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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Stress less, buy online textbooks

Anna Maria Petrov, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

It’s the beginning of the new semester at California State University San Marcos, and students are mentally preparing for their courses as well as purchasing new school supplies. The first day of school is nerve-wracking for some; for instance, students worrying as to whether or not they will get...

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Buy or Rent Textbooks?

Jeffrey Davis, Photo Editor September 13, 2016

College textbooks continue rising in price. . .among other things. (Ahem. Parking permits). So, don’t buy them. Plenty of alternatives exist. Instead, use the cash you save for other college life essentials like food, gas, rent, booze, etc.         Take advantage of your school...

Book

To Read or Not to Read?

March 11, 2014

By Alison Seagle Sports Columist Now that the new semester is underway, the lines at the bookstore have dwindled and students are beginning to crack open those books that they’ve spent so much money on. Some students are reading their books, or at least they intend to. Not reading the...

Textbook costs impact students' spending options

CALM-ing down textbook costs

November 24, 2013
Most students are familiar with the textbook scramble at the start of each semester and the pain that comes with spending hundreds of dollars for short-lived resources. Thankfully, the CALM project was created by teachers for students in response to rising textbook costs.

Book Smarts: Finding Affordable Textbooks

August 31, 2010
Textbook buying time is here. Fortunately, there are many ways to duck around the high sticker prices. Here are 10 easy ways to cut textbook costs.
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