Skip-A-Class

Last night was Skip-A-Meal. For those of you who aren't familiar with this bi-yearly TU tradition, once a semester students sign up to skip their meal and give the money designated for that meal from their meal plan to a particular charity. This semester, the money went to benefit Katrina relief.

But seriously, how much money can they get at maybe $7 a student? Sure it adds up, but just think of the possibilities if we moved this idea to a larger scale.

Solution: Skip-A-Class. I've heard the figure passed around that a 50-minute class session costs $60. What if once a semester, everyone skipped one of their classes and designated that money for a charity? I'm sure participation would be widespread (most people tend to be more willing to sacrifice class than food), and at $60 per person, we'd REALLY make a difference!

Here's to changing the world. I'm totally serious. Well... maybe not totally. :)