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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 Aelwen Iredale, Hallie Gleeson, Jenna Nicodemus Carnival – the annual SAC event at Centre! This year’s edition offered a giant swing ride, slides, airbrush hats, free shirts, ice cream, food trucks, cornhole, live music, and generally a fun place to hang out. Though the weather was a bit dismal and on the colder side,…
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by Connor Parks I think it’s safe to say that Centre doesn’t quite remember Sabor Americana. I’m not sure why, since every picture I ever saw of their dishes online looked fantastic, but nobody ever really seemed to talk about it; even locals I’d mention it to. When I got wind that another new restaurant…
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Abe, is it true that housing gets better with more seniority? Which housing is best? Just not sure what I can look forward to. In general, yes, the housing does get “better” with more seniority. The problem with this generalization is that the quality of the housing options is very dependent on the kind of…
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by Aelwen Iredale As we have been repeatedly emailed about and seen copious marketing for, Centre now has a Summer Term. However, due to low registration numbers for Summer Term 2025, registration will be reopened for additional course options. For just the low, low price of $5,000, you can join Centre students on campus this…
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by McKenzie Snellgrove I encountered a squirrel today and saw mutiny in its eyes. Walking across campus in the beautiful weather, I have often found myself scanning the luscious green landscape and admiring the blossoms of spring. On this fateful day, however, my gazing was interrupted by a fat and furry squirrel sitting upright on…
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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…