"There was one student that said, It was the best idea that KU has ever had." Rourke said.
Renting textbooks has also become a more popular option among students.
Rentals cost 61 percent less than new print textbooks and could reduce the yearly amount spent on textbooks, according to Student PIRGs, an organization consisting of college students that looks at the rising cost of college.
"We are the non-profit store for the University," Rourke said. "Every profit that we make goes right back into student success such as the Student Union Activities (SUA) and the campus radio station,
But while students can save money renting or buying online, the bookstore prides itself on being there for students even after they've bought their textbooks.
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Kansan.com will also be getting a new look in the coming months. To complement our print redesign, we're striving to make Kansan.com an online destination for students. We want you to check out our exclusive content, watch Web videos and daily KUJH-TV broadcasts and talk with our football and basketball writers during games in live chats hosted on the website. If you have ideas of what you'd like to see on our website, let us know.
The UDK will continue to keep students and others up-to-date through our new mobile app and a stronger social media presence. You can find The University Daily Kansan's mobile app on Android and in the iTunes store. We've also re-branded our Twitter accounts to reflect our redesign and added more accounts. To stay updated on news on campus and around Lawrence, follow us at @UDK_News. For the latest on KU sports teams, follow @UDK_Sports. And to read opinion
Don't forget
Though The UDK is undergoing a gamut of changes, one thing hasn't change: We're still the student voice. We're your voice. So, let us know what you think. What do you think of our redesign? What do you want to see in the paper, on TV and online? Send an email to editor@kansan.com and let us know. After all, that's why we're here.
contents, unless stated otherwise. © 2011 The University Daily Kansan
Another change will debut on Friday, Sept. 2 before Kansas takes on McNeeese State at Memorial Stadium. Friday papers before home football games will have an expanded sports section sponsored by The Wave, our sports magazine, and will include game predictions and analysis. The paper will be tabloid-style like Jayplay, our weekly lifestyle magazine, and don't worry, we'll still have our regular news, opinion and entertainment content.
Stroda is editor-in-chief of The University Daily Kansan. She is a senior from Salina.
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Today's Weather
Forecasts done by University students. For a more detailed forecast, see page 2A.
HI: 92
LO: 71
at least it's not 100