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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
Entertainment
Thursday
October 1, 1998
Section:
B
Vol. 109 • No. 30
Vol. 109·No.30
Henry T's
Mrs. E's
Satellite television makes Henry T's a popular game-watching and munching venue for many KU students.
SEE PAGE 5B
Students living in residence halls have different reactions to Mrs. E's mealtime selections.
SEE PAGE 4B
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Wait-staff jobs coveted by students
Bv Aaron Fulk
Kansan correspondent
Waiting tables is probably one of the best jobs for a full-time student in Lawrence, if you can find one.
"I have asked and applied at many different restaurants around town and am told that their schedules are full, and they only hire people with experience," said Adrian Gallagher, Denver sophomore.
Some restaurants start accepting applications for wait-staff positions during the summer.
Dos Hombres, 815 New Hampshire St., receives applications as early as May for the following school year, said R. J. Samuels, Dos Hombres manager. Michelle Gregg, manager of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2520 Iowa St., and Linda Edman, manager of Mass. St. Dell, 941 Massachusetts St., said applications started arriving near the end of July, a month before classes began.
Sports Page Brewery, 3512 Clinton
Erin Fischer, Applebee's waitress and Wichita senior, said students worked hard to keep these jobs because of the benefits.
"We only take employees as we need them." Sahle said.
Parkway, usually loses only its graduating employees, which leaves few spots open for new employees, said Bill Sehle. Sports Page Brewery manager
While paychecks may be the drawing point for some, waiting tables offers other advantages. Monica Hein, Sports Page Brewery waitress and Newton freshman, said she enjoyed meeting new people.
"The money is the best part," she said.
"I enjoy working with different people and interacting with the public and my customers," she said.
"The best part of my job is meeting people," she said.
Marice Morgan, Old Chicago waitress and Aruba senior, agreed.
restaurants contend with each other daily for applications and happy
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Gregg said she thought Applebee's employees liked the surroundings and the food.
"We offer supervising and management positions as promotions," she said. "Not a lot of other restaurants do that."
emplovees. said Edman.
"We offer a fun atmosphere and 1/2 price food discounts," she said.
When the applications are received, restaurants consider many qualities when deciding on the prime candidates for these few positions.
Dos Hombres requires an employee to be a KU student. Samuels said.
Edman said availability was the first quality she looked for.
Shelle said he only hired employees with experience.
Although restaurants require different qualities, all look for good people skills.
Kansas football coach Terry Allen, radio announcer Bob Davis, and Bob Newton, producer and engineer at Hawk Talk, answer phone calls about football. Hawk Talk is on Mondays at Applebee's, 2520 Iowa St. Photo by Tara Bradley/KANSAN.
"Personality is the most important part of this job," he said. "You can train a chimpanzee to perform, but can't train a chimpanzee to be friendly."
Applebee's serves up Hawk Talk
By Brandon Stinnett
Kansan correspondent
Dinner is not the only thing served to guests at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on Monday nights. Hawk Talk, a weekly radio sports program, is broadcasted 6-7 p.m. live from the restaurant on Lawrence based 105.9 FM the Lazer.
Members of the KU pep play before and after the show, led by Jayhawks football announcer Bob Davis. Kansas football coach Terry Allen appears on Hawk Talk each week during football season, and basketball coach Roy Williams is on during basketball season to answer questions from callers across the state.
Hawk Talk has been on the air for 15 years. The show was originally broadcast from from the Lazer radio station studio, but moved to Applebee's five years ago, said Bob Newton, station manager for the Lazer.
Davis has been the show's host since the beginning.
"It's an opportunity for people all over the state to talk to Coach Allen and Coach Williams." Davis said.
Lawrence Applebee's general manager Rex Wright said the restaurant usually
HAWK TALK
What: weekly radio sports program led by Kansas football announcer Bob Davis
Where: 105.9 FM KLZR broadcasted from Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2520 Iowa St.
When: 6-7 p.m.
Mondays
this up about thirty minutes before the programs airs each week. Wright said he thought Hawk Talk was a good way for people in Lawrence to voice their opinions about Kansas athletics.
"It gives people the chance to get involved with the University," he said. "A lot of older alumni like to come. It makes them feel more a part of things."
Hostess trainer and Overland Park senior Adrienne Lentow often works during Hawk Talk. Lentow said she liked the show because it gave people a chance to meet Allen and Williams in person.
"I think it's cool," she said. "I like the coaches being here. It gives people the chance to see coaches up close."
Lawrence residents Steve and Susan Archer were at Applebee's during Hawk Talk the Monday following Kansas' loss to Missouri. Steve said he thought broadcasting the show in a public place, such as Applebee's, helped keep the public's interest high.
"I think it's a good way to bring the football team closer to the community," he said.
Susan said she thought Hawk Talk helped people get involved in the Jayhawks' quest to build a football team to compete for the Big 12 championship.
"It makes people feel like they're part of the rebuilding progress," she said.
Allen said he viewed Hawk Talk as a time for people to voice their concerns and observations about Kansas football and basketball programs.
"It's an opportunity for fans to field questions and get replies from the coaches," said Allen. "It's a great time."
Occasionally, former KU football or basketball players will make guest appearances on the show, but for the most part, either Allen or Williams is on every week. Davis said he thought the coaches liked to hear what the public had to say about their teams.
"I think they enjoy the opportunity to get the feedback and reply to fans' questions," he said. "I don't think they even mind a little criticism."