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said that by next year, teaching and research laboratory space in Salem will resemble spaces at Wake Downtown. This fall is also the first semester that Reynolds Gym was open following its extensive renovation. Hatch cited it as an example of the university’s commitment to holistic student well-being. More than 3,400 undergraduate students used it during the first month, and data has shown
that more than 80,000 people, including students, faculty, visitors and members of the community, have passed through its doors. The final phase of the gym expansion is due to be completed this spring and will include an aquatics center. Hatch also discussed the efforts that the university has taken to become more cognizant of its impact on the environment. “Progress has been made ... to integrate sustainability into our collective thinking,” he said. Some examples of recent initiatives,
many of which have been led by the Office of Sustainability, include low-flow features that have increased water saving by 45 percent. Eight buildings on campus have silver or gold LEED certifications, Residence Life & Housing has repurposed wood for old dorm beds and a bike-sharing program is gaining speed. Finally, Hatch discussed the university’s successful capital campaign, Wake Will Lead, which was charged with raising $1 billion by 2020. In the past fiscal year, it
received $80 million, which was $20 million more than the previous fiscal year and second best in the university’s history. Wake Will Lead has received $114 million in new commitments, and the university recently learned that Porter Byrum left $70 million in his estate for financial aid. “President Hatch’s address brought into perspective the staggering growth and change that our campus has seen over the last few semesters,” said senior Clay Hamilton.
Students take advantage of downtown coffee shops Coffee shops such as Krankies and Camino Bakery provide an alternative to studying in the library BY MEREDITH HAPPY Contributing Writer happmp16@wfu.edu The residents of Winston-Salem deeply value the trendy coffee culture downtown, and students are no exception. Many local businesses serve students from neighboring high schools, colleges and universities. Coffee shops in downtown serve as more than just social spots to get coffee; rather, they also function as key study places for many students. With 11 functioning and popular coffee shops in the downtown area, students have many different options to use the coffee shops that best suit their study habits and are accepting of long visits. Liberty Arts Coffee House has been open for only a year on North Liberty Street between W. 6th St. and W. 5th St. With numerous electrical outlets, tables of all sizes and a quiet ambiance, it is a popular destination for studying students. Barista Teresa Prevatte has only been working in Liberty Arts Coffee House for six weeks. “This coffee house is really ... conducive for studying,” Prevatte said. “It’s quiet, we have Wi-Fi and outlets. It is a great atmosphere.” Prevatte didn’t seem too concerned with customers coming and staying for long periods of time. “Most the customers are regulars and will come and will stay for awhile,” she said.
Down a few blocks is one the most popular and famous coffee shops in Winston-Salem, Krankies. Krankies is located on the corner of N. Patterson Avenue and E. 3rd St. and has been open for 14 years. Krankies has received a bit of backlash from studying students when it comes to their most recent changes and upgrades. Manager Gaby Cardall addressed these concerns. “Two years ago, we transitioned from a coffee shop to a café. Some people were like ‘Oh no, no more couches, no more outlets,’ but we are transitioning away from being just a coffee shop,” Cardall said. Krankies is no longer a typical coffee shop to study in. “We want it to be active and energized and if it was filled with people studying we wouldn’t have that,” Cardall said. “We have changed a lot over the years; we added a full kitchen and a full bar and that has pushed some people away.” Camino Bakery, which serves as both a bakery and a coffee shop, is located in the center of W. 4th St. between N. Marshall Street and N. Cherry Street. Manager Jordan Poe-Crawford sees his coffee shop a little differently than Krankies and thinks it is a great place to study. “Coffee shops are set up as a third place, a community gathering spot,” Poe-Crawford said. “A lot of people need to get away from campus and take a mental break. Colleges are like homes for students, so it can be nice to get away from home sometimes.” When it comes to the overall coffee culture in the downtown area, Poe-Crawford was not afraid to give credit where it was deserved.
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There are 11 popular coffee shops in downtown Winston-Salem, including Camino’s Bakery, a popular spot for studying. “Krankies is a big part of the coffee culture in downtown. We started our bakery with them in 2009 and even used their coffee until this past winter,” he said. Erin Allred and Olivia Menden, who are second-year students at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, enjoy studying in Camino. “We do have a new, beautiful school, but we love coming here,” Allred said.
Although there are facilities to study in at the neighboring schools and colleges and a newly renovated library in downtown Winston-Salem, students are still drawn to do their school work at coffee shops. “It is a less academic atmosphere so it is a great place to study when you’re stressed,” Menden said. “An anxiety resolution,” Allred added.
OUTSIDE THE BUBBLE
Democrats win big in gubernatorial President Obama reports for Maine votes to expand Medicaid; governor moves to subvert their will elections inVirginia and New Jersey jury duty, is not picked On Nov. 7, Democrats enjoyed a historic sweep in statewide and local elections. In Virginia, Democrat Ralph Northam was elected governor over Republican Ed Gillespie by a margin of nine points. In New Jersey, Democrat Phil Murphy beat out Kim Guadagno, the current Lieutenant Governor and Chris Christie’s would-be successor. In addition, the party won contested mayoral races in Charlotte, NC and St. Petersburg, FL. Democrats gained at least 16 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates; several races are still contested and it is possible that control may be shifted to Democrats. In addition, Democrat Danica Roem won a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, becoming the first openly transgender state representative.
Former president Barack Obama was summoned for jury duty in Chicago, Illinois on Nov. 8, but was not chosen to serve. While Obama and wife Michelle have said they plan to live in Washington, D.C. until their younger daughter Sasha finishes high school, they still have a home in Chicago. The 2010 State of the Union address prevented Obama from reporting to his last jury summons, but Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans told the Washington Post that Obama made it clear that he would carry out his civic duty. Other former presidents have been selected for jury duty, such as George W. Bush in 2015 and Bill Clinton in 2003. Former Vice-President Joe Biden was called for jury duty in Delaware in 2011 but was not chosen.
Less than a day after voters in Maine voted by referendum to expand Medicaid in their state on Nov. 7, Republican Gov. Paul LePage announced that he will not implement the expansion until it is “fully funded by the legislature.” Le Page has been a staunch oppoment of Medicaid expansion; the Maine state legislature has passed bills to expand the insurance program under the Affordable Care Act five times since 2013, but he has vetoed each one. With the passage of the ballot measure, Maine will join 31 states and the District of Columbia that have expanded Medicaid to cover adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Currently, Mainers whose incomes are too high for traditional Medicaid but aren’t eligible for subsidized health insurance on the federal marketplace suffer a coverage gap.