when the Seahawks owner, Paul Allen, hired head coach, Pete Carroll, formerly the head honcho for the University of Southern…
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By ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER Centre Encore and the Student Activities Council’s Battle of the Bands gave musically-inclined students across campus a chance to perform in front of their peers. For those who haven’t been to CC After Dark before, there’s always food to eat, things to do, and plenty of Centre students in…
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By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER With the first snowfall dusting the campus white this November, it’s easy to see that the holiday season is just around the corner. As students work hard on campus finalizing projects and preparing for big tests, Centre and the surrounding Danville community are getting ready to jingle all the…
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By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER DramaCentre’s production of Our Country’s Good, directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore, was an interesting mix of witty comedy and poignant insights on humanity. The play follows the struggles of a group of eighteenth-century British convicts transported to the colony of Australia and their attempt to put on a play. They…
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By MASON MCCLAY – CENTO WRITER This year’s Musicians’ Showcase assembled a unique compilation of an unexpected variety, which left the audience wildly impressed. “How captivating it is to experience these beautiful sounds being made by your classmates- a talent you were entirely unaware that many of them have…” first-year Billy Forbess said. “At a…
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By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER Centre is famous for its various study abroad programs. Many of the programs, like those in Strasbourg and Merida, are taught by Centre professors who travel abroad alongside the students. Centre’s program in Reading is different from other study abroad options because students select their own courses and take…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…