When the holiday season ended, I was not looking forward to the unfortunate lull of mid-January before the semester started. On a whim, I decided to book a train ticket and spend a few days in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago in January? Yes, a rather bold choice. However, the weather played…
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Top 10: Do’s and don’ts from a barista
Now that Halloween is over, coffee season is officially in full swing. We’ve had our first snow, and now that the sun is shining less and less, everyone needs caffeine from their favorite coffee shop to start the day. With so many people in coffee shops, it’s necessary to observe…
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A review of the best fall drinks
It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are changing colors, sweaters are now part of everyday attire and everything smells like pumpkin. Coffee shops are finally free from the curse that is summer weather – no one wants hot coffee in the summer. Seasonal drinks have at last…
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Top 10: Coffee shops in Kansas City
1. Messenger Coffee Co. Messenger Coffee Co. not only has an amazing atmosphere but wonderful coffee and baked goods. It is located off Grand Blvd in the heart of Kansas City and provides a lot of seating if individuals choose to stay and study or work. If you choose to…
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Brews served at Jewell now award-winning
In lieu of an on-campus bar, where do William Jewell College students go to grab a cold brew and vent their frustrations? Easy, the campus coffee shops. There any student can pull up a stool and talk about any topic to the willingly – and contractually obliged to be –…
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Fall Festivities: Coffee Review
McLain’s Market: Cinnamon spice latte→ I was so excited to go here and try their bourbon caramel latte or pumpkin spice latte, but, alas, on an early Tuesday evening at 4:56 p.m., they had no more of such lattes. Nevertheless, a far ways away from the Hill – McLain’s Market is…
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Where to go for joe in Kansas City: Part II
No matter what coffee you are in the mood for, Kansas City can provide it. City Market Coffee House Nestled in the bustling City Market, the City Market Coffee House has a relaxed and cozy atmosphere and superb coffee. Their menu has plenty of options, and their drink of the…
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Where to go for joe in Kansas City
The Kansas City area has grown into quite the coffee shop scene and provides extensive options of places to go. From quaint and cozy coffee shops to modern, European-style cafes, there are plenty of establishments from which to choose. Whether you need a long study session or simply to get…
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William Jewell College Baristas: The Mamas of Jewell
Students go off to college, and without moms to make them breakfast and wish them a good day, the baristas step in to make the college version of breakfast—coffee—and to lend students a listening ear. Angela Martin, Cindy Eggleston and Kristina Clevenger, the William Jewell College baristas, bustle around the…
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