by Daniel Covington It’s no secret that many students at Centre College rely on Federal Work-Study jobs to help make ends meet. Over the past few years, a growing number of students have begun pushing for the college to raise student wages—arguing that the current pay doesn’t reflect either the cost of living or the […]
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Heavy Death Metal Folk: An Amateur’s First Shot at the Wild World of Shapenote Singing
by Connor Parks He called it a “hollow square”. The man leading the singing called us into our choral positions and I sat straight up, eagerly awaiting what was to come. As two dozen or so geriatrics around me eagerly shuffled into formation in the cozy Presbyterian sanctuary, I felt both in and out of […]
Gen-Z Rebellion: Straw Hat Pirates
by Leigh Wingfeld A cartoon skeleton adorned with a straw hat flies high in the air, the smoke of rebellion alongside it. This sounds like a scene out of a comic, but this scene played out in Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines recently. The flag is from One Piece, the popular anime from Japan. How […]
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 […]
Centre Players’ No Exit
Centre Players’ No Exit opened to rave reviews! No Exit, written by Jean Paul Sartre, has three terrible people trapped in hell where they learn that “hell is other people.” Starring Atticus Haden, Macy Stone, Ryan Jones, and Brannock McCartan, and Centre Players VP Nate Brantley directing, the production officially went up Sept 13 and […]
What I Realized About Clubs
by Adam West Even though I got to interview a lot of clubs at Spring Expo last year, it was nowhere near the amount of clubs that I got to talk to at Fall Expo! And after getting to talk to almost every club on campus, here’s a few things I’ve learned about clubs at […]
The Cento’s Very Own: Departing Interview with Elke Coenders
by Linley Mueller As graduation approaches, I wanted to sit down with Elke Coenders, the graduating president of the Cento, as a way to reflect on her journey through student journalism. The Cento’s return to campus would not have been possible without her contributions, leading a team of writers, editors, and creatives. Elke has played […]
Queer Media Update: Jane Remover
by Linley Mueller This is the first edition of the Queer Media Update in the Cento! I am here to discuss up and coming queer news, and today, I am focusing on new music! On April 4th of 2025, Jane Remover released the album “Revengeseekerz.” They are a 21-year-old electronic musician and have been producing […]
Did You Play 20 Questions With Us? Here’s What We Found
by Cento Staff A few months ago, the Cento dispensed a survey to gather student opinions on various campus concerns, such as housing, wages, Greek Life, campus safety, disability accommodations, and more. The survey gathered 77 respondents, representing approximately 5.5% of the student body. While these numbers are modest, we at the Cento nonetheless believe […]