Northwood is opening its very own cafe this semester, The Charger Bean Express.
“We are partnering with Ms.Adloo [Northwood’s Media Specialist] to basically turn the library into a miniature version of a Barnes and Noble,” said Foods and Nutrition teacher Xavier Patterson (Chef X), who is the coordinator of The Charger Bean Express.
The cafe will operate out of the Media Center before and after school for both students and faculty and then out of room 504 during the day exclusively for school staff. The cafe, which will sell coffees, teas, pastries and parfaits, will be countered and catered by Chef X’s Foods II students. Instead of purchasing The Charger Bean Express’ confections with cash or credit, a punch card system will be used. You can buy a punch card from Ms. Esposito for either 10 or 20 dollars which will get a corresponding five or 10-item punch card. Everything on the menu is priced at $2.00– or one card punch — making it a much cheaper alternative to the morning drinks and breakfasts many students pick up from local fast-food restaurants before school.
A place to get coffee, a staple beverage of overworked students, in the media center–a place that many already consider a safe space to relax and do work–is an interesting proposal for Northwood scholars.
“I’m very excited because it’s something to do during the day, somewhere to spend that extra time before first period,” said senior Aiden Vigus.
And some students are just plain excited.
“Dude, that’s sick,” said senior Noah Vick.
The cafe hopes to begin operation by the end of September.
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