BY KRIS BOYLE
Bins full of bagels line the wall in the Twilight Zone.
“It’s a feeding trough over there,” Heather Blanchard said, pointing to the bins.
Blanchard, an employee of the Twilight Zone, said they sell out of bagels every day, usually around 3 p.m.
“They’re fast and convenient,” she said.
Mindy Pulsipher, 23, from Clifton, Va., said she likes bagels because she can take them with her.
“They’re easy to grab on the way out the door,” said Pulsipher, a graduate student studying microbiology.
Bagels are just one example of foods that are easy to grab on the go.
Zuka Juice is another popular stop for students on campus.
According to the Zuka Juice Web site, www.zukajuice.com, the business was founded in 1995, with the first store opening in Provo. Now there are 91 stores operating in eight states.
Sharon Hunt, 19, a sophomore from Idaho Falls, Idaho, majoring in fitness and wellness management, said she thinks Zuka Juice is popular because it is healthy and it is a treat. Hunt is an employee of the Zuka Juice shop located in the Wilkinson Student Center.
Hunt said the business is steady throughout the day, but the busiest time is at noon.
Jerry Bishop, director of the WSC, said business in the WSC’s Zuka Juice has declined slightly since its opening in 1997, but it’s still steady.
Factors like the weather and competition from other businesses influence sales, he said.
However, he credits the popularity to its taste and convenience.
“It’s designed to replace a meal or be a snack between meals. You can get it and take it with you and be eating it on your way to class or home,” Bishop said.
Hunt said the popular flavors are Caribbean Passion and Ocean Sunrise.
Frozen yogurt is another favorite with students, said Stephanie Morris, an employee of Hogi Yogi on 520 N. 900 E.
Frozen yogurt is a favorite in the evenings, she said.
Morris said variety is one reason frozen yogurt is so well liked.
“You choose what you want and can watch it being made,” she said.
Smoothies are another treat that have gained popularity among students.
Matt Birk is the manager of the Subway at 1220 N. 900 E. They also sell Fruizle smoothies. He said most of their business comes from students and faculty.
Birk said right now they only sell around 15 smoothies each day, but they are more popular during the summer.
He said he believes the popularity or smoothies stems from their nutritional value.
So whether it’s convenience, nutrition or taste, as long as students continue to flock, these foods may remain hot items.
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