By ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER At the epicenter of the Centre community there exists a position reserved for one who exemplifies the characteristics of a true product of Centre and who serves as a beacon for its students. Filling this role so that the dream of Centre’s ultimate potential may be realized is President John […]
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A Major That’s Good for the Soul
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Regardless of one’s spiritual faith, religion is and always has been, a crucial aspect of our culture. For thousands of years, religion has formed the crux of cultures across history, shaping the way people live and the way other nations interact with one another in ways that could not have […]
A Passion for Splashin’
By MASON McCLAY – STAFF WRITER Each year carries its own unique and novel thrills that never cease to entertain Centre’s student body, although through sometimes very unexpected means. However, traditional activities have always been carried wholeheartedly in our culture—particularly sports. As a former sportist (err, athlete), I’m committed to researching some of the more cult-driven […]
Centre Alumna Kayla Higbee Returns to Costume Shop
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR Centre alumna Kayla Higbee ‘14 is back on campus as DramaCentre’s new Costume Shop Manager. While Higbee found costuming by accident, she has always been interested in sewing. As a child, her mother made all of her Halloween costumes by hand and showed her daughter how to stitch them. “I […]
Working through the Stress: Exercising for Leisure
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Without a doubt, Centre students are hard workers. At any given time of day, there is at least one person working away at a lab report in Young or a research paper in Crouse. Chances are that student only works his or her mind on a regular basis, but not […]
Eclectic Muddy Creek offers Paint Your Own Pottery
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Despite its small size, Danville is home to a wide variety of stores for its residents to patronize. Though some take the form of fast food restaurants, one only has to take a walk down West Main Street and the surrounding blocks in order to see the economic diversity that […]
Students Revive Photography Club on Campus
By ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER Last semester, former Centre student Karoline Kuang revived a club not seen on campus for some years: the Photography Club. The club is now under new management and has continued to grow since. It is steadily gearing up for the new semseter. These students feel strongly about capturing the art […]
Bi-lingual Camp in Mexico explores Language through Art
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER During the summer, some people wait tables or work retail. Some people stay on Centre’s campus to do research. Senior Eric Theodore went to Mérida, Mexico. Theodore went to Mérida in order to teach students the power of creativity through art at an internship with Habla, a bilingual, language-education center […]
Impressive Shows Create Norton Center Schedule
By MORGAN KING – STAFF WRITER The variety of talents being showcased at the Norton Center for the Arts this year is sure to entertain and impress their audiences. From big Broadway hits to classic rock bands and a selection of cultural masterpieces, the 2014-2015 season will be something spectacular. The Norton Center plans each […]
Until the Whistle Blows: College Football Playoffs are Finally Here
By ALEX MULHALL – STAFF WRITER 2014 marks the first year of the college football playoff system. The playoff will replace the much-maligned Bowl Championship Series (BCS), which had been utilized since 1998. Gone are the fan bases claiming they didn’t get a fair shot at the title. Gone are the arbitrary rankings and selections that don’t agree with the majority consensus. Finally, college football […]