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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 Kennedy Ushiroda, Staff Writer A crystal, water-like showcase is on display for two months through homecoming in the AEGON Gallery. Hot glass professor Patrick Martin is the man behind the stunning glassworks. From a political statement to the impressive feats of glass manipulation, Prof. Martin exemplifies his years of hot glass blowing experience in…
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by Aelwen Iredale and Linley Mueller, Staff Writers During Homecoming Weekend, a variety of clubs hosted a variety of events, and among that rainbow of possibilities, the Centre Pride Alliance held a Ball. The alliance of students and staff worked hard to create a safe space for people to be themselves and find pride in…
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by Aelwen Iredale A murder mystery should not kill its audience with boredom. Unfortunately, that is precisely the fate awaiting watchers of A Haunting in Venice (2023). It is the latest installment of the Agatha Christie film adaptation series written by Michael Green and starring, produced, and directed by Kenneth Branagh. While the first two…
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by Linley Mueller, Staff Writer There are many people on college campuses everywhere that are aware of the socializing app called “YikYak,” an anonymous forum where people from different communities can post and interact with each other. There are ways this app can be used for good. For example, friends can be made and people…
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By Elena Rodrigues While making the trek between classes, many Centre students noticed a new addition to the greenery: art students! These art students can be seen standing between many of the academic buildings such as Crounse, Young, and Olin Hall. These are students from the figure drawing and landscape class, who are working on…
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by Connor Parks, Multimedia Editor and Staff Writer Bud and Cheryl’s Ice Cream Shoppe Double Bacon Cheeseburger + Tater Tots, $10.95 Peanut Butter Milkshake, $3.99 Sometimes, the promise of good food in a great place makes turning off the GPS entirely worth it. Such was the case one bright September Saturday, when the journey to…
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By Hallie Gleeson, Opinion Editor and Staff Writer Do you remember the School House Rock song we all watched in fifth grade about voting? Excellent news: now you’re finally allowed to exercise your civic duty (aka one of the best parts about being an American citizen!) On September 19th, tens of thousands of new voters…
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“We’ve been to every single one. Always good memories, but I have to say, I think today’s been our best.” By Sarah Nipper On the weekend of September 22nd to 24th, Centre hosted its annual Family Weekend, and the campus was filled with students showing their families around campus and participating in some of the…
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by Logan Ward As I write this, I am recovering from what some are calling the “frat flu.” It is without question the strangest illness I’ve ever suffered from, and I tested negative for both COVID and the flu. It leaves me with a persistent cough and stuffy nose (though, as of now, the latter…
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by Kennedy Ushiroda and Hallie Gleeson From Hallie’s Aisle The lights went off. The band came on. Cimarrón. From the very top row, students had a bird’s eye view of the entire stage and audience. As concert-goers streamed into Weisiger for the first performance of the fall, the theater welcomed a crowd filled with uncertain…