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By: Jackie Rwigamba email@email.gov

By Jackie Rwigamba rwigambaj@students.nescom.edu
 * Husson**-THINK BEFORE YOU INK

HUSSON- A new print management system is being put up by Husson University to begin in the fall. This has caused stir among students. The program, think before you ink, will require students to pay for any copies printed if they exceed the maximum 4oo copies. Students will be allowed free 400 copies per semester.

It will cost $.08 for each additional page printed $.05 per each side of a double-sided page. The fee for the extra copies will be added to the students’ bill at the end of each week.

Most students seemed to be displeased by the program, Brit Plante, Occupational Therapy student thinks the school is being unfair.

I think it’s not fair to students who are science or health majors because the are required to print more than other students do,” she said.

Russ April, a nescom student has no problem with the new program, saying” I think there are other ways of going about it. You can print you copies elsewhere.” He

was also glad that Nescom has not implemented the program.

Executive Director, Information Resources and Library Services, Kevin Casey who is in charge of the program, said that they (Husson University) decided to start charging students for printing because, “we realized that students were wasting papers. We are trying to control waste and cost but also do what we can to support a green environment.” Casey also said that it was not about money as student may think. Also on the Husson student portal, (First class), has an outline on how the program will work. It is stated on the frequently asked questions, why are we going to be charged for printing starting next fall?” “The primary reason for the student printing program is to increase awareness about the impact of printing on the environment, and to change people’s behaviors with respect to printing.” For details on the print before you ink program, students should visit the Husson website, www.husson.edu and check on their portals.

The program is going to affect Nescom students alike if they print off from the Husson labs or Library. 