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GSA President Violet Hansma speaks at the Friday, Sept. 15 “Welcome Back Rally” following the removal of the Harry Potter theme for spirit week due to concerns over author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.
GSA, leadership lead positive change after divisive Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Posters protesting J.K. Rowling, the controversial author of the Harry Potter series upon which the upcoming rally is based, were found around campus on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Protest posters spark controversy over Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
Students sign into Flex Time by scanning their ID cards in history teacher Elizabeth Bellas classroom on Wednesday, May 17.
District proposes new changes to Flex Time
This year, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) recognized two Burlingame sophomores, Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, as the high school and overall winners.
Two Burlingame students win the annual CEC film fest
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
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
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
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
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
The lunch cafeteria in the comedy Mean Girls is where cliques congregate. Although cliquey friend groups exist at Burlingame, lunchtime dynamics certainly do not reach the same intensity.
Not every Burlingame high school experience feels like a movie
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
Students sit quietly in Mrs. Bosinoff’s Spanish 1 class on April 6.
We need more options in the language department
Gone are the days where artists of the likes of Sinatra and Santana ruled the music industry. Now, in place of those greats has come a different, more modernized, generation of younger artists.
Modern music: overproduced and unoriginal
I reviewed four amazing recipes I found online and gave them individual scores based on how good they tasted.
Healthy desserts are all over the internet — I taste-tested four viral treats
Although the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could not be more different, with the help of social media, they became inextricably linked as the defining cinematic event of the summer.
Barbenheimer: the movie event of the summer
Emma (Phillipa Soo) reunites with Jesse (Luke Bracey) for the first time in four years.
Sadly, “One True Loves” is a true let down
The Last of Us first aired on Jan. 15 on HBO Max, and streamed its last episode on Mar. 12.
“The Last of Us” isn’t your typical apocalypse show
Best friends Justin Thomas (left) and Jordan Spieth (right) jokingly engage in trash talk.
For the most part, “Full Swing” is a swing and a miss
Season 3 of “Outer Banks” follows John B’s quest to find El Dorado, the city of gold.
Of twists, turns and treasure hunts, the Pogues are back with a third season of “Outer Banks”
Senior co-captain Stella Wettan gets ready to block the Tiger’s shot in the first quarter with two minutes remaining.
Girls’ water polo regroups after loss to Terra Nova
Sophomore Matthew Derossett looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during their league matchup against Mills on Sept.14.
Boys’ water polo dominates in 21-2 triumph against Mills
Sophomore Ava Scatena rises to spike the ball to Hillsdale during their matchup on Sept. 12. A second-year varsity player, Scatena is one of three underclassmen on the squad.
Girls’ Volleyball extends early win streak with three-set victory over Hillsdale
Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.
Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo
Junior Lucy Istock performs an upside down split during half time on Sept. 8.
Cheer takes spirit, camaraderie to new level against Arroyo
Each freshman at Burlingame experiences the transition into high school in their own unique way.
Two weeks in, freshmen evaluate high school experience
Maybe about editor-in-chief Audrey Limb’s hopes and goals for the club as well as potential stuff about the next issue.
New year, new leadership: Catcher Zine paints a future of inclusivity
Teen librarian Jenny Miner and senior Eva Chen pose for a picture after leading the first Youth Poet Laureate writing workshop.
The search for Burlingame’s first Youth Poet Laureate begins
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
Club members hiking along the Montara Mountain Trail on Saturday, April 16.
MAIA Impact club hikes to raise awareness
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GSA President Violet Hansma speaks at the Friday, Sept. 15 “Welcome Back Rally” following the removal of the Harry Potter theme for spirit week due to concerns over author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.

GSA, leadership lead positive change after divisive Harry Potter-themed spirit week

Elise Spenner, Sophia Bella, and Jake Rothstein • September 16, 2023

The School Advisory Council (SAC) hosted a public meeting after school on Wednesday, Sept. 13, with a focus on addressing the fallout caused by the Harry Potter-themed spirit week and its relation to author...

Posters protesting J.K. Rowling, the controversial author of the Harry Potter series upon which the upcoming rally is based, were found around campus on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Protest posters spark controversy over Harry Potter-themed spirit week

Elise Spenner and Sophia Bella • September 13, 2023

Art teacher Eislyn Wolf-Noyes printed and displayed posters during and after lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 12, denouncing leadership’s Harry Potter-themed spirit week and rally as an endorsement of author...

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...

Students sign into Flex Time by scanning their ID cards in history teacher Elizabeth Bellas classroom on Wednesday, May 17.

District proposes new changes to Flex Time

Jake Rothstein, Managing Editor • May 17, 2023

In advance of the 2023-2024 school year, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) is considering making changes to Flex Time — currently a shorter period on even block schedule days where students...

This year, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) recognized two Burlingame sophomores, Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, as the high school and overall winners.

Two Burlingame students win the annual CEC film fest

Arda Inegol, Business Manager • May 2, 2023

The Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) hosted its sixth annual student film festival in partnership with the Burlingame Environmental Club (BEC) and The Nueva School’s Social Impact Filmmaking Club...

Whether motivated by insecurity, peer pressure or enjoyment, the way students beautify themselves is entirely up to them and some may choose not to do it at all.

ChapStick or Lipstick? The Choice Is Yours

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator • May 1, 2023

Despite the fact that Burlingame's first bell rings every day at 8:30 a.m., a number of students manage to carve out time in their morning routine to arrive to class with perfect faces of makeup, styled...

Anyone who’s logged into Snapchat in the past few weeks would have noticed an irremovable AI chatbot, My AI, awaiting them, pinned at the top of their screen.

Although clever, Snapchat’s AI bot threatens students’ privacy and academic integrity

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor • April 28, 2023

As of March, Snapchat has over 350 million active daily users and is one of the leading social media platforms for young adults. Anyone who’s logged into the app in the past few weeks would have noticed...

Security cameras, like this one in the A-Building, will soon be added to campus entrances.

Administration adds new cameras to address hate incidents and vandalism

Will Kriner, Senior Reporter • April 20, 2023

In light of recent vandalism and hate incidents on campus, administration plans to install two new security cameras around the entrances of the school, which they hope will help deter future incidents. Although...

Although Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 101 in October 2021 making California the first state to require Ethnic Studies as a graduation requirement for the class of 2030, SMUHSD is still debating the relevance of the course.

Study session discusses implications of ethnic studies course

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator • April 19, 2023

On March 15, San Mateo Unified High School District (SMUHSD) held a board study session where presenters expressed the importance of the mandated ethnic studies course, and board members discussed its...

Music students march down Burlingame Avenue and back to Washington Park on Saturday, Apr. 15.

Music department steals the show with seven-hour Play-a-Thon fundraiser

Abby Knight, Copy Editor • April 18, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, the band and choir hosted its annual Play-a-Thon, in order to raise over 10,000 dollars for the music department. The event included a lively parade down Burlingame Avenue, along...

Students and teachers make the environment lively at the event.

Leadership hosts first ever International Food Night for Cultural Week

Abby Knight, Copy Editor • April 16, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, Leadership’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission hosted the first-ever International Food Night in the main quad. The night aimed to celebrate students’ cultural backgrounds with...

On Monday, Mar. 13, the Biden administration officially approved the Willow Project, leaving climate change activists in a state of frustration and dismay.

Biden administration’s approval of Willow Project sounds alarm for climate activists

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor • April 4, 2023

The Willow Project, an $8 billion oil-drilling project based in Alaska, is estimated to produce over 600 barrels of crude over 30 years, burn 280 million metric tons of carbon and release 9.2 million metric...

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