What event have you enjoyed most so far this year? Why?
“The basketball game against Kearney, because it was crazy packed.”
—Alex Alderman,
19, sophomore,
Special Education major, of Rapid City, S.D.
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.
There is no ‘War on Religion’
I love guns, red meat, and the Bible just as much as the next God-fearing patriot, but I don’t understand why many of my fellow Americans are convinced that there is a “war on religion”.
Read MoreLetter: Kelly Clarke on O’Boyle
I didn’t know this school endorsed hypocrisy.
Vice President for Academic & Student affairs Dr. Lois Veath has been allowed to take another position before her contract at Chadron is complete. Meanwhile, the school terminated Coach O’Boyle, only to discover he secured another position. So they brought him back and reprimanded him. That is not fair.
Read MoreLady Gaga rocks, plain and simple
A few weeks ago, our opinion editor decided to take a look at Stephani Germanotta, better known by her stage name of Lady Gaga, who he believes to be “mediocre,” “arrogant,” and “unoriginal.” As usual, Aaron Gonzalez and I are not entirely on the same page, as Lady Gaga is one of my personal favorite artists.
Read MorePeriphery profits while core suffers: perks for administrators is unjust
While testifying before the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee in August, 2010, State Education Commissioner Roger Breed said there was no more fat in the state’s education budget, and that additional budget cuts would mean eliminating programs.
Read More‘Tebowing’ students suspended, critics cry foul
Administrators at Riverton High School in Long Island, N.Y., suspended four students for imitating Tim Tebow’s game-time prayer ritual, aptly named “Tebowing.” The administration said the students were blocking off hallways, causing a distraction, but critics claim religious intolerance.
Read MoreCSC’s new sign is a high-tech eyesore
Last time I checked, I was in Chadron, not Las Vegas.
Which was why I was extremely surprised one night when I drove to campus and saw a great big, tacky LED sign smack dab in front of Memorial Hall.
Read MoreSchools have the right to restrict students’ actions
This week, The Eagle’s opinion writers are taking on the suspension of several New York high school students who were suspended for “Tebowing” in their school’s hallways (see Page 6). Since this imitation of the football star’s sideline prayer falls neatly into the category of self-expression, The Eagle’s editorial board felt it prudent to discuss the legal realities of free speech for students in public schools.
Read MoreCourage in spite of failure is key to success
Look at all the great leaders in our society; they all have one thing in common. They all have a history of failures in their past. While this may seem like a contradiction in logic, the leaders of our society are those that possess the courage to risk failure in order to achieve greatness. Show me a person that has never failed, and I will show you a person that has never accomplished anything significant.
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