LAWRENCE IOURNAL-WORLD
STUDENT LIFE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17. 1996 7D
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Collegians go crazy over coffee
- Coffee is essential for those all night study sessions, students say.
BY STACI MILLER
BY STACI MILLER
SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL-WORLD
RICHARD GWTN/JOURNAL-WORLD PHOTO
Kansas University students and Lawrence residents Katie Angermeir, left, and Charity Curti sit back and enjoy an afternoon cup of coffee at the Java Break, 17 E. Seventh. The coffee shop is one of several in Lawrence that are gaining popularity among students.
To Andrea Gisi, coffee is just as important for college as paper and books. She finds studying much easier if she has a cup of coffee on her desk.
Gisi is not alone. Many students on college campuses have joined the coffee-drinking population.
"I drink it for the caffeine to keep me awake to study," the Topeka sophomore said. "It also makes a good study break."
Coffee shops have recently become very popular, and more have popped up in Lawrence. Coffee is no longer simply a breakfast drink. Some of the coffee shops in Lawrence have steady streams of customers from morning until night.
"The only time it is slow is from 3 to 7 a.m." Murphy said.
Molly Murphy, who works at The Java Break, 17 E. Seventh, said that the shop — open 24 hours a day — is busy most of the time.
Murphy said that many college students study at the tables in the coffee shop and bookstore, which usually turns into a study room.
Because of the growing number of coffee shops in Lawrence competition is great.
The Terra Nova Bookstore and Cafe, 920 Mass., has a coffee shop in the store and offers tables for studying and reading newspapers. Customers are free to browse while drinking their coffee.
"We compete as best as we can with the other stores in Lawrence," said Brad Hebel, part owner.
Some students who don't even like the taste of coffee go to the coffee shops. To them it is a place to socialize.
"Drinking coffee is a social
thing," said Lisa Van Campen, Turon sophomore. "You have to learn to like it to survive in the social world, because someone is always asking if you would like some coffee."
One of Van Campen's favorite coffee shops in Lawrence is La Prima Tazza, 638 Mass.
"I don't like coffee because it is bitter, but I like cappuccino because it is sweet and creamy. It also a necessity for finals."
Carrie Henderson, Shawnee sophomore, makes regular trips to Kwik Shop for her cappuccino.
Coffee comes in a variety of flavors. The menus in coffee shops are lengthy to give customers a good selection.
"Our most popular coffee right now is the cafe miel and the double cappuccino," said Hebel of Terra Nova.
Healthy habits falter in college
soothe their emotions.
When stress is involved, students tend to eat foods high in carbohydrates, such as puddings, cookies and cakes.
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Chapman said, "A rule of thumb when you drink is to have a non-caloric beverage after a caloric drink. This hydrates your body, cuts the calories in half and you become less hungry because
Watkins Health Center employees recommend dealing with problems head-on. Reward or console yourself with something besides food.
"I love to go to the bars and drink with my friends," Carrie Shaw, Wichita freshman. "We're always hungry afterwards, so we might swing by Pyramid (Pizza) or Taco Bell and get something to eat."
enhances your appetite in moderate amounts. Freshmen may eat a regular dinner, go to a bar and drink, and then order a pizza when they get home. In one night, they have consumed the calories from two meals and the beers they drank.
But there is something freshmen can do to avoid weight gain — stay active. Start a workout program and increase exercise. Activities such as intramural sports, aerobics, jogging or walking can increase health and decrease weight.
Many students handle the stress they feel from college in different ways. Some students underdress, yet many overeat to
A stressful environment may induce binge eating. Students may snack consistently while studying, or indulge in late-night munching. Late-night snacking is the worst for you. High caloric food should be avoided at night. Instead nutritionists suggest fruit, pretzels or low-fat yogurt.
Students should always eat three meals a day. Skipping meals may seem beneficial, but it lowers the body's metabolism, and binging may occur.
Many students handle the stress they feel from college in different ways. Some students undereat, yet many overeat to soothe their emotions.
you cut your consumption of alcohol in balf."
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