by Daniel Covington It’s no secret that many students at Centre College rely on Federal Work-Study jobs to help make ends meet. Over the past few years, a growing number of students have begun pushing for the college to raise student wages—arguing that the current pay doesn’t reflect either the cost of living or the […]
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Are There Too Many Clubs?
by Adam West I remember reading this book when I was younger titled “Too Many Toys” by David Shannon. The main character, David, has too many toys, which cover the floor and make it impossible to walk through the house. When his mom finally confronts David about the mess, he has a reason to keep […]
When The World is Burning
by Hadley O’Bryan I am a current senior. I was born in the summer of 2004, three years after 9/11 and three years before the release of the first iPhone. I was eight when the Sandy Hook shooting happened, and I hadn’t yet turned nine by the time I was watching the live manhunt for […]
Letter to the Editor: I Live in The Sewers
by “The Anno-Hater” (Anonymous) Dear Editor, I am a learned scholar with three masters in English Studies, Comparative Literature, and Rhetorical Discourse, as well as a PhD in Personal and Academic Perfection from Rushmore University—just in case you needed to know my credentials upfront. (I am currently also a student at Centre College pursuing my […]
HELP! The Arsonists Have Taken Over!!
by McKenzie Snellgrove If you are a patron of the arts at Centre, you have probably heard of the raucous, absurdist comedy coming to the stage this fall—The Arsonists, by Max Frisch. However, under the slapstick comedy and witty humor, a far more sinister event emerges. In my commitment to journalism, I have gone undercover, […]
The Cento’s Tips for Halloweekend
by McKenzie Snellgrove and Linley Mueller Happy Halloween Colonels! If you are thinking about participating in that great modern college tradition of Halloweekend and wondering how to make it the best ever, you have come to the right place! Here at the Cento, we strive to help you make the best grades, cultivate great relationships […]
Centre Adds New Wipe-Out Course Obstacle To Campus
by Aelwen Iredale Alright, Centre students, there’s a new obstacle on your way to classes. Not only must you avoid gnats, wasps, rotting walnuts, and your various opps, you must now avoid the sprinkler system outside of Sutcliffe. You think it’s gone now that the statue’s up? No. Morning, noon, and night, the sprinklers are […]
Heavy Death Metal Folk: An Amateur’s First Shot at the Wild World of Shapenote Singing
by Connor Parks He called it a “hollow square”. The man leading the singing called us into our choral positions and I sat straight up, eagerly awaiting what was to come. As two dozen or so geriatrics around me eagerly shuffled into formation in the cozy Presbyterian sanctuary, I felt both in and out of […]
Freshman’s First Frat: 2025
by Anonymous I decided I wanted to try something new and went out one weekend. I enjoy partying, but I’m of the opinion if you can’t enjoy something sober, you aren’t enjoying it at all. I’m a petite woman, so moving around in crowds can be daunting sometimes. When I showed up, the party was […]
Beast of Berlin: 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350
by Connor Parks 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML350, owned by Benjamin Dickinson Want to see your ride featured? Feel free to submit it by contacting connor.parks@centre.edu. When it comes to marketing a proper luxury SUV, most modern designers have strayed from the category’s original guiding principle: presence is EVERYTHING. Looking at the first-generation Mercedes ML350, it’s evident […]