You’re down to the last few bucks in your account. The current economy is

anything but stellar. You’re sick of the dining halls or just don’t want to cook, but as a college student, you don’t have a lot of extra money lying around to eat out. Many college students are broke at some point, but you don’t have to let the lack of money stop you. Take a look at this list of awesome deals around Omaha and a few little tricks that will help you save some cash on food.

1. Campus Directory

Do you remember seeing those student/faculty directories lying around campus? Besides phone numbers and valuable information, these directories also have advertisements for local businesses. Often times, the advertisements for restaurants offer great discounts and coupons for Creighton students and faculty.

2. Scooters specials of the day

Scooters offers daily specials, but you have to know what they are in order to take advantage of them. They do change monthly, but current specials include:

Mon: Manager’s choice

Tue: Double points

Wed: Free extra shot

Thu: Double points

Fri: Half off a pastry with any drink purchase

Sat: 10 percent off for all senior citizens

Sun: 10 percent off for all teachers

3. Crane Coffee

Just for students with a valid ID, Crane Coffee offers $1 off any drink after 3 p.m. every day. With a laid back atmosphere and friendly baristas, this is the perfect place for a study date.

Omaha locations with free wireless Internet:

119th & Pacific Street

Center and 84th Street

78th & Cass Street

4. Omaha Originals Dining Club Card

If you eat out a lot, this is what you need! For only $30, this card allows you to buy one entrée and get another free at 49 restaurants all over town. This deal includes many top notch restaurants such as Blue, Roja and Vivace.

Purchase yours at: http://www.diningclubsite.com and check out the list of all 49 participating restaurants.

5. Jazz Kitchen’s 20 percent Student Discount

That’s right! All day, every day, Creighton students receive a 20 percent student discount at Jazz Kitchens with a valid Creighton ID. Located at 1421 Farnam St., this Louisiana style restaurant features live music Wed. to Sat. nights and happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri.

6. Use the “condiments”

Order a latte. Then add some honey and cinnamon to make it a tasty treat. No need to order an iced latte, mocha, white mocha or caramel macchiato. Instead, ask for an iced coffee with your preferred flavoring and room for cream. Then, add your own milk or cream. When your drink is cold, it doesn’t matter if the milk was steamed since it will cool off with ice anyway.

7. CSU student savings union

Thanks to a partnership with the Students Savings Club, Creighton’s very own Creighton Students Union has put together a list of discounts at local restaurants for students with a valid ID. There’s no reason not to take advantage of these deals.