Students turn to caffeine

Thursday, April 30, 2009

As the end of the semester quickly approaches, students feel the added pressure. Coffee shops around town are seeing an increase in sales as students begin late night cramming sessions.

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Students are suddenly starting to caffeinate as the buckle down for the last week few weeks of classes.

Coffee shop owners say the crowds pour in near night time. Some they say come in at midnight and don't leave until 8 or 9 the next morning.

According to a Loyola University study, four out of five college students use caffeine to help them prepare for tests.

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