[GOOD FOR YOU] What’s up with energy drinks?

Izzy Middlebrook, The Rubicon • September 11, 2025

It’s unlikely that a student walks through the halls of school without seeing someone clutching their half-full can of Celsius, or the crumpled silhouette of a Bubbl’r. Energy drinks are disputed and the amount of caffeine in a typical energy drink may turn people away from even a sip. However, energy drinks remain popular on SPA’s Randolph Campus, but why?

Students talk: why they love energy drinks

RADIANT REDBULL. Senior Helen Frost enjoys a coconut redbull. Frost’s excitement about this drink, especially this particular flavor, knows no bounds.“This is the best tasting thing I have ever ingested and I think that coconut redbull is the most wonderful drink in the whole world,” Frost said. (Izzy Middlebrook)
PUSHING THROUGH. The amount of caffeine in ninth-grader Annika Bruun’s Alani doesn’t bother her. She enjoys Alani’s because: “They get me through the day and set up my day to be productive,” she said. (Izzy Middlebrook)
NO DOZING OFF. Sophomore Jayden Tilton considers herself an energy drink aficionado, finding many different reasons to praise her drinks of choice. She settled on the fact that: “They keep me awake for school.” (Izzy Middlebrook)
PINK SLUSH PRIDE. Sophomore Sophie Ferrer noted feeling very excited to talk about one of her favorite drinks and said that the main reason she has energy drinks so often is because: “It gives me energy.” (Izzy Middlebrook)
MATCHING MONSTERS. Sophomores Abigail Tilton and Addy Davies hold their twinning green cans and pose before they continue on their study session. Tilton simply says she enjoys her energy drink: “Because I’m tired.” (Izzy Middlebrook)
BUBBL’R BOSS. With an energy drink clasped in his hands, Sophomore Archie Dougherty gets ready to brave his day. In particular Dougherty enjoys the drink he holds because: “It tastes juicy.” (Izzy Middlebrook)

About the Contributor

Izzy Middlebrook, Health and Wellness Editor

Izzy Middlebrook (she/her) works as the Health and Wellness Editor for The Rubicon. At school, she’s involved in Upper School Council, Choir, Herspace, and Youth in Government. She loves to listen to music, volunteer, babysit, and spend time with friends. Izzy can be reached at [email protected].

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