2008 Woodie Awards
The Greyhound Editorial: Service organizations are stepping stones
Issue date: 4/29/08 Section: Opinion
As a Jesuit institution, Loyola strives to provide charity and hope to the Baltimore community. Service is a word that is oftentimes spoken with pride and commitment by many members of the college campus. Organizations such as the Center for Community Service and Justice (CCSJ) have taken great strides in reaching out to those in need. This year, CCSJ teamed with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor and construct its second home for a Baltimore family. The Greyhound praises the center for its infallible, inspiring efforts to make a positive impact on the city it is immersed within.
Last week, the leaders of Japan and the European Union (EU) expressed concern over a dramatic rise in food prices. Staples are rapidly becoming luxuries in many countries as production costs rise with the price of oil. According to CNN, World Vision, a leading humanitarian organization, will only be able to provide food to a mere six million people in need this year compared to the 7.5 million of last year. This may be due to the fact that corn is now being used more for ethanol production instead of food. These statistics are so staggering that the UN's Food and Agricultural Administration was forced to call an emergency global meeting in June to address the issue in greater detail, according to CNN.
With world issues such as this and the ongoing genocide in Darfur, organizations like CCSJ are much-needed blessings. Loyola is hopefully one of many schools or institutions that have such centers that involve young adults in service. Even though there are a greater number of troubling world issues in today's world than there were in past decades, people are beginning to realize the impact that such issues may have for future generations.
Hybrid cars are becoming a highly-loved commodity, as is the "green" movement with renewable materials and organic shopping. This may be a superficial step towards change for the time being, but combined with service towards others, it may soon present an impact on a global level.
CCSJ is a strong, commendable force on the Loyola campus. World Vision works hard to help others in need, as do a variety of other charity organizations. With influences such as these at the local and global helm, food prices and other similar issues may not be solved, but they take a step in the right direction towards opening eyes.
Last week, the leaders of Japan and the European Union (EU) expressed concern over a dramatic rise in food prices. Staples are rapidly becoming luxuries in many countries as production costs rise with the price of oil. According to CNN, World Vision, a leading humanitarian organization, will only be able to provide food to a mere six million people in need this year compared to the 7.5 million of last year. This may be due to the fact that corn is now being used more for ethanol production instead of food. These statistics are so staggering that the UN's Food and Agricultural Administration was forced to call an emergency global meeting in June to address the issue in greater detail, according to CNN.
With world issues such as this and the ongoing genocide in Darfur, organizations like CCSJ are much-needed blessings. Loyola is hopefully one of many schools or institutions that have such centers that involve young adults in service. Even though there are a greater number of troubling world issues in today's world than there were in past decades, people are beginning to realize the impact that such issues may have for future generations.
Hybrid cars are becoming a highly-loved commodity, as is the "green" movement with renewable materials and organic shopping. This may be a superficial step towards change for the time being, but combined with service towards others, it may soon present an impact on a global level.
CCSJ is a strong, commendable force on the Loyola campus. World Vision works hard to help others in need, as do a variety of other charity organizations. With influences such as these at the local and global helm, food prices and other similar issues may not be solved, but they take a step in the right direction towards opening eyes.
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