Saturday, May 23, 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.
Stop making our pain your gain
I have discovered a practice that has quickly ascended to become my personal vexation. In last week’s paper, my column followed the terroristic attack in Brussels; a catastrophic affair in which numerous people were wounded, terrorized, and ripped away from their families. Many people rushed to their aid, however, a specific group of people instead fled to social media or media outlets to use this tragedy as an opportunity to push their political agenda (I’m looking at you presidential candidates).
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Sign up & show up
The fourth annual The Big Event is set to kickoff at the end of this month. The staff of The Big Event has been preparing for this year’s event since October, according to The Big Event Adviser Shaunda French.
Read MoreRepublicans should act
President Barack Obama recently nominated Judge Merrick Garland, a figure respected by liberals and conservatives alike, to the Supreme Court. Now, the Republicans in the Senate are showing their prowess in a battle, vowing to block the replacement of Justice Antonin Scalia until a new president is voted into office. GOP leaders refuse to consider Garland, saying that the decision should be made by the American people by them choosing the next president who in turn could nominate a different individual than Garland. This showdown could possibly be more fraught than some of the most vicious Supreme Court fights because Obama’s choice could lead to a less conservative Supreme Court, possibly for quite a while.
Read MoreWhen’s the right time to make the call?
Every child and every family is different. But there’s one issue that every family has to address at some point. How young is too young for a cell phone? Each family has a different set of values, but sometimes parents have to tailor this issue to each specific kid in a family.
Read MoreAnother heartache felt around the world
Syerra’s square
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Who is your pick for March Madness Championship?
Kiana Claiborne
21, junior of Richmond, Indiana
“Oklahoma, because my family are big fans. Other than that, I don’t watch basketball.”
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Kobe: more than just a player
For almost as long as I can remember, Kobe Bean Bryant has been a force in the National Basketball Association (NBA). And for just as long, I have admired his playing style and his passion for the game.
Read MoreMake a commitment to your community
Community service is defined as voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area. Take a second to think about that. “Work intended to help.” In what ways are you working toward a goal that helps somebody else?
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What is one thing you can do to improve campus?
Tileen Sullivan
20, junior of Oshkosh
“Encouraging more students to get involved on campus.”
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