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The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.

Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2025

The Iron Panthers entered the FIRST Robotics World Championship with low expectations. One week later, they left the event as gold medalists. A total of 601 teams competed in this year’s World Championship,...

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TikTok is the new search engine

TikTok is the new search engine

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor
April 29, 2025

The next time you’re free in class, take a look around. Chances are, you’ll find your classmates scrolling through TikTok, the widely popular social media app that’s captivated the nation, especially...

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Students seen biking alongside cars on a busy road without safe bike lanes, a situation Safe Routes to School hopes to resolve.

Kelly works to increase transportation sustainability

Natalie Gyde, Multimedia Editor
April 26, 2025

For junior Rowan Kelly, biking and walking to school isn’t solely a mode of transportation; it represents a change within school districts that could promote community building and lead to better sustainability. Through...

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Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.

District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
April 24, 2025

“Existence is resistance.” That’s how Pride Prom coordinator Evestella Hanson responded when she was asked about the growing challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community. In recent months, the Trump...

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Maqsood (second to the right) with AHA Teen of Impact campaign partners from Sacred Heart Preparatory and the director of SSATHI, Dr. Rajesh Dash.

Junior Kairah Maqsood empowers change for South Asian Heart Health

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2025

After witnessing the inadequate heart healthcare South Asians receive, junior Kairah Maqsood decided to make it her mission to advocate for change. According to the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart...

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Junior Ea Leialoha fields a ground ball at third base and throws it to first base.

From France to Burlingame: Ea Leialoha returns to hometown with international baseball experience

Kai Shah, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2025

After playing baseball in France for nine years where he qualified for the national team, junior Ea Leialoha moved back to Burlingame this past January. Now, he plays on the varsity baseball team while...

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Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.

Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan

Iny Li, Business Manager
April 3, 2025

While some students wake up as early as four or five in the morning for sports practice or to finish up last-minute homework, junior Mohamad Elayan does it for a different reason — Ramadan, the ninth...

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Liao worked at NASA for 33 years, working on projects like the International Space Station and the Ares 1-X launch.

Women’s History Month: Honoring Mei-Hwa Liao, former NASA engineer

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
March 28, 2025

In 1983, Mei-Hwa Liao arrived at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, to begin her work as a Supervisory Mechanical Engineer. It was the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and grit...

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Sophomore Jacob Weinberg and freshman Nathan Situ bring the robot onto the field to prepare for their next match.

Iron Panthers robotics team qualifies for World Championships at Arizona East Regional

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2025

At the Arizona East Regional, a FIRST Robotics Competition held from March 19-22, the Iron Panthers put on a dominating performance. After finishing in first place out of over 40 teams in qualification...

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Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.

Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting

Paige Cornelius, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2025

While many students spend their time exploring malls and department stores for their outfits, juniors Ellora Horan, Rowan Kelly, and Aisling Muldowney spend their time crocheting, sewing, or knitting their...

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As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance.  Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) Viviene French (right)

How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
February 26, 2025

For any athlete, the position they play on the field, court, or pool is an important aspect of their performance. But for sophomore Vivienne French, playing right wing on the junior varsity soccer team...

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Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.

Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2025

Burlingame's mock trial team concluded another successful season on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after facing Menlo School in a hard-fought semifinal matchup. The Panthers went head-to-head with one of the best teams...

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