Coffee Talk gives students the opportunity to speak their voice without judgment of their personal feelings. There is the opportunity for open interpretation to both sides of an issue.
The first Coffee Talk at Seton Hill University (SHU) was held February 20 in the new Sullivan lounge. About 20 students gathered that evening to discuss important issues, which varied from illegal immigration to women in politics.
By Tiffany Gilbert,
Center Spread Editor
Coffee Talk gives students the opportunity to speak their voice without judgment of their personal feelings. There is the opportunity for open interpretation to both sides of an issue.
The first Coffee Talk at Seton Hill University (SHU) was held February 20 in the new Sullivan lounge. About 20 students gathered that evening to discuss important issues, which varied from illegal immigration to women in politics.
“It was excellent, kind of common but next time hopefully more in depth,” said Janelle Nesbitt, a freshman.
It is the presidential candidates who get to discuss the touchy issues of political promises and debates. Just because college students are not quite out in the real world yet, doesn’t mean they have nothing to say about the world around them.
“The students’ responses were awesome, better than I expected,” said Anna Cote, a freshman Peer Ministry member.
Coffee Talk is an event sponsored by the Peer Ministry council, which contains several students from different classes and religious backgrounds.
The idea for Coffee Talk originated from one gathering at Starbucks last year. A few students gathered at the local Starbucks to talk about issues and debates. The Peer Ministry council expanded on this and agreed it would be more beneficial if moved on campus so more students could participate. “The Peer Ministry students know what students’ interests are, so the idea sparked from there,” said Cindy Boland, the director of the Peer Ministry.
“Before the first Coffee Talk, we brainstormed ideas and topics in which we could discuss. Issues that everyone can relate to,” said Siena Frank, a junior Peer Ministry member.
According to Boland, the next gathering will be on Tuesday, March 11th at 8pm in the new Sullivan Lounge.
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The first Coffee Talk sponsored by Peer Ministry on February 20 saw approximately 20 students gather to discuss varying political issues. If the turnout continues to be significant the talks will continue monthly.