What worries you most about the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan?
“Probably all the people left homeless and inured.”
— Christa Pacheco,
16, high school sophomore, of Fort Collins, Colo.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Opinion
Opinions, editorials, and letters to the editor.
As a public forum, The Eagle invites guest columns and letters to the editor from all readers. Opinions expressed in submissions belong solely to the author(s) and DO NOT necessarily reflect the opinions of The Eagle staff, its adviser, CSC students, faculty, administrators or governing body.
Please limit all guest columns or letters to 400 words. Deadline for submissions is noon Monday for consideration in the following Thursday’s edition. The Eagle reserves the right to edit or reject all submissions.
Don’t punish everyone for the crimes of a few
Recess as a child serves as a good example. Somebody ruined a game with excessive force, which inevitably hurt someone. The teacher would rush over and dissolve the game immediately. The majority was punished because of one or two people. Where’s the justice?
Read MoreDependence on technology bad for student life
This week, when the Internet failed, classes had to be canceled, and students went through Facebook withdrawals. How many of these students went for a walk in this beautiful weather or grabbed a novel off of their shelves?
Read MoreWhat is your reaction to the Internet being down on campus?
“It’s kinda frustrating but it’s nice you don’t have to do your homework.”
— Ashley Rushman,
18, freshman, Psychology major, of Gurley
Mobile technology makes for mediocre company
Once upon a time, about six or seven years ago, when texting and iPods started becoming really popular, I read a study that said college students were much less social due to technology.
Read MoreWe can all help curb excess carbon emissions
With the wide-open spaces that surround Chadron, there is a tendency to think that we are environmentally friendly due to the lack of smog. The skies are clear and the air is fresh and because of the Nebraska wind our carbon emissions are carried elsewhere.
Read MoreBirds of a feather shouldn’t always flock together
America is the land of the free. This privilege of freedom allows us to express our thoughts without holding back. We all have a right to form opinions, and usually we aren’t afraid to share them.
Read MoreValentine’s day not for ‘singles’
There’s no doubt about it: Valentine’s Day sucks (for the single people that is). All the couples run around, proclaiming their love, exchanging presents, flowers, candy, etc., etc., etc., while we single people cry over a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, and watch chick flicks with crumpled up tissues covering the floor.
Read MoreMistakes are inevitable, but how they are dealt with determines character
As I look over the drafts of pages to be submitted for publication, I notice quite a few of the same names reappearing. Although I applaud the pertinacity of our staff members, as this is a student published newspaper for a primary audience of students, it is my goal that the names that appear on our pages reflect the majors, activities, athletic affiliations, and personalities of the broadest and most diverse cross-section of campus possible.
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