Tag: Starbucks

Starbucks fires pro-union employee

Some Starbucks employees have been trying to become members of a labor union. However, not all locations are having the same success, as some of them are experiencing consequences from corporate employees. Alexis Rizzo, an advocate for unionization, was fired recently. It was cited that she was having attendance and […]

Curtain Call Cafe must live on

Photo courtesy of Jenna Craig. What used to be a lively hub for students is now simply a shortcut that gives students a break from the cold Mahwah winds on their daily hike from the commuter lot.  My favorite building has changed. Due to the closure of the Curtain Call […]

Controversial arrest sparks outrage in Philadelphia

Courtesy of AKS.9955, Wikipedia Starbucks faces backlash after two black men were arrested for standing in the establishment for two minutes. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson arrived at Starbucks for a real estate business meeting at a Philadelphia Starbucks. After arriving Nelson asked to use the restroom and the manager said […]

Starbucks holiday cups are meant to be inclusive

Photo courtesy of Starbucks, Twitter Starbucks has recently begun distributing its holiday cups at stores globally, continuing the tradition of specialized seasonal cups for the past 20 years. Taking great precautions with their design each year, Starbucks aims to create an inclusive product that can spread the holiday spirit for […]