Energy drinks should be allowed in all Lakeview classrooms

Currently, there are no rules at Lakeview against energy drinks, but some teachers deny permission for them in their classes.  

   “Energy drinks should be allowed in classrooms only for teachers, though. Actually, it depends on the classroom and the teacher's preference, like in a computer lab, probably not, because it can do some damage if split,” said teacher Daniel Cheney.

  Energy drinks have gotten extremely popular over the past few years, with the proliferation of new flavors and brands, leading to more teens developing a dependency on them. Yes, they are not the healthiest, but they do give students an energy boost and can improve their focus.

   Teachers have always complained that students are not paying attention in class or have their heads down, so energy drinks could help prevent students from becoming disengaged and tired. 

   “I think energy drinks should be allowed in classrooms. They’re good to help people like facilitate through the day, get their work done, and stay focused,” said freshman Kaleb Madurski. 

In contrast, some see the negative effects of energy drinks like teacher Michael Binge.

   “I don't think energy drinks should be allowed because of the chromebooks. It poses a risk of damaging them also, having all that sugar for a young person is not good for their brain or their health. It's not good for anyone, so I think we should promote more healthy options like water,” stated Binge.

   It is widely agreed that no one should drink energy drinks daily because they are unhealthy, but it is fine every once in a while and can improve classroom learning. 

   Students have long nights and have to wake up early, so they should be able to have a drink that will get them through their day.