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The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival brought large crowds downtown for a Labor Day weekend filled with art, crafts and food.
A sunny weekend draws a diverse crowd to Millbrae’s annual Art & Wine Festival
Trees line Burlingames main entrance on Mar. 12, 2021. On Tuesday, graffiti was discovered in the C-Building boys’ bathroom.
Racist, Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on campus
The San Mateo Unified High School District updated classroom speakers this summer, surprising students with the sound of a new bell. It plays six beeps at a pitch of around 440 Hz in place of a traditional, single-ring bell.
What’s up with the bells?
A man holds up a sign sporting “Shell can go to Hell”, protesting the harmful production and use of oil from the company.
San Mateo politicians call for climate reform at youth rally
The Black Parents Association held its final meeting over Zoom where they discussed updates to the district’s bulletin, commented on a new Ethnic Studies course and hosted recent graduates to give updates on their college life.
SMUHSD’s final Unity in the Community meeting
Burlingame’s Bay University class in session on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Bay University guides adult students to success
2022-2023 ASB President Rinko Miyoshi stands in front of the leadership class’s window reflecting Burlingame High School.
New year, new leadership: Rinko Miyoshi embraces an open mind as new ASB president
Seniors Sofia Husain and Kelsey McDonald, the new presidents of Burlingame Environmental Club, pose for a photo in front of the library at lunch.
New year, new leadership: Burlingame Environmental Club prepares for an impactful year
Students in the engineering subteam eagerly learn about the process of building a physical robot at a meeting on Sept. 12.
Student-built, student-run: A glimpse of the robotics team
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
On August 20, a line of customers wait to order at Palmetto Superfoods for their acai bowls and smoothies.
Review: Palmetto Superfoods
Amazon purchased over 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian in 2019 to move the company towards carbon neutrality.
Think twice before hitting “order” on your favorite online shop
Prior to the 2022 March Madness tournament, the NCAA limited March Madness branding solely to the men’s tournament.
One year after weight room controversy, women get a fairer slice of March Madness
Students struggle with the overwhelming workload that comes with taking too many AP classes.
To take or not to take APs: Course selection paradox
A shared wall would help mitigate the isolation many feel after rejection.
Rejection wall would put college admissions stress in perspective
Activists gather at a rally in Vancouver, Canada on Feb. 26 to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine deserves more than our performative activism
Future of masks at Burlingame unknown, what to do?
Future of masks at Burlingame unknown, what to do?
Trump supporters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6 in hopes of stopping the electoral vote.
Perception of Capitol attack warped by life under Trump administration
The trials and tribulations of a Wednesday
Defining our history
Response to “Rejection wall would put college admissions stress in perspective”
Response to: “A parent’s push to rename Burlingame Intermediate School after Ruth Bader Ginsburg”
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) look down at Gotham City as they prepare to continue on with their lives and go their separate ways.
The caped crusader punches his way back on screen
Spider-Man movies ranked
Spider-Man movies ranked
Nature’s Cereal is a recent healthy food trend going viral among TikTok users.
Delicious and creative food trends take over TikTok
The cast of WandaVision is stacked with returning Marvel characters, as well as some fantastic new characters that make their marks on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“WandaVision” is a great TV series, regardless of whether you like Marvel
On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.
Girls’ tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo
Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.
Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream
Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.
Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss
Senior starter Jonathan Kon prepares to fire a shot into the goal while a Half Moon Bay defender attempts to block the throw.
Short-handed Panthers struggle against Half Moon Bay, remain hopeful for the future
Varsity runners Jackson Spenner and Lucas Keeley make their way down the back straight of the course just before Cougar Hill.
Cross country flies out the gate in first meet of the season
On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.
Girls’ tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo
Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.
Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream
Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.
Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss
Senior starter Jonathan Kon prepares to fire a shot into the goal while a Half Moon Bay defender attempts to block the throw.
Short-handed Panthers struggle against Half Moon Bay, remain hopeful for the future
Varsity runners Jackson Spenner and Lucas Keeley make their way down the back straight of the course just before Cougar Hill.
Cross country flies out the gate in first meet of the season
In front of a packed student section, senior forward Carson Robenalt puts up a jumper in the team’s game against Los Altos High School.
Boys’ basketball finishes second in Burlingame Lions Club Tournament
The girls’ varsity team huddled after their game in the outfield and chatted with coaches.
Varsity girls’ softball suffers loss against rival San Mateo
Burlingame players reposition for the next point during the second set in their March 21 match against Lowell High School.
Boys’ volleyball program enters third year
Co-captains and juniors Madison Gen Eugenio and Erika Jiang play No. 1 doubles against San Mateo on April 5.
Badminton team determined to make playoff push
Junior Jackson Spenner serves in his 6-1, 6-1 win against Mills’ Nicholas Chang on April 19.
Boys’ tennis continues acing forward, despite recent losses
Senior midfielder Cole Jones bolts away with ball possession in a league game against Menlo-Atherton on April 12.
Boys’ lacrosse ready for a fresh start
Maybe about editor-in-chief Audrey Limb’s hopes and goals for the club as well as potential stuff about the next issue.
New year, new leadership: Catcher Zine paints a future of inclusivity
Teen librarian Jenny Miner and senior Eva Chen pose for a picture after leading the first Youth Poet Laureate writing workshop.
The search for Burlingame’s first Youth Poet Laureate begins
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
Club members hiking along the Montara Mountain Trail on Saturday, April 16.
MAIA Impact club hikes to raise awareness
The “Into the Woods” cast and crew pose for a photo just days before their first performance.
Burlingame’s “Into the Woods”: a thrilling, magical adventure
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The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival brought large crowds downtown for a Labor Day weekend filled with art, crafts and food.
A sunny weekend draws a diverse crowd to Millbrae’s annual Art & Wine Festival
Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter • September 10, 2022
Trees line Burlingames main entrance on Mar. 12, 2021. On Tuesday, graffiti was discovered in the C-Building boys’ bathroom.
Racist, Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on campus
Elise Spenner and Jackson Spenner • August 31, 2022
The San Mateo Unified High School District updated classroom speakers this summer, surprising students with the sound of a new bell. It plays six beeps at a pitch of around 440 Hz in place of a traditional, single-ring bell.
What’s up with the bells?
Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator • August 30, 2022
Opinion
On August 20, a line of customers wait to order at Palmetto Superfoods for their acai bowls and smoothies.
Review: Palmetto Superfoods
Kristie Kim, Social Coordinator • September 2, 2022
Amazon purchased over 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian in 2019 to move the company towards carbon neutrality.
Think twice before hitting “order” on your favorite online shop
Farah Caban, Business Manager • May 9, 2022
Prior to the 2022 March Madness tournament, the NCAA limited March Madness branding solely to the men’s tournament.
One year after weight room controversy, women get a fairer slice of March Madness
Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor • April 22, 2022
Entertainment
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
Arda Inegol, Webmaster • August 26, 2022
The caped crusader punches his way back on screen
Arda Inegol, Webmaster • March 18, 2022
Spider-Man movies ranked
Arda Inegol, Webmaster • January 19, 2022
Delicious and creative food trends take over TikTok
Clara Porto, Staff Reporter • April 13, 2021
Features
Burlingame’s Bay University class in session on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Bay University guides adult students to success
Natalie Gyde, Staff Reporter • September 26, 2022

