STORE DISCRIMINATES AGAINST BETHUNE COOKMAN COEDS

Students at Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Fla. are offended by a sign at a nearby Citgo Gas station/convenience store that reads "Only 1 BCU Student Allowed At Once."


The effort is an attempt by the owner to prevent shoplifting, however, students from other colleges in the area are apparently exempt.


"Every student from Bethune Cookman University does not steal," one frustrated student told local NBC news affiliate WESH.


BCU senior Superior Jones added: "It's very ignorant of him to single us out. There are other universities and colleges in Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune Cookman University is not the only college in this town."


The Citgo is just a stone's throw from Bethune Cookman and it is convenient and popular with students, according to WESH. A university coach said the students are probably the store's biggest patrons.

"The sign never said that the kids can't come in. I said one at a time, that's it," said the store operator, who did not want to be identified.

Several students have contacted the NAACP seeking help to possibly boycott the store. An NAACP spokesman said they are investigating why BCU students are being singled out. BCU Security said the store has complained about thefts, but has never offered any proof that the problem is Bethune Cookman students.