Students Speak up about Soda

Opinion

By Lauren Westrick  

Husky Herald Reporter   

 Studies show that about one in four teenagers in the United States drink pop every day.  The question posed is whether or not pop should be sold here at Northern.

   While some argue that students should not have the option of buying pop at school, others believe they are old enough to be making their own decisions.

   “Pop should be allowed in schools as an option to drink for staff and students alike,” said Mr. Black.

   Black believes students should have the ability to make the choice for themselves.  

“We should also educate our students on healthy options so they can make their own decisions.  Plus, I love Coca Cola,” said Black.

   Another reason why people think pop should be sold at school is because they enjoy drinking it.  Some students are going to drink pop no matter what, so the school might as well make a profit out of it. 

   “I love pop, so I think it should be sold at school,” said Tori Fenner (’15)

   On the other hand, many students feel that pop should not be sold at school because of its high sugar content.  They argue that schools should not be promoting unhealthy choices.

   “I don’t think that pop should be sold here because it is so unhealthy and gross.  There is already a problem with obesity in America and I think that allowing students to have easy access to pop at school every day would just add to the problem,” said Christen McMath (’15). 

   Another major concern some had is the effect it could have on students in the classroom. 

   “Imagine how hyper everyone would get from all that caffeine,” said Hannah Majeske (’14).

   Majeske believes if students were to drink pop at school they would get a sugar rush and then crash.

   “I do not think selling pop here would be a good idea because it is unhealthy and would make it more difficult for students to focus in class,” said Majeske.
    The opinions here at Northern vary widely on the matter.  Some believe that pop is unhealthy and should not even be an option for students, and others believe that students should be able to make that decision for themselves.