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GSA President Violet Hansma speaks at the Friday, Sept. 15 “Welcome Back Rally” following the removal of the Harry Potter theme for spirit week due to concerns over author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.
GSA, leadership lead positive change after divisive Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Posters protesting J.K. Rowling, the controversial author of the Harry Potter series upon which the upcoming rally is based, were found around campus on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Protest posters spark controversy over Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
Students sign into Flex Time by scanning their ID cards in history teacher Elizabeth Bellas classroom on Wednesday, May 17.
District proposes new changes to Flex Time
This year, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) recognized two Burlingame sophomores, Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, as the high school and overall winners.
Two Burlingame students win the annual CEC film fest
Of the four blazes that broke out in Maui on Aug. 8, the Lahaina fire was perhaps the most destructive, wreaking havoc on the historic town.
Burlingame students witness tragedy of Maui fires
The use of power tools were taught to attendees, such as how to handle a chainsaw.
Biannual NorCal First Alarm Fire Camp teaches teenage girls critical firefighting skills
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
Maison Alyzée, a relatively new bakery on the main strip of Burlingame Avenue, shined in every category: taste, service and atmosphere.
Battle of the bakeries: The stakes are high in the pastry world
Odesza was the last band to perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, the final day of Outside Lands.
Students flock to Outside Lands festival for once-in-a-lifetime experience
The lunch cafeteria in the comedy Mean Girls is where cliques congregate. Although cliquey friend groups exist at Burlingame, lunchtime dynamics certainly do not reach the same intensity.
Not every Burlingame high school experience feels like a movie
Maison Alyzée, a relatively new bakery on the main strip of Burlingame Avenue, shined in every category: taste, service and atmosphere.
Battle of the bakeries: The stakes are high in the pastry world
Students sit quietly in Mrs. Bosinoff’s Spanish 1 class on April 6.
We need more options in the language department
Gone are the days where artists of the likes of Sinatra and Santana ruled the music industry. Now, in place of those greats has come a different, more modernized, generation of younger artists.
Modern music: overproduced and unoriginal
I reviewed four amazing recipes I found online and gave them individual scores based on how good they tasted.
Healthy desserts are all over the internet — I taste-tested four viral treats
Although the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could not be more different, with the help of social media, they became inextricably linked as the defining cinematic event of the summer.
Barbenheimer: the movie event of the summer
Emma (Phillipa Soo) reunites with Jesse (Luke Bracey) for the first time in four years.
Sadly, “One True Loves” is a true let down
The Last of Us first aired on Jan. 15 on HBO Max, and streamed its last episode on Mar. 12.
“The Last of Us” isn’t your typical apocalypse show
Best friends Justin Thomas (left) and Jordan Spieth (right) jokingly engage in trash talk.
For the most part, “Full Swing” is a swing and a miss
Season 3 of “Outer Banks” follows John B’s quest to find El Dorado, the city of gold.
Of twists, turns and treasure hunts, the Pogues are back with a third season of “Outer Banks”
Senior co-captain Stella Wettan gets ready to block the Tiger’s shot in the first quarter with two minutes remaining.
Girls’ water polo regroups after loss to Terra Nova
Sophomore Matthew Derossett looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during their league matchup against Mills on Sept.14.
Boys’ water polo dominates in 21-2 triumph against Mills
Sophomore Ava Scatena rises to spike the ball to Hillsdale during their matchup on Sept. 12. A second-year varsity player, Scatena is one of three underclassmen on the squad.
Girls’ Volleyball extends early win streak with three-set victory over Hillsdale
Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.
Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo
Junior Lucy Istock performs an upside down split during half time on Sept. 8.
Cheer takes spirit, camaraderie to new level against Arroyo
Each freshman at Burlingame experiences the transition into high school in their own unique way.
Two weeks in, freshmen evaluate high school experience
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
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You Matter week

Tekla Carlen, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 2018
You Matter week
The event held on Sept. 26 provided various fun activities to lighten the heavy subject matter at hand.
The event held on Sept. 26 provided various fun activities to lighten the heavy subject matter at hand.
Representatives from local mental health services were available to talk to students and provide them with resources.
Representatives from local mental health services were available to talk to students and provide them with resources.
Junior Louis Tang asks a representative from StarVista about her activity.
Junior Louis Tang asks a representative from StarVista about her activity.
Counselor Tammy Esrailian asks a student a true-or-false question about suicide in exchange for candy.
Counselor Tammy Esrailian asks a student a true-or-false question about suicide in exchange for candy.
The event, spearheaded by counselor Karen Latham, aimed to destigmatize discussions about suicide.
The event, spearheaded by counselor Karen Latham, aimed to destigmatize discussions about suicide.
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Tekla Carlen, Editor-In-Chief
Tekla Carlen is a senior at Burlingame High School in her third year of Journalism. She is excited to serve as editor-in-chief this year after copy editing as a junior. Apart from working on the B, she is the president of Model UN and active in the Book Club and the Environmental Club on campus. Her main interests outside of school are theatre, reading, languages, politics, and boba consumption.

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