A LETTER FROM THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

Dear Reader,

Spring has sprung! As the days get longer and the weather grows warmer, the Cupertino community experiences a metamorphosis – except our fifty-thousand-person city cannot be characterized by a single butterfly.

If there is one thing the beginning of spring has taught us, it is that the switching of seasons is not always pleasant. Sometimes, it comes with unexpected flooding and uprooted trees. On page 6, Lisa Zivanic and Rajasi Laddha examine the changing of seasons within the Fremont Union High School District as they uncover the impacts of the declining enrollment.

On the flipside, as class sizes are shrinking at school, the mistreatment of school facilities is on the rise. Kevin Jia, Shaona Das, and Hailey Ryu investigate the cleanliness and sanitation of Cupertino High School from the perspectives of students, staff, and the facility manager on page 20.

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Ann Peck, Brian Hazle

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Despite these challenges, change is inevitable and can lead to greater things, like a butterfly, a flower, or a new state-mandated course at Cupertino High School. On page 4, Benjamin Liu discusses the implementation of a new Ethnic Studies and Health Class.

As we welcome the arrival of spring and the changes that come with it, let us work together to overcome challenges and create a brighter future for our community.

Sincerely,

Jolie Han, Rishita Shah, Taruna Anil