(Photo Courtesy of Linn-Benton Community College)
On Tuesday, Jan. 16th, digging right into the thriving LBCC campus to get some ideas for a story about the ever-growing LBCC community was a chore. Finding stories was not as easy as assumed, as during the hour, no events were going on and campus was mostly lacking of students. Roaming the campus hoping to find anything that would spark interest simply was not doable, and that's when it hit; the aroma of The Commons cafeteria waltzed over, and sparked thought process in an instant
Staying well fed is always important, but even more so in College. A meal before a test can make or break it, and eating what you want can improve overall mood at school. All of this had me thinking what other students at LBCC enjoy eating while taking their classes.
"It's good to be in an environment with people your age and make friends over the one thing that brings us all together; Food" said student Angel Garcia. Angel says he will often hit the vending machine or go for a drive and grab something in town, as long as the line is short in the drive-thru. Angel quoted these options as "Quick, easy, and cheap"
"I'll eat most eggs for breakfast at home" said student Jack Osborne. If he's not able to cook up some eggs at home before class, Jack said he'll pick up a Breakfast Bowl from The Commons. Eggs seem to be a popular choice among students, most likely due to their conventionality and versatility in the kitchen
Not everyone is willing to spend money most days however. Student Mackenzie King says that packing snacks such as Peppers, Cheese, Hummus, etc. is her preferred way to eat while at school. Student Kenadee Simpson goes this route as well
"Poptarts, Apples, and the Occasional cheese sandwich...mostly Poptarts" said Simpson
"Saves money and I don't eat a lot, so it works out well" said Mackenzie.
Student Jensen Taueu has some very specific choices however.
"$5 dollar cravings deal from the Taco Bell on Pacific (Highway), Arizona Tea, and Mint gum. Chewing some gum is (a) major key".
Chewing gum can help improve memory and energy levels on campus, however it's not recommended that you eat it.
Students veer towards the more conventional route of getting their nutrition, making something easy like eggs, or a small packed lunch with snacks. This makes sense, as a student your workload is heavy and even getting an opportunity to meal prep is difficult. As students change and adapt to new challenges every day, one thing remains the same; the good eats we look towards to keep us going every single day
At a Glance:
What: The food students eat at LBCC
Where: Linn-Benton Community College
When: Daily
Who: The students of LBCC
The Courtyard Cafe
The Commons Cafeteria
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