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The Burlingame B

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The Burlingame B

Students from advanced drama, acting as rival surfers, coast the waves onstage.

Bringing elementary stories to a high school stage

Emma Yu, Arts Director
December 30, 2023

The term “storyteller” often conjures up images of seasoned travelers with tales of adventures far and wide. But on Thursday, Dec. 14, advanced drama performed six plays inspired by the most unlikely...

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Sophomore Henry Gardner eagerly opens his present during the journalism class’ yearly Secret Santa exchange.

Secret Santa: from a Mississippi diner to Burlingame’s teams, clubs and classes

Evelyn Du, Managing Editor
December 22, 2023

The holidays are all about wacky traditions: advent calendars, elf on the shelf, cookie decorating — and, perhaps most widespread, Secret Santa. Every year, classes, teams, families and friend groups...

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Customers line up early in the morning to try Burlingame Backhaus’ pastries.

Backhaus makes its Burlingame debut

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor
December 20, 2023

Although Backhaus’s brick-and-mortar location in Burlingame opened just a month ago, the bakery is not new to the town. After selling at the Burlingame Farmers Market, Backhaus owners Anne and Robert...

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One of Burlingame's local vendors sold felt ornaments, mainly depicting animals and vegetables.

First-ever Winter Market combines holiday shopping, small business support

Brendan Gilmore, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2023

On Saturday, Dec. 2, the City of Burlingame hosted its first-ever Winter Market in the Burlingame Community Center, with over 30 vendors selling holiday goods such as wreaths, baked goods, and jewelry....

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Trumpeters play their hearts out as they follow the conducting of Yamamoto through their set.

Goodbye, field. Hello, stage!

Iny Li, Managing Editor
December 19, 2023

The music department, led by music and choral director Kyoko Yamamoto, hosted its 100th annual winter concert on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6.  The four ensembles — jazz, wind, concert band and...

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Many students worry about missing school due to sickness because they fear their grades will drop due to their absence. Thus, they prioritize academic expectations over their health and continue to attend school while ill.

Academic pressure forces students to attend school despite sickness

Jeannine Chiang, Managing Editor
December 19, 2023

This November, junior Luke Frikert caught the flu and missed 10 days of school as a result. But for Frikert, his illness was a secondary concern. “When I got sick, the first thing I was thinking about...

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Renne Pi, a first-year member of the FTC team, adds the final adjustments to the robot they built for the recent competition held on December 2nd.

Iron Panthers forge a bridge towards victory

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2023

The Iron Panthers aren’t just robot drivers. Behind the clinks of metal and the whir of gears, a tight-knit collective of skilled students designs, builds, codes — and, of course — drives competition...

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A customer looks at soaps displayed next to one of many Christmas trees at the event.

Annual Christmas at Kohl Mansion embodies holiday spirit

Josie Wettan, Social Media Manager
December 7, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Burlingame community gathered at Mercy High School for the “Christmas at Kohl Mansion” event, hosted annually to kickstart the holiday season. The mansion was decorated with...

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Many pickleball players play in matches at the Washington Park pickleball courts on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Pickleball craze threatens tennis space

Brendan Gilmore, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2023

In recent years, pickleball has consistently been among the fastest-growing sports in the United States. This year, in fact, it occupied the top spot, recording a 171.1% growth rate over basketball's 16.2%...

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Sophomore Eva Mercer performs a flip in the air during halftime on Oct. 13 against Atherton. Such feats are susceptible to injury, and demand full mobilization to deliver.

Beyond the sideline: Recognizing effort, risks of cheerleading

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
November 19, 2023

“Cheerleading isn’t a sport.”  It’s a common sentiment echoed throughout school hallways and locker rooms. But understandably, it frustrates cheerleaders to have their athleticism constantly...

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Juniors Luke Levitt, Spencer Phonsombat and Will Kriner met at Ross’ Cove beach on Saturday, October 21st as part of a trash cleanup organized by the Eco-pioneers.

Eco-pioneers: a helping hand for the environment

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
November 19, 2023

In the face of a decaying natural environment, we are often left to consider what we can do to support our local communities. The Burlingame Eco-pioneers club aims to answer that question, focusing specifically...

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