It’s finally November which means it’s officially National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo! If you don’t know what NaNoWriMo is, it’s when writers from around the world try to write 50,000 words in a month. If a writer reaches 50,000 words, then they are considered a winner of NaNoWriMo; it has nothing to do with when a writer finishes or how many writers have won before them. The goal of NaNoWriMo is not to compete with other writers but to develop a writing habit, progress in a new project, and write in a community.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the opinions of the Conglomerate Staff as a whole. 

On October 4, 2022, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall with the intention to hear from the student population and “to be a place where students could voice their opinions on SGA's performance and to be able to support or not support previous or passed resolutions” as stated by Ethan Little, former SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) President and the SAAC representative speaking.

Halloween is right around the corner, and if we’re not careful it could catch us with our witch hats off. Even after we outgrow trick-or-treating, some feel pressured to get out and have a life for Halloween. Here are ten easy ways to celebrate the Spooky Season and embrace the autumn atmosphere.

Since its founding, the Conglomerate has experienced many stages of evolution. Such evolution has been essential for the paper to remain a relevant source of information for the student body. Over the years, the newspaper has changed the format it’s presented in, sections have come and gone, and it’s safe to say that reader engagement has fluctuated over the years. One of my favorite hidden gems in the Congo’s history is the “Letters to the Editor” section that ran on and off from about 1996 to 2001.

Centenary is an old college, so it’s no surprise that it has its fair share of things that go bump in the night, and I’m not talking about the raccoons you’ll sometimes see digging through the campus trash cans—I’m talking about the ghosts, the supernatural things that inhabit the various buildings of Centenary. For this Halloween season, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the various hauntings on campus, and today, we’ll be starting with two of the performing arts buildings: Marjorie Lyons Playhouse and the Hurley School of Music.

Centenary is, as always, eventful at this start of the new school year. And the class of 2026 is going through a frankly concerning amount of tribulations. First, a still-unaccounted-for student gets left behind in Paris, and now many freshmen are reporting seeing Skeeter, beloved Centenary College mascot, in their classes.

The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and not representative of The Conglomerate or Centenary College as an institution. Former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is quite infamous for his jarring presence on social media and frequent headlining in the press.

Almost anyone who’s stepped onto Centenary’s campus, specifically around the Caf deck or the Admissions building, has likely seen some of Centenary’s most beloved residents: the campus cats.

Centenary in Paris, the most popular of Centenary traditions, just finished up the program’s 2022 trip with enthusiasm. New Centenary students were given the opportunity to explore the streets of Paris, undoubtedly making lifelong bonds with their peers and procrastinating their assignments in equal measures.

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Having just returned this past week from taking Centenary students to Paris, where I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my “Americans in Paris: The Quest for the Good Life” May Module, it’s natural to reflect a bit about “Why Paris?” and what is “The Good Life?” and why have I done this since 2002 (with a respite under Covid)?

Eating as a vegetarian can be difficult if you aren’t cooking for yourself. You’d think it’s easy, just don’t add meat!

For my module, I chose to return to Paris, France, to experience “The Good Life” with Dr. Hendricks and some of my best friends. Besides a few hiccups, the entire trip was amazing, but I couldn’t help but feel some guilt about going so soon after a traumatic event transpired in our country once again.

Hello, I write you, while I’m in the “City of Love” without you—my love. There are so many moments and experiences that I wish that I could have shared with you today.

At a glance, young adult (YA) literature is easy to make fun of. YA books are known for playing into tropes, shallow dialogue, and predictable plots.

So, what is Camp? To some, camp is the originator of contemporary fashion.

Finals are coming up and they can be a pretty stressful time. Luckily, I, your knight and shining armor am here to save the day.