Especially during finals, coffee can be the ultimate source of energy for students looking to pull all-nighters. But whether it is taken as an espresso, a cappuccino, or a cafe au lait, coffee’s consumption can have a much wider impact than just stimulating the nerve cells of its drinkers.

In the United States, many college students have the opportunity to buy Fair Trade coffee between classes. In rural Nicaragua, many students have the opportunity to go to classes because of Fair Trade coffee.

TOPOCK GORGE, Calif. “”mdash; Erica Shugart has spent a lot of
time in the water. Since age eight she has been swimming
competitively, the past four years for the UCLA team.