Beer Bottles and Foul Odor in Hsinchu High Music Class; School Investigates
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Students at Hsinchu Senior High School's music class reported finding beer bottles and a foul odor, allegedly caused by classmates drinking and discarding trash.
- The incident led to a strong online complaint from a student who described the smell as unbearable and affecting practice.
- School authorities stated they are investigating the matter and have cleared the reported trash, promising further supervision.
A student at Hsinchu Senior High School has publicly criticized classmates in the music program for allegedly drinking alcohol and leaving behind beer bottles and food waste, creating a foul odor in their practice rooms. The student expressed frustration on social media, questioning the maturity of their peers and the impact on others' ability to practice.
"Are you all in high school, can't you be more mature?" the student wrote online, describing the pervasive smell that made it difficult to breathe and practice. The student also lamented the lack of consideration for others, noting that the stench persisted for days and that the trash was left in lockers, impacting the entire class.
Other students commented on the post, with some noting that the incident involved first-year students drinking in a music classroom. The school administration responded by stating that drinking and smoking are prohibited on campus and that they are investigating the claims. While no student has admitted to leaving the bottles, the school has removed the reported trash and will continue to monitor the situation through homeroom teachers and relevant departments.
Are you all in high school, can't you be more mature? ... You're drinking at school, fine, but you're also leaving beer bottles and garbage everywhere. How smelly is the entire classroom? ... You don't even have the right to breathe clean air in the classroom?
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.