Scanned using Book ScanCenter 5033

Above: People enjoy the sunny weather at Starbuck's In Pioneer Courthouse Square. Right: The TeleCafe is a lax spot just off cam­ pus that attracts all kinds. offee, We Every morning, my day begins with a 1 cup of coffee. On my way to school 1 stop off 1 and grab a large cup of house blend, cream t and sugar. The atmosphere can be expressed in I a yawn. The streets are still dark. I find a table | in the corner and settle down by a lamp to | read the Oregonian. Events of the day are an- | nounced by every new customer. Conversa- 1 tions about classes and teachers in one comer { are drowned out by those of excited students | cramming for an early morning test in another. I finish my paper and grab that second cup to keep my hands warm until I reach class. An escape from the weather for a ‘ quick "buzz" will land you in one of the many coffee shops located on and around the Port­ land State University campus. Some offer the luxury of live music, courtesy of students. Oth­ ers provide a quiet place to study. Some boast of their pastries and one of their... phones? Speaking of phones, American Espres­ so had the same telephone number as Senator Mark Hatfield's office in Washington, D.C., less the area code. When the Gulf War broke j out, concerned citizens mistakenly swamped | the phone lines at American Espresso for days. ] Room for Dessert catches the atten- ! tion of your nose with the smell of fresh dough­ nuts, muffins and various other breads dripping with sweet frosting. Dance students who attend class across the street in Shattuck Hall praise 42 Above: American Espresso is a favorite spotf® Right: A regular at the TeleCafe builds a cardie