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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

On Sunday March 3, Iron Panthers collaborated to fix their robot which broke right before quarterfinals.

Triumph and team unity: Iron Panthers shine at Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024

The Iron Panthers took fourth place at the Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition in San Jose from Feb. 29 to March 3 — the Panther's opening competition of the season. The Iron Panthers sailed...

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On Thursday, Feb. 22, the leadership class hosted a Black History Month event for students during lunch to celebrate the lives of various African American icons.

Celebrating Black History in the arts: stories worth sharing

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
March 5, 2024

Introduction Each year, the United States recognizes February as Black History Month to honor the achievements made by African Americans across the nation and acknowledge their central role...

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“For me personally, I want [others] to see the music program as a strong union because we can really bring out the life of our school,” Vega said. “We need music, you know? Otherwise, things would be really silent and dead.”

Music department brings lively music-making to Southern California and Disneyland tour

Iny Li, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024

Talking until midnight in the hotel room. Splurging on food. Playing Heads Up! while waiting in line for the Tower of Terror. Teaching music director and teacher Kyoko Yamamoto and adult chaperones the...

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Although government and economics teacher Alex Gray took economics in high school, she has never felt like the curriculum adequately prepared her to navigate the finances of daily life.

California weighs requiring financial literacy course

Audrey Wei, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024

On Sept. 5, 2023, attorney Christopher Lee Kaufman and financial education non-profit founder Timothy J. Ranzetta proposed a ballot initiative to make one semester of financial literacy classes a high...

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Cursive, Annie Miller acknowledged, is a social skill more than an academic one.

Cursive makes a comeback: a chore or a critical skill?

Iny Li, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2024

When fifth-grade elementary school teacher Patricia Althaus saw her son Liam struggle to decipher the birthday card her mother had gifted him, stumbling through the loopy letters and skipping over phrases,...

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Burlingame’s mock trial team is energetic after an exciting first match against Oceana High School.

Mock trial closes out season with hard-earned victory

Alex Bertelli, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024

The verdict is clear: Burlingame’s mock trial team has had a great season. The prosecution and defense subteams both triumphed in their third and final competition on Tuesday, Feb. 6, securing a third...

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Hewett emphasized the importance of educating athletes so they aren’t reliant on her and can navigate injuries when they come.

Meet Sarah Hewett: New athletic trainer brings NBA, Tesla experience to role

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024

Burlingame's new athletic trainer, Sarah Hewett, has quite the resume. Not only has she worked at various high schools, Hewett brings experience treating factory workers full-time at Tesla and caring for...

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As an alternative to Valentine’s Day, girls celebrate Galentine’s by bringing food and exchanging gifts.

Looking back on Valentine’s Day

Evelyn Du and Audrey Wei
February 20, 2024

Valentine's Day is a renowned holiday worldwide, celebrated by many. However, depending on age, it is celebrated differently. For example, elementary schoolers annually celebrate with a massive candy exchange...

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Teens are increasingly susceptible to online trends promoting a consumeristic culture.

Living trend to trend: How social media encourages fads

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
February 20, 2024

Trends are, by nature, constantly coming and going. The rage of Hydro Flasks and Vans is long gone, replaced by the domination of Stanleys, Tasmans and Drunk Elephant products. And those will disappear...

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Owner Veronica Morales and the newest member of the Eleven and Luxe team, Destiny Goodman, work together to make women feel confident through self-expression.

Elevating self-expression: Eleven and Luxe joins Burlingame Avenue

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024

Burlingame Avenue, known for its trendy atmosphere and beloved local businesses, has recently welcomed a new addition — Eleven and Luxe. This stylish piercing and tattoo studio, a small, family-owned...

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Sophomore Nikita Mardakhaev doesn’t feel passionate about the books offered in his English class, he said.

Turning the page: Exploring the decline of reading among high schoolers

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2024

For today's generation, sitting down to read a novel can seem like a big task. When easier and more accessible (albeit unhealthier) routes to escapism exist on our cell phones and televisions, reading...

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