A frog a day keeps procrastination away
My sister tells me I should always eat a frog first thing in the morning. She means I should do the project I hate the most first, then everything else will be easy. I have too many frogs.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Opinion
Opinions, editorials, and letters to the editor.
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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.
What it means to be feminist
That means if I am a feminist I believe that I am the intellectual, emotional and social equal of a man. Therefore if we are equal, then I should not expect doors to be opened for me or for dates to be paid by my male partner. Being a feminist means that I have the power to make my choices, whether to be a powerful executive or a stay at home mom, or if I like my doors to be opened for me or not. Both choices are mine to make and neither of them, make me any less of a woman or feminist.
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Leave political “Good v. Evil” mentality in 2018
My first reaction was shock. Next was disappointment.
If we want to live in a bipartisan country and truly get things done, this kind of ideology won’t work.
The perfect cover letter is at your fingertips
Are you trying to sound like a professional accountant, creative advertiser or someone who knows everything about theater? Look up some samples. Look at the format, the paragraph structure and borrow a phrase. But treat these examples like pirates treat the code—they’re more like guidelines than actual rules. Tailor your cover letter to your personality and specific job.
Read MoreOn the bright side: Be mindful of harmful eating habits
This negativity is extremely hard on college students. Many students are already struggling with what they want to do in life and who they want to be. Not everyone is set in their ways. This creates the perfect storm for college students to develop mental health issues and eating disorders.
Read MoreSupport Student Press Freedom
These rulings aren’t just restricting our First Amendment freedoms; they’re all but snuffing them out. Given the current climate of journalism, student journalists not only have to deal with repeated attacks on our profession, but also our ability to report with the ever-constant worry of censorship.
Read MoreJoin The Eagle: contribute to campus history
Would you like to pad your resume? Do you want to make it look like you can take on the world? Better yet, do you want to be prepared to take on the world?
The best way to do that is learning to write well, record events correctly and do good to others. One place you can find this on campus? The Eagle newspaper.
Read MoreWhen looking for your next pet, consider adoption
If you are thinking of adopting a pet you are not only adding a loving member to your family, but also saving a life. The time old saying, adopt don’t shop, is something I will stand by always. I hope you consider adopting while searching for your next four-legged family member.
Read MoreOn The Bright Side: Fess up when you’re wrong
There are so many different reasons why we should admit when we are wrong, even if it’s a tough pill to swallow. I know how hard it is to admit mistakes, whether it be in a conversation with a friend or arguing a point in a paper.
Read MoreWalk off those cheesecake calories
I love cheesecake. It’s my favorite kind of cheese. I suppose I could settle for a 53 calorie apple (17 minutes of level walking). It’s just not the same.
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