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Paying homage to the aesthetic of the ‘70s, Brandy Fleming and her costume crew worked together to create colorful and show-stopping looks for the spring musical “Disaster!”.

Librarian by day, costume designer by night

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2023

As an elementary school librarian and drama costume designer, Brandy Fleming is always “paying it forward” — fostering love and compassion in her students. Before becoming a Burlingame elementary...

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Concert band performs classics from composer John Williams, “Highlights from La La Land” by Justin Hurwitz and “Pixar Movie Magic”.

Music department finishes the year off strong with 99th annual Spring Concert

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
April 28, 2023

After a year full of concerts, festivals and the beloved Disneyland trip, the band and choir held its 99th annual spring concert on Wednesday, April 26. From 7-8:30pm, students and families came to listen...

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Sophomores Jayden Wan and Shayna Blum contributed to Youth for Climate Policy by recounting their experiences in taking climate action, inspiring students to follow their footsteps.

Students advocate for climate action at youth policy seminar

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
April 25, 2023

On Friday, April 20, Sustainable San Mateo County hosted the Youth for Climate Policy seminar in advance of the following day’s Earth Day celebration. While the event aimed to shed light on the escalating...

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Hatsy and Moses Yasukochi showcase their bakery in Japantown, San Francisco in 1984 to honor their 10 year bakery anniversary.

Ethnic enclaves preserve the culture brought to America

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
April 24, 2023

America is full of ethnic enclaves dedicated to the culture of a specific ethnicity or race. An ethnic enclave is a region where a certain ethnic group resides and works. Still, in the words of my grandfather...

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Some clubs on campus have lost their true dedication and purpose due to the competitive college admissions process.

College admissions complicate club culture

Natalie Gyde, Social Coordinator
April 23, 2023

In a school with over 80 clubs — ranging from crocheting to dentistry — it’s clear that Burlingame students have a diverse array of passions. Despite that, some clubs on campus have lost their true...

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Junior Lauren Gonzalez runs through the streets of Burlingame.

Students chase goals with long-distance runs

Ellie Neuman, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2023

Given that a recorded 15% of the U.S. population participate in some form of running or jogging regularly (according to statista), running is objectively one of the most popular sports in the country....

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Senior Taylor Woo holds a certificate for her black belt promotion. She has been practicing Kuk Wool Son since the sixth grade.

Not just for show: the merits of martial arts

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
April 21, 2023

There are over 180 different variations of martial arts originating from around the globe, and some students at Burlingame have taken up the intense commitment. Senior Kiana Hee, for example, began training...

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In many ways, Pride Prom mirrored a traditional school dance, but with a special emphasis on inclusion and diversity.

First annual Pride Prom celebrates LGBTQIA+ community

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
April 19, 2023

On Friday, April 14, the San Mateo Union High School District hosted its first county-wide Pride Prom at the College of San Mateo, offering students an inclusive alternative to traditional prom. Pride...

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Teenagers experience pressure to conform to the unrealistic body types diet culture promotes, which makes them feel obligated to restrict their calorie intake.

How self-esteem becomes dependent on the numbers on the scale

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
April 8, 2023

Skip breakfast. You don’t need three meals in a day. Run every morning. The fitter you are, the more popular you will be. Look at these models on your social media. Don’t you want to be just...

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Elizabeth Diehl (Left) and Lukas Keeley (Right) smile affectionately at one another as they sing during one of the final scenes.

The spring musical was far from a ‘Disaster!’

Ruby Rosenquist, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023

On Thursday Mar. 10, the opening night of “Disaster!,” the groovy atmosphere, mimicking that of the 1970s, blossomed as New York’s hottest A-listers strutting onto the stage wearing colorful maxi...

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Jonathan Kon, one of the current drum majors, conducts the band at a football game. The drum majors lead the band and organize events, along with the help of the drum minors.

Band department returns to in-person auditions for important drum major roles

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
March 22, 2023

After a multiple-step audition process in February, the band department selected two new drum major assistants (drum minors), Lucas Keeley and Aaron Peng, for the next school year. The two selected...

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The Mock Trial team gathers at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for its official competitions.

Despite loss to Menlo, Mock Trial ends season with a positive outlook

Ana Lunaparra, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023

The mock trial team ended its season in a competition against Menlo School on Thursday, Feb. 9, after three weeks of official county-wide competitions and months of intense preparation.  This year’s...

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