Reviewing snack food options, senior Jonathan Briggs takes advantage of the student center's C3 store, the on– campus convenience store designed to meet the needs of college students with little time to shop. In response to students' suggestions, officials from Harding and Aramark teamed up to open the new store, which filled the vacancy left by the closing of The Etc... Gift Shop in December. The C3 store, as it was referred to, stood for Convenience to the Third Power. Aramark convenience stores across the nation had this designation. Flowers and stuffed animals were replaced with microwavable meals and snacks, dairy products and cereals. Students even found garbage bags and cleaning supplies to spruce up their dorm rooms. Although the C3,store did not offer as much variety as a common grocery store, many believed it benefited the average college student because of its convenient location on campus. "We have a decent selection for the size of the store and for the needs of college students," Manager Jay Pierce said. "I don't think the prices are overwhelming, especially since students can use the money already in their DCB [declining balance] accounts." Workers noted an increase in student traffic during the store's first week of operation. "There appears to be more business since the flower shop closed and this store opened," senior Ina Xhani said. "It's closer than Wal-Mart so it's easier for students without cars." "Our spin on the name is that we're trying to take service to the next level for students," Jeremy Gillman, a store clerk, said. "We want to serve the best that we can." The convenience store operated from 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Melissa Wilson) Richard Dillon-Florence, Ala. Accounting/Management. Daniel Dolfie-Pensacola Beach, Fla. Missions. Alpha Chi Malachi. Circle K. Delta Chi Delta. Brian Dolinger-Yucaipa, Calif. Middle Level Math and Sciences. Belles and Beaux. Club Beau. Dean's List. Kappa Delta Pi. SALT. King'sMen. Michael Dominski-Searcy, Ark. Computer Information Systems. TNT. James Patrick DorrietY-Katy, Texas. Economics. Honors Association. Club Beau. Dean's List. Circle K. Alpha Tau Epsilon. Jimmie Douglass III-Searcy, Ark. Health Care Management. ACHE. Club Beau (Shantih). Theatron. Youth Corps. Titans. Marti DOWneY-Bellingham, Wash. Public Administration. Alpha Chi. American Studies. Dean's List. Class Officer. Club Queen. Shantih. Wesley Dozier-Nashville, Tenn. Professional Sales. Pi Sigma Alpha. International Studies (HUF). American Marketing Society. Dean's List. College Republicans. Pi Kappa Epsilon. Philip Draper-Tupelo, Miss. Bible. Campaigns (England). Irene DrobyshevskY-Minsk, Belarus. Nursing. Karen Dunham-Seattle, Wash. Early Childhood Licensure. Campus Civitan. Alpha Chi. Kappa Delta Pi. Phi Eta Sigma. Council for Exceptional Children. OEGE. Stephen Dunkle-Troy, III. Management. American Marketing Association. Pi Kappa Epsilon. seniors 51 111111.
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