The Michigan Daily Online Book battles 'U' should make book lists available to all The first couple of weeks of the semester are always a stressful time for students, regardless of class standing.
Students move into new homes, amend schedules and purchase all needed supplies.
Of the numerous rituals in which students partake, buying books rates as one of the most burdensome tasks of each semester. A few substantial but practical changes could make purchasing textbooks a more palatable experience for students. The expense of college texts is the most straining aspect involved when buying books. To lift some of the financial load, more competition should exist between bookstores selling textbooks. A lack of competition is present because Ulrich's Book Store, Michigan Book and Supply, and the Michigan Union Bookstore run the Textbook Reporting Service.