Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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n between classes, Lucy Johnson, sophomore in athletic training, works on her laptop at the counter of the Caribou Coffee in the K-State Student Union. Carbiou Coffee was a common destination for students to hang out in between classes. I go there between classes to waste time, Johnson said. — Oinstopfief Hanewmckel — »5«t ' 5TUDENT UNION AND HALE LIBRARY WORK TOGETHER TO BRING CAFE INTO HALE With a ceremonial spilling of the first cup of coffee outside Hale Library, the new first-floor cafe became The Bookend Cafe. Lori Goetsch, dean professor of Hale Library, said when she was at the University of Maryland, they had a cafe in their library in partnership with the Union. When she started working at the university and found unused space in Hale, Goetsch said she began work to do the same here. it ' s a great location, not only for people in the library but for people just passing by as well, Goetsch said. I think we ' ve had a good start. To name the cafe, the library had a contest that ran from Sept. 5 to 14, and the winner was announced Sept. 27. A library committee picked the best five submitted names, from which the winner was chosen by votes of love it or hate it from students. Jenny Glodowski, senior in family studies and human services, won an iPod for her suggestion of The Bookend Cafe. Keith Arnold, junior in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, won a $50 gift certificate to the Union for the Sunflower Cafe, his second-place suggestion. Dana Seller, junior in art education, won a $25 gift certificate to the Union for her third place suggestion. Common Grounds. The Bookend Cafe does not have seating room: it is more of a grab and go cafe, Lori Goetsch, dean professor of Hale Library, said. She also said she hoped to add outside seating similar to what was outside Durland Hall and the Union. — Christopher Hanfwmckel — ,18 Snident Life

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Tour-takers Thomas Bolder, senior in history and Lisa and Jade Ogle, Manhattan residents, listen as Richard Pitts, autnor and Manhattan resident, talks about the involvement of Captain William Mitchell in the Underground Railroad. A school bus full of tour- takers travel back in time on the Underground Railroad tour. I think the fact that the bus was full so early is a testament to how important this is. Lisa Ogle, Manhattan resident and tour-taker, said. — Jostyn Brown — ( These are the people who lit the fuse that started the Civil War. J J — Richard Pitts author of A Self-Guided Tour of the Underground Railroad in Kansas and Manhattan readent i! Hi-. ' - UndersTound Railroad 1 7)

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CAFFEINE calm lU Coffee brings a relaxinjj liusphere to the Union Plush chairs in earthy hues ot red, grange, green and hrown encircled a stone fireplace. Soft light came from lanterns. Smooth jazz played in the background. Close your eyes and it could be a coffee house in any big city. Instead, this soothing atmosphere, found in the K-State Student Union, was the first Caribou Coffee on a college campus. Coffee is big with college students, Tina Griftin, food service director for the union, said. We wanted a concept that would drive traffic throughout the building as well as meet the needs of the students. Opening June 7, after more than a year of deliberation. Caribou Coffee was chosen over Starbucks and Radina ' s Coffee House and Roasterie to replace Chillie Willie ' s Ice Cream Parlor on the main floor. The Union Governing Board voted tor Caribou Coffee because of its willingness to serve Call Hall ice cream and work with the existing structure of the location, Griffin said. TTie location, across from the food court, underwent minimal cosmetic changes like adding the fireplace and lighting. TTie changes enhanced the signature atmosphere of Caribou Coffee, Griffin said. Bilgah Moka-Moliki, sophomore in apparel and textiles, said she liked to come in between classes, to study or just surf the Internet. The atmosphere is different; people used to be loud, Moka-Moliki said. The coffee and music are relaxing. This calming atmosphere was exacdy why Patrick Campion, director of marketing tor Caribou Coffee, said the shop would continue to be successful. The reception of Caribou Coffee by the students and staff at K-State has been great, Campion said. We expea to keep growing as more students discover the unique products, service and atmosphere of Caribou Coffee. The company had three stipulations for its partnership with the Union — to sell Caribou Cards (a debit card for Caribou Coffee) and soft goods such as sandwiches, muffins and granola bars. They also wanted the main floor location. The Union is a hub of activity and the location puts us right in the middle of the action, Campion said. Additionally, Caribou Coffee is a great compliment to the other dining and shopping options for students at the Union. Nicole Johnston, senior in mass communications, agreed the location was good for a coffee shop. Otherwise I would have had to leave earlier to go to Starbucks (in Aggie ille), Johnston said. Now I have the option (to get coffee) right before class. After the shop became Caribou Coffee, Jonathan Felber, junior in fine arts, said he liked to sit and read with a Wild Berr ' smoothie. It ' s what I always get, Felber said. The chair is comfy, and I like where it ' s at; you can see a lot of people walking by. Though the shop opened tor business in June, the grand opening was Aug. 23. To celebrate, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the Union held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In addition. Caribou Coffee workers handed out Caribou Bars, and the first 100 people in line received a free mug and coffee. — Tamara .A.ndra — After combining ngredients. Jonathan Cole, sophomore in business administration, pours a caramel cooler for a customer. Coffee, ice. caramel and the secret ingredients from the frozen tundra made up the caramel cooler, according to Caribou Coffee ' s ingredient list. — Chnstophcr Honewrndce ' — Caribou Coffee 1 9 '