Morrisville State College's newest addition to campus improvements this semester is the Campus Store.

The development of the new store started over Christmas break last year, was held off till the day after graduation, then continued until the first day of school.  There is more to look forward to, including a television, couches and chairs to be added to the trade book area, and other small details, said Tom King, director of the store. 

The entrance to the revamped store in the basement of the Library building has widened: instead of two small paths into the store, the whole store can be viewed from every angle. And the square footage devoted to displays and merchandise is increased significantly. 

Whether students are interested in music, books, or just want to add a touch of decoration to their room, the Campus Store now has it.  The store is stocked with a large selection of posters--from risqué women to famous icons. It has a variety of products for students, an encased jewelry section, books from children’s books to romance novels, and art supplies.

A selection of CDs is displayed with everything from Weezer to the Myspace music collection.  The clothing section has expanded, with a new line of athletic gear bearing the college logo. 

Something else is new from last year: textbooks are sold in the actual store, not completely separated from the store. So students can view other items when purchasing textbooks. The shopping experience is now more convenient with three registers.  

“I like the new store, but with so many options, I don’t know what to buy,” said Ashlee Miller, a resort and recreation management student. 

When pricing products, King said, store workers were aware that Morrisville doesn’t hold the best options for shopping. The closest real competitor may be Wal-Mart, which is about 25 to 30 minutes away. Still, the staff is “conscious of price,” he said.

Unlike Seneca, Laptop, and Nelson Farms, which offer student employment, the Campus Store has part- and full-time positions held by non-students.   “We anticipate using student workers.” in the future, King said.

“If you go to a college’s bookstore, it tells a lot about the college,” King said. “We’ll keep ours open and fresh.”