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VOL 5 ISSUE 5
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Here Are Some Ways for Commuter Students to Save Money While Eating on Campus By Kim Alt 
Commuter students all face a common dilemma- where to eat? Most of us have a lot of things going on and not a lot of free time. So, it is 12:15, your student is hungry, and class starts at 1:00 p.m., what are their options? Well, if your son or daughter is really organized, they might bring their own meal, but if they’re like most of us they’re debating losing a parking spot over a trip to Mickey D’s, or raiding a vending machine. Many people may know there are campus dining options including the WOW Café, Freshens Smoothie Company, Library Café featuring Kaldi’s, and Marletto’s Marketplace, but what they don’t know could be costing them money. Here is a way to save some dollars while dining on campus. Students can purchase Bonus Bucks to be put on their ID cards and these bucks can be used at the dining locations on campus. When students buy these bucks, they are rewarded a bonus amount free. If a student puts $250 on a Bonus Buck account, they get a 15% bonus (an extra $37.50 in purchasing power). Plus, they are not charged sales tax. Marletto’s Marketplace has a $6.99 all-you-care-to-eat option for students at lunch and dinner. It’s great because commuters can get a great variety of food and eat until they’re full- and then go back for dessert! This is probably one of the least known treasures on campus, and trust me it is so much more convenient than the off-campus options. Bonus Bucks Program
Bonus Bucks can be used at any Campus Dining Services location. Bonus Bucks can be purchased at the Campus Dining office in Maria Hall, next door to Marletto's Marketplace. The application form can be found at: http://www.websterdining.com/documents/Bonus_Bucks_08__form.pdf Note: Cash and credit cards are also accepted at all locations. |
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