Written by: Alyse Messmer Photographed by: Kelsie Stevens Illustrated by: Joseph Smallwood
the hunt for local food trucks
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he usual run for In-N-Out or Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers are not unfamiliar to hungry college students. Most students look for the crossed palm trees instead of looking for local flavors that might add some flare to their constant cravings. Food trucks, made popular by Los Angeles locals, have gained popularity in the Inland Empire. For college students, food trucks can offer more affordable and delicious snacks than other traditional restaurants. Alyssa Oshita, California Baptist University sophomore software engineering major, enjoys going to food trucks for more than the food they offer.
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“I love going to food trucks to support local businesses and try the great foods that they have,” Oshita says. While food trucks offer a more personal and local business atmosphere for visitors, they also offer great food. Timothy Klepzig, sophomore engineering major, says he enjoys food trucks because of how affordable and diverse they can be. “Food trucks add to the culture of a neighborhood. They’re cheap, convenient, and definitely worth the lines,” Klepzig says. Food trucks in the Inland Empire offer great food at an affordable price, including sushi, tacos or even churros.
