How could CSC Dining Services be improved?
“I feel like the Cafe is greasy, I would like more salad options.”
—Beth Thomas,
18, freshman,
Clinical Lab
Science major,
of Durango, Colo.
Friday, June 19, 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.
Schools shouldn’t punish self-expression
Recently, an Ohio student filed a law suit against his high school last Tuesday because they threatened to suspend him for wearing a “Jesus is not a homophobe” T-shirt.
Read MoreFirearms are serious tools, handle them safely
I have always been a proponent of firearms and have carried them for many years. I have come to realize that a firearm is nothing more than a tool. A firearm is no more to be feared than a hammer. However any tool misused can harm and potentially kill the user or those around them.
Read MoreNew bill offers fix to student loan debts
H.R. 4170, the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012, should have more support and more publicity. It’s currently the only decent solution to the looming student debt crisis, and with so many students deep in debt hampering the economy, we need this to be passed as soon as possible.
Read MoreSantorum’s social views prove divisive
Opinion Editor Aaron Gonzalez and Columnist Samuel Parker lay the case for and against GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s social values.
Read MoreLetter: Randy Bauer on ‘profanity’
Randy Bauer on last week’s cartoon.
Read MoreDesign has a place in more than museums, art galleries
While doing research for this week’s front-cover story, the design of the Appropriations Committee’s budget recommendations document (top left) told a different story than the words contained inside.
The document referenced the $6.7 million appropriation recommended for CSC’s Armstrong Gymnasium. Accompanying materials published by the committee contained testimony about the negative impression that Armstrong’s condition had on current and prospective students. Yet, for being concerned with appearances, the Appropriations Committee isn’t setting the standard with its own visual image.
What is your reaction to the March Madness Tournament results?
“Crappy. I wish KU would have won.”
—Sammy Green,
22, sophomore,
Elementary Education major,
of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Should students spend money to help resurface the NPAC’s floor?
“As long as we have the money and can still spend money on other necessities then it’s okay.”
—Jennie Robbins,
19, freshman,
Pre-Occupational Therapy major,
of Mitchell
Some new top music artists sound flat
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), Danny Brown, Kid Ink, Future, Roscoe Dash, Hopsin, Macklemore, Don Trip, Iggy Azalea, and French Montana.
This is the lineup for the 2012 Freshman Class, or up-and-coming popular artists, as named by the music magazine XXL.