Amelia Harris and Allison Cohen

September 13, 2020

The Burlingame B is a longstanding tradition of Burlingame High School, but more importantly, it’s a way for students to express their opinions and stay updated and informed about their community. With unique opportunities to take on greater levels of responsibility and many avenues for students to...

Samantha Johnstone, Webmaster

September 9, 2020

In May of 1932, a Chinese American family, the Lees, purchased a home in Burlingame’s Lyon Hoag neighborhood. The Lees were hoping that they could go unnoticed, but unfortunately, Judge Rockwell Stone lived in the same neighborhood, and he was adamant about keeping his neighborhood white.   “When...

Jacob Lubarsky, Copy Editor

September 3, 2020

With online classes becoming the new norm for students and teachers, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) administration has had to work to create an online learning environment that would be functional for all students and teachers.  After SMUHSD schools shut their doors in March, the...

Samantha Johnstone, Webmaster

May 15, 2020

The Burlingame High choir may not be allowed to rehearse together, but modern technology is allowing them to continue performing together. Videos of the choir students singing independently were stitched together and posted to Youtube on April 21. The rehearsal process began by the students being...

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter

May 8, 2020

A virus has hit grocery stores around the world, including those in Burlingame: long lines. As a result of COVID-19, grocery stores in Burlingame have seen a drastic increase in customers and the introduction of new systems designed to adhere to the surplus of customers and the virus. This is a result...

Samantha Johnstone, Webmaster

April 28, 2020

Beginning March 27, all of California’s DMV offices have been closed, and it is unknown when they will open again. These closures are a safety measure to protect the employees of the DMV as well as the citizens from COVID-19. On April 2, the DMV began offering online alternatives to continue to serve...

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter

April 28, 2020

The U.S., along with other countries, is now deep into the COVID-19 pandemic and facing the economic backlash of business shutdowns. With nearly everything we can think of moving online, it is clear that there will be some companies and businesses set to emerge in better condition than others at the...

Allison Cohen, Business Manager

April 25, 2020

Amid unprecedented times and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) has been a resource to support students and families who may be struggling to get food on the table. Beginning March 16, free meals have been accessible to anyone 18 or under Monday...

Amelia Harris, Editor-In-Chief

April 25, 2020

At a time during which people are ordered to stay six feet apart, wear masks in public spaces and remain at home when possible, it can be easy for people to feel isolated. In order to combat potential loneliness, community members have found ways to give back and implement small measures in their daily...

Elliot Skillings, Staff Reporter

April 21, 2020

On March 20, the College Board announced that AP tests would be administered online at home due to concerns regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. The exam will be shortened to 45 minutes and will include only free-response questions. This testing experience would certainly have been considered foreign...

Moya Liu, Business Manager

April 21, 2020

As COVID-19 rapidly spreads around the world, people are being forced to stay home by shelter-in-place protocols. As quarantine becomes the new normal and communities adjust to this national emergency, millions are now working from home, as living rooms are turning into classrooms, factories are shutting...

Tekla Carlen, Editor-In-Chief

April 18, 2020

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Board of Trustees approved a Credit/No Credit grading policy for this semester after a 3-2 vote Thursday night. During the special meeting, Board members discussed various solutions to the educational difficulties that the coronavirus pandemic has caused....

Jacob Lubarsky, Copy Editor

March 13, 2020

The San Mateo Union District High School decided to cancel school throughout the district due to the coronavirus pandemic. The board made the unanimous vote to cancel school and all school activities beginning Monday, Mar. 15. The meeting was held tonight, Mar. 12., and juniors Rowan Kilbridge and Melanie...

Ben Neuman, Webmaster

March 12, 2020

The NBA announced yesterday that it would be suspending its season indefinitely. The decision came after Rudy Gobert, the star center for the Utah Jazz, tested positive for coronavirus prior to the start of the Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder game. The decision was preceded when the Jazz-Thunder...