"Save Sack and Save, Tear Down Fouts"

James329 · October 9, 2014

Unbelievable...

http://ntdaily.com/community-affected-by-grocery-store-limbo/

Green P1 · October 9, 2014

I'm sure you guys are all fine with this.

http://electriceaglenews.com/2014/10/08/unt-uses-eminent-domain-to-seize-students-lunch/

The Fake Lonnie Finch · October 9, 2014

I kind of get it. I shopped at Sack-n-Save when I was an young Eagle. They had really, really cheap beer...and, snacks. I suppose there are other places the new, young Eagles can buy their beer...and, snacks.

Edited October 9, 2014 by The Fake Lonnie Finch

meangreendork · October 9, 2014

If that store made a better attempt to make itself not look like a horrible eyesore, I'd feel some sympathy about this. It's really gross to see on the freeway as an introduction to Denton and UNT.

I do hope that something is done to cater to the people who do shop there, though. Punish the company for clearly not giving a damn about their storefront. No reason to punish the customers and employees.

untbowler · October 9, 2014

so the poor idiot student complaining about driving to Wal-Mart, hello Albertsons and Kroger on University are closer.

The place is a crap hole, now I think UNT should not ED it but the place is not the Taj Mahal of Grocery Stores

untjim1995 · October 9, 2014

Unbelievable...
http://ntdaily.com/community-affected-by-grocery-store-limbo/

sadly, it is very believable...

GreenTexan13 · October 9, 2014

so the poor idiot student complaining about driving to Wal-Mart, hello Albertsons and Kroger on University are closer.
The place is a crap hole, now I think UNT should not ED it but the place is not the Taj Mahal of Grocery Stores

there is a Walmart on university at razor ranch as well. If I was a student still I would rather go to that Albertsons though.

Travis · October 9, 2014

When I was an Hall Director for Mozart Square, i went over there all time out of convenience. It was dirty, and not well kept. It was old and unsightly. And, everytime I came off of 35 it was the gateway to the university. The ugliest yellow beacon i have ever laid my eyes on. I truly don't see a whole bunch of people missing that place.

BigDanTeague · October 9, 2014

Problem with Albertson's and Kroger is they're more expensive than Wal-Mart or, obviously, Sack'N Save. Especially Albertson's.

That_Guy_Arlo · October 9, 2014

so the poor idiot student complaining about driving to Wal-Mart,

Not every student has a car.

Eagle1855 · October 9, 2014

If there was sufficient demand for a grocery store within walking distance to campus, there would already be a new one. That's how capitalism works. Markets adjust to meet demand. However, there isn't, and I see no reason to make a bunch of effort to save a store that for most people related to the University exists entirely as a nostalgic memento.

Take a bus. Take a shuttle. Get a ride.

Beautify the campus. They took down that God-awful Sig Ep Motel and made it a park. Sig Ep ended up with a beautiful house on Greek row, which adds to the overall appearance of the campus.

It all works out for the better. It was fun while it lasted, Sack n Save.

MeanGreenTexan · October 9, 2014

Brookshires y'all.

flyonthewall · October 9, 2014

If there was sufficient demand for a grocery store within walking distance to campus, there would already be a new one. That's how capitalism works. Markets adjust to meet demand. However, there isn't, and I see no reason to make a bunch of effort to save a store that for most people related to the University exists entirely as a nostalgic memento.

Take a bus. Take a shuttle. Get a ride.

Beautify the campus. They took down that God-awful Sig Ep Motel and made it a park. Sig Ep ended up with a beautiful house on Greek row, which adds to the overall appearance of the campus.

It all works out for the better. It was fun while it lasted, Sack n Save.

This 100 times over. I can't believe that property is even still there. Probably because of the uncertainty of the highway no developer has purchased it and recycled. People will find a place to buy their groceries.

Travis · October 9, 2014

Sack n Save wasn't really that cheap. I would go to Target because it was cheaper than Sack N Save.

Green Mean · October 9, 2014

Wouldn't this closing surely present an opportunity for another market of some kind to open very near the campus for students to access? I would think that would be the case

oldguystudent · October 9, 2014

They took down that God-awful Sig Ep Motel and made it a park.

Somebody educate me on this one. There was a fraternity in a motel?

MeanGreenTexan · October 9, 2014

Somebody educate me on this one. There was a fraternity in a motel?

The Greenspace across the street from Clark Hall between avenue C & the Super Pit was once a motel. Then, the SigEps bought it and had the only on-campus fraternity house (to my knowledge) for a long time. It was there when I was at Clark in 2001.

UNT90 · October 9, 2014

If that store made a better attempt to make itself not look like a horrible eyesore, I'd feel some sympathy about this. It's really gross to see on the freeway as an introduction to Denton and UNT.
I do hope that something is done to cater to the people who do shop there, though. Punish the company for clearly not giving a damn about their storefront. No reason to punish the customers and employees.

Aldi's is chomping at the bit, I'm sure.

oldguystudent · October 9, 2014

Aldi's is chomping at the bit, I'm sure.

Aldi's would actually be a great ad for campus. Shitty beer selection though. Only three kinds and never refrigerated. I'm gonna guess at their prices, the students wouldn't care.

oldguystudent · October 9, 2014

The Greenspace across the street from Clark Hall between avenue C & the Super Pit was once a motel. Then, the SigEps bought it and had the only on-campus fraternity house (to my knowledge) for a long time. It was there when I was at Clark in 2001.

So greek row is a relatively new thing then, huh? Interesting.

JRock · October 9, 2014

Somebody educate me on this one. There was a fraternity in a motel?

Some GREAT memories in that "Motel" looking house. -J

SilverEagle · October 9, 2014

The Greenspace across the street from Clark Hall between avenue C & the Super Pit was once a motel. Then, the SigEps bought it and had the only on-campus fraternity house (to my knowledge) for a long time. It was there when I was at Clark in 2001.

So that really was a motel when it was originally built? I always said it looked like one. My best friend at that time was in a band that was hired by the SigEps to play for their rush event. They had a large beverage can cooler/dispenser in their rec room which they filled with Old Milwakee. They bought the beer for 88c a six pack in Lake Dallas and sold it for 50 cents a can out of their can dispenser. They made a lot of money that night.

oldguystudent · October 9, 2014

They bought the beer for 88c a six pack in Lake Dallas

I just shed an economic tear. 88 cents? What is that, very early 70s(ish)?

SilverEagle · October 9, 2014

Aldi's would actually be a great ad for campus. Shitty beer selection though. Only three kinds and never refrigerated. I'm gonna guess at their prices, the students wouldn't care.

$5.99 per six pack for their Monterry beer. Pretty good beer