A.S. Provides Fuel for Finals

Finals are quickly approaching as the Fall semester draws to a close. Students’ noses are buried in textbooks, their minds are filled with the necessary knowledge, but their stomachs are often left fairly empty. Many students run on sugar and caffeine to get through finals week, skipping meals and substantial snacks that would benefit their ability to focus. Hunger is directly related to low blood sugar, which can cause low energy levels, fatigue, and trouble concentrating. Getting enough fatty acids and protein is essential for an optimally functioning brain, as well as minerals like iron, and vitamins like vitamin D and B.

In order to help Santa Monica College (SMC) students complete their finals without growling stomachs, there will be free food provided through “Fuel for Finals Week.” The Associated Students (A.S.) is paying for the food, and the Community and Academic Relations is coordinating the faculty and staff who are volunteering to serve the food. 

SMC students can get free snacks, as well as meals like hot pancakes for breakfast, or sandwiches for lunch during finals week. A limited supply of Kosher meals will be available for breakfast and lunch as well. Students are encouraged to bring their own reusable silverware. 

The following locations provide some fuel for finals: 

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Main Campus/Cafeteria: Breakfast (7:30 a.m.)

CMD Campus Quad: Lunch (11:30 a.m.)

PAC Campus-by Music Offices: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)

Bundy Campus Lobby: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Main Campus/Cafeteria: Breakfast (7:30 a.m.)

Bundy Campus Lobby: Breakfast (7:30 a.m.)

PAC Campus-by Music Offices: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)

CMD Campus Quad: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)

Thursday, Dec. 12

Main Campus/Cafeteria: Lunch (11:30 a.m.) 

CMD Campus Quad: Lunch (11:30 a.m.)

PAC Campus-by Music Offices: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)

Bundy Campus Lobby: Light snacks (7:30 a.m.)