by Cole Hiller It’s a very common occurrence on campus that people sneak into Cowan without swiping their meal. This is a problem for Centre, so in response, they added a sign on Cowan’s exit insisting that the door is an exit only. On top of that, they made it so that friends can no […]
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John C. Young and Centre’s obsession with honoring slaveowners
by Duffy Oakley One of the most well-known former presidents of Centre College is John C. Young. According to Centre mythology, he was such a pivotal president in the formative years of the college that it was said that “John C. Young is Centre College and Centre College is John C. Young.” He is also […]
Japanese Debt Crisis and How it Can Impact the U.S. Economy
by Leigh Wingfeld The national and international economy have been at the forefront of politics, news and daily life for many Americans. Issues such as national debt, fraud, affordability and federal funding are major parts of this debate. As many are looking inward towards the U.S. economy for solutions, the global economy has a great […]
Capitol to Campus: A Look at Kentucky’s Legislative Sessions
by Duffy Oakley While the nearly constant controversial decisions and policies coming out of Washington, D.C.–from the war in Iran to ICE deployments to cities (and airports)–have dominated news coverage in recent months, politicians in Frankfort have also been busy in the 2026 state legislative session, which began in January and ended on April 15. […]
Is Benedict Cumberbatch Ableist?
The Drama Column – A Column Dedicated to Beating a Dead Horse. Analyzing old scandals and celebrity boycotts, and presenting the facts to finally determine… Was the cancellation deserved? Written by The Discordian In the 2011 Royal National Theatre’s smash-hit production of Frankenstein, Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller alternated roles between the Creature and […]
The Overton Window: What It Is and How to Shift Neutral Again
by Leigh Wingfeld The Overton Window is a model for understanding what is, and more importantly, what isn’t, acceptable in politics. Inside the Overton Window sits what is considered “socially acceptable”, with the centre being what is made into policy. Outside of the window sits what are considered radical and unthinkable ideas. What is contained […]
Economic History: We Were Always Stupid
by Jamie Krapf If you think poor economic investments only started with NFT’s, crypto currency, and sub-prime mortgage loans, I want to take you back to a time before the internet. Travel back to 1634, when the Dutch mostly ruled the worldwide economy. The Dutch did something only the most powerful civilizations do once they […]
The Cento In Print: Spring II 2026
SGA Debate 2026: A Recap
by Charlesie Robison & Ollie Gibson Participants: Logan Ward – Junior, Philosophy and Politics Major, Running for SGA President Focus: Safety, Accessibility, Community George Ferree – Junior, B&B Major, Running for Speaker of the House Emily Immordino – Freshman, Prospective Chemistry Major, Tennis Team, Greek Life, SAC Committee; Running for Speaker of the House Laura […]
SGA Debate 2026: Candidate Overview
by Cento Staff The SGA Debate, which is a convocation held before SGA elections, is coming up this Thursday (7:00pm in Newlin Hall). This annual debate, co-hosted by the Cento, allows students to hear the policies of the candidates running for SGA offices for the upcoming academic year. The offices eligible for election include SGA […]