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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Blackstone Cafe delivery service cancelled due to lack of profit

Photo depicts a Blackstone Cafe Worker cooking on the hotplate.
Campus dining sees drop in revenue during first year of profit-split between Bon Appétit and Biola.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2018

Last fall, two students came to Bon Appétit with an idea for a service that would let customers request food to be delivered anywhere on campus. Their idea came to fruition in January, with Tapingo users able to order from Eagles’ Nest and Blackstone Cafe by pressing the newly active delivery tab. Just...

On-campus delivery now available for campus dining

The Tapingo app now has an active delivery tab allowing students to have food delivered from Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf.
It started with two students seeking to increase Blackstone Café’s sales.
Megan Josep, Design Editor • February 5, 2018

In an effort to increase mid-semester sales, Bon Appétit introduced a delivery system on campus for Blackstone Cafe, Eagles’ Nest and the Caf Pizzeria on Jan. 17. BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS Tapingo has provided students with the convenience of picking up food quickly. However, the app’s technological...

Students serve and study

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Workers share their job experiences at eateries on campus.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) • October 10, 2017
Workers share their job experiences at eateries on campus.

Secular music cut from coffee shops

Junior communication sciences and disorders major Michalyn Slagle listens to her own music in Commons. | Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Biola reinforces Christian music policy at cafés with a subscription to Pandora.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer • October 13, 2015
Biola reinforces Christian music policy at cafés with a subscription to Pandora.

Blackstone Cafe lacks interest

Johnathan Burkhardt/THE CHIMES
Since its opening, the cafe’s revenue is short due to its distant location and limited menu.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer • September 16, 2015
Since it’s opening, the cafe’s revenue is short due to its distant location and limited menu.