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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Press Picking: Free Press in the United States
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 […]
Doctrina Lux Mentis
by Aelwen Iredale Finals season is around the corner, and now it is time to start preparing. But wait—are you about to go and study the content you learned? No, you need to do way more than that. Centre is a unique institution, and it prides itself on enlightenment—“Doctrina Lux Mentis” as they say. However, […]
Springing Into Spring
by Aelwen Iredale Midterm season has abated, and, just like it, the cold weather has mostly dissipated to warmer temperatures. The flowers have sprouted with plenty (plenty) of healthy rain, and, finally, students can lounge outside instead of being cooped up inside all day. So, what to do with this new warm weather and the […]
Campus Improvements: Washers & Dryers
by Caroline Koenig, Jason Dias, Adja Gaye, Cali Waldridge, and Stanley Walrod In November 2024, we released a survey to the student body to collect data on laundry facilities. In three days, we received 161 responses with representatives from 23 residence halls/houses. Students answered questions regarding availability, maintenance issues, accessibility, and overall satisfaction with their […]
Joy and Legacy: Black Student Union’s Annual Black Excellence Formal
by Karen (Kali) Hernandez Fraire Founded in 2018, the Black Student Organization (BSO) held its second annual Black formal on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Combs Warehouse. In an amazing collaboration among many clubs, including Brother to Brother, Sister to Sister, Afro Fusion, Pride in Black Art, and Afro Heritage Club, the Black Excellence Formal […]
Ask Abe: Housing and Books
Dear Abe, I had the worst housing slot, and I’m stuck in a dorm I didn’t want. Everyone says it’s going to be miserable. What do I do? First of all, I understand your complaints. Centre’s housing system isn’t the easiest to deal with—and you’re telling me. I’m stuck outside in the wind and the […]
State of the Green: Recycling at Centre
by Connor Parks Recycling may have its positives and negatives, but I tend to be a pretty strong proponent of it. I’m only a casual recycler and know nothing about the field on a regional or global scale. Taking my binful of calendar pages, grocery bags, and sparkling water cans to my hall’s disposal bins, […]
Hope for Centre Housing
by Hallie Gleeson Have you ever thought, “Wow, my friend’s Brock is so nice. I wish I could live there already?!” Instead, you probably reside in a broom closet on the third floor of some crumbling, mold-infested building. What if that was about to change? With the housing lottery finally finished, many students are bemoaning […]
Campus Car Reviews: 2005 Suzuki Verona
by Connor Parks 2005 Suzuki Verona LX (owned by Oliver Levi) To most, what you see here is a very basic looking car, and just that. To car fans (in the US, at least), it’s a curiosity. It checks all the boxes for something that should exist, some generic economic sedan that should’ve been sold […]