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Students try French food at International Food Night on Thursday, April 11.
Leadership hosts annual cultural week
The Burlingame Topgolf structure is still undergoing construction and will not be available to the public until September 2024.
Topgolf: Coming to a city near you
The percentage of favorable responses from students to the survey question, “How fairly do students from your school treat students of different races, ethnicities, or cultures?”
Board reviews Panorama survey results from start of 2024, recognizes boys’ soccer’s championship
WASC looks for more than the basic California State standards. According to chairperson Mike Woo, “As new rules and new concerns come up through society, [WASC] look[s] is the school doing something about that. Like the biggest trend post-COVID is mental wellness. So is your school doing something to address the mental health of the students? Along with are they still doing the proper academics?”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluates Burlingame for accreditation
On Tuesday, March 5, Californians cast their votes in the 2024 primary election.
Seniors reflect on voting in monumental election
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
For most music producers, digital audio workstations (DAWs) are a necessity for mixing and polishing audio. Here, staff writer Bertelli is shown next to his DAW. While there is no shortage of highly capable DAWs on the market, prices for professional software typically range in the hundreds of dollars.
Exploring art through sound: Three amateur music producers pursue passion
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Students believe a four-day school week would offer more benefits than traditional five-day weeks.
Debating the merits of a four-day school week
In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.
California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars
Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.
Rejection wall will celebrate redirections
Many students feel that the Bluebook practice exams are not preparing them for the digital SAT test.
New March digital SAT is far from perfect
In the past decades, pop culture has shifted from concrete universal trends to quick micro trends due to the increasing use of social media.
Is pop culture dead?
Books from ancient India to modern novels written by Indian-American authors have paved the way for more diverse cultural representation in written works.
Comic books and culture: My connection to South Asian literature
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience
Ben (Glen Powell) waits for help on a raft with Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after jumping off the boat to save her.
Social media overhyped “Anyone But You”
Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) tips his hat in the newest kids and family musical, “Wonka.”
After 52 years, ‘Wonka’ finds its way back on screen
More than 50 of these 24-karat gold trophies will be given out to recipients of this year’s Oscars awards.
Opinion: Predictions for this year’s Oscars and Grammys
Junior Dionisios Vorrises deals to the plate in the sixth inning of varsity baseball’s matchup against Menlo-Atherton on April 17.
Baseball continues dominant stretch with victory against Menlo Atherton for share of league lead
Junior Zach Newman flushes an iron shot to the middle of the seventh green at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Woodside High School on Thursday, April 18.
Boys’ golf beats Woodside to continue strong season
Senior Erazem Mattick celebrates a winning point during a match against Aragon High School on April 17.
Boys’ volleyball defeats top-seeded Aragon in five-set thriller
Senior Dylan Ares-Hanson dictated his match at the third singles position.
Boys’ tennis suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night
Juniors Gabby Vega and KayKay Pan get in position to receive a serve.
Badminton shows promise despite loss to Mills
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Team members carry the robot out for competition.
Iron Panthers barely fall short of world championship
Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.
Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan
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
“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
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Five Burlingame students placed in the Directing Change film contest with public service announcements covering various mental health issues.

Mental health in motion: Five Burlingame students recognized in Directing Change film contest

Sophia Bella, Managing Editor
May 9, 2022

After submitting films intended to raise awareness of the multi-faceted topic of mental health, five young filmmakers from Burlingame were recognized for their public service announcements at the statewide...

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Project 325 holds their bi-weekly meetings in Kelsey Holtzinger’s room.

Project 325, a tutoring club starting this spring

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
May 3, 2022

Originally finding LifeMoves through a volunteer group, junior Claire Guglielmi wanted to bring her passion for volunteering to Burlingame in the form of a tutoring club, Project 325. The club’s name...

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The Tanforan mall currently features more than 90 stores and a Century Theaters. The 44-acre property will be turned into 1,000 housing units and a biotech campus.

Tanforan: from internment camp to mall to biotech campus

Isabel Liu, Copy Editor
April 25, 2022

Due to various company bankruptcies and the rising trend of online shopping accelerated by COVID-19, the San Bruno City Council has authorized the closing of The Shops at Tanforan and Tanforan Century...

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Juniors Madeleine Behr and Isaac Ruben discuss the next steps of the competition during the regional competition in Ventura, Calif..

Underdog Iron Panthers kick the season off with success

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator
April 20, 2022

On March 12 and 13, Burlingame’s robotics team, the Iron Panthers, had their first competition of the season in Ventura, Calif. Preparation for the season began on Jan. 10 via live stream, where the...

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How people celebrate April Fool’s Day has changed over the years, and now how viral pranks are associated with the custom.

Going back to the origins of April fools

Daria Burnosova, Senior Reporter
March 29, 2022

What is April Fools’ Day? April Fools’ Day is not officially recognized by any countries, yet many people worldwide participate annually in its festivities. According to topagency.com, 64% of Americans...

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A man known for his philanthropy, Peter Umland and his wife Dolores Umland made the San Mateo Union High School District a residual beneficiary under the Umland Charitable Trust.

The man behind Peter Umland Stadium

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022

Burlingame’s previously unnamed stadium is filled with memories of runners going the distance, graduations and eight Little Big Game victories, all overlooked by a scoreboard reading “Peter Umland...

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Earvin Buckner (left) and Jonathan Dhyne (right) spend time in the College and Career Center, located in the A Building, where First-Generation Club meetings are held on Tuesdays.

First-Generation Club: Helping students achieve their future goals

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2022

College deadlines, essays and finances are notorious stressors for upperclassmen, and the Counseling Department works year-round to be of help in the college application process for all students. Specifically,...

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Instead of spending Valentine’s Day disappointed you are without a partner, use this guide to make the best out of your day.

A guide to making the best out of Valentine’s Day

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
February 14, 2022

As Feb. 14 approaches with schedules wide open (again), many are reminded they are missing their ‘other half’ or have no significant other. That means no bouquet of roses, chocolates or fancy dinners...

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San Francisco’s Chinatown features a large display of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

Lunar New Years 2022: Welcoming the Year of the Tiger with festivities

Sophia Bella, Managing Editor
February 13, 2022

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Teachers, parents, administrators and SMUHSD Board members attended the Unity in the Community Town Hall on Jan. 11 to share and hear perspectives on social justice, equity and representation for Black students.

Unity in the Community Town Hall presents Capuchino mural, touches on social justice and hate speech in the district

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2022

On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Black Parents Association held the second Unity in the Community Virtual Town Hall of the school year, with presentations from Black Student Union (BSU) leaders across the San...

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MAIA Impact Club members pictured at their weekly meeting in front of school.

Fighting for girls’ education from Guatemala to Burlingame: Q&A with MAIA Impact Club

Leilani Dougherty, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2022

MAIA Impact Club president Kylie Holzman is a senior at Burlingame and has run the club for two years.    Q: What is the MAIA Impact Organization? A: So the MAIA Impact School is an all-girls...

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Juniors Kate Bauer and Tate Nelson cut tissue paper for the Papel Picado lunch activity on Sept. 15.

Table talk with ASB President Elisenne Yun

Farah Caban, Business Manager
December 24, 2021

In the spring of 2020, junior Elisenne Yun was elected as the Associated Student Body (ASB) president for her senior year. She virtually sat down with the Burlingame B to discuss the role of ASB at Burlingame...

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