By Andrea Pavlacka, '09 |Staff Reporter

Helyar Hall resident assistants held Morrisville State College’s first Bid-A-Date Saturday to raise money for their trip to New Orleans. They are going to New Orleans during next week's break to help people gut and rebuild their homes. They will be working from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Bid-A-Date was held on March 10 at 8 p.m. in Hamilton Hall. Students were able to bid on dates with other students who put themselves up for auction. Bidding started at $5, and the bids could increase or decrease. Prizes were given away to all participants at this event.

Helyar resident assistant Jennifer Johnson organized this event.