Sodexo, Friend or Foe?

    We all know what most people think of Sodexo, and let's be honest. Most of the time the opinions are not very positive. Personally, I have little to no problem with the food of Sodexo at the Dining hall at Lee. Although I have heard a few choice words from the employees that are not so friendly, overall I am fine with the company. However, while looking for articles concerning Sodexo, I stumbled upon one of a student who seems to have a burning hate for the company. The article can be found here. The opinions giving by this student are extremely "out there" and seem to be over exaggerated. He made a point to talk about the changes in food quality that are made between the time parents are visiting the university and the days that are only for the students. In my opinion, the student from Drake University who wrote the article was harsh in his metaphors and opinions. No, Sodexo cannot be stamped as a five star restaurant, but that does not make it necessary to make claim that going to the local jail would be better.
      Although it may not be exactly satisfying or healthy to eat some of the foods at Sodexo everyday, it could always be worse. Everyone has heard the saying. "There is a starving child in Africa that would love to have that food." This statement may be passed off as a cliche one-liner, but it is the truth. God has blessed us in so many ways, and I feel as though sometimes it is necessary to be grateful for what we are given.
      As I promised in my last post, my topic was slightly more "appetizing." The article I have shared is merely the opinion of an aggravated student, and should not be taken to heart. If you are a student at Lee, and have experienced the one and only Sodexo, then you know that, like everything else, they have good days and bad days. Regardless, respect should be given to the workers and all who are affiliated with Sodexo., because whether you see them as your friend or your foe, you do not bite the hand that feeds you.
     The picture above is the logo on a smoothie from Jazzman's Cafe and Bakery, in case you were wondering.