By Errol Evans
The
library has always been known as a good place to study and get some work done
in a quiet environment, the E.H. Butler library at SUNY Buffalo State is no
different. Many students utilize the library and all its resources daily.
ArgoTea opened in the SUNY Buffalo State library last Feb. 4. The
project was designed by BHNT architects. Argo Tea is a company that sells
various forms of tea from growers all over the world, using its own special
blends. The teas are made with all - natural ingredients. These teas come from
from cafes all across the United States and even a few place
internationally. Argo also sells fresh baked goods such as muffins,
croissants, and cookies.
“Argo Tea makes a nice place inside the library where students can come and get
some tea or snacks and get right back to work,” said Mitchell Gordon, an
employee of Argo Tea. Gordon helps open up the store every day and
serves and prepares tea and food for customers. He described a normal day at
Argo being very busy, especially in the middle of the day, when most people are
studying and working on homework between classes. Gordon explained how Argo is
the only place besides the vending machines to get food and drink in the
library, and saves the students a trip to the student union.
“I’ve noticed that the library has a lot more people in it just because of
Argo,” said Justin Medley. Medley has been a red shirt for the library for the
last 3 three years. A red shirt is a student security
guard who makes sure things are in order and patrols their assigned area.
Medley has been around through the construction of Argo Tea and said more
students’ study in the library now in the area around the Argo Café.
“I have Argo at least four times a week at the very least,” said Aaron Jones, a
senior, and commuter from Grand Island, who spends a lot of time in the
library when he’s not in class. Jones and most his friends hang out in the Argo
Café because it has a very “homely” feel to it.
“The earl grey tea is my favorite,” Jones said.
Argo Tea is adding a lot of business to the Buffalo State campus.
The $630,000 project is just another stepping-stone in the $350 million
construction plan that will be running through 2018.
A chai latte inside a signature Argo cup
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