There is no better customer than the one that does not use your resources but still pays for service. Insurance companies thrive on this sort of person. Streaming services love when you forget you are even paying for them. College services, on the other hand, are made to serve, and their continued existence in a budget-strapped world demands it.

Shippensburg University has a plethora of groups and programs available to students that we feel deserve attention. One such service is Big Red’s Cupboard, which is located on the top floor of the Ceddia Union Building and provides free grocery items for students in need. 

They do not check for eligibility requirements or anything along those lines. everyone in the campus and community is welcome. It is a fantastic resource that many do not even know exist and is definitely worth the time. 

When it comes to dining, many do not know about Century Cafe, located in Old Main. It serves bagel sandwiches, breakfast bowls and wraps all day, and other small lunch options. It is a good mix-up for when other campus offerings get stale, and the prices are not bad compared to other retail locations.

The CUB has a ton of resources housed inside the building, arguably the most around campus. A great resource is the Career Center. It provides resources to strengthen your resume and cover letter, Handshake and LinkedIn profiles, as well as free professional clothes with one full free outfit per semester. If you are looking for an on-campus job, or internships and post-graduation jobs, they are the office to help you.

The Mathematics and Computing Technology’s Center (MCT) 054 microcomputer lab is perhaps the most convenient service available to students. Unlike anything else on this campus, it is open 24/7. 

The lab is useful, in part, because it is a secluded space where students can bury themselves into a computer screen and work. It is a hidden gem that not many students use.

As a fellow friend of the written word, The Reflector is a group that is worth a look as well. They compose a student journal that gets published every year. They provide writers and artists with a safe space to express their form of art. They also have open mic nights, which are fun to do and could certainly use a few more voices in the choir.

One such resource is the University Counseling Center, which provides free, confidential therapy and counseling services for undergraduate and graduate students. 

Students can benefit from individual, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention and psychiatric services. It’s easy to set up an appointment by calling the center. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The University Counseling Center is in the same building as the Etter Health Center. As we enter cold and flu season, the center is an important place to keep in mind, as it is home to the “self-care unit,” which provides over-the-counter medication.

It turns out that there is more to the campus than meets the eye, as this column does not even broach the many social clubs available. It is worth looking around. You may find something that gives you as much growth as some of your educational experiences. 

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