Apicella kept the kiosk running for as long as he did because of the on-campus exposure and alumni service to the college, but said that it was never a very lucrative venture. The kiosk was progressively receiving less and less business and Apicella felt that it was finally time to end the service. Despite the fact that it will be unavailable in Edwards Hall, the popular Java Junction Brand coffee will continue to be sold in both Aerie and Jitterbugs Cafes, and Java Junction itself will continue to accept Easy Money at the Main Street cafe. Apicella denied the closing of the kiosk was a product of a dwindling relationship between the college and Java Junction. Java Junction will continue to roast beans for the campus and wishes to supply other businesses and cafes as well.
People understand that business is business.
Business has increased for the Jitterbugs Cafe since the close of the kiosk, said Kathy Kretschmer, an employee at Jitterbugs. The cafe has seen an increase in business since last semester and is seemingly reaping the benefits of the kiosk closing. There are times I get a line backed up here for what seems like forever. Especially this semester. Student reaction to the closing of the kiosk in Edwards seems to be one of indifference.