"Starbucks loses profit over boycott."--Ava Ford, 7th grade
Una Medow, an OSA Vocal Pathway student has always stayed away from Starbucks due to unfair pay for workers. The war between Israel and Gaza instead further pushed her to stay away from Starbucks.
“My family is Israeli and they're being forced to go to the front lines by the government and being persuaded to think that the genocide of Gaza is the right thing to do,” said Medow. Medow decided to go to Pete’s Coffee and locally owned cafes as an alternative. Lots of close friends and family had sadly passed away in fighting.
Estimates suggest over 28,000 Palestinian lives have been lost. Many human rights activists have pleaded for people to boycott. Starbucks has lost approximately $11 billion in sales since the boycott began in October.
Heleyena la-Floris, an OSA student in Vocal Mucis thinks very strongly about the boycott. “The least I could do for Gaza is stop going to Starbucks,” she said, explaining that “going to Starbucks has never been something I do on a daily basis. so stopping wasn’t very hard. Instead, I have been going to Jamba Juice.”
Dylan Yochas, an OSA student is Vocal Music said, “I used to go to Starbucks 3-4 times a week but after reading what they [Starbucks] have been doing I have cut down on that a lot. I feel for all the families suffering and fighting for their lives.”
Gabbi Luevano, an OSA fashion student, used to be a regular buyer at Starbucks, but since the conflict started in Gaza, she has significantly cut back on her visits there. Instead, she often opts for Dutch Bros, though she occasionally still goes to Starbucks if she happens to be nearby.
Palestine has been repeatedly bombed and many innocent citizens have passed away. To stop supporting a brand that is aiding Israel, you could skip your $6 drink. You can cut back a little on buying your morning coffee from Starbucks, instead try other places like cafes near you, Pete’s Coffee and Jamba Juice.
“My family is Israeli and they're being forced to go to the front lines by the government and being persuaded to think that the genocide of Gaza is the right thing to do,” said Medow. Medow decided to go to Pete’s Coffee and locally owned cafes as an alternative. Lots of close friends and family had sadly passed away in fighting.
Estimates suggest over 28,000 Palestinian lives have been lost. Many human rights activists have pleaded for people to boycott. Starbucks has lost approximately $11 billion in sales since the boycott began in October.
Heleyena la-Floris, an OSA student in Vocal Mucis thinks very strongly about the boycott. “The least I could do for Gaza is stop going to Starbucks,” she said, explaining that “going to Starbucks has never been something I do on a daily basis. so stopping wasn’t very hard. Instead, I have been going to Jamba Juice.”
Dylan Yochas, an OSA student is Vocal Music said, “I used to go to Starbucks 3-4 times a week but after reading what they [Starbucks] have been doing I have cut down on that a lot. I feel for all the families suffering and fighting for their lives.”
Gabbi Luevano, an OSA fashion student, used to be a regular buyer at Starbucks, but since the conflict started in Gaza, she has significantly cut back on her visits there. Instead, she often opts for Dutch Bros, though she occasionally still goes to Starbucks if she happens to be nearby.
Palestine has been repeatedly bombed and many innocent citizens have passed away. To stop supporting a brand that is aiding Israel, you could skip your $6 drink. You can cut back a little on buying your morning coffee from Starbucks, instead try other places like cafes near you, Pete’s Coffee and Jamba Juice.
