Dear Abe, I’ve heard that it’s almost time for the housing lottery. What should I be worried about going into it? I’ve never had the chance to move, but I know that part of the excitement of each year at Centre is entering a new building, decorating a new room, and making new memories. So, […]
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Falling in Love with Spring Semester
by Aelwen Iredale Spring Semester has arrived, and, with it, the stress of full months of classes. The spring semester stretches out before us, seemingly interminable. Particularly in this February haze, we’re faced with dark skies and cold weather. It may be a “spring” term, but it might/may take a while for spring to arrive. […]
The Cento In Print: Winter I 2026
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The Rise of ICE and the Growing Debate Over Detainment in America
by Linley Mueller Recently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been at the center of national debates about immigration policy, detention practices, and human rights. ICE has grown into one of the most controversial institutions in modern American politics, with overreaching enforcement powers, a vast network of detention centers, and a history of rights […]
Young Voters Speak Up: Democratic Wins of 2025
by Linley Mueller If you’re a college student watching American politics right now, it can feel like democracy is hanging by a thread. Between rising authoritarian rhetoric, attacks on institutions, and voting rights battles, the future of the country sometimes looks more uncertain than ever. But the 2025 elections offered something rare: good news. The […]
Shutdown Over: Disillusioned With the Dems
by Soren Ryan-Jensen As a voter who has consistently supported the Democratic Party since first becoming politically active, the ending of the government shutdown with the support from a number of democratic senators has cemented my disillusionment with the Democratic Party. If we had simply passed the budget to begin with, the blame for the […]
2026-2027 Study Abroad Options Announced!
by Daniel Covington On Monday, November 17th, the long-awaited 26-27 study abroad showcase debuted! This was a day I was excited about for months: the opportunity to study abroad was one of the reasons I came to Centre College. This year there are over 20 programs! There are several different types of programs, of which […]
Ephraim McDowell: Hometown Hero?
by Duffy Oakley With the controversy around the newly installed John Marshall Harlan statue, it bears investigating the many other people commemorated on and around campus who have similarly contested legacies. In a series of Cento articles, I will strive to better inform the campus community about the figures who loom large at Centre and […]
Disasters of Centre’s Dorm Maintenance
by Daniel Covington I think I can speak for everyone when I say that just about any issue with your dorm is not only annoying but also stressful and time consuming. Many students, including myself, find that issues are not fixed fast and efficiently. In my own experience, Pearl has suffered constant breakdowns with not […]
Retrospectives & Fresh Perspectives with New Centre Faculty
by Connor Parks With the close of another Fall semester on campus comes a pause for reflection: not only for students old and new, but for the faculty who have led classes since early September. Each year, Centre welcomes a handful of new professors across disciplines to expand on new programs, launch long-running careers, and […]