By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Senior Andrew Stairs didn’t choose theater; theater chose him. “I reached a point where I thought, ‘high school me couldn’t have known… [but] this is what I want to be a part of,’” Stairs said. His journey began in kindergarten as narrator of a Nativity play, but he did […]
Category: Arts & Leisure
The Great American Dollhouse Museum
By THOMAS SACCENTE – CENTO WRITER The Great American Dollhouse Museum stands as one of the most unique attractions that Danville has to offer. There is literally no other place like it in the entire world. It was established by Lori Kagan-Moore in 2006 as a way to express her love for immaculately designed dollhouses […]
Dump Truck on the Run plays at V the Market
By DEREK BEAVEN – NEWS EDITOR On Sat. Oct. 26, a band largely made up of Centre faculty and staff took the stage at Wayne and Jane’s Wine and Whiskey Bar at V the Market here in Danville. Dressed in various costumes and, in the case of guitarist and Stodghill Professor of Biology Mike Barton, […]
A Ghoulish CC After Dark Event
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER On Sat. Oct. 26, Centre’s ghouls and ghosts headed over to the Campus Center for a spooky, Halloween-themed CC After Dark program. Upon entering the Campus Center, students were greeted by creepy Halloween decorations. Members of the SGA Programming Committee sat at tables outside of Cowan Dining Hall at […]
Study Abroad Q&A: Shanghai, China
By MARY BURGER – STAFF WRITER Learning about a culture by experiencing it firsthand is one of the greatest advantages of Centre’s study abroad programs. Centre students are truly blessed to have so many opportunities to leave Danville and experience the larger world in an academic setting. One of the many study abroad programs that […]
China Time with Lu Han
By LU HAN – CENTO WRITER In China, almost all English students receive an English name. In order to make the educational experience more authentic, students either give themselves an English name or are given one by their English teacher. Since a student’s English name is nothing formal enough to be put on his/her state […]
Study Abroad Q&A: Merida, Mexico
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER Centre is currently one of the top institutions in the nation for studying abroad, and it is easy to see why. Most students study abroad at least once during their time here through one of Centre’s numerous programs in cities including London, Glasgow, and Strasbourg. In this issue, The […]
Explore Danville’s Community Arts Center
By ADAM FALLUJI – CENTO WRITER Attending a liberal arts school means expanding your creative horizons and learning to impact the world in ways you had not yet imagined. At Centre, students have the convenience of living just up the street from the Community Arts Center, a place where one can practice doing exactly that. […]
Centre Encore Hits the Right Note
By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER Centre’s campus offers a variety of organizations that students can get involved in. For artists, there is the Art Society. For students interested in politics, Centre Democrats and Centre Republicans are available. And for musicians, there is Centre Encore. “Centre Encore is a music society for music enthusiasts,” sophomore […]
Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium: a dog-gone good time
By AUDREY JENKNS – STAFF WRITER You may have had hotdogs before, but have you ever had a hotdog from Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium? If your answer is no, then it may be time to broaden your hotdog horizons. Captain Franks is a local treat you will not want to miss. Located in downtown Danville […]