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They actually listened and decided to keep the bookstore independent which feels like a total fever dream honestly. I am so stunned that our little group of 479 people managed to stop the corporate takeover but we should probably keep an eye on things just in case they change their …

August 23, 2014

SAVE THE CARLETON BOOKSTORE

SAVE THE CARLETON BOOKSTORE

🏆 Won — 475 supporters Verified

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Started by Ingrid Lyons 12 years ago
Carleton's administration is moving ahead with plans to lease the Carleton Bookstore to a larger company. The current bookstore, with its staff and student faculty, work for YOU, the Carleton student body, as well as cherished alums, parents, and friends. Help keep our bookstore independent by signing this petition !

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

July 29, 2014

Reached 100 supporters

July 28, 2014

July 26, 2014

I just checked the count and we are teetering right on the edge of that first hundred which feels wild because honestly I started this in a total panic over coffee. If you could just ping one person who has been sleeping on this it might actually put us over the hump before tonight.

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Jessica Hart
12 years ago Featured

My favorite place to hang out between classes. Please reconsider this move administration.

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Mark Mitchell
12 years ago Featured

This is total garbage. The current staff are great and actually know where stuff is. Keep it local.

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Tom Reyes
12 years ago Featured

BOYCOTT THE LEASE. Carleton should stay Carleton and not turn into another generic bookstore.

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David Hardy
12 years ago Featured

Fix this. We want our bookstore to stay independent.

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Sarah Hale
12 years ago Featured

The bookstore is the heart of our campus. Don't let some big corporate chain come in and ruin the vibe we have here.

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Emily Atkinson
12 years ago Featured

So sad to hear this. The independent bookstore is part of what makes this school special.