Doodles Bookstore

Story By: Kearson Roberts

Doodles has been apart of the university of Montevallo community for the past fourteen years. According to manager Jillian Scheinert, the business started as a way for students to buy back books and they progressed from there. With them being in direct competition with UM's campus bookstore doodles have done many things to stay ahead of the competition.

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According to current Montevallo student Patrick Harlan, doodles has cheaper prices on their books. And with most students paying for college out of pocket it comes as a blessing to many. Harlan says that, "I have to pay for school, every dollar is worth it. honestly I need that money school, it helps me out personally."  But not only do they have cheaper prices on books they also have a more cost effective school merchandise. They have brands like comfort 

some of the merchandise

colors and rainbow shirts, which are more inexpensive that brands like Nike and Underarmor.

As for the feature, Scheinert says that they are working with the school to allow students who have finical aide and scholarships to use their money at doodles to purchase books. They are starting to do post-dated checks so that you can purchase you book ahead of time and not pay till your refund check get to you account. 

So if you want to learn more information about Doodles book store you can visit their Facebook Page or you can go directly to their website