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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Wildcat Store employees Ruben Ruiz, a first-year sociology major, and Victoria Diaz, a sophomore sociology major, get ready for the end-of-semester book return rush. Photo credit: Michael Arias

Wildcat Store adapts during 1st year of outsourced management

Michael Arias // May 4, 2015
After signing the store over to the private company Follett, concerns surrounding employee benefits, costs and local purchasing were the primary worries.

For cheap textbooks, make like a pirate

Veronica De La Cruz // October 3, 2014
There are several alternatives to buying expensive textbooks from the Wildcat Store.
Illustration by Rachel Dugo

New Follett bookstore is a downgrade

Megan Mann // September 19, 2014
Although there are a few nice changes, the new Wildcat store is a disappointment.

Bookstore terminates loyalty point system

Madison Holmes // August 31, 2014
The Follett-owned Wildcat Store, with its own sales system and website, will honor the remaining points students have until Sept. 15.
Business Marketing major and bookstore employee Kyle Sacher sorting books at the Wildcat Store. Photo credit: Matthew Vacca

Wildcat Store could be outsourced

Ernesto Rivera // May 12, 2014
The Associated Students is negotiating a contract with Follett textbooks sparking concerns with buying power at the local level and employee retention.
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