By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR The cast and crew of DramaCentre’s upcoming production of Boeing Boeing is hard at work preparing for opening night. Known as one of the most widely performed comedies in recent times, Boeing Boeing follows the seemingly ideal life of womanizer Bernard, who is engaged to three beautiful airline stewardesses without […]
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Haven’t we totally missed the point of Yik-Yak?
By MASON McCLAY – STAFF WRITER Recall a moment during which you lost yourself, mentally, in a crowd. At a concert, perhaps, hidden among countless bags of sweaty skin, or possibly walking through a downtown crowd during a summer festival. In these crowded contexts, most of us experience a sense of anonymity, triggering a certain repertoire […]
The impacts of Test Anxiety on Students and how to handle it
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER When you sit down to take a test, do you experience nausea, sweating, trouble breathing, difficulty concentrating, or all of the above? If so, then you may suffer from text anxiety. Test anxiety is a noted psychological condition in which an individual feels distressed before, during, or after taking a […]
Centre looks to add club rugby to athletics program
By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER If you look at the US News’s top 50 ranked liberal arts colleges in the country, Centre is the lone school that does not give its students the opportunity to play organized rugby. Visiting Instructor of English and rugby enthusiast William Weber is looking to change that. A graduate of […]
Protests and riots in Hong Kong escalate as China exerts influence
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Pro-democracy movements are nothing new to China. Although the country has succeeded in becoming one of the top economic and political powers in the world, many of its citizens have taken to the streets over the years to protest the government’s harsh, and often inhumane, regulations. Starting in late September, […]
We Canceled the Ghana Trip, and here’s why
By JARED THOMPSON – STAFF WRITER On Oct. 9, a decision was made to cancel the CentreTerm study abroad trip being led by Associate Professors of Education Sarah Murray and J.H. Atkins to Ghana. The reasons provided to explain the cancellation were primarily concerns from students, parents, and administrators over safety in the wake of the 2014 […]
The true motive behind Donovan’s retirement
By CAMERON MILLER – CENTO WRITER There is a right way to retire, just do not ask former LA Galaxy and United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Landon Donovan for tips. Donovan is fortunate he resides within the United States, because the abrupt way he has chosen to end his career would only be tolerated […]
Is It Really Appropriate to Have a Statue of Lincoln?
By RACHEL KENT – CENTO WRITER From the very first tour as a prospective student, each member of the Centre community is proudly told that Kentucky is the birthplace of Lincoln and that one time, the man himself borrowed some books from someone important who was connected to Centre. Somehow, because of this, we ended up […]
A Girl, her Guitar, and the Records
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR Junior Jeri Howell has turned a childhood passion into a career as a professional musician and performer. Traveling all around the state, Howell has played at a variety of venues, from Frankfort’s Grand Theater to local coffee shops. Howell has been performing for as long as she can remember. […]
Centre Volleyball maintains a Positive Attitude
By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER The Centre Volleyball season is more than halfway over, but things are far from winding down for the Colonels. Senior Suzanne Asbury has high hopes for the end of the season and for post-season play. “I think our season has progressed ok,” Asbury said. “We’ve had our good and bad […]