Many Burlingame students walk into the F-Building every day. Most likely, they head up the stairs for...

2022-2023 ASB President Rinko Miyoshi stands in front of the leadership class’s window reflecting Burlingame High School.
New year, new leadership: Rinko Miyoshi embraces an open mind as new ASB president
Joelle Huysmans, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2022
Seniors Sofia Husain and Kelsey McDonald, the new presidents of Burlingame Environmental Club, pose for a photo in front of the library at lunch.
New year, new leadership: Burlingame Environmental Club prepares for an impactful year
Abby Knight, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2022
Sports
On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.
Girls' tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo
Daria Burnosova, Senior Reporter • September 30, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 22, girls’ tennis hosted school rival San Mateo High School.  With a final score...

Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.
Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream
Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer • September 30, 2022
Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.
Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss
Amanda Nolan and Ellie Neuman • September 25, 2022
Editorials
Activists gather at a rally in Vancouver, Canada on Feb. 26 to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine deserves more than our performative activism
The Burlingame B Editorial Board • May 23, 2022
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#2: SAT moving online
Michelle Moshkovoy, Alex Kelly, and Jake Rothstein • February 25, 2022

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On Wednesday, Sept. 28, teachers and students competed head-to-head in an evenly-matched staff vs. student volleyball game in the main gym. Students crowded onto the bleachers during lunch to cheer on their classmates on the court.

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