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by Daniel Covington It’s no secret that many students at Centre College rely on Federal Work-Study jobs to help make ends meet. Over the past few years, a growing number of students have begun pushing for the college to raise student wages—arguing that the current pay doesn’t reflect either the cost of living or the…
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by Adam West I remember reading this book when I was younger titled “Too Many Toys” by David Shannon. The main character, David, has too many toys, which cover the floor and make it impossible to walk through the house. When his mom finally confronts David about the mess, he has a reason to keep…
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by Hadley O’Bryan I am a current senior. I was born in the summer of 2004, three years after 9/11 and three years before the release of the first iPhone. I was eight when the Sandy Hook shooting happened, and I hadn’t yet turned nine by the time I was watching the live manhunt for…
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by McKenzie Snellgrove and Linley Mueller Happy Halloween Colonels! If you are thinking about participating in that great modern college tradition of Halloweekend and wondering how to make it the best ever, you have come to the right place! Here at the Cento, we strive to help you make the best grades, cultivate great relationships…
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by McKenzie Snellgrove Many people inside the theatre community and out know about the curse of The Scottish Play. For centuries, the curse has been a looming ghost in western theatre, waiting to doom unsuspecting productions that utter the famous word or perform the cursed play. No self-respecting thespian would dare to speak the name…
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by Anonymous Centre is home to nearly 100 publicly advertised clubs and organizations that can be easily joined by anyone on campus. However, unknown to most, there are many exclusive organizations that wouldn’t have a sign up sheet at a typical expo. What would it be like to be in one of Centre’s secret societies?…
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by Hadley O’Bryan Centre College is officially classified as a small school, home to around 1,400 students most of whom live on campus full time. In a school small enough that all of us could fit in Newlin at one time and have seats still available, one can imagine how quickly rumors spread on this…
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by Cole Hiller Going into homecoming weekend, myself and many other students were continually warned to watch out for the alumni. We were told tales about the weird behavior of the alumni and how they would even go as far as to not only go into their old dorms, but to sleep in students’ beds!…
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by Aelwen Iredale 5am: Wake up Time to get up and get at it, recruit! It’s time for you to prove your mettle as a soldier—I mean, student at Centre College. So, roll out of bed and throw on the first clothes you can find. Every minute you waste is a minute you could spend…
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by Hallie Gleeson The temperature has dropped, the leaves have (mostly) fallen, and the sun is getting slower to rise with each passing day. As for me, it’s harder and harder to leave the warmth of my cozy dorm to trudge across a frozen, icy campus to lecture. This is my second Kentucky winter. As…
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by Noah Calhoun Welcome to the first installment in a recurring column in which me and other writers cover both classic Danville locations or give you an overview of a newer institution. The first location to be featured is the new Waffle Stop Cafe! Located in a second floor storefront just off of main street,…
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by Laura Taylor As the weather turns colder and leaves crunch underfoot, it is a clear indication that fall is officially upon us. I have always loved the idea of fall more than the real thing. My Pinterest feed romanticizes the season in the weeks leading up with images of cozy sweaters and fall recipes.…
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by Olivia Barker A few weekends ago, Centre welcomed the acclaimed music group ZZ Top to Norton Center. A classic trio that saw major success in the 70s and early 80s, the group certainly proved that their artistic talents were not left in their peak era. When the show started with bassist Elwood Francis emerging…