The issue was how to get students involved. The idea might make perfect sense to the instructor, you also need to hook the students. 

Being Canadian, being American. What's the difference?

The solution to his dilemma was such a simple one! What does it matter if he lost the man's phone number? He recalled seeing a card advertising his informant's construction company at a local deli - just the stroke of luck he'd need. He quickly finished up his coffee and, without a momen't delay, rose from his seat.

"It's about time that I get to work. This is going to be the biggest story in the news since Nixon's Watergate scandal - and I'm the one who's going to gather the facts to make it happen."

The gloomy atmosphere that had preceded him had all but disappeared. He shambled over to the cash register with his pocket in hand, attempting to free the scrunched up dollar bills from their place stuck in between his car keys. With a curt smile to the cashier, he paid his bill and rushed out of the door to Cafe Luna.