by Kayla Rogers This section of The Cento is intended to bring politics news, from Kentucky’s local politics to national politics in the United States. However, some truly remarkable events have occurred on the international stage as of late and I believe it would be a disservice to leave these events off your radar: These […]
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How Trump’s Executive Orders Impact Campus: A Panel With Centre Staff
By Kayla Rogers On the first day of the Spring semester, staff members from across campus came together to hold a panel discussion for students on the recent executive orders and how they will impact campus. Nathan Whitlock, the Interim Director of the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, hosted the event as part of […]
“Snow Day”! Centre Adapts for Safety
By Kayla Rogers and Elke Coenders Kayla Rogers: Centre Shifts to Remote Learning “Snow Day” “School is not worth risking your life for,” my mother said Saturday morning as I debated whether to drive from Frankfort to Danville. For me, I reluctantly decided not to risk the icy, snow-coated roads, though it made me anxious […]
An Interview with Chef Desmond
by Daniel Covington Last semester, it was obvious the food at Centre was on a downhill spiral. Many students complained about just about everything – from raw chicken at Cowan, to burnt nuggets at Late Night, and everything in between. It was clear that something had to be done. Last semester, Centre and Parkhurst chose […]
After Contentious Debate, Centre College Adds 2 New Engineering Majors
by Daniel Covington In an announcement to the school, President Milton C. Moreland said, “Centre College will begin offering majors in engineering and engineering studies after the programs were approved in a faculty vote. Engineering has been offered as a minor at the College since the Fall 2023 semester. Starting in Fall 2025, students will […]
Capitol to Campus: Political News You Need to Know
by Kayla Rogers From our campus, to Danville, to Frankfort, to Washington D.C., politics can be an overwhelming and inaccessible space–especially within the polarizing times we live in today. Nonetheless, it remains increasingly important that we understand the policies that impact our lives and the lives of people in our community. As such, The Cento […]
Anti-Planned Parenthood Booth Appears Outside Cowan
by Jenna Nicodemus A pro-life informational booth has taken Centre students by surprise as of this morning, November 19th. Sponsored by the Centre Republicans Club, the organization Students For Life of America – an anti-abortion group – set up a table complete with infographics and merchandise to advocate for the pro-life movement. The booth seemed […]
Colonel’s Closet: Cost-Free Clothing at Centre
by Kali Hernandez Fraire Looking for professional attire for your next interview or internship? Just want to experiment with your style? Visit the Colonel’s Closet in the ODI building, Centre’s free thrift store! What started as a collaboration between the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) […]
Centre Students React to Donald Trump’s Reelection
by Elke Coenders with Ben Reynolds and Kayla Rogers Some Centre students stayed up into the wee hours of November 6 nervously tracking electoral votes, while others woke to the news: Donald Trump has been reelected as the 47th president of the United States. For some, the results were cause for celebration and relief. For […]
Kentucky’s 2024 Election Results
by Jenna Nicodemus Yesterday was Election Day. Though some states will still be counting their ballots for days to come, the bulk of Kentucky’s election results have come in. Here’s an overview of what happened last night in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky ballot had voters consider 2 amendments to the Kentucky Constitution. Amendment […]