As cherubs face deadlines and conduct interviews, late-night cravings spark a daily ritual that is as essential as AP style – the snack run.
Emily Paschall of Los Angeles frequents Target after lectures for her weekly trail mix fix. On her fourth bag of the program, the crunchy and portable snack is a staple for writing sessions and early mornings.
“I carry it wherever I go because it is much more convenient to have a handful of trail mix for breakfast than to walk to Sargent,” Paschall said.
Another place to get snacks is Trader Joe’s, which closes at 9 p.m. and offers an array of sweet, salty and spicy.
Sissi Ma of Beijing goes to the grocery store chain to experiment with their signature snacks, even with the long walk. Her recent purchases include spicy tempura seaweed, ube pretzels and wave-shaped barbeque chips.
“Going to Trader Joe’s is like an adventure – it’s my favorite spot to buy snacks in Evanston,” Ma said. “But I need to set out at least an hour because it takes 20 minutes to walk there.”
Others like Jason Wang, who lives in Shanghai and Toronto prefer a routine when it comes to snacks. His “daily itinerary” involves going to Target and only buying mangoes – a quick trip in and out.
“I am not a fan of shopping, so I always know what I want before going to the store,” Wang said.
Paschall said snacks have been a highlight of her summer.
“When I think about my journey as a cherub,” Paschall said. “I think about the trail mix I carried with me along the way.”
