But the president says she's a supporter.
"I appreciate the ingenuity and spirit behind it," she says.
For now, Dasgupta and the council are proceeding with the plan. A collection box will be set up in Loker as early as today.
"It's worth a shot," Dasgupta says. "We're showing the student body that we're trying to save the money that they've graciously given us."
Even if the council isn't the highest bidder for the computer, they can also redeem the points for 70 autographed photos of Frito-Lay mascot Chester Cheetah or 26 liquid-filled CD holders.
If they do win the computer, they could also collect an extra 45 eploids to buy a Chester Cheetah mouse pad.
One caveat in the scheme is that the Gateway giveaway states that the winner must be 18 or younger to win. But Dasgupta says a few council members are under the age limit.
"We have a lot of freshmen on the council," she says. "They'll all be participating in the campaign."
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