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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…
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By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In September of 2011, Jill Abramson was appointed as the Executive Editor of the New York Times. Abramson’s appointment should have come as no surprise, considering her past résumé includes notable positions at Time, the American Lawyer, and the Wall Street Journal before spending 14 years at the New York Times.…
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By: The Editorial Board Editor’s Note: The Editorial Board of the Cento is composed of members of the staff and does not reflect the opinions of any one individual on the staff. The Editorial Board represents the voice of the Cento. You’ve probably seen in the news recently that a 17-year-old New York student named…
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By AUDREY JENKINS – STAFF WRITER In a true show of college unity, Centre administration and students alike convened in Vahlkamp Theatre Wed., April 16, at 7 p.m. for an enlightening Academic Policy Q&A session about issues such as the sliding grade scale, the rumored limit on how many “A’s” a professor may give in one…
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By MARY BURGER – STAFF WRITER Did you miss RICE but are still interested in learning about undergraduate research? Are you interested in possibly undertaking a yearlong research project? Still need a few convocation credits? Saturday, April 26, is the John C. Young Symposium. During two sessions (9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:oo-2:30 p.m.), this year’s seven John…
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By ALEC HUDSON – STAFF WRITER Centre College is once again gearing up for Green Week, and all signs point to what looks to be a collection of great events. From April 19-27, students will be able to participate in events around campus that highlight environmental protection, sustainability, and the wonders of the natural world. The…
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By ADAM FALUJI – STAFF WRITER It’s Centre’s goal to provide a dedicated environment and diverse opportunities with hopes that the four years a student spends here are a transformative experience, that they graduate having achieved their maximum potential and are ready to change the world. To this end, a liberal arts education is stressed so…
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By SARAH CORNETT – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF With each new year, Centre ushers in new changes and campus renovations. This fall, campus will receive one of the biggest changes since the construction of Brockman Commons. Over the summer, construction will begin to add Sandella’s Flatbread Café to the current Hall of Fame Café. Sandella’s is a café restaurant…
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By Dana Reynolds – Staff Writer At his peak, Tiger Woods could have been considered the greatest golfer in the game. With his scoring records and margin-of-victory marks in major championships, he used to outshine anyone on the course. But each year, people await his comeback and it never seems to follow through. It is…
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By Alex Mulhall – Cento Writer If you’ve lived in Kentucky for at least one full calendar year, there are three truths you have come to accept: first, you have no idea what the weather will be like tomorrow; second, you will get excited about the Kentucky Derby regardless of your knowledge of the sport…
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By Rachel West – Managing Editor The Centre College softball team continues to push forward through their season, determined to turn an overall record of 5-8 around in time for the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Conference Tournament. The team’s record comes on the back of what was destined to be a difficult, hard-fought season. After…