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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

A stream of cars moves through the Broadway intersection, with some turning left to cross the train tracks onto Carolan Avenue. Broadway and Carolan Avenue are both hotspots on a Vision Zero, and the organization’s winter proposal is expected to address these and other safety concerns.

City advances efforts for street safety

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor September 25, 2025

During a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, Burlingame’s Vision Zero — a recently implemented initiative to bring the number of serious injuries on local roadways down to zero — presented...

Nuts and Candy Store Owner John Kevranian stockpiled his products in anticipation of the tariffs.

Tariffs drive up costs for local businesses

Akira Nakamura, Copy Editor September 14, 2025

On April 2, President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports from countries not already subject to other penalties and sanctions. Some tariffs have been reduced since then, but they continue...

In accordance with President Donald Trump’s presidential proclamation, the U.S. flag at Burlingame will be flown at half-staff from Friday, Sept. 12, until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Staff protests district decision to fly flag at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

Joelle Huysmans and Iny Li September 12, 2025

Between 8 and 8:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, several teachers and staff members gathered at Washington Park to protest the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) decision to fly the American flag...

During the Aug.15 fire evacuation, some students played frisbee on the front lawn to pass the time.

Fire alarms prompt evacuations, cause schoolwide concern

Iny Li, Managing Editor September 9, 2025

Senior Frankie Jiang thought tearing his ACL would be the biggest obstacle going into the school year. But with unexpected fire evacuations added to the mix, Jiang said he now faces the added struggle...

Principal Jen Fong delivers her speech to the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

New gym opens after two years of construction

Josie Wettan, Social Media Manager August 31, 2025

After a two-year process of demolition and construction, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to commemorate the opening of the new gym. The district allocated $40 million from Measure...

Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.

Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards

Abby Zarahn, Diversity Coordinator May 27, 2025

Senior Nico Bennett has had a long-time passion for theater, beginning at a young age with strong influences from his parents, who were musical theater majors in college. Since his freshman year, Bennett...

The elevator in the C-Building is one of the several out-of-service elevators on campus, complicating mobility for junior Adam Zimmer, who broke his ankle and now relies on crutches.

Out-of-service elevators restrict class access for injured students

Abby Zarahn, Diversity Coordinator May 8, 2025

*Disclaimer: At the time this article was written, two of the school’s four elevators were out of service. On the morning of Monday, May 12, all elevators passed inspections and were operational by the...

Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.

Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits

Abby Zarahn, Diversity Coordinator May 1, 2025

Since January, three California state universities have cut sports from their respective athletic programs, with one university eliminating its entire athletic department. Collegiate sports programs...

Demonstrators assemble in Oakland on April 5 as part of the ‘Hands Off Our Government’ movement protesting Trump and Musk’s recent actions.

Federal funding cuts impact Bay Area

Alex Bertelli and Akira Nakamura April 30, 2025

On Feb. 21, one month after President Donald Trump’s executive order formalizing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk walked onstage at a rally waving a chainsaw. It was a striking...

The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.

Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

The Iron Panthers entered the FIRST Robotics World Championship with low expectations. One week later, they left the event as gold medalists. A total of 601 teams competed in this year’s World Championship,...

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