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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

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

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
September 19, 2023

One morning during her stay in Maui, junior Sofia Crosina headed to downtown Lahaina for coffee. Nearly all businesses were closed due to a power outage, so island residents and tourists alike queued in...

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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

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
September 19, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17, female firefighters from several Northern California fire departments hosted the biannual NorCal First Alarm Fire Camp at College of San Mateo (CSM) for high...

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Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.

Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
September 4, 2023

There is, quite literally, a hole in the heart of Burlingame this year. Walk between the basketball courts and the A-Building during passing period, or head to the football field for a rally, and it's...

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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

Sophia Doss, Senior Reporter
September 1, 2023

When it comes to food offerings, Burlingame Avenue has a problem of excess. Presented with a wide variety of restaurants — from Italian to Mexican to Mediterranean to Indian food — it isn’t hard...

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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

Natalie Gyde, Social Coordinator
August 29, 2023

Outside Lands, a diverse music festival held for three days each August in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is objectively one of the major Bay Area events of the year. This summer, it attracted over...

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The annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival attracted guests from all over the Bay Area.

Booths, food trucks and live music crowd the streets in annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
August 24, 2023

The Burlingame Chamber of Commerce hosted the 29th annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival last weekend. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20, clothing, jewelry and art...

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Angelyn Liu, the runner-up for the Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate, is currently working on a poem about gardenias to represent her family’s story of immigration.

Lin, Liu claim top spots in first local Youth Poet Laureate competition

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023

The Burlingame Public Library crowned Lauren Lin, a junior at Castilleja High School in Palo Alto, the inaugural Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate during a Commencement Ceremony before Library...

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Urban Kitchen, filling the lot vacated by Lemonade and Super Duper, is an independent concept with a variety of fresh, healthy options.

Urban Kitchen offers a satisfying farm-to-table experience

Daria Burnosova, Senior Reporter
May 23, 2023

Urban Kitchen, the newest addition to Burlingame Avenue’s dining scene, fully embraces the farm-to-table concept, serving organic ingredients, healthy options and fresh plates in a modern atmosphere....

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In this article, the B profiled two of those restaurants and their owners: Mediterranean Kebab and Caffe Stellato.

Small businesses on Burlingame Avenue are here to stay

Ellie Neuman and Ana Lunaparra
May 22, 2023

Burlingame Avenue is infamous for being home to trendy storefronts, popular chains and luxury brands. However, there is a small but substantial number of small, independent restaurants that have withstood...

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The farmers market provides a space for people to interact with each other and learn more about their community.

Stories and connections: A walk through the Burlingame Farmers Market

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
May 21, 2023

For some, the Burlingame Farmers Market means weekly access to locally sourced fruits and vegetables. For others, it means human connection — the small interactions with people that turn a city into...

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Students agree that the main draw to festival culture is not the headliners, but rather the atmosphere, good vibes, and overall festival experience.

Frank Ocean’s Coachella incident is not representative of festival season

Ellie Neuman, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023

As summer rolls around the corner, the warm weather and carefree spirit draws tons of teens to outdoor concerts and lively music festivals, which range from small local gatherings, to large, multi-day...

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A long line of customers waits to be served outside Mints & Honey, located on Burlingame Avenue.

Mints & Honey: not much more than an Instagram post

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
May 16, 2023

With its artistic decor and presentation worthy of social media, Mints & Honey has rapidly become a customer favorite on Burlingame Avenue and a go-to brunch destination for teenagers. After seeing...

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