By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Midterms at Centre College can be a stressful time for even the best of students. Weeks of reading, studying, and writing all come down to this: a series of thorough, lengthy, and often difficult exams that ultimately play a huge role in determining one’s grade for a given class. […]
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Taking it Back to the Playground
By KINSEY HISLE – COPY CHIEF In the 1980s Regan was President, gasoline cost 97 cents a gallon, boom boxes blasted Michael Jackson, and Ferris Buller skipped school. During this time at Centre College, the men of Beta Theta Pi (Beta) and the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa) co-hosted an annual Seesaw-A-Thon to raise […]
Tony serves you a smile on a plate
By ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER Being friendly on Centre’s campus is second-nature, not just among students and faculty, but also between students and the college’s staff, including one of the most recognizable faces on campus, Tony Gause. Most students know Gause from Cowan’s Fire and Ice line where he has become famous for his made-to-order […]
HeaRT Week Hosts “Sex Positive” Events
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – MANAGING EDITOR To go along with changes to Centre’s revised sexual misconduct policy, the Panhellenic and Interfraternal Councils are hosting Healthy Relationship Together (HeaRT) Week Sept. 29-Oct. 5. Billed as a “sex positive” event, HeaRT Week aims to engage them discussions centered on perceptions of relationships in the Centre community. Senior […]
Dare to Dream in chocolate, not color
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Whether it be as a result of exams, papers, extracurricular activities, or a combination of all three, at Centre it is all too easy for someone to be swept away in the hectic maelstrom that is a staple of a Centre education. However, those looking for a temporary reprieve from […]
Mr. and Mrs. Colleagues
By NICOLE POTTINGER – STAFF WRITER In the morning, most married, working couples grab their bags, their coffee, and give each other a kiss before driving away for work. Yet Dr. Robert Bosco and Dr. Dina Badie as well as Dr. Amos Tubb and his wife Madame Karen Tubb never have to part ways in the […]
The Man at the Center of Centre
By ADAM FALLUJI – STAFF WRITER At the epicenter of the Centre community there exists a position reserved for one who exemplifies the characteristics of a true product of Centre and who serves as a beacon for its students. Filling this role so that the dream of Centre’s ultimate potential may be realized is President John […]
A Major That’s Good for the Soul
By THOMAS SACCENTE – STAFF WRITER Regardless of one’s spiritual faith, religion is and always has been, a crucial aspect of our culture. For thousands of years, religion has formed the crux of cultures across history, shaping the way people live and the way other nations interact with one another in ways that could not have […]
A Passion for Splashin’
By MASON McCLAY – STAFF WRITER Each year carries its own unique and novel thrills that never cease to entertain Centre’s student body, although through sometimes very unexpected means. However, traditional activities have always been carried wholeheartedly in our culture—particularly sports. As a former sportist (err, athlete), I’m committed to researching some of the more cult-driven […]
No tu-tus but all the pain
By AUDREY JENKINS – STAFF WRITER If you are looking for an easy workout, put this article down and walk away right now, because Barre Fusion is simply not for you. When I walked into the dance studio to experience my first session of Barre Fusion, I had no idea what to expect. The name itself […]