by Hallie Gleeson The temperature has dropped, the leaves have (mostly) fallen, and the sun is getting slower to rise with each passing day. As for me, it’s harder and harder to leave the warmth of my cozy dorm to trudge across a frozen, icy campus to lecture. This is my second Kentucky winter. As […]
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Highlights of Danville: Waffle Stop
by Noah Calhoun Welcome to the first installment in a recurring column in which me and other writers cover both classic Danville locations or give you an overview of a newer institution. The first location to be featured is the new Waffle Stop Cafe! Located in a second floor storefront just off of main street, […]
The Cento In Print: Fall II 2024
Crafting a Fall Vibe
by Laura Taylor As the weather turns colder and leaves crunch underfoot, it is a clear indication that fall is officially upon us. I have always loved the idea of fall more than the real thing. My Pinterest feed romanticizes the season in the weeks leading up with images of cozy sweaters and fall recipes. […]
ZZ Top Comes to Norton
by Olivia Barker A few weekends ago, Centre welcomed the acclaimed music group ZZ Top to Norton Center. A classic trio that saw major success in the 70s and early 80s, the group certainly proved that their artistic talents were not left in their peak era. When the show started with bassist Elwood Francis emerging […]
Getting Yakked About
by Caroline Seaford Yik Yak is a social media app founded in 2013, allowing users to post anonymously on forums based on a particular location or subject area. It soon became quite popular on college and university campuses for its ease of use, particularly the ability to “call out” or speak on subjects behind a […]
Colonel’s Closet: Cost-Free Clothing at Centre
by Kali Hernandez Fraire Looking for professional attire for your next interview or internship? Just want to experiment with your style? Visit the Colonel’s Closet in the ODI building, Centre’s free thrift store! What started as a collaboration between the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) […]
A Migrant’s Journey: Convocation with Javier Zamora
Kali Hernandez Fraire & Abhishek Basnet Renowned writer Javier Zamora visited Centre for the second time on October 2nd for a discussion, dinner, and convocation with students. Zamora put the focus onto his memoir, Solito, released in 2023, where he shared the account of his 11-week journey, migrating unaccompanied from El Salvador to the United […]
Ask Abe: Time Spent On Studying?
Dear Abe, should I be spending exactly 2-3 hours on classwork for every hour spent in class? Absolutely not. If you have a professor specify that, please know that they are about to assign an insane amount of homework for no reason. Of course, some classes do require a significant amount of work outside of […]
The CentEthicist: Laundry Loads
Dear Ethicist, My residence hall has very few washers and dryers and I barely have time to do my laundry due to my busy schedule. It is late at night and I need to go to bed, but all the washers are full. One of the washers has been done for several minutes now and […]