Let's give it a go!!!

So my topic for the OP-ED essay is from the Free-write topic which is still on Food but I’ve taken it in a different direction. Instead of addressing the lack of importance or thought students give to taking great meals at the right time in the right amount; I’ve decided to talk about an issue on food that most of us are familiar about. That Exigence is on the Word of Wisdom, specifically the issue if we should or should not consume drinks with caffeine in it. You would probably have heard the phrase, “I need an energy drink right now” many times but wait, is there any of such drinks on campus? BYU had this policy of a caffeine-free campus many years back and this issue of wanting such beverages has now been a huge hype to all BYU members at this day with recent occurrences of Coca-Cola products containing caffeine found in vending machines.

BYU presidents before and present definitely has its own reasons for upholding this policy but why is there such a big conflict of response to this policy. This policy might not have been a problem in terms of the feedback or response given back in the 1900s or early 2000s but it is at this moment a very controversial topic. This could be due to the increase in trends and popularity of caffeinated beverages and energy drinks to the current rising generation.

Now let’s ask the question of “why such a policy?” or “what’s so bad about having caffeinated products”? On the other hand, questions like “Is it such a big deal?” or “What’s the big fuss about this policy?” do arise from other BYU members who feel that such a policy is inspired and meant for our day. I personally agree with the policy for its good purposes but it still comes down to the personal preference of each individual who are more than welcome to share their opinions. I drink caffeinated drinks too but do I need to get them from campus? Does the policy have to change to fit my desires? I’ll let each of us answer this question ourselves.