Daylight savings time kicked into effect on March 10, affecting many students due to the loss of an hour of sleep and the adjustment to a new time.
A 2024 article from Sleep Foundation claims that people are “more vulnerable to sleep deprivation in early March” and that the average person receives 40 minutes less sleep around that period in time. The transition to daylight savings time is tough on many, and it takes time for students to adjust, something that limits how they perform in school.
“I’m tired during class, and that does not help with listening and paying attention,” said sophomore Robert Brown.
However, for some students, they don’t mind the time change and even prefer the brighter evenings.
“It’s just nicer, I think,” said sophomore Elena Elvir. “Because, I guess for me, it doesn’t make me feel as tired when the day ends, and I feel like I can do more during the day.”
