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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
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
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
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
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
Guest speaker Jenna Smith presents to parents at a meeting on Monday, April 28.
RISE group connects parents of neurodivergent students
Juniors Emily Meng and Lucas Zhu develop their Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art portfolios. The painting of Icarus on the left is by Meng, and the two photos on the right are by Zhu.
Students craft AP Studio Art portfolios
According to College Board, the number of public high school graduates nationally who have taken an AP Exam increased from 31.5% of the class of 2013 to 34.7% of the class of 2023.
APs: Stress or success?
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
In his No. 3 singles match against Menlo-Atherton, junior Alex Bozinovic clinched 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Boys’ tennis settles the score with Menlo-Atherton, extends season to CCS
Senior defender Ella Wang pushes up the field during the first quarter of a game against Los Gatos on Tuesday, May 13.
Girls’ lacrosse ends season in CCS quarterfinals against Los Gatos
Senior midfielder Henry Bradley winds up for a shot during the third quarter of the Panthers’ CCS matchup against Archbishop Mitty.
Boys’ lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end against Archbishop Mitty
Seniors CJ Reed and Cole Ng block an attack from Christopher during a match on Monday, May 12.
Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season with second-round exit in CCS
Senior Giana Johnson at bat in an attempt to get a hit.
Softball honors seniors prior to loss against Woodside in final home game
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
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The Burlingame B
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, Staff Reporter • 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...

The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.

San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event

Alex Bertelli, Senior Reporter • May 4, 2025

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, Staff Reporter • 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,...

Construction for the gym began on July 23, 2024. By the end of August 2024, they had a steel structure, and in April 2025 they have completed most of the exterior.

Gym to finish in August, parents fundraise equipment upgrades

Connie Lu, Web Editor • April 24, 2025

After facing initial approval issues and nine months of construction, the gym has seen significant progress and is on track to finish by August 2025, according to Associate Superintendent and Chief Business...

“Hands Off” protesters line up in Redwood City on Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk.

Community pushes for inclusive trans policies, transphobic comments spur backlash

Iny Li, Business Manager • April 23, 2025

For many transgender athletes, the playing field isn’t always level, not necessarily because of skill level, but because of recent policies aimed at discriminating against transgender athletes. For senior...

Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level

Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level

Evelyn Du and Joelle Huysmans • March 31, 2025

On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.

Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer • March 28, 2025

Document leak prompts admin investigation When a student searched a keyword, looking for a school assignment on their Google Drive, an entirely different document appeared: a spreadsheet containing...

School surveillance spark privacy concerns

School surveillance spark privacy concerns

Connie Lu, Jeannine Chiang, and Zachary Newman • February 25, 2025

In March 2024, a Burlingame student sent a school email to a friend with the subject line “I WANT TO KILL MYSELF,” attaching a screenshot of a failed attempt at the New York Times’ Connections game....

TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.

Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?

Connor Leong and Henry Gardner • February 24, 2025

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,...

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