by Kayla Rogers From our campus, to Danville, to Frankfort, to Washington D.C., politics can be an overwhelming and inaccessible space–especially within the polarizing times we live in today. Nonetheless, it remains increasingly important that we understand the policies that impact our lives and the lives of people in our community. As such, The Cento […]
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Danville’s First Pride
by Linley Mueller On October 27th, Danville hosted its first ever Pride Festival at Pioneer Playhouse! This was a well attended event that had drag performances, local singers, merchandise booths, and a guest speaker. I decided to go with a group of my friends, and we were all so excited to be able to celebrate […]
The Chevans Secret
by Adam West Hello, dear reader. The Cento recently received a concerning letter and believe that it would be best, as a newspaper, to publish it for your enjoyment. We cannot confirm or deny anything in this message. However, if you have any information that may validate or disprove this email, please contact us at […]
Campus Car Reviews: 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i, The Perennial Champ
by Connor Parks 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i (owned by Hanna Mei Doeringer) As Hanna Mei handed me the keys, I noticed even they exuded class. I walked up to the car with the slightest amount of anxiety, and yet as I looked it over, I kept asking myself why. It wasn’t some V8-powered sport sedan, […]
The Cento Crossword Fall III
by Jenna Nicodemus Scroll down for the answer key… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keep scrolling… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Almost there… . . . . . . […]
Flipping the Script: A Brief Guide to Thanksgiving Diversions
by Connor Parks Aren’t you just SO EXCITED to go home for Thanksgiving this year? Those long-awaited “welcome backs,” hugs from grandparents and pets, rediscovering showering without shoes… and the inconsolable existential dread of political polarisation? If you’re anything like me, the anxiety of election aftermath may be seriously overshadowed by the unease of the […]
Anti-Planned Parenthood Booth Appears Outside Cowan
by Jenna Nicodemus A pro-life informational booth has taken Centre students by surprise as of this morning, November 19th. Sponsored by the Centre Republicans Club, the organization Students For Life of America – an anti-abortion group – set up a table complete with infographics and merchandise to advocate for the pro-life movement. The booth seemed […]
Centre Through the Ceiling Tiles
by Aelwen Iredale & Charlesie Robison One day as I sat studying in the library, I saw a familiar dog run by. It was rather curious to see Blue in such a rush without any humans guiding, so I couldn’t help myself but stand and follow. As I peered outside, I saw Blue running towards […]
The Curse of Hamlet
by McKenzie Snellgrove Many people inside the theatre community and out know about the curse of The Scottish Play. For centuries, the curse has been a looming ghost in western theatre, waiting to doom unsuspecting productions that utter the famous word or perform the cursed play. No self-respecting thespian would dare to speak the name […]
The Secret Life of Campus
by Anonymous Centre is home to nearly 100 publicly advertised clubs and organizations that can be easily joined by anyone on campus. However, unknown to most, there are many exclusive organizations that wouldn’t have a sign up sheet at a typical expo. What would it be like to be in one of Centre’s secret societies? […]