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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 ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER With no end to the papers, presentations, and looming finals in sight, students may be seeking any kind of diversion from their ever-constricting workload. Those seeking something new and tantalizing for their taste buds and exploratory desires are in luck, as there’s a unique restaurant not so far away…
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By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER The Centre Men’s Basketball team was playing at a high level before most of America even knew what a Kardashian was. Over the past eight seasons, they have managed to win seven conference titles. On top of that, the 2014-2015 team is coming off two consecutive NCAA tournament berths,…
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By MORGAN KING – STAFF WRITER If you are interested in the dramatic arts, then Professor of Dramatic Arts Dr. Patrick Kagan-Moore’s “Directing” class could be just the class for you. “The class actually reminded me a lot of a photography class at first, because we studied a lot of pictures to learn about the…
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By GRAY WHITSETT – OPINIONS SECTION EDITOR The close-knit environment of a small liberal arts school is something many students and faculty will point to in their explanation of an institution’s success. And indeed with 98 percent of Centre College students living in on-campus housing, the college community is structurally inclined to foster a cohesive…
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By KINSEY HISLE – COPY CHIEF Centre’s Dramatic Arts department has been chosen as one of three programs in the country to participate in The Farm Theater’s first-ever College Collaboration Project. The Farm Theater, located in Brooklyn, N.Y., first opened its doors in late 2013. After raising over $20,000 via IndieGogo, Artistic Director Padraic Lillis…
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By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Warner Bros. Studios recently announced the release of ten new films from the DC comic book universe by 2020. These films will feature a range of superheroes from the ubiquitous Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to the lesser known Shazam and Cyborg. DC appears to be trying to compete…
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By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Men and Women’s Cross Country teams placed third in the NCAA South/Southeast Regional meet in Mount Berry, G.A on Nov. 15. While overall the teams finished in third place several runners stole the spotlight by earning an invitation to to the National meet on Nov. 22 in Mason, O.H. …
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By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In today’s economy, the need for student loans to finance a college education seems to be almost inevitable. While most students receive other financial aid and scholarship money, it can be incredibly difficult to pay off student loans immediately after graduation. Thankfully, there are several available options that can allow…
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CHAD CARTER – STAFF WRITER Christopher Nolan’s new movie Interstellar has generated a lot of buzz. Nolan is the director of many successful films of the last 15 years, including Momento (2000), The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012), and Inception (2010). His newest project Interstellar has a star-studded cast, with Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine, Anne Hathaway,…
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By KINSEY HISLE – COPY CHIEF By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since its opening in June of 2010, the Bluegrass Pizza and Pub (the Pizza Pub) has secured its place as a Danville and Centre favorite. Only a few months after the Pizza Pub’s four year anniversary, owners Colin and Melissa Masters moved the restaurant…