By IRINI BROM – CENTO WRITER The decision to rush or not to rush is one that seems to weigh heavily on the minds of most first-years that cross the threshold into Centre’s campus. The Centre College Greek Community graciously pushes the process of formal recruitment back an entire semester with the hopes of alleviating some…
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Being able to take an image that one has in mind and using it as the basis to create something tangible, be it in the form of a sculpture, painting, or anything else, has always been a valued skill and has lead to the creation of countless works whose…
By KINSEY HISLE – COPY CHIEF “We are CC!” Ringing out over the enthusiastic fans, pep band music, and the crunch of football tackles are the Centre Cheerleaders promoting spirit and excitement for the Colonels and the fans. The voices of ten girls and the swish of the pom-poms add to the sounds of Centre…
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER The Deaf culture in America is an undeniably distinct community that has made astonishing contributions to American culture as a whole. Nowhere are these historic accomplishments more apparent than in Danville’s very own Jacobs Hall Museum. The Jacobs Hall Museum serves as a perfect testament to the rich culture…
By MICHELLE KIM – CENTO WRITER It’s that time of year again when vanilla lattes turn into pumpkin spice, green leaves turn red, and our jeans feel a little bit tighter than we would probably prefer. The Thursday of “thanks” has found its way back around and students are getting excited to relive some good…
By RACHEL KENT – CENTO WRITER From the very first tour as a prospective student, each member of the Centre community is proudly told that Kentucky is the birthplace of Lincoln and that one time, the man himself borrowed some books from someone important who was connected to Centre. Somehow, because of this, we ended up…
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR Junior Jeri Howell has turned a childhood passion into a career as a professional musician and performer. Traveling all around the state, Howell has played at a variety of venues, from Frankfort’s Grand Theater to local coffee shops. Howell has been performing for as long as she can remember….
By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER The Centre Volleyball season is more than halfway over, but things are far from winding down for the Colonels. Senior Suzanne Asbury has high hopes for the end of the season and for post-season play. “I think our season has progressed ok,” Asbury said. “We’ve had our good and bad…
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Comic books have reclaimed prominence as a staple of American culture. While comics were initially marketed toward children, they have proven themselves over the past few decades to be a medium for well crafted, critically acclaimed stories the likes of which have revolutionized storytelling in a way that has left…
By CHAD CARTER – STAFF WRITER There are many methods to quit smoking, a universally-acknowledged unhealthy habit. For years, nicotine patches, nicotine gum and quitting “cold turkey” have been commonly used to help smokers quit. Recently electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have become an increasingly popular option. E-cigarettes use a battery to vaporize liquid nicotine, allowing the…