By ALEC HUDSON – STAFF WRITER There is a common argument in American culture that the high salaries now given to professional athletes have tarnished athletics. From Tiger Woods to Aaron Rodgers, athletes are now multi-millionaires who are successful in their various sports and serve as spokesmen and spokeswomen for products and services. As professional […]
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The NBA Uses Marketing to Attract Young Fans
By JOHN WYATT – STAFF WRITER Walk into any local Hibbet’s Sports store or any similar sporting goods store, and go look at the jersey section. Chances are that most stocked NBA jerseys will be in youth sizes. The National Basketball Association (NBA) dominates the youth market, attracting more and more young fans as stars like […]
The Play by Play: Is Baseball Boring or are Americans Antsy?
By CJ DONALD – COLUMNIST Of the major American sports, baseball is considered to be the redheaded stepchild. Sports fans have, whether they realize it or not, neglected baseball and continue to banish the sport to the closet under the stairs. It is no secret that this disregard for hardball has contributed to a massive diminution […]
China Time with Lu Han
By LU HAN – CENTO WRITER In China, almost all English students receive an English name. In order to make the educational experience more authentic, students either give themselves an English name or are given one by their English teacher. Since a student’s English name is nothing formal enough to be put on his/her state […]
Study Abroad Q&A: Merida, Mexico
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER Centre is currently one of the top institutions in the nation for studying abroad, and it is easy to see why. Most students study abroad at least once during their time here through one of Centre’s numerous programs in cities including London, Glasgow, and Strasbourg. In this issue, The […]
Explore Danville’s Community Arts Center
By ADAM FALLUJI – CENTO WRITER Attending a liberal arts school means expanding your creative horizons and learning to impact the world in ways you had not yet imagined. At Centre, students have the convenience of living just up the street from the Community Arts Center, a place where one can practice doing exactly that. […]
Centre Encore Hits the Right Note
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Centre’s campus offers a variety of organizations that students can get involved in. For artists, there is the Art Society. For students interested in politics, Centre Democrats and Centre Republicans are available. And for musicians, there is Centre Encore. “Centre Encore is a music society for music enthusiasts,” sophomore […]
Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium: a dog-gone good time
By AUDREY JENKNS – STAFF WRITER You may have had hotdogs before, but have you ever had a hotdog from Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium? If your answer is no, then it may be time to broaden your hotdog horizons. Captain Franks is a local treat you will not want to miss. Located in downtown Danville […]
CC After Dark: Crafting, Minions, and Future Fun
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER On Friday, Sept. 27, Centre’s late-night program CC After Dark took over the Campus Center for a night filled with arts and crafts. The main event for the night was “Paint Your Own Pottery,” held inside Cowan. Students sat at tables with mugs and plates to decorate with their […]
Art and Inspiration with Sandy Zhang
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Sandy Zhang’s pursuit of art was clear to her from the beginning. “I came to Centre knowing I’d be an art major,” Zhang said. Despite not having much formal training with art, Zhang first realized she had a talent when she was accepted into the Kentucky Governor’s School for […]