by Hannah Embree Since my arrest during Homecoming weekend, I have had the opportunity to meet with many members of this campus. In doing so, I had hoped to explore as many perspectives on the John Marshall Harlan statue unveiling as possible. I wanted to ensure that I got my facts right. After numerous discussions […]
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Is Fanfiction Literature?
by Charlesie Robison This year, Centre College has introduced a new course: CHN 380, or Chinese Pop Culture. In this class, one thing stuck out among the others on the syllabus: the inclusion of three links to the popular fanfiction website, Archive of Our Own. The inclusion of the fanfiction website was meant to tie […]
A Student’s Guide to a Centre Thanksgiving
by Hallie Gleeson The thermostat has at last plunged into the chilly range (or at least, it was supposed to at the time of writing), the leaves have turned and gathered into resplendent heaps on the ground, and the stores have begun blasting Christmas carols. The last of the midterms and the final project assignments […]
Underrated Resources for Centre Freshmen
by Olivia Barker When you first toured Centre, your tour guide probably rambled off a million different great resources Centre could offer you. If you’re anything like me, you probably forgot every last one the second you moved in. When you’re still adjusting to the academic rigor during your first year at Centre, it can […]
What’s the Best Bathroom on Campus?
by Adam West When you have to go, you have to go. It sucks when you have to go during class, but when you do you rush out of class and hope you don’t miss the important stuff. Whether it be number one, number two, nosebleeds, or anything else you need to get out or […]
Silence is a Choice and Our College Keeps Choosing it
by Angelli Perez In the past week, a video has been circulating around campus of a white female student using the N-word and shouting “get [them] out of my country,” “f*** black power,” and “we’re the supreme” in a shocking display of racism and white supremacy. However, for many students of color, myself included, it […]
Are There Too Many Clubs?
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 […]
When The World is Burning
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 […]
Freshman’s First Frat: 2025
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 […]
Paywalling The Mini: A Crossword Conundrum
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 […]