Ryan ChartrandWell once again the Mustang Daily puts down their campus bookstore but this time they take down fellow students – volunteer Poly Reps (“What Poly Reps won’t tell you,” April 20). I don’t know why I should think that reporters from a student newspaper would actually research facts before giving their opinions. Poly Reps almost always mention options to the bookstore including Aidas and online companies.
Here are some more facts that you overlooked.
By reserving their textbooks, students save 10 percent on books and get first chance at used books saving them money. They are eligible for VIP buyback,which saves a space for their book, giving them the highest price.
Students also get a coupon good for 10 to 20 percent off student supplies.
Where does the money go that we do make? How about supporting Mustang Daily. We are your largest advertiser. And don’t forget the half million dollars we pour back into athletics, student clubs, major campus events like WOW and Open House. What about staff time? El Corral employees not only do their jobs but also sit on campus committees. We employ over 100 Cal Poly students. Does Aidas or screwthebookstore.com give back to the university or does the money go directly into someone’s pocket off campus?
I talked to many alumni this past Open House weekend and they tell us how much they love Cal Poly’s bookstore and how well it compares to other university bookstores. I guess you have to graduate and go out into the real world before you can appreciate El Corral.
Theresa Kaiser
Marketing Manager, El Corral Bookstore