New ticketing system makes buying tickets easier for students
The computer can verify student status so students no longer have to go to Mariucci to show their U card, the Daily reports:
Soon University students, staff and event-goers will be able to purchase tickets to athletics and arts events online and in person through one on-campus system, possibly using U Cards instead of traditional tickets.The University unveiled a $300,000 Web-based ticketing system in the Arts Ticket Office in January as an initial test run. The new software will go online for the Duluth campus' fine arts performances in April and debut in the athletics department in June.
Advertising junior V.P. Yang, who works in the Arts Ticket Office, said he has seen a smooth shift to the new system.
"This one is a lot easier to navigate around," he said. "(The transition has) been pretty easy."