Due to microwave cuts, instant mac and cheese may not be so instant anymore.

To students’ dismay, most microwaves have been removed from the cafeteria. However, this is not some maniacal plot by the new evil administration; this removal was conducted solely in the name of safety.

“It’s a simple answer: the circuits and the electrical systems in the cafeteria cannot support the microwaves,” principal Chris Shaw said. “Things were burning out and melting the wires; it was shorting out the kitchen and shorting out the lights in the cafeteria.”

Shaw made the executive decision to remove the microwaves when he learned that custodial staff members had to flip the electrical breakers in the cafeteria on a daily basis in order to comply with them power-draining microwaves. Shaw says he hates to remove such a beloved luxury but explains that he had no choice in the matter.

“It is actually really unique that we had microwaves in the cafeteria because most schools do not have that convenience,” Shaw said. “I understand the convenience but it is a very expensive fix.”

The microwaves were bought and maintained by PTO under PTO President Aleta Stender. Stender says she understands why the removal was necessary, but cannot help but feel a bit of remorse for the change.

“I have asked that efforts to find a solution to the problem be taken because having the microwaves has been a huge convenience and we are disappointed that they are no longer available,” Stender said. “As for any remaining microwaves that PTO purchased, we have asked that they be distributed to areas in the school where there is a need.”

There are now only two microwaves in the service line in the cafeteria. Although students are happy that a total removal was ultimately unnecessary, some still find the revision unfortunate. Senior Emma Welch, who heats her lunch on a daily basis, was shocked at the revelation when she realized the microwaves were not available anymore.

“It is really inconvenient. I brought pasta the day they took the microwaves away because Mrs. Tammy [Hudson] told us there would be one microwave available to use,” Welch said. “They had actually taken that one away too so I was basically starving until I got home. It’s unfortunate.”