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Finals Guide
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Think outside the box for study spots
Clark Waldon, a senior from Kansas City, studies for a final at Java Break on Mass. Street. Now that finals week has arrived students will start flocking to local cafes to begin their studying.
NIKKI BISHT
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TYLER ROSTF/KANSAN
Finals are just around the corner. Stress levels are most highly high and the one thing on students' minds is studying to do well. But studying does not have to take place at the library. After all, finals week at the University's most popular libraries-Anschutz and Watson - will be cramped, filled with tension, and unexciting.
To change up your study spots this final season, try some different locations off campus. Lawrence has a variety of places that offer Wi-Fi, coffee, special drinks, food, and different environment to mix it up rather than being inside a library. Here are a few places you can visit during final week.
Alchemy Coffee, a new local business located on the corner of 19th and Massachusetts Streets. Benjamin Farmer, owner of Alchemy Coffee, founded his shop just six weeks ago. You can find everything from quality hot or iced coffee and tea to biscotti and different kinds of cookies.
"I like to keep it (the coffee supply) small and focused and good quality, because that's what people come back for," Farmer said. "The coffee is smooth, flavorful, and tastes good."
During the finals week, Farmer is offering a 25 percent discount off Cold Brew drinks to any who comes in with a student ID. Additionally Alchemy Coffee will be open until 10 p.m., instead of the usual 8 p.m.
Many students are drawn to Java Break located 7th Street, adjacent Massachusetts Street. It is open 24/7; the employees pull all-nighters for the customers. Java Break's more popular item is the cereal bar, and the variety of drinks.
"I like to study at Java Break during finals because it's cozy and there's good Chai," said Meghan Palmer, a sophomore from Lenexa. "The atmosphere at Java is eclectic. Each room has a bit of a different feel. I always get a dirty chai tea with less milk. They have great pastries as well."
A more well-known coffee shop is Starbucks, located on corner of 7th and Massachusetts Street. Starbucks is known for its fancy frozen drinks, hot coffee, and many more items on the menu.
Starbucks employee Hannah Temple has noticed the extra business that pick up during finals week.
"Before finals week and during, there are a lot more people in here asking for drinks with more caffeine or asking for extra shots (of
espresso)," Temple said.
Finals week is chaotic and unpleasant, but get off campus to study. Try to study at one of these places or discover a place you've never been to.
Lawrence does have many local businesses to study at.
Edited by Dylan Lysen
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