Letters to the editor
December 6, 2006
Do the right thing
Dear Editor,
I just got back from my public speaking class, in which a person gave a persuasive speech about the community standards here at Trinity. The person argued that we all need to uphold the contract in which we signed when we came here to Trinity. He argued that we need to learn to be obedient to the rules because, according to him, if we can’t follow the rules here, then we’ll become villains in the outside world once we are released from TWU.
While he gave his rant about “the rules” here at school, an interesting thought came to mind. Is there a difference between following the rules, and doing the right thing? I write to you today, Editor, because I think that there is.
Let me give you an example. On November 30th at approximately 10:30 am, I was in basketball class playing our final game of the semester. My team, the Firehawks, was dominating the Merry Christmas Dolphins, which my girlfriend was playing for. Halfway through the game my girlfriend twisted her ankle and was out for the rest of the game. The snow was heavy on the ground, and the ice was thick, and she was unable to walk. I carried her on my back from the gym to Fraser. Once in Fraser, we decided that ascending the stairs by herself to get to her room would be impossible. She lives on the 3rd floor. I carried her up to her room, and broke a rule here at Trinity Western University.
Now the question that I have to ask is this: is helping someone I love more important than following a Trinity rule? I think it is. I’m not saying that all of TWU’s rules should be ignored, but I am saying that I think we need to be more observant as to what the right thing to do is in a certain situation.
Anonymous
from marshillonline.com
re: “‘D’ grade raises concerns”
I only had to eat Caf food for my first 3 semesters, but I ended up eating a lot of sandwiches and grill items. I really thought that their was a lack of healthy options in the combos. I never ate fries or chips and didn’t drink pop, so I was usually left with the choice of paying more for combo additions or just having single items.
I don’t want this grade to reflect on all the chefs and cooks who are employed by Sodexho. In my opinion, they have always worked hard with the resources they are given. Let’s give them more!
Left by Logan Fidler, Nov. 22
A ‘D’? Wow. I ate at the Caf for 6 semesters, and I got sick of it, but I would have given it a ‘B’ at least. It’s a lot better than some other schools. I think that these voters are just spoiled.
Left by Lisa, Nov. 23
A ‘D’ may be a little harsh, but it really isn’t unrealistic. Compared to many other universities, Trinity’s cafeteria is sub-par. Granted other universities are bigger and have more money and more students.
Left by Cymru, Nov. 28
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