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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.

Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights

Iny Li, Business Manager February 20, 2025

“Enough is enough.” This phrase appeared on protest signs and echoed through the streets on Sunday, Feb. 16 as over 100 demonstrators marched from San Mateo City Hall to San Francisco City Hall,...

An attorney from the Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto provides legal advice during a “Know Your Rights” workshop.

SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty

Iny Li, Business Manager February 20, 2025

“It’s scary knowing how my family members could be taken away at any minute simply due to their looks.”  This is the harsh reality that many immigrant families across the country now face. Since...

On Jan. 7, Barry Tyler became Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal.

New Interim Assistant Principal Tyler joins community

Olivia Newman, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

Barry Tyler stepped into his role as Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal on Jan. 7, drawing on a career built around education, mentorship, and leadership. From coaching on the field to guiding...

Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.

Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

Burlingame's mock trial team concluded another successful season on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after facing Menlo School in a hard-fought semifinal matchup. The Panthers went head-to-head with one of the best teams...

Blocked off science office door with broken window cleaned out. 
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Police investigate C-Building break-in

Paige Cornelius and Olivia Newman February 15, 2025

At 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, an unidentified group wearing masks entered the C-building through an open first-floor window and broke into a locked teacher’s office, according to Burlingame Police...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook's Developer Conference in 2019 about the platform’s privacy policies.

Meta’s move to dismantle fact-checking system draws concerns in election year

Iny Li, Business Manager February 13, 2025

“But we really don’t know what these tech companies are. Are they entertainment, or are they media?”  Junior Emma Shi spends hours on Instagram daily and enjoys watching her favorite content...

At Lunardi’s Market, egg cartons are limited to two per customer.

Egg shortage impacts local food establishments

Will Kriner, Copy Editor February 13, 2025

Eggs are undoubtedly a common item on a grocery shopper’s list. As the recent bird flu outbreak has spread to many poultry farms across the US, over 158 million egg-laying chickens, turkeys, and other...

UCLA students could see the fire approaching the school from their dorm windows.

Effects of Palisades Fire reach Burlingame, county extends aid

Evelyn Du, Diversity Coordinator February 11, 2025

Over winter break, junior Meghan Lee was enjoying her vacation in Los Angeles with her cousin: she was eating good food, celebrating the new year, and exploring the city. Just days after returning home,...

After nine months of construction, Topgolf’s 107th venue opened along Airport Boulevard’s bay shoreline. The most expensive venue to date, it is expected to bring the city revenue, jobs, and tourism.

Topgolf opens new venue in Burlingame

Alex Bertelli, Senior Reporter February 4, 2025

On Dec. 13, 2024, Topgolf opened its 107th venue along Airport Boulevard and the Bayshore Freeway. With many international locations, the company’s niche is combining sports and leisure to provide what...

California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges

California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer December 11, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 in October, banning legacy and donor preferences at private universities statewide. Set to take effect for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, the new law eliminates practices...

Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs

Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs

Joelle Huysmans and Connie Lu December 10, 2024

Every four years, the presidential election provides students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about their nation’s future and explore their own political stances. Whether they...

The Ohlone-Portola Heritage Trail spans 90 miles across San Mateo County and outlines the Portola Expedition where the Spanish, guided by the Ohlone tribe, “discovered” California. Today, according to Castro, there is one surviving branch of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the tribe that lived in the San Francisco Bay.

New California bill reinforces education on Native American histories and perspectives

Evelyn Du, Diversity Coordinator December 8, 2024

“Oppression runs in my blood.” This is what senior Chloe Villarreal — someone with Asian, Latino, and Native American roots — said when asked about her heritage. Growing up, she always viewed...

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