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New Health Policy: Burn Calories, Not Electricity

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 By Ashley Thompson, Staff Reporter
For the 2009-2010 school year a new exercise and health routine is in effect. Girls at St. Joseph High School take the stairs as a new form of exercise and a way to stay fit. Moreover, not drinking soda is going to keep St. Joe’s a healthy school body.

In past years, every morning St. Joseph High School students were able to take the elevator to ride to their homerooms. Now, you have to walk up from the lower level, even if your homeroom is on the 6th or 7th floors, if your homeroom is on these particular floors.

Taking the stairs is great exercise and will strengthen and improve the St. Joseph girls’ legs and body shapes. “Strength from some stairs will help improve healthy bodies,” said Principal Sister Joan Gallagher. “Stairs are healthier and faster. Less elevator use helps the school financially and energy use is cut down.”

Some students support the new policies and are thankful for the change. “I love the stairs; we’re going to have sexy legs,” commented Stephanie Marie Guzman.

“We should be able to take the stairs in the morning,” said Julie Rosario.

However, for many with asthma and other health issues this form of exercise has become a problem. “The stairs are tiring and unsafe,” said Sierra Armstrong.

“I hate it; it’s the worst thing that ever happened to me,” said Areiba Edwards.

In addition to the new stairs policy, soda has been removed from the vending machines in the cafeteria.

This change has not been the easiest adjustment. However, not having soda available in the school could be extremely beneficial to students’ health and could help their energy levels rise rather than fall.

Some students feel that the idea of eliminate soda is positive. “It is beneficial to us in the future,” said Areiba Edwards.

“It makes me less lazy,” said Sierra Armstrong. “Nothing is bad for you”.

Added S. Joan: “More and more schools are banning sodas from school. I know research shows that improving diet and exercise increase learning.”

But some students say that taking away the soda privilege makes them feel restricted. They are bothered by not having the free will to drink or eat what they want.

“People should be able to drink whatever they want,” commented Julie Rosario.

Both of these health routines have made an impact on the girls at St. Joseph High School. This routine is a major adjustment for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

There is only one question left: Since the stairs are the only transportation, should there be more time in between classes each day?

Some students say yes.
“The time should extended at least one minute,” said Sierra Armstrong.

However, Sister Joan disagreed. “Students have improved getting to classes,” she said.

What do you think about the new health policies? Voice your opinion by completing the survey on the school newspaper website! Go to the school website, www.sjhsbridge.org, and click on the link for The Parmentier.



