Playing Poverty

A Call for Empathy

A Call for Empathy

“Doing good” is difficult, especially for college students. Finding a motivating issue that encourages students to act is difficult when...

Dare to Take Notice

Dare to Take Notice

The Two Dollar Challenge (TDC) was completely and totally worth participating in. It shows just how powerful five days can...

Hunger to Learn About the Hungry

Hunger to Learn About the Hungry

Two years ago, I saw a couple of students living under a tarp in the middle of Ball Circle. I...

Inquiry versus Insult

Inquiry versus Insult

Smoke billows from an Oldsmobile as it idles at the stop light. Rust populates the fender, the muffler is held...

Empathy in Action?

Empathy in Action?

I came into TDC this year not expecting a whole lot of personal “ah-ha” moments.  I’ve done it before, and...