Daylight Saving Time is a national practice of advancing clocks to take advantage of the longer daylight available during summer. The practice starts today and ends on Nov. 2nd, equivalent to 240 days in a year.
Daylight saving has been controversial in recent years. Most people are in favor of keeping the ongoing practice, whilst others are reluctant to support the practice for the whole year.
In 2023, the Sunshine Protection Act was reintroduced, seeking to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the nation.
As of recently, President Donald J. Trump expressed interest in abolishing Daylight Saving Time. Congress now is considering bills to make the change permanent across the nation.
While the practice has both pros and cons, there is an impact on personal preferences such as adjusting to a sleep schedule which affects their daily performance.
Most students are prone to developing a disruptive sleeping schedule, and Daylight Savings disrupts their natural internal clocks.
“I’d say it’s kind of an inconvenience. Sometimes when they take an hour away, it takes away your whole schedule. It’s like different, and I feel like I lose sleep and I feel more tired,” said Victoria Montiel, a junior.
With Daylight Saving Time approaching, students are trying to overcome the negative effects of the practice.
“You just kind of have to go with it. There’s really nothing you can do. I guess you just have to tolerate it,” said Montiel.
Both students and adults are influenced by the shifts in Daylight Saving Time.
“Yeah, I definitely say my parents, like my mom, when she goes to work. She seems more tired, and it’s just, yeah, I feel like it affects her negatively,” said Montiel.
