CAPS To Offer Blue Baker Coupons in Place of Therapy, Restrictions Apply
This Thursday, Counseling and Psychological Services will begin their “Bakin’ Up Something Good™” campaign, replacing all future therapy appointments with coupons for half-off a single-topping pizza from Blue Baker (Dominik Drive location only). This initiative, unprecedented at Texas A&M University, aims to help students struggling with anxiety and depression while addressing concerns that mental health has not been a priority for university administration.
“We attempted, time and again, to tell these guys they should just try getting over it and that they probably don’t have it that bad. For some reason, we were getting the feeling that it just wasn’t doing the trick,” said a Division of Student Affairs spokesperson. “We knew it was time to roll out something new.”
When asked about the collaboration, representatives from Blue Baker appeared equally excited to improve campus well-being. “I know personally that when I’m feeling a little bummed out, nothing cheers me up as quickly as an Indigo sandwich. Imagine getting that for half off! I mean, come on. That’s a great deal,” said Blue Baker marketing director Frank Yingling. “And I can do you one better: if you head on down to participating Blue Baker locations on a Monday or Wednesday, all Level 2 Rewards members are eligible to receive a free sandwich with their qualifying order of $9.99 or more.”
Despite the high demand for psychological services, these coupons are largely being reserved for students who rate their struggles with depression above a seven out of 10 Those with more substantial mental health struggles may eventually be entitled to a voucher for a butterscotch cookie.
— Downtown Cryin’
After the crowds of first Friday have settled down for the night, the sobs of Downtown Cryin’ can be heard from blocks away. Legend has it he was told he could take a bus to the game from Downtown Bryan, but it never came. And he haunts those streets to this day.