Seg. 1: College Financial Insecurity | Seg. 2: Barista Pay Survey

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published November 4, 2019 at 3:38 PM CST

Segment 1: The financial stress of college causes some students to struggle.

For college students who don't come from financial means, it can be difficult to survive on a college campus. We hear about how they try to stay afloat while also staying on top of classes.

Anthony Maly, Senior Program Manager, UMKC
Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Monsignor, Donnelly College
Maria Carter, News Director, KCUR

Segment 2, beginning at 37:30: A local coffee shop wants to know how much baristas make.

Oddly Correct has been surveying baristas in Kansas City to see if they make a liveable wage. Among other findings, their data reveals that managers tend to make less an hour than baristas.

Mike Schroeder, Director and Roaster, Oddly Correct

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Noah Taborda

Staying mentally and physically healthy can be a lot of work — exercising, eating right and navigating our complicated medical system. As KCUR’s health and wellness reporter, I want to connect Kansas Citians with new and existing resources to improve their well-being and tell stories that inspire them to enjoy healthier lives.

Reach me at noahtaborda@kcur.org.

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