By: Delaney Crawford\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood College started off the 2021 spring semester with the opening of the newly renovated library and much anticipated self-serve caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Library Caf\u00e9 is a self-checkout location, so the honor system will be put to the test when it comes to students purchasing food. Payment options include Blazer Bucks or credit cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are barcodes on each item that will scan and make it very easy to checkout and pay. Director of Dining Services John Bragel said that he is optimistic that \u201cthe students will respect the fantastic brand-new space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are not as optimistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hope that other students realize all the work that was put into this and don\u2019t steal, but I fear that some may take advantage of the self-checkout,\u201d junior Eleana Zill said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there are cameras set up in the space that will be checked daily, it is not yet decided what will happen if someone is caught stealing from the Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Caf\u00e9 will be open whenever the library is and will feature a variety of options. There are candy bars, small and large bags of chips, gum, beverages, cookies, coffee, grab and go salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students will also be able to request certain food options and there will be product movement reports to see what is popular and what isn\u2019t. \u201cWe\u2019ll be sure to keep the high movers and rotate other options for items that don\u2019t seem to be popular,\u201d Bragel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, there has been positive feedback on the Caf\u00e9 and students seem to be enjoying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s a great alternative option for our students to grab a snack while studying in the library and I hope that a lot of our students take advantage of this new option,\u201d Admissions Counselor Kyle Bulgarelli said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feedback on the new caf\u00e9 is welcome and can be sent to bragel-john@aramark.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"