All it takes is a hop, skip, and jump to grab a quick snack. The C-Store, short for convenience store, comes in very handy when one wants a bite to eat.
The new C-Store is in the commuter lounge on the first floor in the Thompson Center.
It is not replacing the other C-Store that is located on the other side of MLK by Rams Commons.
The new store offers a relaxing atmosphere for commuting students to come lounge and kick back.
Store hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The store sells things like cold beverages, sandwiches and candy. The store, however, does not include hot services, but it continues to get a great response from the students.
“Being a commuter, I usually come here on Tuesdays and Thursdays during my break in between class,” said Dameka Mack, a senior.
The C-Store opened during the week of homecoming.
“We were looking at what other venues we could offer the students,” said Damon Scott, Director of Dining Services.
There weren’t many changes that were made to the commuter lounge to make it become the new C-Store. The original table and chairs were replaced.
There are now coolers and the cash register.
The television is still present in the lounge.
“I’ve heard that some customers were wondering where the microwave went the first day it was here, and then it left,” said Katrina Powers, one of the cashiers at the C-store.
Scott said, we are looking at getting more electrical work done, but at the same time we’re looking at how to revamp the new location, and enhance it with more options and more variety.”