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33 COMMENTS - add your comment below
11/9/2009 8:22:05 AM by Alexia J   
I liked Ashley's article alot. I do believe that the new changes that we are under going here at St. Joseph High are good. The limited elevator use is great. It will help us get and stay fit. Porbably help us get our body fit for the summer, so Ashley said. I loved that Ashley had both positive and negative opinions from studentshere at St. Jospeh High School.
11/7/2009 7:41:51 PM by ashley   
Im a freshman nd i hate takin tha stairs. i wish i was here last year. but i really dont mind about tha soda thing unless there is juice. if there was no juice that would have been a problem
11/4/2009 10:44:24 PM by Zari H   
I liked this article, it showed both sides of the article and was unbiased, everyone has there opinions but at the end of the day what sista joan says we gotta do i guess kux al this time we complainin we still doin it, idk, one step at a time
11/4/2009 6:45:12 PM by chanel taveras   
i really don't mind not drinking soda. its the elevators that are a big problem. It is so easy to not drink soda, plus i hate the way it makes you feel bloated. Now, the elevator is a different story! i think that in the morning we should be allowed t take it. During the day we don't have to but like if we are in the gym or at lunch we should be able to take the elevator.
11/4/2009 6:23:20 PM by Jessenia Lopez   
The changes in this school are huge.Its difficult for us to walk all those stairs but atleast we are doing something for our health. I dont like it but soon we are going to be able to go upstairs easily. Soda is delicious but its also bad for our bodies and it slows us down.These policies are difficult but they are very helpful for us so lets try to make the best of it =]
11/4/2009 9:52:41 AM by Gabrielle Barkley   
The soda issue can be solved if you put it on the menu atleast once or twice a week because people cant always drink juice and fruit punch all the time.We are teens and we must have our sugary beverages.
11/4/2009 9:52:20 AM by Gabrielle Barkley   
I think that we should be able to use the elevators because it helps us to get to classes on time, and it saves us the trouble of breaking our necks trying to run down 3 or more flights of stairs only to find that the bell has rung and you are now late to class.There is alot of blockage on the stairs with people so the elevatior is much more civilized.
11/4/2009 9:00:58 AM by Brittany Lyte   
I think article is very interesting because it show two sides to everyones opinion on take the elevators and the stairs. :-)
11/4/2009 8:56:37 AM by Kia Robinson   
I think its wrong that we have to take the stairs and not the elevator. By the time we get to class we are tired and out of breath. Plus the uniform shirts are HOT. Just like the teachers get to take the elevator we should to !
11/4/2009 6:33:07 AM by Kia Robinson   
For one we pay all that money to go to school we should at least get to ride the elevator.Our uniform shirts are thick.To walk up the stairs early in the morning when you just finish walking up the train steps then walk down that long block then go to your floor is too much.
11/4/2009 6:32:58 AM by Kia Robinson   
For one we pay all that money to go to school we should at least get to ride the elevator.Our uniform shirts are thick.To walk up the stairs early in the morning when you just finish walking up the train steps then walk down that long block then go to your floor is too much.
11/3/2009 8:02:33 PM by Barbara Binet   
i think that the cut down on soda in the school is drastic because some people need that extra energy that the soda gives you to go through out the day with out falling asleep. and if the case is having a healthier school than candy should be banded also and healthier food should be served during lunch time.
11/3/2009 7:29:28 PM by Amanda Andrew   
I think that we should be able to use the elevators because what if someone has a breathing problem, or is about to be late for a class. the elevator is a useful and great way of transporting students safely.
11/3/2009 7:13:12 PM by Mildreht Esquivel   
i think getting rid of the soda is a great by the way because we all need the exercise and it will improve our health in the long run. I dont know about the girls that think its a bad idea but hey, it seems fine to me :)
11/3/2009 6:51:10 PM by Vickii :D   
i dont mind not having soda at school but some students need the elevator because they have asthma....also the elevator use should also apply to the teachers because some teachers use the elevators to go downstairs meanwhile they can just walk down.
11/3/2009 6:29:15 PM by Gekeira Taylor   
I feel that less use of the elevator is a good idea too keep us all in shape but i feel if you are coming from gym or dance you should have the right to take the elevator especially if you have to go to the 5th, 6th & 7th floor.
11/2/2009 6:16:59 PM by Sheina M   
At first reducing elevator use did seem a bit drastic but it helps in keeping kids healthy and fit. I never really had a problem with the soda banning because I knew it would help in keeping my face clear and I would be less tired in classes.
11/2/2009 6:14:36 PM by Sheina M.   
I believe that reducing elevator is one of the best decisions that this school has ever made. As Ashley mentioned, it's a great way to stay physically healthy and it helps student reach to their classes on time, rather than waiting for the elevator.Taking away soda from the school at first seemed a bit drastic, but it helps in keepign us active and blemish-free.
11/1/2009 8:14:25 PM by Tyler Perez   
I enjoyed reading this article, mostly because it had different individuals' point of views that the majority of students attending our school thought & it shows how just on one subject, there's many different opinions. I think even though this is something we dislike very much, it has many benefits for us and it shows that our school concerns themselves about our well-being.
11/1/2009 10:56:06 AM by Nyeesha T.   
I think this article is beneficial and informative. The elimination of the elevator and soda helps alot of girls' health. It makes us have a sense of respect for ourselves, because we take better care of our ourselves by using the stairs more and not contaminating our body with soda. Not only is soda harmful to our body but sugary soft drinks period.
10/30/2009 4:16:14 PM by Stephanie B.   
I feel the new rules brings many wonderful stuff to young women of St. Joseph. Our generation is accustomed to depending on technology that now we have grown to become sluggish so it's a good thing that every morning instead of taking the elevator we walk to our homerooms.
10/30/2009 9:17:59 AM by Elizabeth Mohabir .   
i really like this article a lot because the writer blends the topics together & also mentions the website for students to go on.
10/30/2009 8:13:47 AM by Kwanisha   
The new plan is smart but it really takes out alot of energy from us. Walking up the stairs is tiring, walking down is not so bad. The worst thing about this is that when i have gym 1st period, i have religion right after. Taking away soda doesnt really do anything for us because we can drink soda before and after school. We should get elevator privelages again :-)
10/29/2009 11:12:30 PM by Talesha Houston   
i love this article! i think it was a good choice to start being healthy, i believe it is more exercise to use and able to move around. I like that fact that you see this from both sides of views, even thought it was healthy, doesnt mean we WANT to do it.
10/29/2009 10:41:42 PM by Jenny Balaguer   
I love the fact that this article gave different opinnions. I feel that the stairs and the new policy of being soda-fee is both good and bad. I love the fact that the school is trying to keep us in good health but it can be tiring since my homeroom is on the 6th floor.
10/29/2009 10:19:50 PM by Yanixa M.   
I also agree with this article. I think walking up the stairs and not drinking soda is a great way of staying fit and healthy. After walking up the stairs so much I am already accustomed to it. Walking to the 6th floor everyday is pretty easy now. In fact, after lunch I usuallly walk to my next class instead of waiting for the elevator. .
10/29/2009 9:47:50 PM by Evelyn EI   
I think that it is a good thing that soda is banned from our school cafeteria. It will help us get into a healthier drinking habit. I personally do not have a problem with this change. I do not really mind this change but for others this is a problem. So if we must keep this rule i think homeroom should be extended.
10/29/2009 9:19:04 PM by Griselys Nunez   
I think that this article has some good points to it. I think that taking the stairs instead of the elevators is a good way to preserve energy as Sr.Joan mentioned. It's good exercise for everyone and it's a good way to strengthen our muscles. It's interesting because as Sr. Joan also mentioned, research shows that improving diet and exercise increases learning.
10/29/2009 9:05:22 PM by Estefani Nunez   
The privilege taken away from us, not taking the elevator in the morning doesnt bother me because my homeroom is on the 3rd floor. I do know i would be bothered as well as my friends if i would have to walk up all those sets of stairs. Well since there are no elevators available I do with we should have more time to get to classes.
10/29/2009 8:22:46 PM by Dominique Bostic   
I think this was a really good thoughtout article. The article gives you different opinions both positive and negative and I thought it was very fascinating to see what other people had to say about it.
10/29/2009 8:16:30 PM by Mharisi B   
I think that this article is well written, and that it’s good. I like it because there are different opinions that people have about the changes in the school, it reflects both the positive and negatives sides. Over all it was great article.
10/29/2009 7:52:11 PM by Valiette Guillaume   
For my point of view, I think we show have to get up the stairs, like what Sr. Joan said that it would keep up healthy and also fit. This would be an excellent experience not having soda and going upp and down the stairs. On the other hand, what happens to ones that have health conditions?
10/29/2009 12:32:35 PM by Alejandra Martinez   
I enjoyed your article! It was very well written and I am glad to hear both the positive as well as negative opinions. This is a very intresting polemical debate.
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