Muntasir Ansary, Class IV
98% of American High Schools have vending machines, and you can’t blame them. They are incredibly convenient. If you want a quick snack or drink to replenish yourself, you pay a dollar, and you get it in a flash. TBLS, however, does not participate in this notion.
If you look around our campus’ dining hall or even our hallways, you won’t find a single one. Taking into account the benefits vending machines could provide, I believe that TBLS should consider getting one.
Waking up early and taking the long commute to school can honestly leave us discipuli sluggish and drained of energy, even before the school day begins. If we can slot a few bucks into a vending machine, we could get a granola bar to fuel us for the long day ahead. This can produce a significant amount of positive results such as more productivity and focus on our assignments and tests.
In addition, a common issue that TBLS students are experiencing is a lack of lunch options. For instance, class IV discipulus MZ stated, “I do not eat lunch most of the time, but I crave snacks. However, we underclassmen can’t go off campus, but vending machines will supply us while following the school’s rules.” Another class IV discipulus, Regan Tran, virtually commented the same thoughts, “Not everyone in our school can go off campus to buy lunch, bring their own lunch, or even enjoy the regular lunch food. The vending machines can help fix that neglected problem of ours.” As you can see, if the lunch for the day isn't particularly appealing, vending machines are a convenient alternative for TBLS students.
Vending machines do not only positively affect our students, but they can also provide financial support to our school. I am confident that many students will use the vending machines and pay. That funding will go a long way; it can support extracurricular activities, fund school trips, and give us more adequate resources. The additional resources can bolster teachers and the learning environment.
Frequent criticism that vending machines in schools get is "It is too unhealthy!" or "it leads to obesity." However, it does not have to be. We can add in healthy and tasty snacks, like yogurt. It also introduces students to healthier and tastier options, which perhaps they could incorporate into their daily diets.
So, what is stopping TBLS? Add the vending machines already and see the instantaneous efficacious effects.
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