For nearly 100 years Campus Corner, the block area located north of OU’s campus complete with shopping, eating and entertainment has been a fixture for the university.

During the daily lunch rush and late weekend evenings, students and locals swarm the area known as “The Corner” to eat at a restaurant, shop for clothes or hangout with their friends.

Although many businesses have come and gone over the century, change is constant.

Two weeks ago, a new sandwich shop opened on Asp Avenue next to Chipotle Mexican Grill. Subway, the new addition, is one of many sandwich shops located within the block radius: Jimmy John’s, Which Wich, Fat Sandwich Company and Pita Pit all offer quick sandwich options.

Despite competition, Subway regional manager Jolene Dickinson said the shop is doing well.

“So far it has been nothing but great,” Dickinson said. “We love the location and the environment that Campus Corner gives us.”

The shop decided to move to Campus Corner after successful business at their South Jenkins Avenue location, which will soon close due to a land purchase by the university, Dickinson said.

Jeff Stewart, vice president of the Campus Corner Merchants Association and O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille owner, said Campus Corner is a desirable place for businesses to come and join.

“We have several landlords that really do a wonderful job of communicating with each other and deciding what businesses they want to invite to be a part of the corner,” Stewart said.

Stewart said Campus Corner has historic presence in the OU community and is a integral part of the entire Norman community.

The layout and unique shopping environment make the area attractive to students and patrons, who call the area their own, he said.

Many students who work at Campus Corner businesses said they enjoy their jobs.

English senior Rama Habjbik works at Cafe Plaid and said she enjoys it’s close proximity to campus.

“I have lived here for five years now and you can definitely see the change happening,” said Habjbik, who has worked at Cafe Plaid for a month. “Things come and go but I ultimately think [change is] for the better.