EDITORIAL
Staff
Issue date: 1/26/10 Section: Opinion
The earthquakes in Haiti have been nothing short of devastating and disastrous. Families have been forced apart. Loved ones have been lost and children have been torn away for their parents.
With thousands of people dead, it seems so hard to help those in need from so far away. Donating money to organizations such as the Red Cross is one way that people in American can assist the victims of this tragedy.
Here on campus, the clubs and organizations, along with the help of Joyce Jones, have rallied together to join forces and raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The students have come together and donated over $500. The money that is collected will be sent to Haiti and help with necessities.
We, as struggling college students, never take for granted a hot meal or a warm bed. So, it should be natural for us to sympathize with the people of Haiti. However, not all students are humbled by this tragedy.
This school has personally experienced a tragedy this past week. The loss of a promising and devoted student has caused many of her peers to stop and ponder their lives. Therefore, shouldn't it be that the devastating disasters in Haiti should affect us even more?
For those students who do not feel affected by the recent earthquakes. We ask you to look inside yourself and ponder what you would do if your loved ones were buried under a pile of dirt and ruble. We are a strong nation, and therefore should do whatever we can to help those in need. We are also a strong university and have pulled together during this time in the most amazing way.
So if you took the time to drop a dollar into the donation box, or if you donated money another way, give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back and know that you have benefited someone else's life.
With thousands of people dead, it seems so hard to help those in need from so far away. Donating money to organizations such as the Red Cross is one way that people in American can assist the victims of this tragedy.
Here on campus, the clubs and organizations, along with the help of Joyce Jones, have rallied together to join forces and raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund. The students have come together and donated over $500. The money that is collected will be sent to Haiti and help with necessities.
We, as struggling college students, never take for granted a hot meal or a warm bed. So, it should be natural for us to sympathize with the people of Haiti. However, not all students are humbled by this tragedy.
This school has personally experienced a tragedy this past week. The loss of a promising and devoted student has caused many of her peers to stop and ponder their lives. Therefore, shouldn't it be that the devastating disasters in Haiti should affect us even more?
For those students who do not feel affected by the recent earthquakes. We ask you to look inside yourself and ponder what you would do if your loved ones were buried under a pile of dirt and ruble. We are a strong nation, and therefore should do whatever we can to help those in need. We are also a strong university and have pulled together during this time in the most amazing way.
So if you took the time to drop a dollar into the donation box, or if you donated money another way, give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back and know that you have benefited someone else's life.