By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER On Sat. Oct. 26, Centre’s ghouls and ghosts headed over to the Campus Center for a spooky, Halloween-themed CC After Dark program. Upon entering the Campus Center, students were greeted by creepy Halloween decorations. Members of the SGA Programming Committee sat at tables outside of Cowan Dining Hall at […]
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Study Abroad Q&A: Shanghai, China
By MARY BURGER – STAFF WRITER Learning about a culture by experiencing it firsthand is one of the greatest advantages of Centre’s study abroad programs. Centre students are truly blessed to have so many opportunities to leave Danville and experience the larger world in an academic setting. One of the many study abroad programs that […]
The TOM-CATWALK
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER “Going once, twice, SOLD!” These words can be heard echoing throughout the Warehouse on Nov. 16 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for Kappa Kappa Gamma’s annual philanthropy auction. However, the event is not just any ordinary auction. Instead of auctioning antique jewelry and marble sculptures one might find […]
Being a Fly on a Stage Prop
By COURTNEY LUCAS – CENTO WRITER The academic year is in full swing. Students continue with their schedules and routines day-in and day-out, consumed with homework, studying, sports practices, and club meetings. But few students are busier than the cast of the fall play. As a group, the actors and crew members rehearse between two […]
Tricks With a Strip of Fabric
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER Have you ever wondered how scarves became such a popular and widespread fashion accessory? Though continuously re-invented in different styles, fabrics, and usages, scarves have an extensive history that has hopped cultures and continents to become the pervasive fashion icon of cosmopolitan cities and liberal arts colleges alike. The […]
The Death of Chivalry: The Female Perspective
By AUDREY JENKINS – STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This article provides the female perspective. The accompanying male perspective is found here. If we define chivalry as the sexist notion of performing tasks for women because they are too dumb, weak, or pathetic to do these tasks themselves, then I’m all for the death of chivalry. Heck, […]
Letter to the Editor: Reaction to the Gray Area
By C.J. DONALD – COLUMNIST Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to this article. Dear Editor, Respectfully, I disagree with the previous piece from the “The Gray Area” titled “The Visitation Policy: A Violation of Student Independence.” I am sure that the student only wished to express his opinions, but I personally believe that […]
The Immaturity and Immorality of Cowan Dish Theft
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. Cowan Dining Commons and Sodexo Dining Services are common topics of discussion on Centre’s […]
The Twitter Dilemma: Loose Tweets Sink Futures
By JARED THOMPSON – CENTO WRITER It is hardly a debatable fact that Twitter is a major force in society. It has brought many average people fame while simultaneously bringing many famous people to their knees. From scandal to bad comedy, song lyrics to mundane complaints, our tweets can be viewed as nothing less than […]
The Death of Chivalry: The Male Perspective
By MASON MCCLAY – CENTO WRITER Editor’s Note: This article provides the male perspective. The accompanying female perspective is found here. As the Roman Empire helplessly fell, these words issued a steadfast code among European men, resulting in the urgent protection of civilization: “Love the commonwealth as thyself, and let thy life be as a […]