Centenary Classrooms Become Standing Room Only

Centenary has proposed a new campus initiative for the next school year: the removal of chairs and seating from across campus, meaning students will be required to stand throughout class. 

According to WebMD, among office workers, “those with standing desks were 45% more productive on a daily basis than employees who sat during their shift.” 

In light of this, Centenary faculty decided it would be in the best interest for the students, university, and academic success to remove most chairs from classrooms and seating across campus. 

Now, this rule will not apply to all students and staff. Students with disabilities or injuries will be permitted to sit in reserved seating in both classrooms and around campus under this new initiative.

“I love the idea of standing desks,” said Alexis d’Ambly, junior writing major. “I’m always looking to get more exercise and move more. With class times ranging from an hour and forty minutes to three hours and forty minutes and the fact that I have three back-to-back classes twice a week, I’ve found sitting for extended periods of time strains my muscles.”

“Standing desks are a genius idea,” said an anonymous staff member. “I can’t believe it wasn’t thought of sooner. I’ve noticed many sitting students getting bored and slumping over on their desks during lectures. I’d imagine standing will get blood pumping and improve my class' cumulative grades.”

If you oppose the new rule and have your own comments, show up to the board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 1, 2025 in the President’s Circle Room in Lackland. Staff will be collecting petitions. 100 students will make the deciding vote, so be sure to place yours.

The final decision will be announced on the Centenary University’s Instagram by 9 p.m. the same night, so be on the lookout. 

As always, roll clones!