A LETTER FROM THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

Dear Reader,

At the Prospector, we are a family — we strive to support each other in achieving our goals, and this issue stands as a testament to that. The Cupertino High School students and staff demonstrated their unwavering support for one another, evident in the creation of this edition.

To address the fentanyl crisis, Santa Clara County has implemented measures to combat the challenges it poses. Naloxone, largely referred to as Narcan, is a nasal spray designed to rapidly reverse the effects of an overdose. As of April 2023, select Cupertino staff have undergone training to administer the medication, which is now stored on campus. On page 7, Taruna Anil explores the local response to the epidemic in greater detail.

In addition to attending to health issues, the staff at CHS is also committed to supporting students’ educational needs. By working closely with paraeducators and the Special Services team of the Fremont Union High School District, students with mental or physical disabilities can access resources such as 504 plans and Individual Education Programs. Caroline Cheng, Anika Rao and Anoushka Gokhale investigate and explore these resources as well as their benefits on page 16.

In light of a growing demand for change, April showcased the celebration of diverse cultures and talents through fresh initiatives like Tinolympics and Steal the Stage, as well as the return of cherished events such as Riyaaz, International Week and Lip Dub: Better Together. These moments were skillfully captured by student photographers and videographers, who are featured on page 24 in articles by Joyce Lee, Hailey Ryu and Evelyn Liao. Throughout this issue, we strongly emphasized fostering a collaborative learning environment that allowed us to exchange our skills and knowledge with one another. As a result, we were able to broaden our expertise in various areas like writing, design and photography. By doing so, we aim to equip the next set of editors with the tools to continue producing quality content.

Our team always pulled through, whether it meant staying up for late-night Zoom calls or fulfilling unexpected photography requests. We extend our warmest congratulations to the newly admitted Prospector staffers for the 2023-2024 school year and eagerly anticipate working alongside you all!

We encourage all students, faculty and staff to make an effort to contribute to and support each other on campus. We hope that, like us, you will find a welcoming and supportive community at CHS that will enable you to reach your full potential :)