We should have a say in our coffee.
We have been a school that proudly promoted Metropolis as a business partner and a neighbor. Metropolis houses hundreds of Loyola students in their café that is steps away from Lakeshore campus. Students are consider Metropolis as a member of the Loyola community. "The relationship of love is mutual, between coffee provider and the caffeine craving students. So it was insulting for our dinning provider, Aramark, to report that “The recognition of the very popular Starbuck's name will be very exciting for the students”. Clearly Aramark didn’t speak to a Loyola student before making such a devastating decision.
Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 18,887 stores in 55 countries, including over 12,500 in the United States.
Metropolis has one café located 1039 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60660
Who do you think cares about our business more?
The Metropolis Coffee Philiosphy “A coffee house should be a neighborhood center. It should be equally a place to relax as a place to plan a revolution. Each bean and tea leaf is sourced with two groups of people in mind: the people that taste them, and the farmers that grow them…Our coffee aesthetic is rooted in the belief that great coffee comes from a line of respect beginning with the farmers and their respect for their land. We, in turn, respect the farmers by paying fair prices for their harvest, and respect our customers by taking great care in the roasting and brewing our coffees, and in blending our teas. Respect is at the core of our coffee philosophy, and taste is paramount.”
Loyola has made efforts to not “brand” our campus and supporting Starbucks is seen as a huge step in the opposite direction. The Loyola Mission We are Chicago's Jesuit Catholic University-- A diverse community seeking God in all things And working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice and faith.
Let’s hold our university accountable and demand to bring Metropolis Coffee back to our cups!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 2, 2012
January 29, 2012
Aramark thinks they can ignore us but this momentum proves they are dead wrong. It is time they realize we are not just nameless consumers who will settle for their corporate convenience.
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2012
6 Comments
Starbucks is everywhere, I can get that on any corner. Metropolis is actually part of our campus culture. Don't take it away from us.
TOTAL GARBAGE. Starbucks is just overpriced water. We want local coffee!
the coffee at metropolis is actually good, unlike the burnt bean water starbucks serves. please keep it local.
i miss the smell of metropolis in the morning. why change something that isnt broken?? so annoyed.
Aramark clearly has no idea what they are doing. Metropolis is literally the only thing getting me through finals week. Bring it back!
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We should have a say in our coffee.
We have been a school that proudly promoted Metropolis as a business partner and a neighbor. Metropolis houses hundreds of Loyola students in their café that is steps away from Lakeshore campus. Students are consider Metropolis as a member of the Loyola community. "The relationship of love is mutual, between coffee provider and the caffeine craving students. So it was insulting for our dinning provider, Aramark, to report that “The recognition of the very popular Starbuck's name will be very exciting for the students”. Clearly Aramark didn’t speak to a Loyola student before making such a devastating decision.
Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 18,887 stores in 55 countries, including over 12,500 in the United States.
Metropolis has one café located 1039 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60660
Who do you think cares about our business more?
The Metropolis Coffee Philiosphy “A coffee house should be a neighborhood center. It should be equally a place to relax as a place to plan a revolution. Each bean and tea leaf is sourced with two groups of people in mind: the people that taste them, and the farmers that grow them…Our coffee aesthetic is rooted in the belief that great coffee comes from a line of respect beginning with the farmers and their respect for their land. We, in turn, respect the farmers by paying fair prices for their harvest, and respect our customers by taking great care in the roasting and brewing our coffees, and in blending our teas. Respect is at the core of our coffee philosophy, and taste is paramount.”
Loyola has made efforts to not “brand” our campus and supporting Starbucks is seen as a huge step in the opposite direction. The Loyola Mission We are Chicago's Jesuit Catholic University-- A diverse community seeking God in all things And working to expand knowledge in the service of humanity through learning, justice and faith.
Let’s hold our university accountable and demand to bring Metropolis Coffee back to our cups!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 2, 2012
January 29, 2012
Aramark thinks they can ignore us but this momentum proves they are dead wrong. It is time they realize we are not just nameless consumers who will settle for their corporate convenience.
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2012
6 Comments
Support local business instead of a massive corporation. This is a university, not an airport terminal.
Starbucks is everywhere, I can get that on any corner. Metropolis is actually part of our campus culture. Don't take it away from us.
TOTAL GARBAGE. Starbucks is just overpriced water. We want local coffee!
the coffee at metropolis is actually good, unlike the burnt bean water starbucks serves. please keep it local.
i miss the smell of metropolis in the morning. why change something that isnt broken?? so annoyed.
Aramark clearly has no idea what they are doing. Metropolis is literally the only thing getting me through finals week. Bring it back!
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