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Our Country’s Good Leaves Audiences in Awe

Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

By LAURA HUMBLE – STAFF WRITER DramaCentre’s production of Our Country’s Good, directed by Patrick Kagan-Moore, was an interesting mix of witty comedy and poignant insights on humanity. The play follows the struggles of a group of eighteenth-century British convicts transported to the colony of Australia and their attempt to put on a play. They […]

Musicians’ Showcase Fall 2013

Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes

By MASON MCCLAY – CENTO WRITER This year’s Musicians’ Showcase assembled a unique compilation of an unexpected variety, which left the audience wildly impressed. “How captivating it is to experience these beautiful sounds being made by your classmates- a talent you were entirely unaware that many of them have…” first-year Billy Forbess said. “At a […]

Study Abroad Q&A: Reading, England

Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes

By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER Centre is famous for its various study abroad programs. Many of the programs, like those in Strasbourg and Merida, are taught by Centre professors who travel abroad alongside the students. Centre’s program in Reading is different from other study abroad options because students select their own courses and take […]

China Time with Lu Han

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes

By LU HAN – CENTO WRITER It is almost inevitable –that one will encounter some difficulties when learning a second language. Sometimes, one can even make a fool of oneself. I was not an exception. But a bumpy journey will eventually pay off, as long as one does give up. The following are anecdotes describing […]

A Conversation with Andrew Stairs

Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes

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 […]

The Great American Dollhouse Museum

Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

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

Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes

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

Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

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

Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes

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

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes

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 […]

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