Evanston\u2019s lush parks, serene beaches and classic architecture are picture-perfect under sunny skies, but the city takes on a special charm when clouds roll in. For Medill cherubs, a rainy day was not a disruption but an opportunity to explore local indoor activities.<\/p>\n
When stormy weather hit Evanston on a Sunday evening, Nikki Prasad of Lexington, Massachusetts, said she and five of her cherub friends went to see “Despicable Me 4” at Evanston\u2019s AMC movie theater.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a great chance to unwind because the movie wasn\u2019t too serious,\u201d Prasad said. \u201cWe laughed for the whole movie, and I think that\u2019s really what you need on rainy days.\u201d<\/p>\n
Teresa Chen of Shanghai said Evanston\u2019s independent bookstores, Bookends & Beginnings and Amaranth Books, were havens for her during rough weather.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two bookstores here have a lot of diversity for people looking to curl up with a book,\u201d Chen said.<\/p>\n
Chen said she favors Amaranth Bookstore for its extensive collection of vintage books and superior bargains.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love Amaranth because it is really quiet and they have this soft classical music playing in the background, so you immediately relax,\u201d Chen said.<\/p>\n
Some cherubs found ways to continue their outdoor fun despite the downpour. On one cloudy day, Lizi Shierman of Tbilisi, Georgia, and her friends chose to head to the beach, fully aware of an approaching storm.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were at the beach playing ball, and, as it started to rain, the sand got all wet and gross, so we got all wet and gross too,\u201d Schierman said. \u201cWe had to run back to the dorms as fast as we could. Our feet were disgusting and we were completely soaked, but it was a core memory.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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