by Leigh Wingfeld Tariffs have been a hot topic in the Capitol since President Trump’s inauguration. With rapid changes in tariff policy over the last 6 months, there has been considerable confusion about what a tariff is and its purpose. The Trump Administration claims that “conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade […]
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Rest and Research: A Professor’s First Sabbatical
by Hallie Gleeson Last semester, Dr. Fulfer took her first sabbatical. A sabbatical is a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked. Typically, professors work on projects such as research or writing a book, take on a visiting […]
For The Gen Z, By The Gen Z, Of The Gen Z: An Account Of What’s Happening In Nepal
by Abhishek “Abe” Basnet “May you live in interesting times.” These are words that I hope will not come to pass for anybody who is reading this. It took two “interesting” days— September 8 and 9 —to change the face of Nepal figuratively and literally. Institutions that took decades in the making were wiped away […]
How to Decorate Your Dorm
by Anonymous Welcome back to campus, Centre. I know we’re all excited for the school year to start, but before we get too worried about classes that we already have exams and papers in, we need to create the right tone for the year, and the best way to do so is with a decorated […]
Paywalling The Mini: A Crossword Conundrum
by Connor Parks I guess you could say I’m sort of a fanatic for the New York Times crossword. By the time you read this, my daily streak will have reached over 825 days, and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. And what can I say? It’s a great way to entertain yourself […]
Mental Health Tips at Centre College
by Anonymous My first two years at Centre were hard, especially as someone struggling with my mental health. I was lonely, depressed, and it really affected me in my classes. I would skip class, not do my homework, and spend most of my time curled up in my bed thinking about how embarrassed I was […]
Convocation Retrospective: How Has Campus Culture Changed?
By Hallie Gleeson and Aelwen Iredale If a tour group passes by you, you might catch the guide mentioning Centre’s convocation policy. There’s one or two convocations (at least!) nearly every week of the semester. The events range from specialized speakers to student performances to film screenings and more. There’s something for everyone! You can […]
Snow? Tornadoes? Ice? Warm Temps? What will our weather look like this winter season?
by Oliver Longenecker How often do you check the weather? Everyday? Occasionally? When you’re figuring out what outfit to wear? To see if a practice or game will get canceled? Well, the vast majority of people don’t check it at all. Now, depending on where you live, you may not need to; maybe it’s always […]
BREAKING NEWS: CENTRE SEAL MYTH BUSTED
by Anonymous Yes, you read that right! I have finally found definitive proof that the Centre superstitions surrounding the seal in front of Old Centre are nothing more than a big, fat pile of LIES fed to us by the administration for years. Though I am choosing to remain anonymous, this fact should in no […]
Choose Your Own Adventure: 2016 Nissan Versa SL Sedan
by Connor Parks 2016 Nissan Versa SL Sedan, owned by Omar Caballero Cárdenas Want to see your ride featured? Feel free to submit it by contacting connor.parks@centre.edu. There’s some cars you’ll just never forget your first ride in. The mundane second generation Nissan Versa sedan, unexpectedly enough, is one of those cars for me. It […]