By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER The semester is finally drawing to a close, and with it, the school year. Students are gearing up for their final papers, tests, and projects and are excited for the day they will have it all behind them. The end of the semester is also a time for personal reflection […]
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Here are the keys to this man’s vault
By MASON McCLAY – CENTO WRITER Let’s face it, the ability to fly is something we all long to have. Ask anyone for his/her most-preferred, classic superpower and the answer will understandably be, “I wish I could fly!” Unfortunately, unlike the potential opportunity of being bitten by a radioactive spider to grant you web-slinging powers, or […]
When you’re drawn to that drama
By MASON McCLAY – CENTO WRITER “The entire process is creativity!” Professor of Dramatic Arts Dr. Anthony Haigh exclaimed, eyes filled with enthusiasm. “What about those students who have been exposed to and love theatre, but are unsure of whether they should pursue it as a major?” Haigh said. “Let me read you something.” Haigh proceeded […]
His smile will warm your coffee
By ALEC HUDSON – STAFF WRITER Going to Jazzman’s is a daily ritual for many at Centre College. Whether it’s rushing to get a coffee before class or buying protein shakes after a workout, there never seems to be a shortage of customers. Part of this is because of the high-quality staff that works there, including […]
Centre Track and Field continues their winning ways this season
By DEREK BEAVEN – STAFF WRITER Centre College’s Track and Field teams have produced some impressive performances over the past few seasons. Now, with the season drawing to a close, the team looks to continue their fine form. “This season has been one of our best to date,” senior Vanessa Bacorn said. “We have one of […]
The Play by Play: The best moments from the class of 2014
By CJ DONALD – COLUMNIST Looking back on the (nearly) four years I have spent in Danville, I have realized that it would be hard to separate my experience as a Centre College student from my experience as an individual involved with Centre Athletics. Beyond the sportswriting that I have been blessed to do for this […]
Women’s Tennis has a successful spring break
By DANA REYNOLDS – STAFF WRITER After a successful trip to Hilton Head over spring break, the Women’s Tennis team has come back ready to leave a mark in the Conference championships in Murfreesboro, TN. Sophomore Casey Blair felt as though spring break was a turning point for the team. “I think that spring break was […]
Societal problems revealed by the Jameis Winston case
By RACHEL WEST – MANAGING EDITOR On Dec. 7, 2012, a young woman at Florida State University (FSU) reported that she was raped by a stranger off campus. Almost a year later, a secret that threatened the university and one of the prized assets of its sports program came out: the main suspect was Jameis […]
A discussion on the controversy of collegiate mascots
By DANA REYNOLDS – STAFF WRITER Since the adoption of Yale’s English bulldog, nicknamed “Handsome Dan,” mascots have been popular symbols used to set schools apart from their competitors. These symbols are often characters or animals chosen to display admirable traits such as aggression, courage, and heroism. The creation of mascots has been very beneficial for […]
Men’s Golf plays their way to a conference title
By CHARLIE GRIGSBY – CENTO WRITER 10th out of 20. 20th of 30. 18th of 18. These are all regular season finishes of the Centre Men’s Golf team. For a program accustomed to weekend trophies and national rankings, it would be an understatement to call this season a disappointment. Heading into the SAA Tournament, the team […]