Student Council: MC should promote "Free Market Capitalism" for "Survival of the Fittest"

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Mount Carmel students don't want less homework. They don't want more lunchtime. They want capitalism.

The Student Council in a statement made just last week declared a desire for an increase the use of capitalism and free markets. Upperclassmen have referred to the Darwinian phrase “survival of the fittest” when addressing the problem of freshmen complaining about too much homework or getting bullied in the halls. 

But no more is it about the freshman or homework, it's all about the cash now. The ideology of free markets is what students say will help them make a quick buck, selling such fake incentives as free hallpasses and phone time for freshmen. 

With teachers like Mr. Tim Baffoe shading hope for small businessmen of MC with his candy monopoly stacking millions, some are losing hope. With finite resources, students believe it's time to revolt and bring back capitalism. 

What caused this in the first place has to do with an effort from teachers to enforce more of a dictatorship built towards one word: Studium. A class situated at the middle hours of the day, it boasts a challenge, competition for the top spot. Different stadiums are competing for first place but not only that for honor.

“Studium is a veil used to hide the profit they are building,” freshman Gabriel Brown said regarding the mischievous events, “It doesn't take intelligence to know that Mr. Baffoe is definitely taking advantage of that monopoly.” 

But why is Mr. Baffoe is such a leading force in this? Since the beginning of this year, he has created a way to incentivize students to buy into his trap--selling candy for low prices while quietly hiding the profits.

MC has used Studium as a resource to provide donations to the Carmelite Missions and other charities. Only now does suspicion rise as students see the outstanding profit Mr. Baffoe has made.  

“Some days he has an unsettling smile,” stated Brown. “It doesn't seem normal for Mr. Baffoe, I’m used to the sitting frown.” 

Again, strange things have happened and students are noticing.

“I don't see a problem,” English teacher Daniel Haggerty said of his colleague.  “He’s just a hustler that's all. On top of that there are so many other things you should be worrying about.” What really proves that capitalism is failing is the obvious distractions present in everyday school life like homework.

Students believe that Mr. Baffoe should start paying taxes for his business but he decides not to make a statement regarding this inquiry. Furthermore a small group of students have decided to form some sort of conspiracy theory formulated on the idea of the use of distraction to fool students from the truth. Students need to fight for what they believe that is if they have enough time to, you know with all of that homework and those tests.