The Lost Legacy of the Pencil Sharpener
Look around next time you are in some of the classrooms on campus. Notice something missing?
No, it isn’t that one guy who asks ridiculous, unrelated questions during the lecture.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Opinion
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Video games are not the problem
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy and the outbreak of gun control debates, it seems as though we have taken to pointing fingers. Instead of heavy metal or Dungeons & Dragons; the focus is on video games.
Read MoreRevoking rights is not the solution
The United States was designed as a representative republic; a nation established under a constitution that defines the purpose and limitations of the federal government and the freedoms provided to American citizens.
Read MoreYou can’t waive broke
Discussion in the newsroom this week centered on a common complaint. While we admit that the rhetoric is getting stale, we can’t help but be infatuated with the obscure costs that leave you with nothing but lint-lined pockets.
Read MoreBenediction creates friction
Recently, Louis Giglio, the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Ga., withdrew from an invitation to offer a prayer at President Obama’s inauguration. The reason for his withdrawal was the recent discovery of a sermon preached by Giglio about 15 years ago in which he condemned the act of homosexuality.
Read MoreLend me your perspective
We live on a spinning planet and each revolution marks a new day. After 365 days we complete our trip around the sun, and we begin a new year. This isn’t “astronomy hour” at The Eagle, its a reminder. Now is the occasion for casting away past failures and forging our resolves anew.
Read MoreCharity shouldn’t be a holiday affair
Approximately 50 percent of all charity donations occur during the six-weeks before Christmas. While one reason for this might be due to our tax codes, the holiday season is a period of charity and giving
Read MoreHashtag: #dontbeanidiot
A trending topic on Twitter recently has disgusted the public. #cut4bieber and similar hashtags began appearing on twitter accompanied by pictures of young girls cutting themselves, urging popstar Justin Bieber to quit drugs.
Read MoreBalance the (text)books
With the rising costs of higher education, we look at our thinning wallets and start to question: is college really about opportunity? While Gov. Heineman is entertaining the idea of a tuition rate freeze, there is a cost that won’t be eased for Jill Freshman and Joe Sophomore: textbooks.
Read MoreDon’t fear ‘Seasonal Greetings Disorder’
A few years ago I wrote about what I’ve come to view as “Seasonal Greetings Disorder.” Sadly, we’ve made little progress in the U.S. and 2012 is no different. People still bristle at being hailed with the “wrong” greeting.
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