Implemented for the first time in 1918, Daylight Savings Time (DST) has a back and forth history according to timeanddate.com. Its purpose has been to allot more daylight to conserve national energy use. 

The idea to stop observing DST has recently arisen and has already become reality in some states. PHS students shed light on whether or not we should keep it. 

“I really enjoy the sun going down at 9:30 at night during the summer,” junior Aramonie Brinkerhoff said. “Many people like staying out late, and it’s good for bonfires or family/friend get-togethers or even events like youth group.”

One positive of springing forward is that it allows for more social time that can happen under the sun. Safety is significantly increased too because crime rates are inherently higher at night. 

“When you’re working late, a lot of parents will say to come home before dark,” sophomore Ethan Tucker said. “So, when it gets dark later, you basically get more time to do things.” 

Jumping back and forth between times twice a year can make for some hard sleep transitions, especially when it comes to high schoolers who are known for their sleep deficiency. 

“I like Arizona time because they don’t observe daylight savings time,” junior Julian Frost said. “My sleep schedule already sucks as is, [and] daylight savings just screws it up more.” 

Your days aren’t shorter during DST. In fact, every day is still twenty four hours. The change in daylight only affects your schedule if you let it.  

“I think waking up the next day is the hardest part for me because you lose that hour,” Brinkerhoff said. “Then again, you could always just adjust your own schedule. The sun is technically setting earlier but really it’s just the time that you’ve set.”