UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, August 19. 1992
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Coffee opens college eyes
By Richard Mancinelli Special to the Kansan
Coffee, to go along with all-nighters, may be the most eye-opening aspect of college life.
To some people coffee is a necessary evil. Others call it a taste disgusting. But for those who enjoy that hot, creamy coffee, it is more than just an beverage.
Perkins, 111 W. 23rd St., is open 24 hours and offers a selection of American coffee and freshly baked goods. Many University of Kansas students can be found sipping coffee there, especially in the early morning hours.
Cakes and pies, which cost between $1 165 and $2.50 a slice, are baked daily at 4 a.m. and also are available whole. Some items are 98 percent fat-free, said Mary Thomas, bakery sales manager at Perkins. A fillable cup of regular or decaffeinated coffee is 94 cents, tax included.
Another alternative is the Village Inn, 821 Iowa St. Also open 24 hours, it is another place students relax with a cup of coffee — or two or three. Dessert items, coffee and a variety of customers are common.
"We get a lot of non-traditional type student coffee drinkers," said Terrell Ashton, a hostess at the restaurant and a KU student in the mid-1980s. She used to go to Village Inn for coffee during her college days.
semester, along with coupon specials.
The Glass Onion, 624 W. 12th St., offers inside or outside coffee drinking.
Espresso and capuccino, $1.75 and $1.25 a cup, can be purchased along with desserts such as espresso mocha brownies or banana nut coffee cake.
Those looking for a bit of culture with their coffee can partake of poetry reading and open microphone nights during the fall semester.
Those who prefer a more European taste may try La Prima Tazza, 638 Massachusetts St. It is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Most coffee drinkers think espresso is the sure bet for a quick caffee fix. But Bart Smith, owner of La Prima Tazza, said that is not always the case.
The longer the water passes through the coffee, the more caffeine is extracted. To prepare American coffee, water drips through the grounds about three minutes compared to about 30 seconds for espresso, he said.
The Arabic beans used by Smith are peak-roasted and have less caffeine than the Robusta beans, which are grown at sea-level and used in grocery store coffee.
Peak-roasting means that the beans are roasted for a particular time that maximizes the flavor and aroma of the bean, and custom roasted for La Prima Tazza.
Mixing Espresso and Italian sodas, Bart Smith (behind counter) walks on his customers in his coffeehouse, La Prima Tazza. The store, located at 638 Massachusetts St., offers various types of coffees and a quiet, alternative place to study.
Poets can find niche in Lawrence scene
Community offers many artistic outlets for aspiring writers
By Richard Mancinelli
Special to the Kansan
For extroverted writers, poetry readings may be behaved. The Flamingo Club, 501 N. North St, will have again this year a Poetry Slam from 8 to 11:30 Monday nights. This is an open microphone night for those interested in reading or listening to the poetry of local writers. The first Slam will be Sept. 21. The Flamingo Club is a 21-and-over club.
Poets who would like to share their work, or even just check out local competition, can find a number of ways and places to do that in Lawrence.
The Glass Onion, 624 W.12th St., also will have poetry readings again this fall, but dates have not been announced. The Glass Onion program is similar to The Flamingo's but musicians are expected to perform this year.
On-campus groups such as Poets Alive and Black Poets Society meet to read and critique each other's work as well as that of more famous writers. Both groups can be reached through the Organizations and Activities Center at the Kansas Union.
Poets who want their poetry published can find Lawrence publications that accept literature throughout the year.
Kiosk, an art and literature magazine, is one student-produced option.
Though not wholly devoted to art, Pinch magazine is a satirical magazine that mixes opinion and photos with submitted writings. Wendy Bantam, a main editor, said her goal was for the 13-year-old magazine to be taken more seriously.
"People have a lot to say." Bantam said. "It should be taken seriously and promoted."
A third magazine, Who'sinations, is independently financed and also takes submissions throughout the school year. Entering its second semester, Who'sination is an alternative publication that provides an outlet for people who might not otherwise have a chance to get published.
All three publications can be reached through the Organizations and Activities Center.
The Glass Onion, 624 W. 12th St., is one location in Lawrence that has poetry readings.
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