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.
At Chadron State College, the Student Senate allocates thousands of dollars every school year on various events, speakers, and activities for students to attend and participate in. When Senate plans to ask for an allocation of more than $5,000 or has important subjects to discuss, it hosts an open forum for students to voice their opinions on the particular subject.
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Growing up, Valentine’s Day was the best. In elementary school we got to decorate and customize boxes that we would later receive our valentines in from classmates, and we would put much thought and time into which valentines card went to what person.
Read MoreIn Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, superstar Beyoncé Knowles does what “Queen Bey” does best, she gave an unforgettable, dazzling performance filled with energy. She held the audience captive and made an undeniable statement using her power as a public figure to make a political statement; that black lives matter.
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While the CIA and other intelligence agencies in the United States are trying to secure more ways to watch the people, what are the people doing to watch them? A journalist’s mission should be to take a stance and be a watchdog of the government.
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The issue of guns and where they should be allowed continues to be a heated debate. It seems that the federal government and anti-gun groups want to limit gun ownership as much as possible. In the meantime, many states are rushing to enact laws that protect their gun rights. One way states plan to do that is by enabling college students to carry guns on campuses.
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As normal, everyday people we grow accustomed to comforts from an everyday schedule. We go home, turn on the television, watch a football game, or do anything at the end of a long day at work. Sometimes, this can turn into a reoccurring cycle. It’s good to have the comfort of familiarity when we go home, as it puts our mind at ease. However, this comfort can also come with danger.
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As college students we’re all aware that some (most) students participate in the ingestion of alcoholic substances. According to national studies, over 40 percent of college students engage in episodic drinking, which is defined as having 4-5 drinks consecutively.
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Devin Dibbern
19, freshman of Amherst
“Broncos because Peyton Manning is going to go out with a bang.”
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Imagine bathing, drinking, and utilizing brown, toxic water; all while the public officials whom so graciously represent you continue to deny your insistence for help. This is the reality of numerous citizens in Flint, Michigan.
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