Category: Opinions

by Adam West I remember reading this book when I was younger titled “Too Many Toys” by David Shannon. The main character, David, has too many toys, which cover the floor and make it impossible to walk through the house. When his mom finally confronts David about the mess, he has a reason to keep […]

by Hadley O’Bryan I am a current senior. I was born in the summer of 2004, three years after 9/11 and three years before the release of the first iPhone. I was eight when the Sandy Hook shooting happened, and I hadn’t yet turned nine by the time I was watching the live manhunt for […]

by Anonymous I decided I wanted to try something new and went out one weekend. I enjoy partying, but I’m of the opinion if you can’t enjoy something sober, you aren’t enjoying it at all. I’m a petite woman, so moving around in crowds can be daunting sometimes. When I showed up, the party was […]

by Connor Parks I guess you could say I’m sort of a fanatic for the New York Times crossword. By the time you read this, my daily streak will have reached over 825 days, and I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. And what can I say? It’s a great way to entertain yourself […]

by Anonymous My first two years at Centre were hard, especially as someone struggling with my mental health. I was lonely, depressed, and it really affected me in my classes. I would skip class, not do my homework, and spend most of my time curled up in my bed thinking about how embarrassed I was […]

By Hallie Gleeson and Aelwen Iredale If a tour group passes by you, you might catch the guide mentioning Centre’s convocation policy. There’s one or two convocations (at least!) nearly every week of the semester. The events range from specialized speakers to student performances to film screenings and more. There’s something for everyone! You can […]

by Leigh Wingfeld A lot of people are very critical of the Cowan dining hall. As an individual with food sensitivities, Cowan is the best dining hall I have experienced. I specifically have a gluten sensitivity, and I admire　the options and food safety offered at Cowan. Everything in the dining hall is labeled with possible […]

by Anonymous As the horror of Charlie Kirk’s death unfolds, it is notable that it is a part of many events in the last few years that shows us the America we once all knew is disappearing — for the good, bad and the ugly.  Before I start off, let’s get a few things straight: […]

by Adam West “I’ll be fine.” This was the main thought running through my head the first few weeks of college. Now, sure, I knew that I didn’t know everything, but I thought high school had prepared me for college better than most. I was the cocky first year who thought college would be a […]