By: Mason McClay – Cento Writer Take a moment to visualize sitting in a biology lecture. Now as you glance at your professor, a striking image catches your eye — a seashell bra and short-shorts donned on a middle-aged man’s body, the same man who is continuing to discuss snakes’ ability to process vibrations through […]
Category: Features
Under the Needle and Back Again
By: Adam Falluji – Staff Writer A close look shows that many students on campus have tattoos of different designs, each with its own story. Tattooing is an ancient practice that spans over centuries of human history and can be traced to numerous cultures across the world. Meanings or purposes for tattoos vary, and students […]
Eating is BelieVing
By: Derek Beaven – Staff Writer Danville’s own V the Market has always been known for its wide variety of bourbons, whiskeys, and beers. But now, the business is adding food to the list of things that it does so well. “We have many wines and beers that are fine and wonderful on their own,” […]
New Year’s Resolutions: A Peek Into Their Notebooks
By Regan Devlin – Cento Writer While establishing goals for oneself is a noble ambition, New Year’s resolutions are notorious for their inconclusive nature; starting off the New Year with high hopes and a fresh slate sounds good in theory, but it is a well-known reality that many abandon these objectives soon after their establishment. […]
It’s Not Just What You Say
By Adam Falluji – Staff Writer A liberal arts education provides a diverse and thorough knowledge base. To this end, students are well-versed in all subjects, and can make an informed choice toward which major their interests are tailored. Selecting an area of focus for one’s studies at Centre can be difficult when there are […]
Greek Row Sweet Row
By Mary Burger – Staff Writer Greek Row. That section of Walnut Street on the outskirts of campus near the train tracks. The source of noise and festivities from 11:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. on weekend nights. A home to the four sororities and five of the six fraternities, where each house is the home […]
Breaking a Sweat on a Step
By Dana Reynolds – Staff Writer College students often find many excuses to avoid going to the gym. For example, they may feel too tired or are too busy to find the time. However, the benefits of getting a proper amount of exercise each day outweigh the perceived inconveniences. The most obvious benefit is that […]
She Makes a Skirt Statement
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER By looking around Centre’s campus, it is easy to see that fashion is important to many students. Fashion is a way of expressing oneself, whether dressing to brighten up a rainy afternoon or dressing for success when preparing to take an exam. Senior Martha Grace Burkey is no exception. […]
Pick Up A Pen For a Kid at St. Jude’s
By HAYLEY HOFFMAN – STAFF WRITER The student-run program of Up ‘til Dawn was founded at the University of Memphis over 14 years ago to raise money for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program, which is present on over 250 college campuses, hosts smaller fundraising events throughout the year and has raised over […]
Styling Up the Soft Serve
By TORIE DIMARTILE – STAFF WRITER As the fall season rapidly unfolds, students are all reminded of the delicious food that comes with Thanksgiving. From buttered baked yams and sweet baby corn to Mom’s classic stuffing and mashed potatoes, it is easy to see why so many students crave the home-cooked meals that come with […]