The University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� community started the semester with a new look to an old favorite and a sweet taste thanks to a partnership with the popular King’s Hawaiian breads. teamed up with King’s Hawaiian to open the new King’s Hawaiian Grill inside the Campus Center Food Court.

The grill has featured burgers and sandwiches for years. Now, they will be served on King’s Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Hamburger Buns with fresh local produce. Each week, the menu will highlight a rotating specialty sandwich, created in collaboration between King’s Hawaiian and Sodexo chefs.

“University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of its community,” said Mark Taira, CEO at King’s Hawaiian. “The King’s Hawaiian Grill is our way of connecting with students, sharing great food and creating moments that feel like home.”

King’s Hawaiian Grill will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campus Center Food Court.

In an effort to reduce waste from single-use containers, the University of �鶹��ý at Mānoa’s dining halls—Gateway Café and Hale Aloha Café—are introducing a sustainable Reusable Take-Out Container Program, with Sodexo �鶹��ý. For an annual fee of $5, students can purchase a durable, microwavable three-compartment container at one of the dining halls.

Students can buy these reusable containers using meal points, dining dollars, cash or card at the dining halls. Currently, more than 1,400 boxes have already been purchased. Given that single-use containers cost 50 cents each time, the reusable option is a more cost-effective solution for students who frequently opt for take-out.

“Anyone who plans on doing any kind of take out more than once should go for the green one [reusable container]”, said Amelie Kitakis, an exploratory student living in student housing.

Once purchased, students are able to fill their reusable containers with as much food as they want, as long as the attached lid can be securely closed. The program operates on a swap system so they do not have to always wash the container themselves. When a student returns for another take-out meal, they will return their used container and receive a clean container in exchange. If students opt to dine-in, they can exchange their used container for a clean one for future take-out, or receive a token that can be redeemed for a cleaner container on their next take-out visit.

“These containers are so much more practical than the disposable ones. The students love that there’s three compartments so their food doesn’t touch, said Sodexo �Ჹ�ɲ���ʻ��’s Marketing Specialist Marcie Moribe, “Students can pop it in the microwave and our dining halls will clean it for them.”

“Overall our students have really understood the rationale behind it, looking at sustainability, being environmentally conscious,” said Kenny Lopez, associate director of residence life. “I think our students have really appreciated this model and have embraced it and have been taking advantage of it.”

If students lose a container, they will have to pay another $5 to replace it. Cutlery and cups are available upon request.

—By McKenzie Kurosu

In an exciting development for coffee enthusiasts on the University of �鶹��ý at ����ԴDz� campus, a second Starbucks location opened its doors inside . The grand opening and Hawaiian blessing was held on January 31. This new addition follows the success of the first Starbucks on campus, which opened at UH ����ԴDz�’s Campus Center in July 2012.

Featuring the latest Starbucks interior design, equipment and technology upgrades, the new location was made possible through , a partnership between UH �Ѳ��ԴDz�’s and Sodexo.

Operating hours:
7 a.m–9 p.m. Mon. to Fri.;
9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends

The Starbucks at Gateway Café is open seven days a week and offers the full Starbucks food and beverage menu including the newly installed Nitro Cold Brew machine.

“I’ve been waiting for the opening of Starbucks at Gateway and I’m so excited that day is finally here,” said Noah Sasaki, a sophomore student resident at Gateway House. “It’ll be super convenient for me to just come downstairs to get my coffee fix!”

“We’re excited to have a Starbucks location closer to residence halls that will cater to our student residents and wider campus community,” said UH ����ԴDz� Dean of Students Theresa Crichfield. “Given Starbucks’ track record as a campus favorite, we firmly believe that by providing such a popular gathering spot for our campus community, this initiative will play a part in our ongoing efforts to reimage and enrich the overall experience in this area.”

Upgraded rewards system

Both Gateway Café and Campus Center Starbucks stores are now mobile ordering locations available on the Starbucks app. Additional recent upgrades to the point of sale systems also let customers on campus earn and redeem Starbucks Rewards for the first time.

In-store payment options include Meal Plan Points and Dining Dollars, cash, credit/debit cards and Starbucks Gift Cards. Customers on meal plans who would like to pay with Meal Swipe Equivalency must place a mobile order through the GRUBHUB App.

“We saw a need within the community for a second location, and we’re so excited to open up right in the heart of student housing!” said Donna Ojiri, general manager of Sodexo Campus Services. “This location has been long in the making, and we hope that Starbucks lovers on this side of campus will frequent our new café.”

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