Friday, March 6, 2026
Day: 7:00 am | 03/30/2017
Trump’s budget proposal honors his campaign
On March 16, President Donald Trump’s first budget proposal was released, revealing a $1.15 trillion budget. It calls for deep spending cuts, just like he claimed he was going to do when he was running for office. Like with many budget proposals, there are both winners and losers. While the military receives a budget boost of $54 billion, 12 departments take a hit. And surprisingly the agricultural department is among the losers with a projected cut of 21 percent.
Read MoreSteele Away With Steele
If someone asks if you want to go to the beach the answer is always yes. Beach time is the best time. While traveling on a budget a beach day is a budget-friendly activity. Finding a free public beach on the water front is simple. Relaxing in the sun can be optimized by bringing simple items.
Read MoreCSC prepares for accreditation visit
CSC submitted an assurance argument to the Higher Learning Commission Thursday, as the last step to renewing accreditation before HLC reviewers visit campus.
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The Struggle is Real: All these words, but no words
Man, the struggle is real…
It’s a struggle at times to find words.
I am a communication arts major, with my emphasis in journalism. I competed in speech for four years in high school, and I did events where I had to write my own speeches. I was a thespian on my high school stage for four years. I have interviewed for four jobs, and so far have a perfect record of coming out with job offers (knock on wood…). I taught a summer camp for two years where I spoke in front of groups of three to 25 kids at a time, and most of the time I kept their attention. I have been interviewed on a statewide radio program, and have presented for a church group. I write a monthly column in The West Nebraska Register and write at least one article a week in The Eagle.
Read MoreSenate allocates $2K
With Vice President Karson Langley gone for golf and Senate President Katrina Hurley gone to an AIPAC meeting in the District of Columbia, Student Senate Secretary Olivia Vester ran the Senate meeting, where $2,000 was allocated to bring an inspirational speaker to campus next semester.
Read MoreCAB nominations open Tuesday
CAB Chair Morgan Carrico announced that next week nominations will open for the board positions for next year.
Read MoreThrowers dominate at Yellow Jacket Spring
CSC’s Cory Martens, redshirt sophomore of Newton, Kansas, provisionally qualified for the NCAA D-II National Outdoor Track and Field Championships in all three throwing events, winning those events, and setting a school record at the Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota, Yellow Jacket Spring Open Saturday.
Read MoreTSA: Going too far in ‘protecting’
We’ve all been subjected to the intrusive, inconvenient searches conducted at airports. As someone with military family I’ve traveled quite a bit and have become all too familiar with the groan-worthy process of airport security.
Read MoreGolfers shoot season best
Sam Rahmig, sophomore of Gering, led the CSC golfers to their best two-round tournament score of the season at the Colorado State University-Pueblo Pack Invitational, Monday and Tuesday. Six teams competed at the invite, CSC finished fifth.
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