Congratulations to last week's winners: Sue Bilek, Mia Cardinell, Arwen Edsall, Laurel Jarnagan, and Emily Meierding. Please note: Even if you've won a mug, we welcome your votes and comments.

Responses to last week's question: Currents readers were evenly divided on daylight saving time. Eleven think it is a good idea, 11 don't, and 2 are unsure. A sampling of readers' views follows.

On the yes side:

"It's good because our days are longer and we can still catch some sunlight after getting off work or a late class."

"I really like that it will get dark at 9 p.m. and not 8 p.m. in the summer."

On the no side:

"Historically, and in many other regions, this practice was not and is not done. It is as natural for the light in the mornings and evenings to change depending on the time of year as it is for different hours of the day."

"It seems that it just messes with our biological clocks and makes it even more difficult to get up in the morning than it already is."

Unsure:

"I personally enjoy the extra sunlight in the evening hours during the summer. In that respect, 'daylight-saving time' can be a good thing. I've often wondered how animals cope with the change, in particular, farm animals, who experience a natural schedule that is interrupted by the human decision to change 'time'. In that respect, I believe that 'daylight-saving time' could be a bad idea. "

Tell us what you think: Each week, we post a question about a topic that's been in the news, is of general interest, or has been suggested by our readers. You have a chance to "weigh in" with a simple "yes," "no," or "unsure," or you may elaborate if you like. Responses are due by Friday at 8 a.m.

Win a nifty Currents Online coffee mug: Each week, the names of five respondents are drawn at random to win a mug. Participants must be UCSC staff, faculty, or students. Please submit your name and campus e-mail address on the response form. One mug per person.

This week's question: Recently Currents ran an article on the changing role of the colleges at UCSC (article.) A campus review concluded that the colleges still play an important role in student life. Do you agree?

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