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Bulldog Bucks: why?

by thesamfordcrimson_53sqj1
October 5, 2018
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University exclusive currency has become a new standard for several colleges across the

country. At Jacksonville State University they have Flex Dollars and at the University of

Alabama they have Bama Cash.

For our very own Samford University, this currency is called Bulldog Bucks.

Bulldog Bucks seem like an easy way for students to grab some food at Freshens on a

busy day, or even just a pick-me-up cup of coffee at Einsteins. This being said, have you ever

stopped to wonder why they exist in the first place?

As most students already know, university exclusive currency works in a similar fashion

to a debit card. The only problem with this is, Bulldog Bucks are a completely unnecessary

middle man.

If you think about it, the only time it is beneficial to reload your student account is

when Samford has the occasional sale where you get extra Bulldog Bucks if you buy a certain

amount. Even then, this may not be entirely useful to students unless they are reliant on the

on-campus restaurants that don’t accept meal swipes.

This all goes without mentioning the fact that any visiting food trucks are outrageously

overpriced when you consider students on a budget. The unfortunate reality of the

situation is that Bulldog Bucks have become an unhelpful alternative to the cafeteria due to the

university center renovations (and the fact that Freshens now only accepts meal swipes from 11

a.m. – 3 p.m.)

One possible solution to this problem would be to adopt a currency plan similar to that of

the University of Alabama. Bama Cash works in a way that allows students to interact with the

city around them with their student card. This includes on and off campus restaurants, coffee

shops, grocery stores and even gas stations.

Although Bulldog Bucks can be useful at times, many improvements can be made to

Samford’s meal plans to benefit its students. After all, we are paying for it.

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