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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
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
The answers from SMUHSD staff to the survey question: “How should the Board allocate the proceeds from the sale of Crestmoor?”
Board discusses options with newly allocated funds, puts WASC action plans in motion
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 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
English is one of the most tech-heavy classes. While students still rely on physical books to read, most essays, assignments and tests are taken digitally.
Technology in schools: for better or worse?
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
Popular out-of-state schools attract students nationwide, leading to an influx of applicants.
Are out-of-state schools worth the hype?
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
Mahito (Luca Padovan) embarks on a journey full of surprises after moving from Tokyo to his aunt’s mysterious house in rural Japan.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ expands but weakens Miyazaki’s resume
Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw
Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory
Sophomore Kieran Clarke takes a deep breath as he swims butterfly in his race.
Swim overcomes Aragon in advance of PAL finals
Junior Giana Johnson swings in the varsity softball game against Aragon High School on Tuesday, April 9.
Softball drops league contest to Aragon
Senior Jake Ramirez sprints to the finish line during the boys’ varsity 800 meter race against athletes from Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco High School.
Track and field dominates in final league meet
Freshman Dylan Black searches for an open teammate during the boys’ lacrosse game against Palo Alto on Tuesday, April 9.
Boys’ lacrosse comes out slow in difficult loss to Palo Alto
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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Band students stand in their line formations bright and early on the football field as they run through their set for the Little Big Game.

Band readies for Little Big Game, centennial performances

Iny Li, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023

Less than two months into the school year the band is already hard at work in preparation for the culminating fall event: the annual Little Big Game (LBG), hosted at San Mateo High School this November.  Senior...

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Graphic by Sophia Bella

Meet Burlingame’s new faculty

Evelyn Du, Kaylee Hwang, Josie Wettan, Connie Lu, Alice Lee, Iny Li, Henry Gardner, Margo Bigue, Audrey Wei, Emma Yu, and Alex Bertelli
October 2, 2023

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Senior Dylan Ares Hansen raises his arms in victory during rehearsals for the fall play.

A preview of the fall play, in nine minutes or less

Emma Yu, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023

This October, Burlingame’s fall play will feature stories from the Iliad, the Odyssey and Greek Mythology, rewritten and performed as a fast-paced modern comedy.  The play, titled “The Iliad, the...

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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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