STLCC-Meramec students may find lounge time during their school day. There are mulitple places on or close to campus that students may find relaxing, fun or a nice place to study.
By: Kavahn Mansouri
-Art & Life Editor-
The Quad
Where? In front of the Library.
Why? Meramec’s quad is nothing short of a perfect place to spend time on campus. With plenty of space for sports and quiet for reading, the quad offers a unique park-like area for students to kick back and enjoy the fair-weather days of the year.
Student Commons
Where? Inside the Student Center.
Why? With a bountiful selection of meals, the cafeteria, or the Student Commons, is a convenient place to read, eat, spend some free time with friends, or study in-between classes. Not to mention the staff in the cafeteria are all friendly and happy to be of service. The commons also provides four flat screen TVs to watch the news, sports, and if students are lucky they will catch “The Price is Right.”
Culpeppers
Where? 312 S. Kirkwood Road
Why? Culpeppers has friendly staff, delicious food and a great location in a historic part of St. Louis. Culpepper’s is a delicious restaurant to grab a quick a bite to eat. Whether it be for their renowned wings or their spacious patio, Culpeppers provides a affordable hang out. This spot is a fun hang out for family and/or friends.
Bar Louie
Where? 110 S. Kirkwood Road
Why? Located in downtown Kirkwood across from the Kirkwood Courthouse, Bar Louie is a locally renowned place to kick back and get something to eat. Providing multiple plasma screen televisions, it’s a perfect location to watch the game or get together with friends. Happy hour deals are plentiful and the bar is a good spot to enjoy drinks.
Kaldi’s Coffeehouse
Where? 120 S. Kirkwood Road
Why? A perfect, quick, cheap stop for any student, Kaldi’s Coffeehouse is in downtown Kirkwood. With a large patio that doesn’t regularly get crowded, it’s easy to see why this spot became so popular to Meramec students. Providing soups, sandwiches, pastries, beer, wine and needless to say, coffee, Kaldi’s has established itself as a great spot to relax and study for an hour or two.
