What’s your reaction to Teresa Scanlan, Miss Nebraska, winning Miss America?
“It’s really cool cause I graduated with her.”
— Shane McDonald,
20, freshman, Physical Education, of Burns, Wyo.
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.
King’s convictions still apply today
We’ve recently seen a rise in violence in America. From the most current incident in Tucson, Ariz., involving the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, to the “endangered disappearance” of middle-school cheerleader Hailey Dunn, to Nebraska’s own Tyler Thomas, it seems that our nation is increasingly prone to violence.
Read MoreDon’t fall flat on your Facebook, get some social network sense
Social networking sites: they’ve been around since the early 90s and, if technology keeps heading in the direction it’s going, then they are going to be around until Judgement Day.
Read MoreLetter from the Editor
Willkommen, Bienvenue, and Welcome back to another semester at Chadron State College! The start of the semester is an opportunity for new faces and new expectations.
Read MoreLeadership aspirations are dormant at CSC
Is leadership a lost goal among students at Chadron State College? Astonishingly few students out of the entire student body demonstrated their desire and enthusiasm at the recent election to serve in the capacity of student government representatives. Of the five who ran for office, four were already senators.
Read MoreWhat’s your New Year’s resolution?
“Go skydiving, probably when it’s warmer.”
—Sabrina Clark,
20, sophomore, Business major, of Edgemont, S.D.
Letters: Cyndi Thomas on why track and field is exciting
Lacking the recognition and luster of other sports, many college students do not view track meets as exciting events. But the events featured at track meets can be just as exciting as a punch or foul at a basketball game or an unexpected turnover in a football game.
Read MoreCleaning someone’s dirty loo is not volunteering to help needy
I had really hoped to do something that would have an impact on our community, not play maid.
Read MoreCivil disobedience: violence should be a last resort
I would like to address some concerns regarding my last column, “Don’t be Livestock; Take A Stand Against Government Violence,” which was published three weeks ago.
Read MoreDon’t pigeon-hole yourself with political affiliation
I hesitate to stamp a party’s brand on my forehead because I can say for myself that there is no one party in existence today that coincides and aligns with every exact value I have as an individual.
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