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 […]
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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 […]
Sunday Funday: FINALS WEEK GONE
by Hallie Gleeson Fellow Colonels, check your calendars! You might note something unusual coming up—finals week is looking different this year! Well, that’s not exactly right…there is no finals week this year! Just a finals day! Centre is trialing a new schedule this semester. Following health concerns over the copious amounts of caffeine consumed and […]
Gen-Z Rebellion: Straw Hat Pirates
by Leigh Wingfeld A cartoon skeleton adorned with a straw hat flies high in the air, the smoke of rebellion alongside it. This sounds like a scene out of a comic, but this scene played out in Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines recently. The flag is from One Piece, the popular anime from Japan. How […]
Geek Culture in Costume: Cosplay
by Leigh Wingfeld As we approach Halloween, many people are picking out their costumes. Some anime, comic, and video game fans take this costuming to a different level, often referred to as cosplay. You may have seen videos or photos of these cosplayers on social media, often with elaborate hand designed outfits and props. As […]