Two UI students sitting at a table in a coffee shop doing homework on their laptops.
The coffee bean breakdown
An opinion analysis of where coffee and community collide

For Vidi Kaufman, being a barista at Red Star isn’t just a job — it’s a passion. “I drafted out so many applications and resumés before I ever got a […]

Coffee Camaraderie

Working as a coffee shop barista is a combination of short, intense customer rushes followed by longer quiet spells. For some employees, the whole process just increases the appeal.