Volume 124 Issue 48
kansan.com
Friday, October 28, 2011
EDU LOCKS NOTE
At 16, when I started working part-time at Starbucks, I hated coffee. I remember writing in my "coffee passport" (an obligatory part of training in which I sampled every Starbucks brew) that every blend tasted like rubberbands.
The allure of all-you-can-drink doublechocolate chip frappuccinos screamed "dream job" to my 16-year-old self and convinced me to sign up for a coffee shop job.
I took advantage of free beverages while I worked, sticking to teas, the wannabe milk shakes and whatever other non-coffee drinks sounded good.
When customers asked for whole bean recommendations, I always pushed the Yukon blend because I liked the bear on the package. I just made up some sort of "it's bold and rich" description and added a "it pairs well with just about anything" at the end.
Anytime someone would order a black coffee, I automatically dubbed them a badass.
I don't remember that first moment when I willingly consumed espresso, but I know it involved a lot of sugar, syrup and milk.
I never looked back.
Fast forward six years and now I drink coffee on a daily basis — sometimes twice a day — even black (it doesn't actually make you a badass, but more so, just wonder how much homework and sleep deprivation drove you to prefer coffee black).
Thanks to three years too long as a Starbucks barista, I garnered a caffeine addiction and a severe dislike for the crazies in Leawood. Along with that addiction to coffee has come an unfortunate immunity to the effects of caffeine. I still drink it each day, but whether it really provides me with any kind of health benefit remains in question.
However, Kylie's feature on page eight sheds light on some of the lesser known perks of coffee consumption.
Even if a cup (or three) of joe doesn't give me the same burst of energy it did when I was 16, I'll still drink to its health benefits.
SARAH CHAMP | ASSOCIATE EDITOR
THE STAFF
**EDITOR** // GABRIELLE SCHOCK
**ASSOCIATE EDITOR** // SARAH CHAMP
**DESIGNER** // ALEX MILBOURN, MAX AYALLA
**CONTACT** // BAILEY ATKINSON, CHRISTINE CURTIN, TAYLOR LEWIS
**MANUAL** // CHRIS NEAL, KATIE JAMES
**NOTICE** // AMANDA GAGE, NADIA IMAFIDON, MATT GALLOWAY
**PLAY** // DREW WILLE, JEFF KARR, MAX GREENWOOD
**HEALTH** // BRE ROACH, CHRISTY NUTT, KYLIE NUTT
**CONTRIBUTORS** // MICHELLE MACBAIN, CHANCE CARMichael,
DYLAN DERRYBERRY, JAROD KILGORE, LANDON MCDONALD, MAGGIE
YOUNG, SAVANNIA ABOT
**CREATIVE CONSULTANT** // CAROL HOLSTEAD, LUCY DENYER
CREATIVE CONSULTANT // CAROL HOLSTEAD, LUCY DENYER
Through an executive order, President Obama will move forward with his "Pay as You Earn" proposal that will help reduce monthly student loan payments. By 2014, borrowers will be able cap their payments at 10 percent of their discretionary funds and consolidate their loans, which will reduce interest rates.
DAVID SCOTT
Obama's proposal will allow more than 1.5 million students to take advantage of the cap and six million students the ability to consolidate their loans in 2012.
The White House announced Tuesday that the administration will take steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt.
dmscott@kansan.com
BY THE NUMBERS
Jill Jess, director for news and media at KU University Relations.
"It's unfortunate that financial setbacks can prevent students from pursuing their true dreams," Iler said. "They have to get a job that they know will help them pay back their loans."
Molly Iler, a senior in English from Summit, N.J., is a bit skeptical about the feasibility of the idea. She wonders if the program can keep interest rates down while borrowers pay less. But she holds out hope that the president's proposal will help fellow students.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING
"In a global economy, putting a college education within reach for every American has never been more important," President Obama said at the plan's announcement in Denver. "But it's also never been more expensive."
said capping the monthly payment allows former students in repayment to better manage their finances if they are in low-income
positions. The consolidation of the Direct Loan program and
made by coming on campus an necessarily.
The flu shot also assists with students' education.
SEE LOANS ON PAGE 3
"We are hopefully preventing missing classes," said Ken Sarber, public health educator for the University.
Students have the option of immunization through a shot or nasal mist, which cost $15 and $20, respectively. Jacque Bagwell, a nurse giving vaccines for the clinic, sees the benefit of her work.
"It's important for your health and the health of those around you," bagwell said.
The vaccination via shot consists of three inactive, non-live flu viruses that are expected to be most common this flu season out of the 200 flu strains in circulation. The flu mist consists
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As for Bissell's unexpected flu vaccination, she feels positive about her experience.
"I would highly suggest it. It's a really fast process," said Bissell. "I was in and out within five minutes between my classes."
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CRDSSWORD 4
— Edited by Sarah Champ
CRYPTOQUIPS 4
OPINION 5
SPORTS 10
SUDOKU 4
All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2011 The University Daily Kansan
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