Cyber security is something that not many people think about that often, but impacts our lives on a daily basis. With the increasing presence of technology in our society people are putting more and more personal information online, putting them at risk for scams and identity fraud. Cyber Security refers to a system of technological […]
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Centre College’s Idris Irihayme of ‘23 is awarded the Kentucky Academy of Science Award, Maddie Thompson
Current Centre College class of ‘23 member Idris Irihayme recently was awarded first place in the Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) 2021 Annual Meeting for their research project entitled “Morphological Plasticity of Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans) and Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) as Indicators of Eutrophication Levels. The meeting was held virtually this past November, 2021. […]
Reveal of Centre College’s January tenure and promotions, by Maddie Thompson
Centre College recently announced ten faculty members who will be awarded tenure and will receive promotions to an associate professorship in effect September 1, 2022. They are as follows: Thomas Allen (computer and data science), Amanda Falk (biology), Satty Flaherty-Echeverria (Spanish), Amy Frederick (art history), Megs Genreau (philosophy and environmental studies), Karin Gill (psychology, with […]
‘200 Strong’ Concert Partners with Area Colleges, Celebrates Centre’s Bicentennial
BY CATHERINE HINES – STAFF WRITER As the initiation of Centre’s bicentennial celebrations, there will be a concert this Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 in Newlin Hall. Centre College’s Orchestra and Centre Singers will be collaborating with Asbury University’s Orchestra and Choir as well as Berea College’s Choir. This concert will showcase a variety of […]
Social Justice Minor Offers Students Interdisciplinary Study
BY CATHERINE HINES – STAFF WRITER Beginning this fall term, Centre now offers a Social Justice Minor. This minor is interdisciplinary among all three academic divisions and covers subjects including Anthropology, Economics and Gender Studies. Students will not only have course requirements, but also participate in a practicum in the form of an internship, research […]
Centre “Speacs”: Campus Climate Data Released
BY COLLEEN COYLE – OPINIONS EDITOR Last year, Centre students had the opportunity to complete a campus climate survey which measured how students were experiencing and perceiving the Centre College environment. The survey included questions ranging from trust in the administration, perceptions of fellow students, and interpersonal and sexual violence. It was the second time […]
President Roush’s Open Letter and Post-Sit In Healing
BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Last May, students marched into Old Centre carrying with them a list of demands regarding issues of inclusion on campus. Hundreds of students protested in the historic building for over three days until nearly all the demands were met. Various changes were made to college policies in an attempt to “provide […]
Centre Term 2018: Learning Come Alive
BY OLIVIA MURRELL – STAFF WRITER Study abroad is part of the Centre Commitment to its students, along with opportunities to engage in an internship or research opportunity and graduating in four years. 85% of Centre students will study abroad at least once, and many will study abroad more than once. Centre places a huge […]
Centre College Women Host Women’s March
BY STEWART COARD – STAFF WRITER This past Friday, March 9, approximately 250 people marched from Centre’s campus down West Walnut Street and through downtown as a demonstration to bring attention to the issue of women’s rights and the treatment of women in America and on our own campus. The gathering included music and chants […]
The Eye of the Storm: Hurricanes and Climate Change
BY OLIVIA MURRELL – STAFF WRITER The record number of recent hurricanes has many people questioning whether this is a direct result of climate change. Since August, we have seen Harvey decimate the gulf coast of Texas and Louisiana, Irma barreling through Florida, Jose destroy the Bahamas, and Maria wreak havoc on Puerto Rico. Does […]