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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

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The Editorially Independent Voice of The University of Akron

The Buchtelite

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Our view

“Many students are outraged every semester when buying required text books. The prices are outrageously high, and many place blame on the Barnes and Noble stores in the Student Union or Polsky buildings. They, however, should not be the target of animosity.”

Many students are outraged every semester when buying required text books. The prices are outrageously high, and many place blame on the Barnes and Noble stores in the Student Union or Polsky buildings.

They, however, should not be the target of animosity.

The fact is, they are limited in their pricing, as are the off-campus retailers.

Textbooks are expensive anywhere you shop – be it online or at a store.

Shopping for textbooks, students are at the mercy of the retailer, not unlike how students are at the mercy of the university when it comes to tuition or parking pass prices.

Higher education is expensive, which is no surprise to anyone. As students, we have no choice in the matter.

The best way to help remedy the cost is to find someone who previously took the class and work out a deal with them.

That way, you don’t have to deal with the perceived unfair prices, whether it’s purchasing the book or selling it back.

Also, some professors tell students the book will be extensively used when, in fact, it won’t be.

Wait a few classes before purchasing the book.

A week or less into the class will tell if the book is needed or not. If it’s only used sparringly, ask a classmate to copy the needed pages.

If they oblige, at least offer them a few bucks.

After all, textbooks are expensive.

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