Opinions

Parents must learn about underage use of e-cigarettes

According to The National Cancer Institute, the definition of an e-cigarette is “A device that has the shape of a cigarette, cigar, or pen and does not contain tobacco. It

Bullying is a serious problem that must be addressed

Bullying affects many students at some point in their lives at school. We must prevent bullying by helping each other out and take a stand. Children who were bullied experienced

CHS policy should allow more personal illness days

The CHS credit policy allows students to miss nine days of school before they lose credit. These absences include medical appointments without a note, sick days, vacation days, and unexcused

Sexual harassment education should be offered at CHS

Parents of teens must be concerned about sexual harassment happening in schools. By definition from Urban Dictionary, sexual harassment is “the behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate

Student letter project overview

My sophomore English class at Columbus High School spent the fourth quarter of this school year researching community issues they found personally interesting and compelling. Students worked individually or in small groups to research all angles of the issues and then develop their positions based on the evidence. Each letter represents a considerable bit of research.

Student Letters to the Editor 1

Wind, solar energy not good alternative energy sources

Wind and solar energy are growing trends because they’re renewable energy sources. We need green energy sources that won’t run out and can easily replace fossil fuels. Unfortunately, these two sources of energy aren’t the answer because they aren’t as effective or “green” as they claim to be.

Student Letters to the Editor 2

Wrestlers need new safe, sanitary practice facility

This year, the Columbus High School wrestling team had a very successful year under first year head coach Jason Rhoten, an NCAA wrestling hall of famer out of Minnesota State University. For the first time in school history, the Columbus wrestling team won the divisional tournament, had their first state champion (Tanner Cook), and a total of six state placers. Columbus also placed third at the state tournament, which has never been done until this year.

Basketball team thankful for community support

Basketball team thankful for community support A big thank you to everyone who helped make the Cougars Classic Boys Basketball Tournament a success. It could not have happened without all

Slow down in Itch-Kep-Pe

I would first like to thank the City of Columbus for providing the peaceful and tranquil park/campground known as Itch-Kep-Pe Park along the Yellowstone River. I have been camping here

MCS says thank you to sheriff, undersheriff and CFR

Recently, Motor Carrier Services enforcement personnel attended annual training in the Billings and Columbus area.

We would like to express our appreciation to Stillwater County Sheriff Chip Kem and Undersheriff Randy Smith for allowing us to use the Columbus Sheriff’s Department training facility and equipment.

Thank you also to Columbus Fire Chief Rich Cowger and the members of his staff for the use of the Columbus Fire Hall for our extended training.