Alternative Movie Services for Centenary Students
Recently, popular streaming services have changed their subscription models and increased prices. Movies and series college students want to watch are spread out across all these different platforms, and with a cracking down on sharing accounts, it is only getting more costly for the average individual. . .
200 Years Strong!
Centenary College celebrates the school’s 200th anniversary by opening a historical exhibition hosted in the Meadows Museum. On January 13th, the Meadows Museum held an opening reception to celebrate this Bicentennial exhibition. The exhibition traces the timeline of the college from 1825 to the present, showing an evolution of certain aspects of the campus, including athletics, Greek life, arts, and other activities or developments. . .
Black History Month at Centenary College of Louisiana
As February comes to an end, the Centenary Conglomerate takes a look back at all of the events aimed at highlighting Black History Month. Various organizations around campus, such as the Black Student Union and Red River Poetry Society came together to celebrate Centenary’s Black students during this month . . .
Rhapsody: A Tradition Prevails
On November 2 and 3 the Centenary College Choir performed their 76th annual Rhapsody in View concert. This concert, started by A.C. “Cheesy” Voran in 1950, allows the choir to showcase their repertoire that spans “from Bach to Broadway.” This year, the elements of the program were loosely centered around “The Elements of Creation,” and featured songs from several genres and composers, which included student written pieces . . .
Organization Highlight: BSU
As the semester ends, our campus is bustling with a variety of events reflecting the vibrant community spirit. One of the standout organizations during this busy time has been the Black Student Union (BSU), which recently concluded its last meeting of the fall semester. This season, BSU organized many engaging activities designed to foster connection, education, and enjoyment among its members . . .
Party City Goes Bankrupt
Famous for being the one-stop-shop for any celebration, Party City announced that it’s closing its doors across the nation. They are offering steep discounts as part of a going-out-of-business sale at most locations, including the Party City here in Shreveport, until Feb. 28. But how did they get here?
Celebrate Black History Month in Shreveport
February is nationally dedicated to celebrating and recognizing Black American’s history, culture, and contributions to the U.S. It is a time to support and uplift Black voices in all fields and manners. There are online resources and articles you can check out- Good Good Good Co. offers . . .
Metamorphoses Review
This fall semester the Centenary Theatre Program put on Metamorphoses with director Jared Watson. Metamorphoses is a play by Mary Zimmerman based on the early narrative poem of the same name written by Ovid. The play takes the shape of a series of short scenes related to each other initially through the fact that they are Greek and Roman myths and slowly leading to an ultimate intertwining of previous threads.
The Conglomerate’s Guide to Fall
There is a, sort of, chill in the air, the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and a pumpkin spice latte is permanently in my hand; this can only mean one thing, it is fall y’all. With temperatures finally below sweltering, Fall is the perfect time in Louisiana to get out and enjoy all that our city has to offer. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy this season:
What to do if you feel that you’re falling behind
Having the feeling of falling behind in class can be an overwhelming and intimidating experience, but it is not the end of the world, even if it feels like it is. In this article, we will look at some practical and strategic solutions to help you get back on track with your studies . . .
Halloween for the Introverts
Since Halloween is right around the corner (somehow) I think we need to get our plans together. If you are like me, you are not a barhopping, late-night partyer that plans on taking advantage of those kinds of festivities. Or if you want a cozy night in before the real fun begins then you are going to need the essentials: candles, candies, fall themed blanket, and most importantly, Halloween movies . . .
Halloween Safety Tips With DPS
Having fun on Halloween can take a couple of different forms for the college student, but no matter what you’re doing it’s important to be safe. We reached out to DPS for their insight on what will keep your evening from becoming a real life horror show.
What’s On at the Robinson - October 2024
Our favorite local movie theatre is always showing new or interesting shows, and as a reminder, you can go for free with your student ID! But what’s even on these days?
College Declassified: Study Skills from the LC
At this point in the semester you might be starting to notice that the study habits you carried over from high school might not be as effective as they once were. This could be signified by a decrease in the grades you once had, finding yourself not knowing where to even start studying, or a general feeling of being overwhelmed. If this is you, then I implore you to keep reading . . .
Investigating Pop Culture: Summer 2024 Highlights
As a person who does not bother to keep up with trending topics and is now in charge of the Life and Times section of our campus newspaper, I know that I need to spend some time conducting research in order to live up to the role. That being said, for this first article, a highlight reel of pop culture in the summer of 2024, I can safely assume that whatever did make it onto my radar was the trendiest of trends. I’ll be covering May to August, based on category and not month, some of the biggest moments of pop culture this summer.
Editorial Board’s Guide to Shreveport- Free, Fun, Favorites
Whether you have just moved to the great city of Shreveport or you have lived here your whole life, you may not know about all of the exciting (or at least cheap) hidden gems this town has to offer. Luckily for you, The Conglomerate has compiled this list of free, fun, and our favorite local offerings.
Presidential Primaries in Full Swing
It’s election year in the United States, and the fight for control of our highest office have begun in earnest. The Democratic and Republican parties have begun their primary elections to elect the candidate that will go to the general election. Tensions are high as the top candidates, Joe Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R), raise questions about stability, qualification, and legitimacy.
Best Rom-Com Movies
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it starts to feel like there are only two types of people in this world. There are the picture-perfect couples that gear up for date night and chocolate-covered strawberries, and then there are their painfully single counterparts who insist the right person just hasn’t come along yet. Personally, I fall into the second category and always end up pulling out my pink pajamas and watching rom-coms with a bowl of popcorn and a side of unrealistic expectations. Whether you are painfully single or hot-date-ready, there is something comforting about the predictability of a good rom-com.