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July 25, 2008 
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Dining Services: Snapper's

About Snapper's

While formerly named the Canteen, committee members thought it would be appropriate to put the name to a vote. The administration planned to call it "The Commons," which would imply a gathering area for students. However, the committee invited student suggestions.

"We assembled the most popular names, and put it to a vote within the committee and Snapper's won."

While the name "Snapper's" means little or nothing to a non-Erskine student, the man behind the name is a legend at Erskine. Often arriving before the morning light, he is in charge of managing both Watkins Student Center and the newly renovated "Snapper's."

"I've worked here since 1974," says Snapper "and I think the renovations are wonderful."

Born Willie Crawford Jr., "Snapper" says the nickname came from a woman who used to mind him as a child. "She's always called me Snapper," says Crawford.

"It's something I never expected, but it's a real honor to have this place named after me."

Snapper's Hours

Monday - Friday

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday

5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Snapper's Menus

  • Snapper's offers a wide variety of food selections.
  • From hamburgers and deli sandwiches to salads and pitas.
  • Also check out Snapper's variety of breakfast sandwiches.
  • Whatever you are craving Snapper's has it.
  • Full menus coming soon.

About Declining Balance

Snapper's uses a Declining Balance (DB) system as well as accepting cash. Declining Balance Dollars work like bank debit cards. Each time you spend DB Dollars, the amount of the purchase is deducted from your balance. Cash registers at either the dining hall, Snapper's, or Java City read a bar code on your ID card for account information each time that you make a purchase. If your account begins to run you can add to it at any time. DB Dollars do carry over from fall to spring semester. DB Dollars may also be used to make purchases from Catering.