The Best Beverage: In Praise of Coffee

On any particular day, my morning routine always begins with coffee. It’s a stereotype: the college student who runs on coffee. But in my case, it’s true.  I. Love. Coffee. My morning coffee is the simple indulgence that kicks off my day; a form of self-bribery to hoist my tired body out of bed instead of pressing the snooze button.  One of the little ways … Continue reading The Best Beverage: In Praise of Coffee

Coffee is to students, as textbooks are to classes.

  By: Sara Kirkpatrick  Our lives as college students are widely known for take-out meals, 10-page papers, all-nighters, epic parties, alcohol and, without a doubt, coffee — which must be served in mammoth-sized coffee cups! Here are Three reasons why every Portland State University college student must supplement their current academic curriculum with a coffee regiment: 1. As the saying might go, “when in Portland, … Continue reading Coffee is to students, as textbooks are to classes.

Beyond Starbucks: Cafés Around PSU

By: Andreea N. As far as I’m concerned, students need two things in life: caffeine and convenient places to study. If you’re the studious type who can handle small doses of hustle and bustle, cafés can serve as ideal go-to study locations. There are numerous cafés around Portland State University that are sure to have your favorite caffeine, or for those who have transcended caffeine, … Continue reading Beyond Starbucks: Cafés Around PSU