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Vending machines deserve your respect

By Beth Schumacher | February 5, 2013

Getting kicked, shaken, pushed around, and having money shoved in your nostril (money slot) is probably not something you want to experience every day. This is an average day for Morty, the Founder’s Memorial Library vending machine. “It’s not easy,...

Third year law student Chad Lewis puts money in a Pepsi vending machine at Swen Parson Hall. A portion of the money earned at vending machines go contribute to scholarships.

Vending machine money on campus helps educate others

By Meaghen Harms | March 22, 2011

DeKALB | The money you put into vending machines on campus may help fund another student's education. "Vending commission equals approximately $500,000 per year," said Mitch Kielb, Holmes Student Center director. "$270,000 is allocated to scholarships."...