The state Department of Education has set a new rule that most hallway access doors in schools must be locked due to safety issues. Assistant principal Mr. Arscott says, “This door rule has been implemented for security matters.”   

    Many students believe it will be challenging trying to get around in the school with this new rule. Senior Mason Mendoza says, “It’s affected my life in school because I am a monitor, and whenever I need to deliver packages, it makes it difficult.” Many students believe the safety we had before the new door rule was more than enough. For example, closing the parking lot gate and having security guards.  

    But locking most doors is basically asking students to get in trouble. Some students get marked tardy due to this new rule. Several teachers complain about students being tardy, but the reason for that is the doors being locked and having to wait for someone to open the door for you.   

    So, is this really a benefit for students? Sophomore Michelle Gonzalez says, “This new rule makes me feel really annoyed specially being a part of Color Guard, trying to get into the 4th building and the doors being locked.” 

    Some students believe it can cause even more danger instead of making it safer. Sophomore Genesis Cáceres says, “The rule makes me feel really frustrated, especially when I need to go to the bathroom when there aren’t any bathrooms in 4th building and then trying to get back in.”  

   On the other hand, some students believe it will be a benefit. Sophomore Arianna Lens believes the door rule would decrease the number of students walking around in the halls and skipping class. Sophomore Collin Bonilla thinks this new door rule will be a benefit to be safer during school hours.