Monday, October 13, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 3
Java junkies get their fixes from local coffee houses
By Ann Premer
apremer@kansan
Kansan Staff Writer
Seeking soft instrumental music, caffeine and nicotine,
students frequent local coffee shops to study.
"I think each shop has its own customers," said Lori Gershon, Overland Park senior and employee of Java Dive, 10 E. Ninth St. "They all cater to their own clientele."
Some provide a smoke-free atmosphere, and others offer a smoking refuge. Some are to socialize, others are to study.
But all serve coffee.
Most employees said mochas and lattes were their favorite drinks. A latte is two-thirds milk and one-third espresso, and a mocha is a mixture of milk, espresso and powdered chocolate.
Mark estimated 100 students studied at the 24-hour shop during each eight-hour shift.
"We've got regulars who come and study here every night for three to four hours," Mark said. "Some come here really late at night and then go to their morning classes."
Heidi Gorsian, Cleveland, Ohio senior, studies at Sebastian's Coffee House yesterday. Photo by Geoff Kriekar/KANSAN
Manda Norris, employee of Milton's, 920 Massachusetts St., said the shop was busy with students after lunch and dinner rushes.
Heather Lusk, Andale senior, said she normally didn't study at coffee houses.
"It's too smoky and too loud in the coffee shops around here," Lusk said. "It makes studying hard when you can't breathe."
The Java Dive provides a smoke-free atmosphere.
Kate Evlisler, employee of Mutha's Kitchen, 620 W.12th St., said most customers were University students.
"We have a younger clientele," Evilizer said. "It's close to the dorms, and it's on most people's wavet to class."
By Mary Corcoran
mcorcoran@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Bv Mary Corcoran
Fire alarms trigger concern
Every child learns in kindergarten that when a fire alarm sounds, the class should form a single file line and calmly walk outside.
And in each class, one student makes the connection between fire alarms and a break from school. This student grows up pulling fire alarms — and apparently enrolls at the University.
University police said false alarms are common.
KU police Sgt. Chris Keary said many alarms were new and complicated but sometimes go off because of dust, insects or power surges.
But when a student sees fire trucks outside of a residence hall, chances are a prankster has pulled an alarm.
In 1966, the University had six false fire alarms, four of which were from residence halls. But since January, there have been 15 false alarms from residence halls.
Eight of the alarms have been at Oliver Hall—four last week.
Each residence hall was equipped with a system to show where the alarm originated.
"The building's fire alarm would say something like "Fifth-floor fire alarm pulled,"" Keary said. "It can also distinguisht between pull stations and smoke alarms."
Falsely triggering an alarm is a misdemeanor but has other repercussions.
For instance, false alarms take police officers off patrol because they must respond. False alarms also tie up emergency equipment.
When an alarm goes off at a residence hall, the residents and staff must evacuate the building.
Jim Sloan, Lawrence Fire Department battalion chief, agreed that false alarms caused problems for fire stations.
"If there is a fire while we are responding to a false alarm, it might cost someone an injury or death," Sloan said.
Sioan said the department's policy was to send a fire engine and ladder truck to every residence hall alarm. If the alarm call is followed by a fire
Who's crying wolf?
Where there's smoke...
Number of false alarms since
January 1997:
■ Oliver Hall: 8
■ McColum Hall: 5
■ Ellsworth Hall: 2
■ Pearson Scholarship Hall: 1
Tallest: 1.6
Number of fire alarms in fall
1997:
■ Oliver Hall: 5
■ McColum Hall: 2
■ Ellsworth Hall: 1
Total: 8
or smoke call, it sends two ambulances, another ladder truck and a battalion chief.
Keary said the KU police were working on finding those responsible for Oliver's false alarms.
"We do an investigation, but it's hard to find anyone who sees anything."
Teaching has its rewards.
1997 recipients of the W.T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence. Pictured left to right, Front row: C.R. "Rick" Snyder, Helen Alexander, Dennis Quinn. Second row: Jeffrey Aube, Sally Frost Mason. Third row: K. Barbara Schowen, David Norman Smith, Charlene Muehlenhard, James M. Higdon, Jr. Fourth row: Annette L. Stanton, Akira Yamamoto, Theodore Wilson. Fifth row: Robert H. Goldstein, Roma Lee Taunton, Timothy L. Shaftel, Chris Segrin. Not pictured: Mary A. Carpenter, Daniel R. Hinthorn, M.D., Donn Parson, Peter G. Smith. Location: Budig Hall, The University of Kansas, Lawrence Campus.
Teachers are rewarded in small ways every day, but not often does excellent teaching and advising receive a formal recognition. That's why the Kemper Fellowships were established. For the second year, twenty University of Kansas teachers received the recognition they so richly deserve. Plus, they each received $5,000 to spend as they see fit. No strings attached.
Commerce Bank is proud to recognize the University of Kansas commitment to excellence in teaching. We know that all Kansans rely on our state's universities to instill wisdom insight and good judgement in our future leaders.
We salute the 1997 Kemper Fellows, and all the KU faculty who continue to make significant contributions to Kansas' future.
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