‘Just say no’ to nostalgia
Hindsight may be 20/20, but romanticizing the past holds us back.
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Friday, March 6, 2026
Author: Jeff McFarland
See the bright side of Black Friday
Despite what that e-mail from your extended family member says, the term “Black Friday” did not originate from slave auctions.
Read MoreNerds should embrace popularity
About a week or so ago, I did something that I promised myself I would never do: I watched The Big Bang Theory.
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Post-graduation jitters? Join the club
Well, boys and girls, this is the home stretch.
That is, this is my senior year here at CSC, and I’m flying first class by the seat of my pants.
Seize opportunity and find yourself
My freshman and sophomore years here in Chadron, I did little more than attend my classes and bunker down in my room because that was easier than being sociable and far less frightening than meeting new people.
Read MoreDefine your own happiness
Here’s irony for you: I’ve got a confession.
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Stop being cowards, own up to your opinions in public
Anonymity is a horrible thing.
Take away a person’s accountability, and you’ll see what kind of human being they really are.
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Grand game steals time
What a weekend, am I right? Saturday was a total blast. After a few intense games of tennis, I unwound with a bike ride down by the beach and topped the night off having some drinks with a few old friends. The best part about all of this was I never had to leave the comfort of my dorm room.
Read MoreYou people will share anything
Viral is a word that, before the dawn of the Internet, had heavy-handed, medical connotations.
Read MoreWhy ‘We Can’t Stop’ trashy TV
If you happened to watch the VMAs on Sunday night, then you happened to catch a star-studded event packed with giant teddy bears, scantily clad women, and Robin Thicke in a Beetlejuice outfit.
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