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The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Starbucks logo is displayed above their cafe in London, Britain, August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Review: Starbucks fall menu

By Samantha Rangel, Staff Reporter Oct 8, 2025

Fall is upon us, ladies and gentlemen. That means Starbucks has pulled out its fall menu. After trying the lineup, here are the best items. Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte The pecan latte has a nutty...

Starbucks recently implemented a feature to tip baristas when a customer decides to pay with card. (Courtesy of Cary Edmondson)

Baristas busy at work in the Henry Madden Library's Starbucks. Ricky Serrano, the dining services manager at the shop, said its busiest time is 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m.

Tipping is becoming more awkward than ever

By Cynthia Carranza, Contributor May 12, 2023

If you pay cash, they won’t ask. Feeling pressured into leaving a tip while buying coffee using a card seems to be the new “norm” in Fresno thanks to the digital screen. Touch screens and payments...

How to become your barista's BFF

How to become your barista’s BFF

By Amber Carpenter Sep 11, 2016

I know what you’re all thinking: “I am the ideal Starbucks customer. There’s no way my barista passive aggressively hates me!” And to some extent, you could very well be right. You could be...

Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (Staton Rabin/Zuma Press/TNS)

A capitalist Christmas story

By Megan Bronson Oct 1, 2015

Walking the aisles of Wal-Mart this week, I was irritated. I wasn’t irritated because of the screaming children and the slightly antiseptic meat smell. I’m immune to all of that by now. I was irritated...

The year in review

The year in review

By Troy Pope Dec 9, 2014

A selection of ‘important’ issues Fresno State should be addressing As I conclude my first year at Fresno State, I’ve had both positive and negative experiences. While the positives have outweighed...

Too many students, not enough coffee

Too many students, not enough coffee

By Troy Pope Oct 16, 2014

Coffee — the essence of life. It is your best friend in the morning; it always helps you start your day. After sunset, if you still aren’t close to finishing what you’re working on, coffee will be...

Brew Review: Stouts are in season

By Troy Pope Oct 16, 2014

As the temperature begins to fall, it brings relief to those in Fresno who suffer heat 6 to 9 months out of the year. Perhaps you’ll choose to go camping with your friends or just have a bonfire somewhere...

Students work long holiday hours

By Esra Hashem Nov 24, 2013

Fresno State students said they are busier than ever this Thanksgiving weekend working early Black Friday shifts instead of spending time with family. “It’s kind of sad,” said sophomore Eeman...

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