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 […]
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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 […]
Centre Poet Makes Headlines: An Exclusive Interview With Alumna Shana Roark
by Adam West and Jenna Nicodemus As a small liberal arts college, it can be rare to see Centre College representation out and about in the world. Just what are alums up to these days? Well, one talented alumna is making headlines. Shana Roark is an inspirational Centre alum who became a poet on the […]
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 […]
Summer Term: Past, Present, and Future
by Connor Parks After an inaugural run last year, Summer Term at Centre is preparing to begin its second year of operation, with 11 courses (most with desirable tags) being offered across multiple disciplines. Last year, in preparation for this fresh program and a bold move in Centre’s history, I co-authored a facts and opinions […]
Joy and Legacy: Black Student Union’s Annual Black Excellence Formal
by Karen (Kali) Hernandez Fraire Founded in 2018, the Black Student Organization (BSO) held its second annual Black formal on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Combs Warehouse. In an amazing collaboration among many clubs, including Brother to Brother, Sister to Sister, Afro Fusion, Pride in Black Art, and Afro Heritage Club, the Black Excellence Formal […]