Independent bookstores are important to consider when shopping for books — their community impact and specialization are often more prominent than that of chain bookstores or Amazon.
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By Michael Becker During the last few years, the Butler men’s basketball team’s success has drawn its share of business to local restaurants and stores. A majority of students, faculty, staff and alumni get their gear at the Butler Bookstore. The basketball season brings clusters of people out to equip their wardrobes for another season.…
Bookstore expenses prove costly for students
Students spend an average of $500 on textbooks, study guides and workbooks each semester, according to figures for 2010 from the U.S.Department of Education. Those looking to keep some money in their pockets are utilizing alternative options for purchasing textbooks in a time when an increasing amount of students are applying for loans and scholarships.…
Bookstore welcomes new clothing line
Want to be a hero? Shop at the campus bookstore. Starting Sept. 15, the Butler University bookstore will carry a new clothing line that is part of the Knights Apparel, Inc.’s commitment to promote an anti-sweatshop work environment. Knights Apparel, Inc.—the nation’s largest supplier of university garb—set up a factory called Alta Gracia Apparel in…