by Melinda Sanchez
Arts & Entertainment Editor
Out with the old, and in with the new. The University of La Verne is changing its ways, and that includes the campus-wide used print cards for general purpose computer labs.
Most students know of the print cards that are such a convenience to ULV students trying to get that paper printed at the last minute. The old paper cards have evolved into a new form. The new card is similar to a plastic credit card with a magnetic strip and soon all ULV students will have them.
Chris Robertson, network and support manager/programmer of Academic Computing, said that the switch would reduce the hassling of computer lab consultants, and allow them to assist students with actual needs, rather than being a cashier.
Robertson also said that the printing process will now only take about half the time, because the print card will work easier than the old ones.
According to Robertson, the major difference between the new and old is that the old print cards carried copies for 5 cents each, and the new card will carry copies for 10 cents each. Students may also switch their remaining balance from an old copy card onto a new one, but will lose the 5 cent difference per copy.
The new print card system did not cost the University any additional charges, and works to the University’s advantage, because ULV was able to sell the vendor a few of their old computers.
The new print cards are already in affect and can be obtained by visiting the computer labs in Founders 207, Landis 240, AAIC 130, or in the Learning Enhancement Center. Previous balances may also be carried over in the aforementioned labs.
