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Bronco card unlocks doors to discounts
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All students at Boise State University should have a student identification card. For those who do not, sorry out of luck? The ID card issued by Campus ID is not just another card taking up space in one’s wallet where some credit or discount card could reside. Campus ID likes to look at it as the “Key to the Campus”.
What exactly does this rectangular plastic “key” unlock? Some students may not know how to use their cards wisely or where to use them at all.
Around campus, students need to have theirs cards to have access granted to them for residence halls and the dorms. For those who take tests in the testing center in the Education Building, the testers require student ID’s in order to take the scheduled exam.
This helps reduce voluntarily giving up one’s identity to cheat on exams. Proper photo identification helps cut down on cheating.
For those with meal plans through BSU, the Bronco Card, which is also the student ID, keeps track of meals when swiped. Some people have probably taken out their debit or credit cards out when they see the little card swiper on the vending machines. Embarrassed, they probably put it back discreetly. Well, those card swipes do not take credit or debit cards. Those only take ‘Bronco Bucks’ which is kept track of and swiped on student ID’s.
For the bookworms, and even the students who only occasionally go to the Albertson Library on campus, the Bronco Card is required to check out any books or materials.
As for all the crazy and not so crazy BSU Bronco fans, this student photo identification is the key to get them tickets to the games at Boise State. Without activity validation, students must pay full price.
“It’s important to have it with you at all times on campus,” Tony Keife, manager of Campus ID, said. He also added not to lose this “key” because it costs 15 dollars to replace it. The proximity card is 25 dollars to replace it. The only difference between the regular card and the proximity card is that the proximity card can be waved in front of readers (used for campus dormitories). Pretty much it is only a technological difference.
They both serve the same purpose.
Not only does this card service necessary inside the campus streets and buildings, but its benefits also expand far beyond. Take Bogus Basin Ski Resort or Brundage for example. Both of these ski resorts offer student discounts for those attending Boise State.
Sun Valley offers discounts to students too.
Regal Entertainment’s Edward’s 9 in BODO also offers student discounts. Five dollars for a ticket to any movie any time; however, Regal is not the only theater to accept the Boise State ID. Flix and the Egyptian Theaters also give discounts to students with their IDs.
The Funny Bone and the Brick Oven Bistro provide student discounts with proof of Boise State attendance, or in other words, the Bronco Card.
Just down the road, Baja Fresh offers ten percent off any meal with the student identification card.
“It’s to help students be able to afford the opportunity to come here,” said Karrie McCharness, the manager at Baja Fresh.
Scott Hatter, Baja Fresh owner, added to McCharness’ words.
“The first year we were open, we didn’t see any students. We advertised our ten percent discount, and we’re seeing a great deal of students now,” Hatter said.
Savings and fun do not stop there. Many other locations will give out student discounts as well. It helps their business and name. Since the Bronco card no longer just serves as identification purposes, the card enables students to get in on the many discounts around the Treasure Valley. Since each students holds the “key” to discounts, it may be a good thing to keep the student ID on person at all times
MARTEE ORTIZ
