by Linley Mueller Recently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been at the center of national debates about immigration policy, detention practices, and human rights. ICE has grown into one of the most controversial institutions in modern American politics, with overreaching enforcement powers, a vast network of detention centers, and a history of rights […]
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Young Voters Speak Up: Democratic Wins of 2025
by Linley Mueller If you’re a college student watching American politics right now, it can feel like democracy is hanging by a thread. Between rising authoritarian rhetoric, attacks on institutions, and voting rights battles, the future of the country sometimes looks more uncertain than ever. But the 2025 elections offered something rare: good news. The […]
Shutdown Over: Disillusioned With the Dems
by Soren Ryan-Jensen As a voter who has consistently supported the Democratic Party since first becoming politically active, the ending of the government shutdown with the support from a number of democratic senators has cemented my disillusionment with the Democratic Party. If we had simply passed the budget to begin with, the blame for the […]
2026-2027 Study Abroad Options Announced!
by Daniel Covington On Monday, November 17th, the long-awaited 26-27 study abroad showcase debuted! This was a day I was excited about for months: the opportunity to study abroad was one of the reasons I came to Centre College. This year there are over 20 programs! There are several different types of programs, of which […]
Ephraim McDowell: Hometown Hero?
by Duffy Oakley With the controversy around the newly installed John Marshall Harlan statue, it bears investigating the many other people commemorated on and around campus who have similarly contested legacies. In a series of Cento articles, I will strive to better inform the campus community about the figures who loom large at Centre and […]
Disasters of Centre’s Dorm Maintenance
by Daniel Covington I think I can speak for everyone when I say that just about any issue with your dorm is not only annoying but also stressful and time consuming. Many students, including myself, find that issues are not fixed fast and efficiently. In my own experience, Pearl has suffered constant breakdowns with not […]
Retrospectives & Fresh Perspectives with New Centre Faculty
by Connor Parks With the close of another Fall semester on campus comes a pause for reflection: not only for students old and new, but for the faculty who have led classes since early September. Each year, Centre welcomes a handful of new professors across disciplines to expand on new programs, launch long-running careers, and […]
What Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Witnessed
by Charlesie Robison & Adam West For the past few years at Centre College, students have noticed their passing periods seemingly “interrupted” by a presence on campus. This presence sits in chairs at the crosswalks, handing out books and pamphlets to anyone who might give them a listen. These are members of Danville’s Kingdom Hall […]
Not for Commoners: 2003 Jaguar XJ8 V8
by Connor Parks 2003 Jaguar XJ8 V8, owned by Daniel Covington Want to see your ride featured? Feel free to submit it by contacting connor.parks@centre.edu. If you’ve ever been to a major world city like London or New York, you’ll know there’s a certain phenomenon that only happens once in a while. You’re strolling along […]
First CentreTerm? Here’s Some Advice
by Aelwen Iredale CentreTerm is just around the corner, and with that, it is time to gear up for one of the most chaotic parts of Centre’s academic year. However, while most students know what to expect during January, freshmen may not. So, without further ado, here are few helpful facts about CentreTerm. 1. Going […]